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Home My WebLink About09.21.21 www.cityofstjoseph.com 75 Callaway Street East | Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Email: cityoffices@cityofstjoseph.com | Phone: 320.363.7201 | Fax 320.363.0342 St. Joseph Economic Development Authority September 21st, 2021 12:00 PM 75 Callaway St E (St. Joseph City Hall) ** The meeting will also be offered remotely via Zoom** Call to order Public Comments Approve Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of August 17th, 2021 Financial Report – NONE. AUG AND SEPT REPORT WILL BE PRESENTED IN OCT. JR Mobile site update Work Session scheduling and topics Business/Development Updates – BR&E and GSDC Board Member Announcements Adjourn Zoom Meeting Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89874961198?pwd=UDJYM1FZOE81ZS8zUmRUQjJKQjExdz09 Meeting ID: 898 7496 1198 Passcode: 756486 One tap mobile +19292056099,,89874961198#,,,,*756486# US (New York) +13017158592,,89874961198#,,,,*756486# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 898 7496 1198 Passcode: 756486 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbVkniXFMW 111 August 17th, 2021 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 at 12:01 PM at St. Joseph City Hall and through Zoom. Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Larry Hosch, Doug Danielson, Rick Schultz, Dale Wick Members Absent: None City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Nate Keller Finance Director Lori Bartlett Others Present: Mary Bruno – CVB Director Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:01 PM Agenda Approval: Schultz made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. Consent Agenda: Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. a. Minutes - Approved the minutes of July 20th, 2021 b.Financial Report - Accepted the July Financial Report as presented. 2022 Budget Keller highlighted the EDA staff recommended budget which includes: Increase Façade grant from $1,000 to $2,000 Increase the demolition grant from $2,500 to $3,500 Allocate up to $5,0000 towards development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan Hosch made a motion to recommend proceeding forward with the EDA budget pertaining to increasing the Façade and Demolition grants; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. The Board motion did not include the Strategic Plan and consensus was to do a work session to develop the priorities, and goals of the EDA for the next work session. Keller asked the EDA about memberships specifically as it relates to GSDC. Wick made a motion to continue the GSDC membership for one year so long as attendance at GSDC meetings occurs, staff tracks time from GSDC involved activities, and project updates are provided by GSDC on a regular basis; seconded by Hosch and passed unanimously by those present. Keller provided highlights of the CVB budget which includes: Deploying an “investor” based format where members can pay Wobegon trailhead map signage ($2,900) Bike racks ($1,000) Boosted social media posts MN Trails magazine ad ($580) St. Cloud visitor guide ad ($775) Mary Bruno provided further background on the budget items. Questions EDA Board members asked included: will the fees paid conflict with the Chamber, how does lodging tax apply, concern on releasing funds, who will oversee the fund spending. Keller, Bruno, and Bartlett answered the Board’s questions. Hosch made a motion to recommend proceeding forward with the CVB budget as presented; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. 2222222 August 17th, 2021 Page 2 of 2 City Gateway Entrance signs Keller asked the EDA for input on the design options. EDA Board comments included: keeping it simple, concern on how the Joetown logo is intertwined and duplicating the skyline with city logo and Joetown logo. Question was also asked regarding the location of the signs. Keller responded the plan is to have one sign near the intersection of MN St W and CO Rd 2, and on the Southside of CO Rd 75 across from Millstream and near Xcel Energy substation. EDA members directed staff to keep the sign simple and continue on refining the design options. Business/Development Updates – BR&E Keller updated Board members on BR&E visits with Jupiter Moon and Central MN Credit Union. Board Member Announcements: Congrats to Mary Bruno for being selected at the upcoming Tedtalks in October at the Paramount! Adjourn: Hosch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:07 PM, seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. Nate Keller Community Development Director 3333333 EDA Agenda Item 5 MEETING DATE: September 21st, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: 5 SUBMITTED BY: Nate Keller, Community Development Director STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue pursuit of DEED grant PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: Board informally recommended approval on pursuit of DEED grant for subject site at May 18th meeting. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff have continued working with a potential developer to help spur development of the JR Mobile site shown below: 4444 The site’s barrier to being developed is some environmental work is needed. A Phase 1 Environmental Assessment and potentially Phase 2 cleanup is needed before the site can be occupied. To help offset costs for Phase 1 and 2 the Dept. of Economic Development and Employment offers “Investigation and cleanup grants”. You’ll recall the developer presented preliminary information to the EDA in May where the EDA provided informal support for the project. The developer will attend the meeting and provide an update on the project, vision, and next steps. The constraint right now is the investigation application is due on November 1st. The October EDA meeting will not provide the opportunity to get Council approval since the EDA meets after the Council Oct meetings. Therefore, staff and the developer are asking if the EDA can call a special meeting on October 11th or 12th. At the special meeting detailed information on the project specifics, financial implications, and a formal resolution will be presented. The grant is a 25% match and it is anticipated the city will be asked to cover 12.5% of the 25% total. Staff anticipates utilizing the money from the sale of the Fire/Village Hall as the match to help get this site developed but that is still TBD. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Budget numbers will be determined once the developer provides a quote of the expected work. ATTACHMENTS: DEED grant application The developer will also attend and provide overview of project at the meeting. REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Motion to support calling a special meeting on Monday, October 11th @ 12PM or Tuesday, October 12th @ 12PM. 5555 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 i Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant Submittal Checklist Logistics Total of 4 complete copies (see below for breakdown) Two paper copies with all attachments One complete copy on two flash drives (no emailed versions are accepted) All the above submitted to DEED by 4:00 p.m. on May 1 or November 1 Application Form Content Highlights Legal Description of the Site Site History and Background State Vendor or Tax ID Numbers Completed Budget table Application Attachments Resolution from Applicant Agency with appropriate signatures MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION Resolution from municipality in which the site is located (if applicable) Maps showing all the requirements in Q4 Appraisal or Assessor’s most current valuation notice (a value must be determined) Any completed investigation reports and environmental documents (if applicable) Site photographs City council minutes or other documentation to indicate project has been through appropriate city approvals Third Party Commitment Letter and/or Developer Agreement Project Summary Conflict of Interest form 66 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 ii MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1st National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 St. Paul, MN 55101-1351 Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit 651-259-7451 - Toll Free: 1-800-657-3858 INSTRUCTIONS PURPOSE/BACKGROUND: Under the authority of the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program, (Minnesota Statutes §§ 116J.551-116J.558), the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is able to award grant funds toward the costs of investigating for contaminants and developing a Response Action Plan (RAP) to clean contamination. The Contamination Cleanup Grant Program was created by the legislature in 1993 to provide funds for cleaning contaminated sites. The Program was amended in 1997 to allow DEED to grant funds for contamination investigation and RAP development. The investigation grant funds are intended to initiate the environmental remediation process so that properties believed to be polluted can be cleaned and redeveloped. APPLICATION DEADLINES: The Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program operates on a semi-annual grant cycle in conjunction with the Contamination Cleanup Grant Deadlines for submitting applications are May 1 and November 1 by 4:00 p.m. each year. If these days fall on a weekend, the deadline will be the following business day. Four complete sets of application documents are required for each project: 2 paper copies and 2 on two flash drives. An applicant may apply for more than one project, but a separate application must be completed for each site. NOTE: Emailed applications will not be accepted. Please fill out the entire application. All applications must be complete upon submission to qualify for a grant. This includes the fully signed required resolutions. Applications should be in a binder or bound with attachments clearly marked and tabbed. FUNDING AVAILABILITY/ELIGIBILE COSTS: DEED is allotted a maximum of $500,000 per fiscal year for investigation grants. The legislation allows DEED to award grants for up to $50,000, or 75% of the total investigation costs, whichever is less, for contamination investigation and RAP development costs. Applicants at the beginning of the investigation process may apply for all investigation and RAP development costs up front. Or, if an applicant has completed and financed a portion of the investigation on their own, they may apply for reimbursement of the remainder of the investigation and RAP costs. Investigation costs already incurred and financed may be included in the budget but will only count towards the required match. If the entire investigation is complete and site cleanup is necessary, do not apply through the investigation program, but apply for cleanup funds via the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program. 77 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 iii ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Eligible applicants for this program are statutory or home rule charter cities, economic development authorities, housing and redevelopment authorities, counties, or port authorities. While these are the eligible applicants, the site can be either privately or publicly owned. LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT: It is required that the applicant or other local source pay for 25 percent of the project costs as a local match to obtain an Investigation Grant. Of this local match, the applicant must pay an amount equal to 12 percent of the investigation costs from the municipality’s general fund, a property tax levy or other unrestricted money available to the municipality. This 12 percent cannot include funds from other grant sources or Tax Increment Financing. Costs already incurred can only count towards match and cannot be reimbursed with grant funds. QUALITY SITE ASSESSMENTS: Applicants must be enrolled in a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) voluntary program and follow the MPCA investigation and RAP development guidelines to ensure that quality site assessments are conducted, and to allow the applicant to qualify for a Contamination Cleanup Grant (which requires an approved RAP from the MPCA). The MPCA has guidance documents and fact sheets available for performing investigations. The guidance documents should be followed throughout the investigation and RAP development process. If awarded an Investigation grant, it is expected that the investigation will be completed and result in an MPCA approved RAP or other documentation showing that cleanup is not necessary. All environmental reports resulting from this grant should be submitted to and approved by the MPCA. For more information, you may access the MPCA website for Guidance Documents and Risk-Based Site Evaluations. GRANT ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING SITES: A site must meet each of the following criteria to qualify for a Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant: 1) A grant may not be given to a municipality in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area unless it is participating in the Metropolitan Council Local Housing Incentives Program. For information on participating in the Local Housing Incentives Program, call Tara Beard, Manager, Livable Communities, Metropolitan Council at 651-602-1051. 2) It is expected that the site will be improved with buildings or other improvements. If the investigation identifies the need to remediate, it is expected that cleanup will be accomplished so that the site can be developed within a reasonable period. The improvements should provide benefits such as a tax base increase, new jobs, or other public benefits. Final development of polluted sites could include, for example, commercial, industrial, office or housing development GRANT AWARD CRITERIA: The law directs DEED to make grants for sites that provide the highest return in public benefits for the public costs incurred. To evaluate the applications for public benefits with respect to the costs incurred, the law further specifies priorities which DEED must consider. The legislative priorities listed below have been assigned maximum point values to systematically award grants in each cycle. Please note, an application must receive a minimum of 50 points in order to be eligible for funding. 1) The MPCA’s review of the potential threat to human health and the environment that would be reduced or eliminated by investigation and cleanup. Maximum = 10 points 88 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 iv 2) The social value to the community that will result from testing, cleaning, and redeveloping the site. Social value includes the time frame, the number of new and retained jobs, the importance of the proposed public facilities, the removal of blighting influences at the site, the readiness of the project, the development potential and the financial health of the project. Maximum = 60 points 3) The potential increase in the property tax base of the local taxing jurisdiction. Maximum = 10 points 4) The probability that the site will be investigated for contamination without the use of government money. Maximum = 25 points 5) The amount of investigation costs for the site. Maximum = 10 points 6) The amount of the commitment of the municipality or other local resources to pay for part of the investigation costs. Maximum = 5 points 99 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 1 of 14 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit 1st National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 St. Paul, MN 55101-1351 Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application Applicant (Public Entity)* Head of Applicant Agency (e.g., Mayor) Name and Title Address City Zip Code: If the applicant is a city, what form of government? Home Rule Statutory City For reference, please give the State Statute number which gives the applicant authority to carry out the activities for which you are requesting grant funds Project Contact for the Public Entity Phone Email Address City Zip Code: Project Manager for this project from the Public Entity, in the event of an award Phone Email Application Author Phone Email *If awarded, please note that the applicant is responsible for administering the grant and ensuring all grant terms and conditions are met. 1010 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 2 of 14 PROJECT SUMMARY - Please attach a summary of the project. I. SITE IDENTIFICATION AND HISTORY SITE INFORMATION 1.Name of Site/Project: Click or tap here to enter text. Site Address: Click or tap here to enter text. City: Click or tap here to enter text. Zip Code: Click or tap here to enter text. Acreage of Site: Click or tap here to enter text. Property Identification Number(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Provide/attach a legal description of the site: Click or tap here to enter text. Minnesota Legislative District in which the site is located # _________A #__________B Note: The Minnesota Legislature has a tool to look up legislative district numbers. You must have a precise address and know the zip code of the site. Go to: Legislative Website 2. A. Current property owner(s): Click or tap here to enter text. When was the property purchased? Click or tap here to enter text. For what amount? $Click or tap here to enter text. From whom was the property purchased? Click or tap here to enter text. B. Who will develop the site? Click or tap here to enter text. Will the developer/affiliate own the property at any time? Yes No When was/will the property be purchased? Click or tap here to enter text. For what amount? $Click or tap here to enter text. C. Who will own the site after development? Click or tap here to enter text. When was/will the property be purchased? Click or tap here to enter text. For what amount? $ Click or tap here to enter text. D. What is the relationship (if any) between the developer and the current or future owner(s)? 1111 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 3 of 14 Click or tap here to enter text. SITE VALUATION: ASSESSMENT OR APPRAISAL 3. DEED requires an appraisal or current assed value as shown below. A current market value must be provided even for tax exempt properties without an assessed value. Attach an appraisal completed by a qualified independent appraiser licensed under chapter 82B using accepted appraisal methodology which shows the current market value (pre-cleanup) of the property, separately taking into account the effect of the contaminants on the market value. This value should include both the value of the land and, if applicable, any buildings on the Site. Along with the appraisal, please include the projected value after cleanup and development. Current Appraised Value Projected Value Or, attach documentation showing the assessed value of the property for the latest year, as determined by the local assessor, shown on the most recent valuation notice used under Minn. Stat. § 273.121. Along with the assessed value, please include the projected value after cleanup and development. Current Assessed Value Projected Value MAPS AND SITE FEATURES 4. Attach an accurate and legible site and location map indicating the site showing locations of prominent and relevant site features such as buildings, retaining walls, etc. Maps shall include site boundaries, a north arrow and bar scale, and should show the following: Current condition of the site including labeled structures. S uspected location(s) of contamination. P roposed development of the site including labeled structures. Attaching photographs is recommended. HISTORY 5. Provide the timeline and history of the site. This includes, but is not limited to, former uses of the site, known and/or suspected causes of contamination, etc. Also describe the current condition of the site and include a description of existing structures and existing occupants of the site. Click or tap here to enter text. 1212 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 4 of 14 CURRENT AND FUTURE SITE USE 6. Zoning/Land Use: A. Current: Industrial Commercial Residential Mixed-use Other (Specify) Click or tap here to enter text. B. After Cleanup: Industrial Commercial Residential Mixed-use Other (Specify) Click or tap here to enter text. 7. Current condition of buildings on site: Number of buildings How many are occupied? If vacant, for how long? Industrial Commercial Residential 8. Year building(s) was/were constructed: Click or tap here to enter text. II. CONTAMINATION 9. Is the site enrolled in an MPCA Program? Yes No If funded, project MUST be enrolled in the appropriate voluntary cleanup program. Program Site I.D. Project Manager Contact Information VIC PBP Other 10. Current environmental consultant: Consultant Company: Click or tap here to enter text. Consultant Name Click or tap here to enter text. Consultant Contact Information: Click or tap here to enter text. 11. Has the site been identified as a state or federal Superfund site? Yes No 12. Status of the investigation: 1313 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 5 of 14 A. Has a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment been completed? Yes No If yes, attach a copy of the Phase I ESA. B. Do you have an MPCA-approved work plan to begin implementation of a Phase II? Yes No C. Has any of the work plan been implemented? Yes No D. Please provide copies of any approval and/or comment letters you have received from the MPCA VIC Program and provide copies of any reports documenting investigation activities that have been conducted at the site to date. NOTE: Any activities completed using Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program funds must have MPCA approval. 13. If any soil or water samples have already been collected, briefly summarize the identified contamination at the site to date (identified compounds, concentration, etc.). Also summarize the objective of the future planned investigation. Click or tap here to enter text. III. COST ANALYSIS: INVESTIGATION COST BUDGET 14. Total Investigation and RAP Development costs: $Click or tap here to enter text. 15. DEED request amount: $Click or tap here to enter text. (Up to $50,000 or 75% of the total, whichever is less) 16. Complete the budget table below. Investigation costs already incurred and financed may be included in the budget but will only count towards the required match. Eligible Activities for Investigation and RAP Development % Complete Date(s) Completed Total Cost Total - Investigation and RAP Development $ 1414 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 6 of 14 17. What is the breakdown of sources for the costs presented in the budget? Source* Restricted / Unrestricted Amount Status (committed, pending decision etc.) Date Total $ *12% of the cleanup costs must be paid with unrestricted funds, as defined on page iii. Please indicate which source(s) will contribute to the unrestricted match. 18. If any of the activities listed in the budget are partially or fully completed, how were those activities financed? If work has occurred, submit the invoices for those costs that you would like included as match. Click or tap here to enter text. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 19. Is there a possibility that the site will be investigated without a DEED Investigation grant? Yes No Explain your answer. Click or tap here to enter text. 20. Is anyone with a past affiliation to the site contributing to the Investigation? Yes No If yes, explain: Click or tap here to enter text. If no, explain any efforts that have been made: Click or tap here to enter text. IV. REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL 21. Describe the likely use of the site after investigation and cleanup: Click or tap here to enter text. 1515 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 7 of 14 22. Describe how redevelopment of this site could spur future development of adjacent sites by identifying nearby properties with redevelopment potential. Click or tap here to enter text. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION 23. Current property taxes (as determined by the County or City Assessor) for the site: $Click or tap here to enter text. Attach the most recent tax property statement for each parcel. 24. Projected property taxes after cleanup and development: $Click or tap here to enter text. JOB CREATION 25. Project the number of new full time equivalent (FTE) jobs created after cleanup and final development of the site. These should include permanent jobs that did not exist in Minnesota prior to development and do not include temporary or construction jobs. Total New Jobs: Click or tap here to enter text. FTEs New Jobs Table Position Title Total # of Full-Time Jobs (FTE) Total # of Part- Time Jobs Part-time Hours Per Week Expected Hiring Date 1616 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 8 of 14 JOB RETENTION 26. Project the number of retained FTE jobs after cleanup and final development of the site. These should include permanent jobs that existed either on-site or elsewhere in Minnesota prior to development. Total Retained Jobs: Click or tap here to enter text. FTEs Retained Jobs Table Position Title Total # of Full-Time Jobs (FTE) Total # of Part- Time Jobs Part-time Hours Per Week Former Location of Retained Jobs HOUSING DATA 27. If the site will be redeveloped for residential use, provide the following data: RENTAL: Total number of units Monthly rental cost per unit $ Number of affordable units* Level of affordability Construction cost per unit $ OWNER OCCUPIED: Total number of units Purchase price per unit $ Number of affordable units/homes* Level of affordability Construction cost per unit $ *for purposes of this program, DEED considers affordable housing to be at or below 60% area median income (AMI) 1717 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 9 of 14 DEVELOPER/END-USER/COMPANY COMMITMENT 28. If there is a developer, complete the following and attach a letter of commitment. Developer Contact Person Title Phone Number / Email 29. If there is an end-user or third party, such as a business tenant, complete the following and attach a letter(s) of commitment. Third Party/Company Name Contact Person Title Phone Number / Email 1818 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 10 of 14 V.PROJECT SCHEDULE 30.Provide a detailed project schedule outlining the individual Investigation tasks. IMPORTANT NOTE: DEED has investigation and cleanup grant rounds every six months. It is expected that projects are ready to begin grant activities as soon as grant funds are available. If there are one or more grant rounds before grant activities are scheduled to begin, DEED strongly recommends applying in a future grant round that is closer to commencement of the project. Be advised that if awarded, this schedule will be incorporated into your future grant contract, so you should be as accurate and realistic as possible. Scheduled Tasks Task 20__ 20__ 20__ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Investigation Start date: Click or tap to enter a date. RAP Completion date: Click or tap to enter a date. 31.Please list any factors which would change or delay this schedule. Click or tap here to enter text. 1919 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 11 of 14 VI. PAYMENT INFORMATION 32.Most grant payments take place through electronic funds transfer (EFT). To ensure proper payment, a Vendor Number assigned by Minnesota Management and Budget is required. Financial Contact Person Phone Email State of Minnesota Vendor Number If a Minnesota Vendor Number does not exist, please supply, see below: Minnesota Identification Number Federal Employer Identification Number State Vendor info may be found at: Supplier Portal VII. RESOLUTIONS 33.Resolutions are required to be adopted prior to submission of the application package. The two required elements are: 1.A resolution from the governing body of the city where the project site is located, which approves the application. 2.A resolution from the applicant committing the local match and authorizing contract signatures. Note: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 412.201, Statutory Cities must authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all contracts. Blank resolutions are included. The applicant may choose to reformat or combine them, as long as the final resolution includes all the statements in the examples below. Resolutions that do not contain all statements will not be accepted. See following pages for examples. 2020 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 12 of 14 RESOLUTION # 1 - Municipality Approving the Application BE IT RESOLVED that the _______________________ (Municipality of project location) has approved the Contamination Cleanup grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on ______________ (Date), by________________ (Applicant) for the ___________________(Site name) site. * I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the city council on ________________ (Date) Signed: ___________________________ (Authorized Official) Title: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________ Witnessed by: __________________________ Title: ______________________Date: __________________ *add this Section FOR METRO COMMUNITIES only: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city of ________________________ is located within the seven county metropolitan area defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, and is participating in the local housing incentives program under section 473.254. RESOLUTION # 2 - Committing Local Match and Authorizing Contract Signature BE IT RESOLVED that____________________ (Applicant) act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on ____________(Date) and that _____________________(Title of Authorized Official) is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of ____________ (Applicant) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that_______________________ (Applicant) has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the project identified. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that _________________ (Applicant) has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state,_______________________ (Applicant) may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project(s), and that _______________ (Applicant) certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements. 2121 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 13 of 14 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Clerk (for Statutory Cities), or Title of Authorized Official(s), are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. Note: Do not include the proper name, only the title of the official(s). Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 412.201, Statutory Cities must authorize both the Mayor and Clerk to execute all contracts, whereas Home Rule Charter Cities or other public entities may differ. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the ________________(City Council, County Board, etc.) of ____________________________ (Applicant) on _____________________ (Date) SIGNED: (Authorized Official) WITNESSED: ________________________________ ________________________(Signature) ______________________(Title & Date) _______________________ (Title & Date) 2222 Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application FY22 14 of 14 VIII. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form This form gives applicants and grantees an opportunity to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may exist when receiving a grant. It is the applicant/grantee’s obligation to be familiar with the Office of Grants Management (OGM) Grants Policy 08-01 Conflict of Interest Policy for State Grant-Making effective date 1/1/21 and to disclose any conflicts of interest accordingly. All grant applicants must complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form. I or my grant organization do NOT have an ACTUAL or POTENTIAL conflict of interest. If at any time after submission of this form, I or my grant organization discover any conflict of interest(s), I or my grant organization will disclose that conflict immediately to the appropriate agency or grant program personnel. I or my grant organization have an ACTUAL or POTENTIAL conflict of interest. (Please describe below): If at any time after submission of this form, I or my grant organization discover any additional conflict of interest(s), I or my grant organization will disclose that conflict immediately to the appropriate agency or grant program personnel. Printed name: Click or tap here to enter text. Signature:________________________________ Organization: Click or tap here to enter text. Date: Click or tap here to enter text. 2323 EDA Agenda Item MEETING DATE: September 21st, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: Nate Keller, Community Development Director STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend deciding on a date and time for the Special Work Session. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: At the August 17th, Board meeting the Board recommended to schedule a work session on goals/objectives for the next 12 months in lieu of doing a full Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The EDA Board recommended to do a work session to help provide direction and consensus on key priorities/strategies for the next 12 months. Staff recommends the work session take place in October and at least two hours devoted to formulate goals and strategies. To help provide a productive work session staff would ask that each EDA Board member fill out: a SWOT analysis Prioritization of Comp. Plan goals Staff would ask that these items be completed prior to October’s or November’s meeting (send to staff at least one week before work session) Staff will also provide their input on these two items as well. From the discussion on general goals we will be able to prioritize and develop consensus along with specific strategies to reach those goals. For potential dates staff would ask that the EDA consider conducting the work session either two hours before the regularly scheduled Oct. or Nov. EDA meetings or immediately following the meetings. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: None – all work is done in-house. ATTACHMENTS: 1.SWOT Analysis worksheet 2. Comp. Plan goal worksheet REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: 1. Motion on recommended date and time for Work Session 2. Motion on recommended topics/format 544662424 SWOT ANALYSIS – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED Please list what you feel are St. Joseph’s top five strengths 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please list St. Joseph’s top five weaknesses: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please list St. Joseph’s top five opportunities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please list St. Joseph’s top five threats: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 655772525 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN List five goals and strategies from the Comprehensive Plan that you feel are of the highest priority for 2022. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Are there any goals or strategies missing from the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to Economic Development? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 766882626 877992727 28 29 EDA Agenda Item MEETING DATE: September 21st, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: 7 SUBMITTED BY: Nate Keller, Community Development Director STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: Board approved the BR&E schedule in the beginning of 2021. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached is the updated BR&E schedule. To-date staff has completed 10 formal BR&E visits. Numerous informal visits with a dozen plus businesses have been completed along with a couple emergency BR&E visits. The BR&E schedule is just an update; staff is not proposing any changes to the listed businesses at this time. At the August EDA meeting EDA recommended to renew the GSDC membership with the intent of establishing a stronger more effective relationship with GSDC in 2022. Since the August meeting staf has reached out to GSDC and set-up a reoccurring once a month meeting. This meeting is intended to provide and hear updates from GSDC to the city and vice versa. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: 1.2021 BR&E schedule REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: None just discussion on updated agenda items. 48810102830 2021 Business Retention Visits Business Type Date Jan. Astech Construction Have called a dozen plus times. VM full, not available, or asks to call back. Bo-Diddley’s Restaurant Jan Central Canvas Manufacturing Manufacturing Jan Kay’s Kitchen Restaurant Feb Tamarack Materials Wholesaler Feb La Playette Bar Restaurant Feb. Retail March Retail March Floral Arts Called in Juneuly Daisy A Day Floral Called July Rolling Ridge Landscaper April April Auto Color and Industrial Supply Industrial Coborns Retail May Postpone until after Thanksgiving Arlington Place Assisted Living Senior Living Facility May North Central Truck Accessories Wholesaler June Jupiter Moon Restaurant June Veterinary June Veterinary July Service July Service Aug St. Joseph Equine Clinic St. Joseph Vet Clinic St. Joseph Mutual Insurance Called in Sept – call back in Oct MN Assoc. of Farm Mutual Ins. Have not reached out _____ = completed BR&E visits 99911112931 Laser Dentistry Medical Sep. Added on 09/01/21 Chiropractic Connection Medical Sept Email sent on 09/10/21 Central MN Credit Union Finance Oct Completed in Aug Sentry Bank Finance Oct Krewe + Flour & Flower Restaurant Oct. Sal’s Bar and Grill Restaurant Nov Midwest Supply & Distribution Wholesale Distributor Nov 10101012123032