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Home My WebLink About04_19_22_EDA packetCITY OF ST. JOSEPH 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 April 19th, 2022 12:00 PM 75 Callaway St E (St. Joseph City Hall) ** The meeting will also be offered remotely via Zoom** 1.Call to order 2. Public Comments 3. Approve Agenda 4. Consent Agendaa. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of March 15th 2022 b. Financial Report –NONE – MAR AND APRIL WILL BE PRESENTED IN MAY 5.Façade grant request – La Playette 6.Tax Abatement – Concept feedback 7. Explore MN Grant 8.JR Mobile update 9. Business/Development, EDA priorities 10.Board Member Announcements 11. Adjourn Zoom Meeting Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89347556498?pwd=TTc4SGh4V3Y1bFBPSmI3SHlXOGhJZz09 Meeting ID: 893 4755 6498 Passcode: 707356 One tap mobile +13126266799,,89347556498#,,,,*707356# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,89347556498#,,,,*707356# US (New York) 111 March 15th, 2022 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Larry Hosch – via ZOOM, Rick Schultz, Doug Danielson, Dale Wick Members Absent: None City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Nate Keller, Finance Director Lori Bartlett Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:00 PM Public Comments None Agenda Approval: Kluesner made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present. Consent Agenda: Kluesner made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Danielson and passed unanimously by those present. a. Minutes - Approve the minutes of February 15th, 2022b.Financial Report – FEB. report BFA Grant – Fire Hall – Wiger Keller presented the request. Shannon Wiger who is remodeling the Fire Hall will be putting specific focus of the grant going towards the garage doors. The garage doors will be remodeled into tempered glass. The vision is to allow more natural light into the space and allow the doors to be opened during nice days. The front of the building will likely hold a patio so the space will add high vibrancy and activity in the area. Schultz stated the Council does not need to approve the Façade request. Wick mentioned to update the date from March 15th, 2022 to March 15th, 2023. Keller stated he will make the corrections to the resolution by changing Council references to EDA and updated the date. Kluesner made a motion to approve the grant as presented; seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present. BFA Grant – 109 Ash St - Wiger An overview was provided to the Board by Keller. Shannon Wiger is remodeling the property into a commercial use. The façade grant is being requested by Wiger so a 3rd entrance (and potential 3rd tenant) can be added to the space. Kluesner made a motion to approve the grant as presented; seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present. JR Mobile update Keller outlined the change in ownership for the property. The property is owned by Mark Martini now according to records. Staff will be scheduling a meeting with new owner in the coming weeks to discuss next steps. Keller provided context/background on previous meetings with the owner and what staff will continue to emphasize at this next meeting regarding expectations. CVB Request – Midwest Travel Network Conference Sponsorship Keller explained Mary Bruno and the CVB are requesting the use of EDA dollars to fund a sponsorship opportunity for Mary Bruno to attend the Midwest Travel Network Conference. The sponsorship gives Mary Bruno a platform (8 minutes) to speak at the conference and promote St. Joseph through handouts/marketing materials and the promotional video the CVB produced. Keller explained that Mary is 222 March 15th, 2022 Page 2 of 2 also working on “excursions” which would be sponsored by local businesses. The excursions will transport folks to and from the conference to the city. Attendees would be brought to the businesses who participate in sponsoring the excursion. The excursions are separate from the sponsorship request. Wick expressed concerns on the timing of the request, budgeting concerns, and CVB’s continuance in requesting EDA dollars for additional support. Wick and Danielson asked where this money would be pulled from. Bartlett and Keller explained the CVB budget items and if EDA supports the request the dollars would be pulled from EDA Marketing which has a $1,000 budget for the year. Keller said the CVB did not want to pull or substitute anything that is already plugged in to the CVB budget. Schultz mentioned that he spoke with Mary and this conference provides an opportunity for her to get in front of the attendees at the conference to speak and promote the town. Kluesner made a motion to support the $500 sponsorship to the Midwest Travel Network Conference for the CVB by utilizing EDA Marketing dollars, seconded by Danielson. Wick voted nay. Motion passes 4-1. Business/Development, EDA priorities Keller provided updates on: Distillery, Trobec’s, discussion by the Planning Commission regarding event venues within rural areas, and boutique hotel discussions. Board Member Announcements None Adjourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:31 PM, seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. Nate Keller Community Development Director 333 EDA Agenda Items 5-9 MEETING DATE: April 19th, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: 5. Façade Grant – La Playette 6.Tax Abatement – Concept feedback7.Explore MN Grant8. JR Mobile update 9.Business/Development, EDA prioritiesSUBMITTED BY: Nate Keller, Community Development Director PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: 5 – none 6 – none 7 - none 8 – grant was applied for and granted for site. Numerous discussions since grant award. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 5 – Façade Grant – La Playette The La Playette is proposing to do some façade work. The work includes: removing their existing awnings and replacing them with wood/metal, removing existing canopies and replacing with metal canopies over the existing windows. Grant requirements allow exterior building improvements for awnings, windows, doors and/or site landscaping. Signs may be eligible but cannot be a “stand alone” project. The proposed work meets the intent of the grant and staff would recommend approving a match of up to $2,000 (max amount). 6 – Tax Abatement – Concept feedback Developer will be attending the meeting and providing a surface level view of a potential Tax Abatement request. Potential development could provide 20-35 well-paid white-collar jobs (accounting, I.T., customer service, HR related functions) immediately with substantial room for growth in the next 2-5 years. Ideal project completion would be Q2 2023. Building would be masonry/steel with appropriate finishes, landscaping, etc. per city code. No deviation from city building standards is expected. Developer is just looking for surface level feedback at this time. 7 – Explore MN Grant Staff successfully wrote and obtained a grant from Explore MN earlier this year to help spur CVB Initiatives. Grant provides matching dollars up to $15,000 so a $7,500 maximum match reimbursement request is available. Intent of the grant is to: •Cover half the costs for the Wobegon trailhead signage and printed maps ($2,900 for sign and$700-$900 for printed maps) •Cover half the costs tied to “Feel the Love” initiative. The initiative will be run quarterly with thenext rendition occurring in June for “Joyful June” (first was Feel the Love February). $3,000 for remaining initiatives. 44 •General website enhancementsThe ask for the EDA is to use EDA program funds to match $4,000 of grant initiatives. The CVB has elected to not pursue the sponsorship idea in 2022 so the $4,000 would essentially be swapped from the targeted sponsorship match for 2022 (highlighted below in orange). The CVB budget has limitations on the remaining resources to match all the remaining initiatives. The EDA program funds has $25,000. All grant reimbursement requests have to be submitted by February 15th, 2023. 8 – JR Mobile update Staff will provide verbal update 9 - Business Development, EDA priorities update – Staff will provide verbal update. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: -Item 5 will have impact of $2,000 total. -Item 6 - $4,000 impact to the EDA program budget. Currentlythere is $25,000 in this budget. The EDA program budget is thesame initial line item proposed to cover sponsorship idea.ATTACHMENTS: Explore MN Grant CVB Wobegon signage REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: 5 – motion needed 7 – motion needed 55 466 577 688 799 ST. JOSEPH BUSINESS DISTRICT FAÇADE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM (As Amended January 1st, 2022) PURPOSE The St. Joseph Business District Façade Architectural Design Grant Program provides incentives to stimulate visible investment in St. Joseph businesses. Property owners are encouraged to consider improvements that incorporate the surrounding community including but not limited to aesthetics, environment, cultural and historic elements, and architecture. These improvements should create a cohesive, inviting environment. The program provides a matching grant for actual design and construction costs, up to $2,000 per property address, per calendar year. Qualifying projects must be of an approved design, be applied for by commercial property owners and/or merchants, and be applicable to exterior building, landscape improvements, and other similar improvements visible from a public right-of-way. Approved projects will be funded on a first-come/first-served basis until all funds are expended. In addition, the opportunity exists that the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority’s revolving loan program could be available to assist with construction costs associated with the implementation of façade designs. ELIGIBILITY 1.All work must be done on the exterior of the building/property and/or result in a publicly visibleimprovement. 2.All work done must be in accordance with the City of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, the DowntownRevitalization Plan and subsequent design guidelines, and the building code. All required permits must be obtained. Work shall include the correction of any known exterior building code violations. 3.Work in progress or performed prior to project approval will typically not be eligible for funding unlessthe EDA finds significant underlying purposes for work beginning prior to project approval. 4.Funds may be used for the design of exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, doors and/or site landscaping, other than sod or seed, resulting in a publicly visible improvement and for actualconstruction costs related to an approved improvement. Other uses may also be eligible if priorapproval is granted by the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. 5.Signs are eligible for this program but must be in connection with a façade improvement project. Signare not eligible as a “stand-alone” project. 6.The following types of property are not eligible: •Tax delinquent •Special Assessment delinquent •Property in litigation •Property in condemnation or receivership •Tax exempt properties •Exclusively residential buildings •Properties zoned industrial •New construction projects on lots previously undeveloped (redevelopment and/or rehabilitationprojects remain eligible) unless it results in a project beyond typical construction and is consistent 81010 with Design Standards and is found to have a significant impact on the character of the downtown. • Property considered non-conforming to the City’s Code of Ordinances, unless the proposed improvements are intended to correct all the non-conforming issues. PROJECT APPROVAL GUIDELINES Program oversight and authority for grant approval is delegated to the City of St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. The Economic Development Authority will review and approve all grants based on the following guidelines: 1. A project for which an application has been received will only be reviewed if it is filled out completely. Photographs illustrating subject building(s) and property and proposed site changes/improvements may be required by the EDA. 2. Multiple property owners must submit separate applications for each property/project. 3. Any business owner under a lease who submits and application must obtain and provide written consent of the property owner. 4. Preference will be given to projects which: • Will positively contribute to the City revitalization/renewal efforts • Will eliminate a blighting influence • Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise • Demonstrate a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1 5. Project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, transportation plans, and other applicable plans. 6. Projects must be completed within a timely manner from date of official project approval (i.e. one year with a maximum extension of an additional six months). As indicated, dollars are limited and reimbursement will be made after project improvements are completed, and reimbursement requested. 7. Grant Disbursement Awarded loan funds will be dispersed to the applicant upon submittal of receipts or invoices for supplies purchased and inspection which certifies the work completed is in accordance with the EDA approval and other city ordinances. PROPERTY OWNER REQUIREMENTS Upon the application submittal for a project, the Applicant will play an important role in a partnership that includes the City of St. Joseph and the Economic Development Authority. The following may be required to review plans depending on the scope of the project: City staff, the Planning Commission, the EDA and the City Council. Those required to review the plans and/or grant application will review design drawings, proposed work specifications, and the architectural materials. Below are items that will be required of as part of completing your project. 1. Attendance at an informational meeting which will outline the entire project procedure. 2. Property owners’ attendance at various meetings, reviews etc. with representatives of either the City or EDA to expedite various stages of the project. 3. All work to be done on the project shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner. The City of St. Joseph/EDA administers the grant program herein and the City/EDA is not responsible for any work undertaken as a result of the grant. The owner hereby holds the City and EDA harmless for any and all liability commencing out of any work constructed and paid for the design grant herein. 91111 A TION tate Title: Organ City: C Email: Organ Minnesota vendor following: ederal : vendor and s issued vendor 1. website. 2. Clic on .Get elp vendor application. Once approved, Explore Minnesota will need your vendor . Vendor efthelpline.mmb@state.mn.us Completed applications must be submitted via email to: EMTgrant@state.mn.us Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. CST on March 1, 2022, or until all funds have been awarded. Incomplete applications will be rejected and returned to applicant. ant cannot begin until all 2022 TOURISM MARKETING GRANT PROGRAM Applications will be accepted beginning 9 a.m. CST December 8, 2021 A DMO such as a convention & visitor's bureau (CVB), a chamber of commerce or resort association Tribal government Statewide association (whose primary purpose is to market their niche for tourism purposes) Collaborative initiative (five or more primary tourism marketing organizations) A legally organized, non-profit (501c6 or 501c3) Minnesota-based destination marketing organization (DMO) whose primary purpose is to promote its community or area a tourism destination or has the responsibility for promoting its community and area as a tourism destination. Excludes private, for-profit businesses. signatures are obtained and a fully executed contract is issued by Explore Minnesota. Complete 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program Guidelines can be found at: exploreminnesota.com/grants *ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS Page 1 of 4151712 GRANT FUNDING LIMITS Maximum award levels are determined by the total organizational budget. Organizations are not required to request the maximum award. Check your organization's budget category and fill in the amount your organization is requesting. Total Organization Budget: •$100,000 or less Award Amount: up to $7,500 •$100,001 to $500,000 •$500,001 or more up to $10,000 up to $15,000 Our organization, or collaborative initiative, is requesting a total amount of $ (applicant name), am authorized to request 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program funding (organization name). I, on behalf of The organization I represent is an eligible entity under the 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program. By accepting this grant award, I am obligating State funding which cannot be used for any other purpose. The organization above accepts all responsibilities as outlined in the 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program Guidelines, and are not contingent upon by continued employment with the organization. A progress report with the status of grant funding expenditures, project planning and a reconciliation status will be submitted on or before July 1, 2022. If grant dollars are canceled or unused after August 1, 2022, the organization is subject to reductions outlined in the 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program Guidelines. State grant funds will be utilized in accordance with the 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program Guidelines with all grant projects fully completed and paid in full on or before December 31, 2022. Reconciliation and reimbursement forms and processes will be completed and submitted for reimbursement on or before February 15, 2023. The Project Summary Worksheet and Project Budget Worksheet have been completed for this grant funding request. Authorized Signature: Date: By checking all boxes and signing below, I certify: _______________________________________________________________ Explore Minnesota OFFICE USE ONLY Industry Relations Approval: __________________________________________________________ Date: Senior Manager Approval: _____________________________________________________________ Date: Five (5) or more tourism organizations up to $15,000 Page 2 of 4 Collaborative Initiative:Award Amount: OR Please list the tourism organizations participating in the collaborative initiative: FUNDS REQUESTED to be used toward tourism marketing. CERTIFICATION (A typed or script font cannot be used in place of a wet or uploaded image signature.) PROJECT SUMMARY WORKSHEET Please provide a brief description of the tourism marketing project you intend to use grant funding toward: Project Start Date: (Please indicate approximate placement or run dates, event date or other date indicating when your grant project will begin.) Project End Date: (Please indicate approximately when your grant project will be completed.) Describe the project's target audience(s)/target markets. (List projects separately as needed.) How will you measure the success of the project(s)? (List projects separately as needed.) How will this/these project(s) help to support tourism recovery in your community? Organization:Completed by: Page 3 of 4 PROJECT BUDGET WORKSHEET Please estimate eligible expenses in all categories that apply only to the 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant request as outlined on the Project Summary Worksheet (page 3). Estimated Budget: Organization:Completed by: Page 4 of 4 Print advertising Digital advertising Television and video advertising Radio and audio streaming advertising Out-of-home (OOH) and billboard advertising Paid social media advertising Google AdWords and search engine marketing (SEM) Website development and enhancement, including search engine optimization (SEO) Direct mail campaigns Production of photo and video assets Fulfillment pieces such as visitor guides, maps and brochures Social media management Public relations services Trade shows TOTAL The ideas and designs contained in this original and unpublished drawing are the property of Indigo Signs and may not be used or reproduced in whole or part without written permission from Indigo Signs. Due to the limitation of the printing process, the colors shown may not reflect actual colors. File location: Sharepoint:\S\St Joseph, City of\Working Sketch Files\ StJoseph_map_key_sign_metal_posts_82240-2 Quote #82240-2 City of St. Joseph St. Joseph, MN Drawn by: kathyo Project Manager: Aaron Brom Drawing Date: 2/4/2022 REV1 Date: REV2 Date: 2885 Quail Road N.E. • Sauk Rapids, MN 56379saukrapids@indigosigns.com • 320-257-1641 Page Scale: 42.00" 78 . 0 0 " 42 . 0 0 " Directional Sign (metal frame) Quantity: 1Size: 3.5 feet squareFrame: metalPosts: metalSingle or Double Sided: singleACM or Aluminum: ACM 1. Milk & Honey Ciders Craft Cidery 2. Sal’s Bar Bar & Restaurant 3. American Legion Bar & Restaurant 4. Sisters & Co. Clothing Boutique 5. Minnesota Street Market Co-op, Grocery, Art 6. Weathered Revivals Home Decor Shop 7. Rockhouse Productions Recording Studio 8. The Middy Bar 9. Local Blend Coffee Shop 21. Lake Wobegon Trailhead 22. Flour & Flower Bakery 23. Krewe Bar & Restaurant 24. La Playette Bar 25. Sliced Pizza Pizzeria 26. Bello Cucina Italian Restaurant 27. Jupiter Moon Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop 28. Estates Bed & Breakfast 29. St. Benedict Art & Heritage Museum 30. All Saints Academy K-6 31. St. Joseph City Building 32. Little Saints Academy PreK 33. Bruno Press Letterpress Print Shop 34. China One Chinese Restaurant 35. Rodeway Inn Hotel 36. Neighbor’s Bar Bar & Restaurant 37. Coborns Grocery 38.Rolling Ridge Wedding & Event Center 40. Mission Nutrition Shake Shop 41. Heim-Kins Antique Shop 42. Sam’s Outdoor & More Outdoor Gear 10. Hudson & Company Clothing Boutique 11. Gary’s Pizza Pizzeria 12. BoDiddley’s Deli Soup & Sandwich Shop 13. Bad Habit Brewing Craft Brewery 14. St. Joe Meat Market Butcher Shop 15. Grilled Cravings Restaurant 16. Benedicta Arts Center Fine Arts Center 18. Kay’s Kitchen Diner 19. Daisy A Day Floral Shop 20. Floral Arts Floral Shop Joetown Attractions 2” x 2” metal posts 16 101217 111318 121419 131520 141621 2022 TOURISM MARKETING GRANT PROGRAM Reimbursement Invoice Contract #: 205392 PO #: 5958 Vendor #: 201828 Contract Effective Date: 01/24/2022 Contract Expiration Date: 12/31/2022 Fund: 1000 B201400 B2034420 441603 CONTACT: Nate Keller INDUSTRY RELATIONS: Nicole Lalum PHONE: 320-557-3524 PHONE: 218-316-3330 or 888-629-6466 EMAIL: nkeller@cityofstjoseph.com EMAIL: nicole.lalum@state.mn.us SUBMIT REIMBURSEMENT PACKET TO: Explore Minnesota, Dawn Bushman @ dawn.bushman@state.mn.us when all projects are finished, but NO LATER THAN February 15, 2023. All submitted vendor invoices must have accompanying proofs of payment. City of Saint Joseph has been awarded $7,500 for eligible marketing tactics outlined and completed per 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program Guidelines. Vendor Run Dates Proof of Pymt Included (Y/N) Vendor Inv Included (Y/N) Logo Used (Y/N) Vendor Inv Total Amt to Reimburse Vendor Invoice Total: Total Amount Requesting Reimbursement: I hereby agree that I have read and complied with the terms of the 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program Guidelines and Contract. The Project Summary Evaluation as well as all required documentation is included. All information provided is considered public information and may be used for reporting of the 2022 Tourism Marketing Grant Program funding usage. Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Linked EMT logo on organization’s homepage EMT logo, hashtag or audio mention in marketing tactic Date all required documentation received: _________________________ Approved amount to pay: _____________________ Industry Relations Approval: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________ 192122