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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 [05] May 18 . . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com Administrätor ludy Weyrens St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Meeting Notice Wednesday, May 18, 2005 3:00 p.m. City Hall Mdyor Richord C,rlbom 1. Call to Order. Councilors 2. Approval of Agenda. AI Rõssier 3. Approval of Minutes. Ross Rieke Renee Symðnietz a. April 20, 2005. Ddle Wick 4. Financial Report. a. Approval of Accounts Payable. b. Financial Report 5. Business. a. Update: River Bats b. Southern Corridor Study Update. c. Design Team Visit Follow-Up. 6. Director Report. a. Prospect List/Activity Report. 7. Boa~MemberAnnouncemen~. 8. Adjournment. 2, College Avenue North' DO Box 66s . Sdint. Joseph, Minnesotd ,6, Dhone '20,6".FOI Fox ,,20..,6,.0'42 · · · CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Present: EDA Board Members Richard Carlbom, Ken Jacobson, Ross Rieke and Tom Skahen. Absent: Bruce Gohman. Also present: Joanne Foust of Municipal Development Group. Chair Rieke called the regular meeting of the Sl Joseph EDA to order at 3:07 p.m. Agenda. Chairperson Rieke introduced the agenda. Moved by Skahen seconded by Jacobson to approve the agenda with the addition of item 6. c. calling for a special meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Approval of Minutes. EDA Chair Rieke noted the minutes from the March meeting were included in the packet. Motion Skahen, seconded by Jacobson to approve the March 16, 2005 Regular EDA minutes as presented. Motion approved 4-0. i , EDA Accounts Payable and Financial Report. , : Rieke introduced the topic. Foust provided an overview of the accounts payable for April 2005 irl the amount of $2,056.99. ., Motion by Skahen second by Carlbom to approve EDA accounts payable for April 2005 and the April financial report. Motion carried 4-0. Update: Southern Collector Corñdor Study ¡ Rieke introduced the agenda item, Foust referenced a memo included in EDA packets regarding the technical advisory committee (TAC) meeting held on April 13, 2005. The TAC participates in the corridor study being facilitated by the engineering finm WSB. Foust noted a public input meeting has been scheduled for Thursday April 28, 2005 from 5 p.m: to 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Various maps illustrating options will be on display With comment cards available for public input. Foust encouragedEDA members to attend. Commissioners requested Foust post a notice indicating a quorum of the EDA may be present, and send notice to Commissioner Gohman of the meeting. ' I , , Market Study for Downtown. 1 Rieke introduced the topic. Foust reported that Strack had met with a development company on April 8, 2005 and toured the downtown to discuss future land uses and potential synergies with other partners in the downtown. The Development Company questioned if a market analysis had been completed which detailed the demand for mixed use facilities and types of retail venues which may be preferred. Commissioners discussed the boundaries of the "downtown". ' , Mayor Carlborn noted he has had strong interest in a downtown committee. He also expressed his support for a market study. Carlbom excused himself from the meeting at 3:25 p.m. 1 , . . , ¡ Rieke suggested infonmation from the Design Team Visit be included in the May EDA packet, with a summary of goals identified at that time and updates on whether or not they were accomplished by design, e.g. creation of an EDA, or by chance or not yet accomplished.: I . ¡ It was the consensuses of EDA Commissioners to let the future Downtown Committee coordinate the Market Study. EDA Mlnules - April 20, 2005 J Page 1 CITY Of ST. JOSEPH · www.cityofstjoseph.com . DATE: May 11, 2005 Administrator MEMO TO: Judy Weyrens St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Accounts Payable - April 2005 April Financial Report FROM: Mayor RE: Richord Carlbom Councilors AI Rossier Ross Rieke Renee Symanietz Payable To Dale Wick MDG, Inc. Total A. Accounts Payable: FOllowing are Accounts Payable for the EDA's Consideration. For Fund April Econ. Dev. Service 150-46500-300 Amount $ 2,138.80 $ 2,138.80 i · Action: A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable. B. Financial Report: April financial reports for the EDA are following. The reports consist of: 1. EDA revenue to date. 2. EDA expenditures to date. 3. Check Register for February. 4. Fund Balances (Econ Dev. 150, TIF 1-3 155, TIF 1-4156 and RLF 250). Action: A MOTION is in order to approve the financial reports. · ~ z, College Avenue North' PO Bo Phone 120.,6,.72.0 668 . Saint. Joseph, Minnesoto ,6, 4 Fox 120.,6,.0142 . . . ~~ MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. 25562 WILLOW LANE NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 952·758.7399 FAX: 952·758-3711 mdg@bevcomm.net City of Sl Joseph Attn: Judy Weyrens City Administrator PO 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Invoice Date 05-11-05 Project Amount: Remit To: Payment Terms: 30 days Customer ID #: STJ05ED April Economic Development Services See attached detail $1,750.0 Monthly contract fee-35 hrs $ 388.80 960 miles x A05 $2,138.80 Code to: 150-46500-300 for general EDA Municipal Development Group, Inc. 25562 Willow Lane New Prague, MN 56071 Dates-EDA April 06, 2005 EDA Office Hours April 08, 2005 EOA Office Hours April 13, 2005 EOA Office Hours & EDA Mtg April 21, 2005 EDA Office Hours April 25. 2005 EOA Office Hours April 27, 2005 EDA Office Hours 7.50 hrs. C.Strack 1.50 hrs C.Strack 9.50 hrs. C. Strack 7.50 hrs. J. Foust 1.00 hrs. C.Strack 7.00 hour C. Strack Total April, 2005 34.0 hours INVOICE Total MDG, Inc. 2005 Hours through April, 2005 = 174.0 Thank you! We appreciated the opportunity to work with you! I Check No. Date: /~Ai{ ~ ~d Principal r"' -'::::\ CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Report . April 30, 2005 2005 YTD April 2005 Account Deser Budget 2005 Amt YTD Amt Balance FUND 150 Economic Development E 150-46500-103 Legislative Bodies $700.00 $0.00 $0.00 $700.00 E 150-46500-151 Workers Camp. $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 E 150-46500-200 Office Supplies $500.00 $0.00 $30.87 $469.13 E 150-46500·300 Professional $27,000.00 $2,056.99 $6,306.79 $20,693.21 E 150-46500-303 Engineering Fee $4,000,00 $0.00 $19.50 $3,980.50 E 150-46500-304 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 E 150-46500·321 Telephone $1,200.00 $27.32 $111.34 $1,088.66 E 150-46500-322 Postage $200,00 $0.00 $104.49 $95.51 E 150-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-331 Travel & $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 E 150-46500-340 Advertising $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 E 150-46500-433 Dues & $7,500.00 $0.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 E 150-46500-587 Special Projects $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-700 Mlsc $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $2,084.31 $14,072.99 $29,927.01 FUND 155 TIF 1·3 Borgert (SKN) E 155-46500,300 Professional $935.00 $0.00 $0.00 $935.00 E 155-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 155-46500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00 . 155-46500-600 Debt Service - $8,097.62 $0.00 $0.00 $8,097.62 155-46500·611 Bond Interest $10,622.94 $0.00 $0.00 $10,622.94 E 155-46500-620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,705.56 $0.00 $0.00 $19,705.56 FUND 156 TIF 1-4 SI. Joe Development E 156-46500-300 Professional $4,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,900.00 E 156-46500-304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 156-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 156-46500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00 E 156-46500-600 Debt Service - $28,199.00 $0.00 $0.00 $28,199.00 E 156-46500-611 Bond Interest $21,381.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,381.00 E 156-46500-620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00, $0.00 $0.00, FUND 156 TIF 1-4 SI. Joe Development $54,530.00 $0.00, $0.00 $54,530.00 ' FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund E 250-46500-304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 250-46500-490 Revolving Loan $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $118.235.56 $2,084.31 $14,072.99 $104,162.57 . (; CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Revenues . April 30, 2005 YTD % SOURCE SOURCE Descr Budget Rev Revenue Balance of Budget FUND 150 Economic Development 31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 34150 TIF/MIF DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 34151 IDB DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 39201 Transfers from Other $44,000.00 $0.00 $44,000.00 0.00% FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $0.00 $44,000.00 0.00% FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) 31050 Tax Increment $19,706.00 $0.00 $19,706.00 0.00% 39201 Transfers from Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,706.00 $0.00 $19,706.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 14 St. Joe Development 31050 Tax Increment $54,530.00 $0.00 $54.530.00 0.00% 34150 TIF/MIF DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 34151 iDB DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 14 St. Joe Development $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund 33130 Federal Grants-Community $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $10.76 -$10.76 0.00% 36212 CDAP Loan Interest $0.00 $291.44 -$291.44 0.00% .9312 CDAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $2,029.04 -$2.029.04 0.00% 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $2,331.24 -$2,331.24 0.00% $118,236.00 $2,331.24 $115,904.76 1.97% . 7 CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Expenditures . April 30, 2005 YTD % OBJ OBJ Descr Budget Exp Expense Balance of Budget FUND 150 Economic Development DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority 103 Legislative Bodies $700.00 $0.00 $700.00 0.00% 151 Workers Compo Insur. Premo $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 0.00% 200 Office Supplies $500.00 $30.87 $469.13 6.17% 300 Professional Services $27,000.00 $6,306.79 $20,693.21 23.36% 303 Engineering Fee $4,000.00 $19.50 $3,980.50 0.49% 304 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00% 321 Telephone $1,200.00 $111.34 $1,088.66 9.28% 322 Postage $200.00 $104.49 $95.51 52.25% 327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 331 Travel & Conference Expense $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 0.00% 340 Advertising $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00% 433 Dues & Subscriptions $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 100.00% 582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $300.00 0.00% 587 Special Projects $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 700 Mise $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% DEPART 46500 Economic Development $44,000.00 $14,072.99 $29,927.01 31.98% FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $14,072.99 $29,927.01 31.98% FuND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority 300 Professional Services $935.00 $0.00 $935.00 0.00% 327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% . 340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 0.00% 600 Debt Service - Principal $8,097,62 $0.00 $8,097.62 0.00% 611 Bond Interest $10,622,94 $0.00 $10,622.94 0.00% 620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% DEPART 46500 Economic Development $19,705.56 $0.00 $19,705.56 0.00% DEPART 49301 Transfer to other Funds 700 Mise $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% DEPART 49301 Transfer to other Funds $0.00 $0,00 $0.00 0.00% FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,705.56 $0.00 $19,705.56 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority 300 Professional Services $4,900.00 $0.00 $4,900.00 0.00% 304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 0.00% 600 Debt Service - Principal $28,199.00 $0.00 $28,199,00 0.00% 611 Bond Interest $21,381.00 $0.00 $21,381.00 0.00% 620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% DEPART 46500 Economic Development $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1-4 SI. Joe Development $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority 304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 490 Revolving Loan $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% DEPART 46500 Economic Development $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% F.250 Revoiving Loan Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $118,235.56 $14,072.99 $104,162.57 11.90% 6' . CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Check Register April 30, 2005 CHECK # Search Name Comments FUND DEPART Amount I , 035683 MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORP eda contract 150 46500 $2,056.99 035692 TDS METROCOM telephone 150 46500 $27.32 $2,084.31 . . q . CITY Of ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com DATE: May 11, 2005 Administrotor ludy Weyrens St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Update: St. Cloud River Bats Project MEMO TO: FROM: Moyor RE: Richord Corlbom Councilors Background AI Rassier At the January 19, 2005 meeting the owner of the SI. Cloud River Bats, Mr. Joel Sutherland R R· k presented the EDA with his vision to construct a privately funded 3,600-seat ballpark in 1St. oss Ie e Joseph. 1 Renee Symonietz , I Dale ~ck The facility is proposed for the 32-acre Lahr property just east of 20'" Avenue. In addition to being the home of the SI. Cloud River Bats the venue is also proposed to be the site for other events of interest which will enhance recreational opportunities and quality of life on a regional basis. . Mr. Sutherland has entered into a purchase agreement for the proposed site. EDAlCity staff/consulting staff are currently working to address ordinance issues which may need tq be resolved relating to a commercial recreation use in the B-2 Highway District, signage,. special events and parking. MDG has been in contact with the manager of Warner Field in Madison, Knute Nelson field in Alexandria and the Moon Dogs stadium in Mankato. 1 . , Sutherland has invited City residents/leaders/officials to attend a Northwoods League game in Madison, WI to take in the ambiance/events associated with a Madison Mallards game at Warner Field. Madison is approximately 350 miles from St. Joseph. Action: This item is for information only. further discussion is warranted. . , If the EDA wishes to organize (not fund) a bus trip to Madison I I I I . 2, College Avenue North' PO Box '668 Phone ,20 ,6,.]201 . Saint. Joseph, Minnesota Fax 120.,6,.0'42 , n \V · www.cityofstjoseph.com CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Date: May 11,2005 Memo To: EDA Board Members Administrator Memo From: Judy Weyrens Joanne Foust and Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group RE: Update: Soutl:1ern Collector Corridor Study Mayor Background: . . Richard C,rlboTlfhe technical advisory commi :tee (T AC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, M¡¡y 11'" was cancelled in order to allow Corridor SI\I<ty Consultant WSB Engineering an opportunity to cpmpilecom'ments Councilors received at a public open hous~lJeld on April 28'h. . : AI Rassier A few hundred persons attended the public open housl> held at the Fire Hall. Those attending were Ross Rieke able to speak directly with WS&, consultants regarding alternatives identified up to tn)s point. Renee Symanietz , '. ,,:, Dole Wick A¡:tion: . . "this item is for your information nQ jlclion is rE;!qujr,e9. · · II 1., College Avenue North' PO Box Phone 12o.,6,.7Lo1 668 . Saint. Joseph, Minnesoto Fax ,20.,6,.0141. ,6174 · Administfdtor Judy Weyrens Mðyor RE: Richard Carlbom Councilors AI Ras~er Ross Rieke Renee Syrranietz Ddle W1ck · · CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com Date: May 11, 2005 Memo To: EDA Board Members Memo From: Joanne Foust and Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Design Team Visit Follow"Up Background At the previous EDA meeting, the Board discussed a development group's inquiry regarding a market study for downtown. 1 The market study would detail the demand for mixed use facilities (retail street level, professional office space, housing component) along with the types of retail venues which may be preferable for the downtown. The EDA concurred the concept of a market study should be discussed by the newly formed downtown committee. While discussing a market study the Board questioned the results of a visit by the Minnesota Design Team in April of 1995. The Board requested EDA staff review historic files and report on goals identified during the downtown visit and resulting progress made toward said goals. MDG has pulled laminated sketches/plans created by the Design Team and will have them for review at the EDA meeting. The Design Team visit was over one decade ago and shows signs of being well implemented in certain aspects but somewhat outdated in other aspects. Pertaining to the downtown the site visit encouraged: , · Promotion of senior housing and mixed uses in the downtown core as a means of promoting a sense of community. ' · Organizing shared community parking in areas behind the stores/buildings along Minnesota Street. · Definition of the EastlWest alley accesses with plantings to 'soften the edge' and create a visually more pleasant view to occupants of surrounding buildings. · Make existing alleys that öpen onto Minnesota Street into 'pedestrian collectors' from the parking lots to stores, the school and the church. Incorporate paving materials that differ from the sidewalks, street lamps, benches and tables for gathering. · 'Complete' the comer of the intersection of College/Minnesota. Consider,the construction of a 'Gateway House' that can incorporate activities that complement the retail sector and college such as a college information station, a bakery and a small suite hotel. · 'Soften' the edge of the church and give it a more respectful setting by extending the greenspace around the west side of the structure. 12- L, College Avenue North' PO Box Phone ,20.,6,.)20' 68 . Soint. Joseph. Minnesotd ,6174 Fdx 120.,6,.014" · · Create a new public plaza to bring a focus to the City. Align the plaza on axis with pedestrian alley across Minnesota Street. Plaza should include decorative concrete/paving, lighting, low level shrubbery and seating. · Make the 'center' more pedestrian friendly. Create designated pedestrian crossings in the streets by changing the paving material to match the material used in the plaza and pedestrian alley. Extend curb at pedestrian crossing to slow traffic and reinfonce the point where pedestrians should cross. Flank each side of the crossing with street lights that match existing decorative lights. · Convert school yard into greenspace/yard to match street front on front of parish church and the convent's yard. Consider using a more visually appealing safety fence for school children playground activities such as wrought iron. Confine paved surface area along the Lab School from projecting beyond the schools front wall. It is noted the aforementioned infonmation may be more appropriate for use by the downtown committee. Action This item is fordiscussion purposes only. · · I~ . . . ~. MUNICIPAL DevaoPM!NI GROuP, IHe. DATE: May 11,2005 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Economic Development Activity Report Mid-April thru Mid-May 2005 FROM: RE: Municipal Development Group, Inc. has been interacting with a number of prospects throughout the ,past several years, Following is a summary of activities that have transpired. If you have any questions on any of these or other projects, please do not hesitate to contact us at 952-758-7399. A project number has been assigned to protect the confidentiality of the businesses prospects. 1 ! Proiect 01-E: I This project involves the expansion of a service within the community. MDG has been keeping in touch, with the project contact over the past three and a half years. The latest contacts with the prospect occurred on April 20"' and May 11"'. I , Proiect 01-F: . i This project has been inactive for the past several months but involves a national commercial enterprise. MDG continues to occasionally follow up on the lead, including most recently on May 4"'. i i Proiect 01-1: 1 This business originally contacted the City in 2001. ¡In 2002 they noted their project was on-hold. ¡The company contacted MDG again in June of last year requesting information on available commercial sit~s in the City. MDG has forwarded additional information and remained in contact with this prospect, most recently on April 20"'. ' , i , I' Proiect 02-R: i This contact owns a business in the area and is currently leasing space. In 2004 the developer entered an agreement to purchase an 8+ acre industrial site in the City. The developer is not prepared to undertake i development on the parcel at this time. MDG continues to remain in contact with the prospect most recently on April 20"' by phone. 1 i Proiect 03-A: 1 These developers are interested in a large highway commercial development in an area not yet annexed into the City. MDG has been working with them over the past few years. Follow up and discussion continues on a routine basis. MDG followed up with this lead via email on April 6"' and 27'" and met with the prospeCt on April 13'" and 27"'. 1 'i Project 03-S: i I This project involves the potential development of additional platted industrial acreage with a full compliment of municipal services. ÆDA representatives remain in contact with the potential developers including most recently on April 19"' and April 20"' and May 11'". , EOA Monthly Project ReportApri 2005 Lf Page 1 . . Proiect 03-U: Inquiry forwarded to MDG in October 2003 regarding a commercial development in SI. Joseph. MDG, nc. remains in contact with the prospect regarding the project. Most recent contact occurred via email on April ~ . ¡ , Proiect 04-F: ! This prospect contacted MDG in May of 2004 regarding commercial lease space in the downtown area. MDG remains in contact with this prospect with the latest follow up occurring by email on April 27th and May ~ I i Proiect 04-H: i This project involves an historic building in the downtown which recently changed owners. MDG met with the new property owner's representative on several occasions. MDG continues to follow up with the prospect including via email on April 13th and May 4th. 1 ! Proiect O4-M: This business is currently located in another community and has committed to relocating to SI. Joseph. Staff follows up with the contact on a weeklylbi-weekty basis as needed. MOO spoke with project contact on April 13th and met with the prospect on April 27th and May 11th. A purchase agreement has been executed. ! ! ! , This business owner contacted the City in September 2004 regarding available industrial acreage. MDG representatives have met with the prospect on a few. occasions and remains in contact with the prosPect and/or the associated project (i.e. O4-D) on a regular basis, including most recently by mail on May 11th. ! , Proiect O4-N: Proiect 04-0: . ! This prospect contacted MDG last fall requesting information on existing commercial lease space and vaCant acreage available for purchase. This prospect has indicated he has been contacted by Project 01-1 re: potential lease deal. Latest follow up with this contact occurred on May 11 th via email. . 1 , , Proiect 05-A: . ! This prospect contacted the City in March 2005 regarding a possible redevelopment project. MDG mailed general information to the prospect on March 17"', met with the prospect on March 23'" and mailed additiOnal information to the prospect on March 25th. MDG spoke to the prospect on March 30th and met briefly with the individual later in the day. MDG met with the prospeCt for an extended period on April 6th, spoke with the devetoper on April 20th and met with the developer on the 27th. Spoke with building official re: removal of storage bins on May 11th. 1 ! , Proiect 05-B: . I This lead was forwarded to the Mayor by the SCAEDp on March 2200. MDG followed up with the Mayor on March 23'" and contacted Project 02-L on the same day re: the request. MOO followed up again on March 29th and phoned the project representative directly on March 30th. Follow up calls were placed on April 6th, 13th and 27"'. i Proiect 05-C: i i This lead was forwarded to the Mayor by the SCAEDP on March 29th. MOO folloWed up on the lead on March 29th. The prospect is looking for tax advantages in conjunction with the desire to lease industrial space. MDG performed additiOnal information on March 30th re: JOBZ acreage. Spoke to DEED, Region 5 and West Central EDC representatives. Timeline is extremely tight. After speaking with reps from DEED, Region 5 and West Central EDC it appears JOBZ assistance for this project is not warranted/feasible. Proiect 05-D: . This confidential potential lead was forwarded to the City on April 20th. . Proiect 05-E: MDG met with this prospect on April 20th regarding commercial lease space adjacent to CSAH 75. Associated follow up with source close to prospect on May 4th. EDA Moothly Project Report April 2005 Page 2 . · · · Other. MDG is part of the TAC for the southem collector stree corridor study. MDG represents the EDA and will act as an information conduit between those facilitating the study and the EDA ! i MDG has been asked to provide active leadership in the formation and facilitation of a downtown redevelopment committee. The following were recently named to the downtown committee: i I Dr. Michael Contardo, Jim Krebsbach, Mary Niedenfuer, Molly Renslow, a representative from the Historical Society, a representative from the SI. Benedict Monastery, Cynthia Smith-Strack and Mayor Richard Carlbom. The recent appointees are joined by Maureen Forsythe and Kurt Schneider who were appdinted earlier this year. EDA Monthly Project ReportAplil2005 Page 3 \l?