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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 [07] Jul 21 . Administrator Judy Weyrens Mayor Richord C"lbom Councilors AI Rossie, Ross R.ieke Renee Syrranietz Dale Wick . . <IfTY Of ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com st. Joseph Economic Development Authority Meeting Notice WednesdaY,July 21,2005 3:00 p.m. City Hall 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of Agenda. 3. Approval of Minutes. a. June 15, 2005. 4. Approval of Accounts Payable. 5. Approval of Financial Reports. 6. Business. a. Bliss Direct Media - Site Plan Review BBP Covenants b. 2006 Budget. c. Southern Corridor Study Update. 7. Director Report. a. Prospect List/Activity Report. 8. Board Member Announcements. 9. Adjournment. 2í College Avenue North, PO Box Phone FO ,6'.FO! 68 . Saint. Joseph, Minnesoto í6n4 Fax Fo.,6,.0)42 · THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK · · ~ · · · CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Present: EDA Board Members Richard Carlbom, Bruce Gohman, Ken Jacobson, Ross Rieke and T()m Skahen. . Also present: Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group, Chair Rieke called the regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 3:05 p.m. Agenda. Chairperson Rieke introduced the agenda. Moved by Skahen seconded by Jacobson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried !H). Approval of Minutes. EDA Chair Rieke noted the minutes from the May meeting were included in the packet. Motion Skahen, seconded by Jacobson to approve the June 15, 2005 Regular EDA minutes as presented. Motion approved 5-0. I , EDA Accounts Payable. I Rieke introduced the topic. Strack provided an overview of the accounts payable tor June 2005 in 'the amount of $2,138.80. Motion by Gohman, serond by Skahen to approve EDA accounts payable. Motion carried 5-0. Financial Report. Rieke introduced the agenda item. Strack provided an overview of the financial reports for May. Gohman requested clarification regarding Fund 156 (TIF 1-4). Strack noted the City had not received the first half property tax payment and subsequent statement at this time. The City had until July 7th to take receipt of the full payment. Strack noted she would follow up on TIF payment. I Motion by Skahen, second by Car/born to approve May financial reports. Motion carried 5-0. Preliminary TlF Application: Midnight Haulers. , , Chairperson Rieke introduced the item. Strack noted the applicant had withdrew the request due to a desire to move. ahead with project construction immediately. Strack noted if TIF is being considered, :the project must not commence until after the TIF agreement is executed, otherwise the tax increment is 'not captured. Strack also stated that she and the applicant's representative had discussed changing :the request from TlF to tax abatement. The applicant had indicated tax abatement was not of interest. I I The arrival of Mr. Jerry Hettwer of Hettwer Real Estate Services was noted. Mr. Hettwer was informed of the applicant's withdrawal of the request. Mr. Hettwer departed the meeting. ! Update: Southern Collector Corridor Study Rieke introduced the agenda item. Strack noted the technical advisory committee (T AC) met~ on Wednesday May 25"' and Thursday June 2"". The meeting on May 25"' focused on feedback received from a public open house held in April. In addition TAC members approved the distribution/publication of a 'frequently asked questions' sheet related to the study a ropy of which was included in the EDA packet. On June 200 the TAC began rating individual alternatives as a group, a process which was to rontinue at the next meeting scheduled for June 21st. I , EDA Minutes - June 15, 2005 Page .3' · · · Strack stated the meetings on June 2"" and June 21st were outside of the typical Wednesday mee Ing schedule and that she was unable to attend on those dates. The EOA discussed the potential of ensuring EONs views were represented at the meetings. Carlbom noted the presence of a representative from the Chamber of Commerce at the TAC meeting. Strack noted the TAC would revert to the Wednesday meeting schedule in July and that she would be able to comment on the altemative evaluations at that ~ . . Director's Report. i Strack referred to the prospect list/activity report outlining communication with various contacts that was included in the EOA packet Rieke inquired as to the status of the Riverbats project Strack noted a meeting with the developer and associated representatives to discuss a project timeline was tentatively scheduled for June 29"'. Strack also noted that Mr. Sutherland had repeated his invitation to attend a Riverbats game at LaCrosse or Madison. The Board briefly discussed coordinating a bus tour and requested additional information to gauge interest in such a tour along with potential costs. It was noted August 1, 2005 will be St Joseph night at the Riverbats game. Board Member Announcements. I Gohman voiced concerns regarding the City of St. Joseph Zoning Ordinance. Gohman commented on standards regulating maximum square footage of signage being too restrictive. Gohman also commented on procedures that seemingly make variances difficult to attain. Gohman noted the zoning ordinance standards directly impact economic development efforts. Strack stated the 'hardship' standards relating to variances were prescribed by state law. Rieke asked whether Gohman had a specific example of a project that was impacted by variance request Gohman noted he did not have a specific example for variance requests but did have history with signage adjacent to CSAH 75. Carlbom noted a joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting was scheduled for June 22"" to discuss processing of land ~~~* I Carlbom stated he had attended the St Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership meeting eahier in the day. The Partnership had acted to approve the concept of "Associate Memberships" which ,will allow private businesses to join the partnership fora membership fee of $2,500. "Associate Members" will not be voting members of the Partnership. Carlbom noted the City of St. Joseph was not eligible to join at the $2,500 level. Carlbom noted the membership for the City was slated to increase for the first time in several years to an estimated $8,000 in 2006. . Gohman stated the Partnership is attempting to generate an estimated additional $200,000/yea~ to support promotional/marketing efforts for Central Minnesota. Gohman indicated biotechnology was a market sector the Partnership wished market/expand. Strack inquired as to financial incentives from' the Partnership to directly support biotechnology/bioscience. Gohman noted no financial incentives from' the Partnership available at this time, but that could be possible in the future. ' Adjournment Motion by Skahen, seconded by Jacobson to adjourn. Motion carried 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p:m. EDA Minutes - June 15, 2005 Page 2 · www.cityofstjoseph.com CITY OF ST. JOSEPH I DATE: MEMO TO: FROM: Moyor RE: Richard C,rlbom Administrðtor udy Weyrens July 13, 2005 Sl Joseph EconOmic Development Authority Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Accounts Payable - June 2005 June Financial Report Councilors AI Rassier Ross Rieke Renee Symanietz Dale Wick A. Accounts Payable: Following are Accounts Payable for the EDA's Consideration. Payable To MOO, Inc. Total For Fund June Econ. Dev. Service 150-46500-300 Amount $ 2,102.76 $ 2,102.76 · Action: A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable. B. Financial Report: June 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. · '1 L, College Avenue North' PO Box Phone "0.,6,.7L01 668 . Saint. joseph, Minnesoto Fox ,Lo.,6,.0,F ,637 · · · ~Jt. INVOICE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. 25562 WILLOW LANE NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 952-758-7399 FAX: 952-758-3711 mdg@bevcomm.net City of St. Joseph Attn: Judy Weyrens City Administrator PO 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Invoice Date 07-06-05 Payment Tenns: 30 days Customer ID #: ST J05ED Project June Economic Development Services See attached detail Amount: $1,750.00 Monthly contract fee-35 hrs $ 352.76 748 miles x .405 $2,052.94 Code to: 150-46500-300 for general EDA Remit To: Municipal Development Group, Inc. 25562 Willow Lane New Prague, MN 56071 Dates-EDA June 01, 2005 EDA Office Hours June 08, 2005 EDA Office Hours June 15, 2005 EDA Office Hours June 21, 2005 Met with Redevel. Contractor June 22, 2005 EDA Office Hours June 29, 2005 EDA Office Hours 8.00 hrs. 7.50 hrs 8.00 hrs. .75 hrs. 9.00 hrs. 9.00 hrs. C. Strack C. Strack C. Strack C. Strack C. Strack C. Strack Total June, 2005 42.25 hours Total MDG, Inc. 2005 Hours through June, 2005 = 247~75 ppreciated the opportunity to work with you! ~~b~~ Principal Check No. Date: 5 CITY OF ST JOSEPH 07/13/055:21 PM Page 1 EDA Report . 2005 YTD July 2005 Account Descr 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 Comp. Ins $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 Servic $27,000.00 $0.00 $10,498.53 $16,501.47 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 $0.00 $168.12 $1,031.88 E 150-46500-322 Postage $200.00 $0.00 $104.49 $95.51 E 150-46500-327 Tax Increment Certif $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-331 Travel & Conferenc $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 & Subscription $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 Misc $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $0.00 $18,321.51 $25.678.49 FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) E 155-46500-300 Professional Servic $935.00 $0.00 $0.00 $935.00 E 155,46500-327 Tax Increment Certif $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 .. 155-46500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00 155-46500-600 Debt Service - Princ $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 Sf. Joe Development E 156-46500-300 Professional Servic $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 Certif $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 - Princ $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 Sf. 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 $0.00 $18,321.51 $99,914.05 . to I CITY OF ST JOSEPH 07/13/055:21 PM Page 1 EDA Revenues05 · Current Period: July 2005 YTD % 2006 SOURCE SOURCE Descr Budget Rev Revenue Balance of Budget Budget ."...,."...."_n". FUND 150 Economic Development 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $104.40 -$104.40 0.00% $0.00 39201 Transfers from Other Fund $44,000.00 $0.00 $44,000.00 0.00% $0.00 39201 Transfers from Other Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $104.40 $43,895.60 0.24% $0.00 FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) 31050 Tax Increment $19,706.00 $0.00 $19,706.00 0.00% $0.00 31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $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% $0.00 FUND 156 TIF 1,4 St Joe Development 31050 Tax Increment $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% $0.00 31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St Joe Development $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% $0.00 FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $159.54 -$159.54 0.00% $0.00 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 36212 CDAP Loan Interest $0.00 $571.58 -$571.58 0.00% $0.00 36212 CDAP Loan Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 39312 CDAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $4,069.37 -$4,069.37 0.00% $0.00 39312 CDAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 · 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $4,800.49 -$4.800.49 0.00% $0.00 $118,236.00 $4,904.89 $113,331.11 4.15% $0.00 · r¡ CITY OF ST JOSEPH 07/13/055:21 PM Page 1 EDA Revenues · Current Period: July 2005 YTO % SOURCE SOURCE Descr Budget Rev Revenue Balance of Budget FUND 150 Economic Development 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $104.40 -$104.40 0.00% 39201 Transfers from Other Fund $44,000.00 $0.00 $44,000.00 0.00% 39201 Transfers from Other Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $104.40 $43,895.60 0.24% FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (5KN) 31050 Tax Increment $19,706.00 $0.00 $19,706.00 0.00% 31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (5KN) $19,706.00 $0.00 $19,706.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1-4 5t Joe Development 31050 Tax Increment $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% 31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1-451. Joe Development $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $159.54 -$159.54 0.00% 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 36212 CDAP Loan Interest $0.00 $571.58 -$571.58 0.00% 36212 COAP Loan Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 39312 COAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $4,069.37 -$4,069.37 0.00% 39312 CDAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% · 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $4,800.49 -$4,800.49 0.00% $118,236.00 $4,904.89 $113,331.11 4.15% · ~ CITY OF ST JOSEPH 07/13/055:22 PM Page 1 EDA Expi:!nditures · Current Period: July 2005 YTD % OBJ OBJ Oeser 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 $10,498.53 $16,501.47 38.88% 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 $168.12 $1,031.88 14.01% 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 Autho $44,000.00 $18,321.51 $25,678.49 41.64% FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $18,321.51 $25,678.49 41.64% 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 Autho $19,705.56 $0.00 $19,705.56 0.00% DEPART 49301 Transfer to other Funds 700 Misc $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 Deveiopment 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 Autho $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1·4 St. 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 Autho $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% q · OBJ CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Expenditures Current Period: July 2005 FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund OBJ Descr YTC % Budget Exp Expense Balance of Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $118,235.56 $18,321.51 $00,014.05 15.50% · · lD 07113/055:22 PM Paoe 2 · CHECK # 035879 035897 · · Search Name MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORP TDS METROCOM CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Check Register Comments FUND eda contract hours- 150 telephone 150 I! i I 07113/05 5:23 PM Page 1 DEPART Amount ! 46500 46500 $2,052.94 $27.07 $2,080.01 · Administrotor udy Weyrens CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com DATE: July 13, 2005 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Moyor RE: Site Plan, Building Exterior Plan, and Landscaping Plan - Bliss Direct Media Richord C,rlbom ' Background I Bliss Direct Media, a company that specializes in direct mail campaigns and mail list management, has purchased an 8.31-acre site in the Buettner Business Park for !the construction of a facility. The company is currently located in Waite Park. I , I Bliss Direct Media is proposing the construction of a 17,034 square foot (167 X 102) facility on Lot 1, Block 1, Buettner Business Park. , The facility will be a used for the production and distribution of direct mail marketing materials. I ! i The proposed structure includes approximately 4,450 sf of climate-controlled office space Wjth the remaining 12,556 sf being used for production/storage. The building has been designed with the possibility of expansion to the west (rear of the building). I The materials that have been submitted also depict the potential splitting of the 8.31 acre site. The site plan has been designed as though the lot split has been applied for and approved. I At the time of the drafting of this memo a request for a lot split has not been submitted; therefore, this review is predicated upon the lot as it exists on record today (i.e. 8.31-acre site). ' ! Councilors AI Rassier Ross Rieke Renee Symanietz Dole Wick · · Copies of the following sheets from the site plan are attached for your information: A3.0; A6.0 ~~ I Review ' Section 3.01 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the st. Jos~ph Industrial Park (a.k.a. Buettner Business Park) requires EDA prior review and approval of all plans and specifications. Following are excerpts of items relating to the plan review: REQUIREMENT PROPOSED METINOTMET I Covenants: Section 3.01: The site ptan, floor plan and building elevations Prior approval of structures. for a 17,034 square foot building have been Information is Subd. 1. Requires submitted to the EDA for review. The floor plan provided as submission of a horizontal is illustrated on page A3.0. Elevation drawings required by the floor plan and the exterior are depicted on Page A6.0. In addition a Protective elevations in relation to drainage plan is depicted on Page C3,O. The Covenants. finished proposed grade. single story building is proposed to be 18 feet in height. Covenants: Section 3:01: The application identifies the employment of pre- Prior approval of structures. finished metal siding and roofing. The building Information has Subd. 2. Requires includes three ten foot overhead doors (two on been submitted. submission of a full the west side [rear] of the facility and one on the description of exterior sou1h side of the facility which will provide building materials. access for vehicles bearing materials fro production and shipping. The structure also , 1 1., College Avenue North' PO Box 668 . Soint. Joseph, Minnesoto ,6'n4 Phone Fa ,6,.?,-01 Fax Fo.,6,.OH1. f§f ,i Z- REQUIREMENT PROPOSED METINOT MET · includes 1wo loading focus on the west side of Covenants: Section 3:01: the structure (rear yard) to be used for receipt of Prior approval of structures. materials delivered to the site and the pick up of Subd. 2. Requires finished product. submission of a full description of exterior The east side of the structure (front) is proposed building materials. to feature five feet of decorative concrete block adornment along the base of the building. The decorative block is not proposed to wrap around to any other side of the building. The front façade building is proposed to contain fourteen 4 X 4 windows equally offset from a center entry. The front entry is to be comprised of aluminum doors with glass panels. In addition both the north and south sides of the building will include access doors. Finally, 1wo access doors are proposed for the west side of the structure. Proposed building exteriorltrim colors were not itemized on the site plan but have been requested from the architect. MDG has requested the project representatives attend the EDA meeting, Covenants: Section 3.02, The plans submitted illustrate plantings, trees As indicated paragraph one requires: and shrubs on the east side of the lot adjacent to previously a · open areas, excluding 15"' Avenue. request for a lot parking, driveway and split has not been storage areas be landscaped The landscape plan illustrates the installation of received. with trees, shrubs or planted ten (10) one to two inch caliper trees and five Therefore, MDG ground cover. shrubs every 35 feet in the front yard adjacent to has processed this 15"' Avenue, The trees/shrubs extend from the request for the per southern front lot line north approximately 325 stendards for the feet; adjacent to a potential Mure lot line. No entire lot of record. trees/shrubs are proposed for the remaining front footage of the non-subdivided parcel. The proposed Similarly the landscape plan illustrates the landscape plan DOES NOT meet installation of twelve (12) 1wo inch caliper trees the requirements of adjacent to CR 133 in the rear yard. The the covenants. proposed installation of trees ceases at the theoretical potential Mure lot boundary. No MDG recommends shrubbery is proposed in the rear yard. approval conditioned upon Proposed groundcover (type of seed and/or sod) (1) the installation for the remainder of the lot has not been of acceptable identified. Species of trees/shrubs proposed groundcover for the have not been identified. Additionat information remainder of the lot; has been requested from the architect. (2) Identification of tree, shrub and ground cover variety; and (3) the extension of I landscaping I , requirements , , throughout the lot of · record in its I I entirety. I I 2 13 . REQUIREMENT Covenan1s: Section 3.02, paragraph two requires: parking 1015 adjacent to public R-O-W's include a six foot strip of landscaping with a minimum threE>-foot drop in grade (from the R-O-W to the parking lot) with a minimum of one shade tree and five shrubs for every 35 linear feet for screening. Covenan1s: Section 3.03. Requires a landscaped greenway adjacent to CIR 133. . Section 3.05 requires all new facilities to consist of prE>- cast or cast tip up concrete walls, concrete block, post frame/steel frame with concrete block or poured concrete complete perimeter foundation with frost footings extending a minimum of 8" above the final grade, and stick built construction. PrE>- finished architectural metal panels need a 20-year manufacturer colorfast warranty. Section 3.06 and 3.07 define acceptable exterior building materials. A minimum of 25% of the exterior building finish directly facing streets shall consist at. face brick, natural stone, glass, vinyl, stucco, aluminum lapsiding, cut block, or concrete block and other approved decorative siding with prE>- cast or cast in place concrete buildings shall provide as much adomment as is possible considering their exterior finish limitations. . PROPOSED 22 parking spaces are illustrated along 15m Avenue within the front yard. An additional 21 stalls are proposed for the side yard adjacent to CR 133 (if the lot is NOT split). The parking area adjacent to 15"' Avenue street right-of-way is screened with the required trees/shrubs every 35 feet but does not illustrate a required berm between the parking lot and 15"' Avenue. The proposed width of the tree/shrubs is five feet, the covenan1s require a six foot landscaped buffer. , The west and northern portions of the subject parcel (rear and side lot respectively) lie directly adjacent to CR 133. The site plan iIIustra1es tree plantings for only a portion of the existing lot as it exis1s adjacent to CR 133. , Post and frame construction is contemplated. Plans do not identify a complete perimeter foundation as required in the covenants. The site plan did not include color samples or a color fast warranty for the metal siding as required. ¡ The proposed facility faces two public streets (15"' Avenue an? CR 133). The east side of the building faces 15"' Avenue NE. The total square footage of the east side of the building is 3,06 square feet (18 feet high x 167feetwide). A minimum of 752 sf of the east side of the building must be of alternative materials other than metal. The base of the front façade is proposed to feature five feet of decora1ive concrete block (estimate 851 sf). The north side of the building faces CR 133, the totat area of the north side of the building façade is 1,836 sf. The minimum amount ofthe façade that must feature altemative materials is 459 sf. At this time the facility is to feature only metal siding. 1'1 I METINOT MET ¡ The proposed plans DO NOT meet the ! requirements of the! covenan1s. MDG 'I' recommends conditional approval provided berrning is' installed between 15"' Avenue and the parking lot and that the tree/shrub planting area be expanded to six feet in width. Proposed plans 00 NOT meet the I requirements ofthis section. MDG I recommends ! conditional approval based on the extension Of tree plantings , throughout the ! perimeter of the lot I that lies adjacent to CR 133. ' The proposal DOES NOT meet the conditions of the Business Park covenants. MDG recommends conditional approva based on the 1 installation of a I complete perimeter: foundation and the 1 submittal of a color fast warranty. I , . , The building front appears to meet the covenant I standards. The side ofthe building 1 facing CR133 does, not. I , i MDG recommends' conditional approval based on the 'I application of decorative concretEi block on a minimum of 25% of the I building façade II facing CR 133. I i . ' 3 · REQUIREMENT Covenants: Section 5:01 requires refuse containers to be kept in three sided enclosures a minimum of five feet in height constructed of brick, stone, decorative concrete material or durable material. PROPOSED Refuse receptacleslrequired enclosures are illustrated on the site plan. The trash enclosure is located in the southern side yard abutting the facility. Screening materials are not itemized. Covenants: Section 5.03: No outdoor storage is proposed. states, "No outdoor storage of products, non-movable equipment, inventory or storage in any container or semi-trailer shall be allowed. Any storage of allowable material shall be screened from public view." Covenants: Section 5.02 requires "Loading docks and garage entrances and exits shall be screened to minimize visibility from any public street and/or any adjacent building structures front or side yard viewing point.· · Plans depict two loading docks on the west side ofthe building (rear yard facing CR 133). One overhead garage door is proposed for the southern side ofthe facility. No overhead garage doors are proposed for the front of the building (east) which faces 15'" Avenue or the northern side of the building. MET/NOT MET Additional information is needed. The architect has been notified. This item is not applicable as no outdoor storage is proposed. The landscape plan illustrates the installation of trees spread 30 feet apart in the rear yard (west side of the building). No shrubbery is proposed to bè interspersed with the trees or to be placed in such a manner as to screen the loading docks or overhead doors. MDG recommends conditional approva based on the addition of shrubbery near the overhead doors so as to screen views from adjacent properties and CR 133. The Planning Commission and Council have and will review the proposed project as it relatJ to the Zoning Ordinance for the L-I, Light Industrial District. The following comments are for EDA consideration and infonnation: I : ; , i · Production/distribution facilities are pennitted uses within the LI - Light Industrial District. (Section 52.28 Subd. 2, t) I · Minimum Area: 1 acre - Proposed site is 8.31 acres. i · Proposed principal building setbacks required are 30 foot front, 25 foot side and 20 foot rear yard. The request complies with setback requirements. I · The proposed building height of 18 feet confonns with zoning requirements wh'ch limits the height to 55 feet. · \'5 4 · It is noted the EDA review of the covenants, conditions and restrictionS for the Sf. Joseph Business Parle (a.k.a. Buettner Industrial Park} does not constitute a review of the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of¡the City of Sf. Joseph. II EDA Action: i , ' The EDA will take action on the approval, conditional approval or denial of the proposed plans based on its compliance or lack of compliance with the Covenants for the Business Park. I A MOTION is in order from the EDA to approve the site and building plans for Bliss Direct Media. ' · · 5 1f¿¡ · THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK · · i1 . www.cityofstjoseph.com CITY Of ST. JOSEPH , I ! , DATE: MEMO TO: July 13, 2005 Administrator Judy Weyrens FROM: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group . Mayor Richord Carlbom Background The City is in the process of reviewing the budget for 2006. The City Council will be conducting budget workshop(s) in August. The EDA preliminary budget is requested prior to the Council budget workshop(s). A preliminary budget will be adopted and certified to the County in September and a final budget to be adopted in December, 2005. I I Attached is a worksheet illustrating preliminary budgets for the following funds: . I. 1. The EDA is a separate entity with a separate Fund (Fund 150). 2. Tax Increment revenues and expenditu~ for TIF 1-3 (Borgert Products) - Fund 155 , 3. Tax Increment revenues and expenditures for TIF 1-4 (Vicwest Steel/St. Joe Dev. LLC) Fund 156 ' 4. Revolving Loan Fund - Fund 250 i Please note the following changes: , ! I Fund 150: Operating Fund for the EDA: The 2006 budget is proposed to be increased from $44,000 in 2005 to $44,510 in 2005. The increases are proposed due to the inclusion of $8,000 for membership to the Partnership (dues increase by $500 in 2006). ' RE: EDA Budget - 2006 Councilors AI Rossier Ross Rieke Renee Symonietz Dale Wick Fund 155: TIF Fund for 1-3: The anticipated revenues and expenses were increased to reflect market value increases and therefore TIF revenue increases in 2005. The City, via development agreement, is required to reimburse the developer 95% of the increment received. , I Fund 156: TIF Fund 1-4: The anticipated revenues and expenditures are based 'on ebtimates. Actual numbers will be received in July, 2005. I Fund 250: Revolving Loan Fund. The projected revenue for the revolving loan fund in 2005 is based on the amortiZation schedule for the Vicwest equipment loan. No expenses or loans have been budgeted as the fund currently (end of July) has a balance of $18,563.76. The fund balance by the end of calendar year 2006 should be over $45,600. I The budget adopted in December may be less than the preliminary budget. It may not be higher. I ~::~~A is asked to recommend a preliminary budget for 2006 for City Council CO~ide~tiOn. A motion is in order. ! . 18 z, College Avenue North' PO Box Phone ,zo.,6,.]"01 66s . Soint. Joseph, Minnesota Fax Fo.,6,.0>4z , ,74: CITY OF ST JOSEPH I 107/11/054:12 PM Page 1 2006 Proposed EDA Budget . Draft 1 2005 2005 OBJ OBJ Descr 2003 Ami 2004 Ami YTD Ami Adopted UnderLine FUND 150 Economic DeveJopment DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority 70n. no 103 Legislative Bodies $700.00 $300.00 $0.00 $700.00 151 Workers Compo Insur. Premo $70.00 $102,00 $0.00 $100.00 Ili1n_iOo"* 200 Office Supplies $139.32 $330.11 $30.87 $500.00 ",,..,0 -'DO 300 Professional Services $48,430.44 $23,878.35 $10,498.53 $27,000.00 2:7.(!ffJ>~ 1 = 303 Engineering Fee $0.00 $5;309,87 $19.50 $4,000.00 000 ' 00 304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 DOO.' 00 321 Telephone $786.18 $410,78 $168.12 $1,200,00 "1-00, 'lOb 322 Postage $112.00 $102.00 $104.49 $200.00 . . 10(1 . '()O 331 Travel & Conference Expense $0.00 $0.00 $0,00 $500.00 500·00 340 Advertising $0.00 . $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 I r'\(I)() ·'D" ~ 433 Dues. & SUbscriptions $0.00 , $0.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 J/ 000 ,;00 582 Computer Software $0.00 , $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 . ;OD·'OO DEPART 46500 Eccnomic Development A $50,237.94 $30,433.11 $18,321.51 $44,000.00 '-1'-1,':>00;00 FUND 150 Economic Development $50,237.94 $30;433.11 $18,321.51 $44,000.00 FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) DEPART 46500 Eccnomic Development Authority ¡ 300 Professional Services $510.00 $130.00 $0.00 $935.00 q 3S.ov 340 Advertising $19.43 $73.43 $0.00 $50.00 ;;O·nn .00 Debt Service - Principal $4,971.94 $3,734.36 $0.00 $8,097.62 ç;¡ 301,42 11 Bond Interest $11,920.00 $5,625.92 $0.00 $10,622.94 \0:~13.d ....¡ DEPART 46500 Economic Development A $17,421.37 $9,563.71 $0.00 $19,705.56 1c¡,70SJSb FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (5KN) $17,421.37 $9,563.71 $0.00 $19,705.56 FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Oevelopmenl DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority 300 Professional Services $640.00 $130.00 $0.00 $4,900.00 '1 '!..G¡" Cfl'l' 304 Legal Fees $0.00 . $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 - 340 Advertising $19.42 ' $0.00 $0.00 $50.00 SO..on 600 Debt Service - Principal $0.00 $42,582.74 $0.00 $28,199.00 ¡q,2, I q, ~2 611 Bond Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,381.00 '-110", z. 3,2-1( i , DEPART 46500 Eccnomic Development A $659.42 $42,712.74 $0.00 $54,530.00 '13, ,,,,9 ID FUND 156 TIF 1-4 51. Joe Development $659.42 $42,712.74 $0,00 $54,530.00 FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority ~ 304 Legal Fees $285.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68,604.23 $82,709.56 $18,321.51 $118,235.56 . N01e A 1'1 +-¡'C i pc, ~cI .~ ~~,.V1V--e.. . ¿O{)0 p;: if 8, SS-S.'1t ,)..::= 1o'12&.! '1 - F u v1d 250 (t<t- F) Ti){~JJ =--19,281.'13 ~ · I I . I CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com Date: July 13, 2005 Memo To: EDA Board Members Administrator Judy Weyrens Memo From: Joanne Foust and Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group RE: Update: Southern Collector Corridor Study Moyor Background: Richard Glflbomrhe technical advisory committee (fAC) most recently met on Wednesday, July 13th. The meeting on the 13'h focused on final rating/ranking of individual alternatives as a group. The project consultant will present potential corridor alignment alternatives at the next meeting relating to an extension of Field Street to CSAH 2. Councilors AI Ras~er Ross Rieke Renee SymonietzAction: Dale Wick This item is for your information no action is required. · · ~D Lf College Avenue North, PO Box 668 Phone ,LO ,6'.FOI . Saint. Joseph, Minnesotð Fax ,.0.,6,.0'4L f6,74 · THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK · · ;</ . . . ~. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. DATE: July 13, 2005 MEMO TO: Chairperson Reike EDA Board Members City Administrator Weyrens FROM: Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group RE: Economic Development Activity Report -June 2005 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. I , Proiect 01-E: This project involves the expansion of a service within the community. MDG has been keeping in touch with the proiect contact over the past three and a half years. The latest contact with the prospect occurred on June 8t . ' I Proiect 01-F: I This project has been inactive for the past several months but involves a national commercial ente~rise. MDG continues to occasionally follow up on the lead, including most recently by phone on June 1st, 15 and 22nd. I Proiect 01-1: 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 infonmation on available commercial sites in the City. Interest has again been placed on hold. MDG has forwarded additional infonmationand remained in contact with this prospect, most recently on June 22"? 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 planning to submit site plans later this year. MDG continues to remain in contact with the prospect most recently on May 25th. I i Proiect 03-A: I 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 on June 1st, 22"" and 29th via email and spoke to contact on June 27'h. I I I Proiect 03-U: Inquiry forwarded to MDG in October 2003 regarding a commercial development in St. Joseph. MDG, !Inc. remains in contact with the prospect regarding the project. Most recent contact occurred in person on June 29th. I I EDA Monthly Proiect Report Jun. 2005 Page 1 ~ . . . Proiect 04-H: This project involves an histoñc building in the downtown which recenlly 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 June 8th and phone on June 10th. MDG met with the developer's planning consultant on June 22"". ' i Proiect 04-M: I This business is currenlly located in another community and has committed to relocating to SI. Joseph. Staff follows up with the contact on a weekly/bi-weekly basis as needed. MDG spoke with project contact June 1", 15th and 22nd. The developer, his representatives, City staff and MDG met on June 29th. MDG has been conducting additional resèarch on behalf of this prospect duñng EDA office hours. Constl'Uction is slated to begin in 200a with occupancy in 2007. Proiect O4-N: i This business owner contacted the City in September 2004 regarding available industñal acreage. MDG representatives have met with the prospect on a few occasions and remains in contact with the prospect on a regular basis, including most recently by phone on May 25th. I i Proiect OS-A: . . . This prospect contacted the City in March 2005 regarding a possible redevelopment project. Since that time, this prospect has purchased an existing facility within the community and is contemplatin~ rehabilitation. Preliminary building plans have been submitted. MDG, last met with this prospect on May 2St . I , Proiect 05-8: . I This lead was forwarded to the Mayor by the SCAED~ on March 22"". MDG followed up with the Mayor on March 23"' and contacted Project 02-L on the same day re: the request. MDG followed up again on March 29th and phoned the project representative directly on March 30"'. Follow up calls were placed on April ath, 13th and 27th; and May 4th and 25th. The prospect indicated on May 25th the company had secured leased facilities in another community. Project file closed. I i Proiect OS-D: . I MDG spoke to the project representative on June 22"" and for an extended peñod of time on June 29th. MDG met with related development representative on June 29th. Emailed project contact re: development on June 29th I Other: I MDG is part of the T AC for the southern collector street corridor study. MDG represents the EDA and will act as an infonmation conduit between those facilitating the study and the EDA. ' , i MDG has been asked to provide active leadership in the fonmation and facilitation of a downtown redevelopment committee. The following compñse the downtown committee: Dr. Michael Contardo,IJim Krebsbach, Mary Niedenfuer, Molly Renslow, Ellie Studer from the Histoñcal Society, Sister Mariterese Hoida from the SI. Benedict Monastery, Ross Rieke, Cynthia Smith-Strack and Mayor Richard Carlbom. The recent appointees are joined by Maureen Forsythe and Kurt Schneider who were appointed earlier! this year. The Committee held its inaugural meeting on May 25th and met a second time on June 22nd. EDA Monthly Project Report June 2005 Pa~e 2 ;;23