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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 [12] Dec 13 . . ~ CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 668, St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-7201 Meeting Notice Fax: 363-0342 St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Ilk Wednesday, December 13,2000 8:00 a.m. City Hall MAYOR Kenneth J. Hiemenz ~ 8:00 a.m. Call to Order · Approval of Minutes CLERK! . October 11,2000 AUMINISTR,\T()R Cari Schmidt ~ New Business: · CR #133 Construction Update · Project Summary Report COUNCILORS · Strategic Plan Discussion Bob Loso . Community Survey SG-~ w~d.tv4 ( £¡ !Þ: ~~~}!,P( .EhJert · Annual Meeting Date -'P wIt · Committee Reports ~ Carlson '-'1 e.,Cf''''V~-''~ 'S~ Mary Niedenfuer S-v..:> .\ ~ Public Comment to the Agenda L'r> 1~0,ç.ð~QA. ('?:.L~ \...\~"~ ~ Adjourn , ¿ KT: rE."'-~ ~~ ~ ~ &JÎ~~ ~ ~~~') y~! ~ p ftre-IC ~" 1 -e.--f--- I?::, ~~-AZ<3 ~~ J~ ~~~----'.----,~.~-_._._- -.-..- . ~ __". . . .._..____.._._",n_ .. .__. _~~n ~~ 11/{J e~·~/s ~ _ I- Lb 6 Æ. () V2 0-'-"-::::> - ,.--. 1'(2. <-' f> ,-- L .....vv--~ (";) Lê' v.-" "r'o-,> ~~ Æ¡~ ..Q '8' : .s- V G,i.Û Co<r~ , . _ 'ð'\~e..L-- OS. C\ v------""j I - ì''\~ I \\)--~ '-- '1 - (W~\~L> / ~1 I' '-. . Unofficial Minutes- EDA Board · Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Economic Development Authority for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Wednesday, December 13,2000 at 8:00 a.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Kenneth 1. Hiemenz. Board Members Ken Twit, Mike Deutz, Ross Rieke, and Bruce Gohman. EDA Director Chad A. Carlson. Others Present: Al Rassier and Larry Hosch Approval of Minutes: - Twit made a motion to approve the minutes of October 11,2000 meeting, seconded by Deutz. The motion passed unanimously. New Business A. County Road 133 Construction Update - Carlson reported that County Road #133 signal lights are still scheduled for this year. According to the Assistant County Highway Engineer, the contractor stated the end of December for completion. However, she stated that we shouldn't put stock into the date due to the extreme cold weather we are having. Carlson further reported that the old crossing at CR #133 and HWY #75 will be barricaded shortly and east bound traffic will no longer be able to cross. The EDA Board had no comments. B. Proiect Summary Report - Carlson stated that there was a list of potential businesses in the packet. Carlson addressed timing on the few of the projects and over the last two months the prospect activity has picked up. Two site visits are scheduled next week prior to the holidays. The EDA Director is currently a~sisting with two purchase agreements. Deutz questioned the EDA Board recollection regarding commercial development in the Buettner · Business Park. He stated that Mr. Buettner was only granted one 5 acre lot for commercial development. If the City is going to allow additional commercial development in the area, the property is not zoned correctly. Carlson stated it was his opinion that most of the property that ITonts on Highway #75 would become commercial in use and he has no concerns about rezoning the property. Typically, commercial property has a higher market value than industrial. Thus, the property taxes would be greater. Twit and Rieke concurred by stating that commercial development is inevitable in this area due to the improved intersection. Hiemenz stated that he has heard the community is concerned that the Business District is being stretched out too far and should be more centrally located near the downtown. Gohman disagreed with that concept by stating aeeessibility drives eommereiMdevelopment. With the new intersection and road, commercial developers will be very interested in this area. Deutz stated that the City should have zoned the entire park commercial if the intention is to have commercial development. Carlson stated that during negotiations with Buettner, he requested 5 acres be zoned commercial. He fully understood that if additional commercial development were to take place, rezoning of the property would have to occur. However, the light industrial classification of the park does allow for certain commercial development. Carlson stated he would welcome commercial development in this area. Twit questioned the status of the golf course project. Carlson stated that the development is still moving forward depending on the outcome of the grant application for the improvements of CR # 121. The project has been reduced to housing only, as the developers have taken out the golf course. We are in a hold pattern until we here word on the grant application. · Carlson infonned the EDA Board of Northland Addition Five preliminary design. Carlson stated that the developers are looking for financial assistance to ensure affordable housing can be built in the development. Deutz stated that it must make sure it makes financial sense for the City to assist with housing developments. '\ , . Carlson stated that it will be the consultant's and his job to make sure it makes financial sense for the community and the purchasers of the lots receive the benefit ofthè program. Carlson stated that they . are looking at using TIF for the cost of the lift station and other improvements. Hiemenz cautioned the EDA Board regarding affordable housing. The City has not adopted any plan and a committee has been established to develop a set of Ordinances for all five communities. Hiemenz stated that housing must pay for itself and cannot not become a burden to the community. Carlson stated that these homes will be in the market range of$IOO,OOO to $135,000. These homes will not be the typical FMHA housing that the City currently has in other areas of the commWlity. These homes will be very attractive and the purpose is to create housing that is affordable to working families. Carlson referred to a development in Sartell that was completed last year by the same developers. C. Strategic Plan Discussion - Carlson reviewed the EDA Strategic Plan and suggested that the EDA Board consider updating the plan for the coming years. Carlson stated that some of the objectives of the plan have been met and suggested that other items be prioritized. Twit stated that he agrees the plan needs to be reviewed but suggested that the EDA's accomplishments not be lost. He suggested that a summary of the accomplishments be made. Carlson stated that they become a part of the year end report. Carlson is also suggested the EDA Board consider surveying the community regarding commercial and industri¡Ü development growth. What would the community like to see as far as services, jobs, etc. The EDA Board concurredbttt cautioned the new board-regarding the results and response: Further discussion will take place at the next meeting. D. Annual Meeting Date - Carlson requested the EDA Board set the annual meeting date for year ending 2000. The EDA Board selected February 14,2001. Carlson stated the annual report will be presented . at that meeting. E. Committee Reports - Carlson reported on the actions of the SW Metro Corridor Study, West Metro Corridor Study, Regional Parks and Trails Committee, the Partnership and the HCP. Public Comments to-theAgenda, There were none. Adjourn - Gohman made a motion to adjourn ((It 8:45 am, seconded by Deutz. The motion passed unanimously. Chad Carlson EDA Director .