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CITY OF 5T.JOSEPH
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Administrator
Judy Weyrens
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Meeting Notice
'Wednesday, June 21, 2006
3:00 p.m. City Hall
Mayor 1. Call to Order.
Richard Cctrlbom
Councilors 2. Approval of Agenda.
AI Rassier 3. Approval of Minutes.
Ross Rieke
Renee Symanietz a. May 17, 2006
Dale Wick 4. Financial Report.
a. Approval of Accounts Payable
b. Financial Report
5. Business.
a. CSAH 75 Corridor Renewal Plan
b. Downtown Revitalization Project Update
c. Industrial Park Development Update
d. Collegeville Development Project Update
6. Director Report.
a. Prospect List/Activity Report.
7. Board Member Announcements.
8. Adjournment.
2) College Avenue North' PO Box 668 . Saint. loseph, Minnesota )"6,74
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, CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Present: EDA Board Members Ross Rieke, Richard Carlbom, Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen, Ken Jacobson and
Tom Skahen.
Absent: None.
Also present:, Jim Degiovanni from Collegeville Development Group, City Administrator Judy Weyrens
and Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group.
Chairperson Rieke called the May 17, 2006 meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 3:03 p.m.
Agenda.
Chairperson Rieke introduced the agenda. Moved by Skahen seconded by Jacobson to approve the
agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Minutes.
EDA Chairperson Rieke noted the minutes from the April 19, 2006 meeting were included in the packet.
Motion by Carlbom, seconded by Jacobson to approve the April 19, 2006 regular EDA minutes as
presented. Motion carried 5-0.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Rieke introduced the topic. Strack noted accounts payable for the month included invoice for contract
services in the amount of $2,122.60. The total hours provided through April 30th equaled 132, on target for
the projected 420 hours of service for the year.
Motion by Skahen, second by Carlbom to approve EDA accounts payable for the month of April 2006 in
the amount of $2, 122.60. Motion carried 5--0.
Financial Report.
Rieke introduced the agenda item. strack noted the April financial reports were contained in the packet.
Reports presented included: revenue, expense, check register and fund balance.
Motion by Jacobson, second by Heinen to approve the April finanoial reports. Motion eamed 5--0.
Preliminary Application for Redevelopment TIF: Collegeville Development
Rieke introduced the topic. Strack noted Collegeville Development Group submitted a pre-application for
Tax Increment Financing assistance for the constru,ction of a 19,296 square foot mixed-use facility at the
former Krebsbach Chevrolet site located at 25 East Minnesota Street. A copy of the TIF Pre-Application
was included in the EDA information packet. CollegeviUe Development's Jim Degiovanni was present to
answer questions regarding the preliminary application.
The structure proposed by Collegeville Development is a two-story mixed-use facility w.ith ground level
retail/office and residential lofts (second story). The building design is reminiscent of traditional downtown
buildings with a flat roof, balconies on the second floor and a building forward position on the lot. Parking
will be provided to the rear of the facility and landscaped courtyard is proposed for the front of the lot at
the comer of Minnesota and College.
The applicant wishes to proceed with the expansion on a timely basis. . The project can not commence
until, if approved, a TIF agreement is signed. Commencement of any construction activity prior to the
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Slgmng of a TIF agreement will void any/aU increment available to the project and therefore, the
employment oftax increment financing. The applicants wish to proceed with site plan approval later this
summer with construction anticipated to begin in the Fall of this year or Spring 2007.
The proposed project is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the existing zoning class.
Developer's are requesting pay~as-you~go redevelopment TIF for a period of up to 25 years. Increments
are proposed to be used for costs associated wlth land acquisition, site preparation, demolition and utility
placement/service/connection.
Strack noted the City's TIF policy identifies standards/goals for the issuance of TIF, including attraction,
retention and expansion of business and housing options in the City. In addition, the project appears to
meet the following objectives as represented in the TlF policy: removal of blight and/or encouragement for
redevelopment in the commercial and industrial areas of the City; providing fora balanced and
sustainable housing stock meeting diverse needs both today and in the future; retaining local jobs and/or
increasing the number/diversity of quality jobs; and, offsetting increased costs of redevelopment (i.e.
contaminated site clean-up), over and above those costs that a developer would incur in normal urban
and suburban development.
The project received an aggregate rating of "5" on the City's TIF worksheet meaning the project is an
'excellent' use of TIF. The applicant has submitted pro-form as illustrating the project does not cashflow
without TIF assistance.
Jacobson inquired as to whether terms of the agreement could be structured so as to eliminate the TIF
payment in the event all units were condominiumized and sold versus leased. Degiovanni noted the
Company would consider agreement termination provided a reasonable return on initial investment is
achieved.
Motion Skahen, second Jacobson to recommend the City Council approve the preliminary TIF application
and authorize/direct the assembly of required TIF plan/agreements. Motion carried 5-0.
Downtown Revitalization Plan Review/Recommendation
Rieke introduced the topic. Strack stated the Downtown Committee had completed a year~long process
researching a potential redevelopment project for the City's Downtown. strack noted as a result of the
process, the Downtown Committee intended to formally recommend the City Council proceed with a
revitalization effort with the knowledge/understanding that white the City may convene the process, it
must quickly be led by the private entities whose time and money will ultimately determine the effort's
success.
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Strack stated the Downtown Committee had also created a strategic plan for revitalization. A copy of the
plan was included in the EDA information packet.
The Downtown Committee/Strategic Plan concluded support for a revitalization plan existed provided the
project was quickly turned over to the private sector for the 'heavy lifting'. The EDA briefly reviewed the
strategic plan and associated work groups.
Motion Car/bom, second Skehen to recommend the City Council approved the strategic plan and
authorize the formation of four work groups and project initiation. Motion carried 5-0.
2005 Business Subsidy Reports.
Rieke introduced the topic. Strack explained that cities with populations over 2,500 are required to submit
annual reports to the Department of Employment and Economic Development detailing the status of local
business 'subsidies' issued. The reports are due by April 1st of each year and had been completed by
MDG, Inc. The report submitted report notes no new business subsidies .were issued in 2005 and those
previously issued had met joblwage goals.
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Director's Report.
Strack noted the she did not have an opportunity to draft the Director's Report due to a high. volume of
meetings on the day of preparation of packets.
Board Member Announcements.
Rieke updated Board Members on the SCAEDP meeting held ear1ier in the day. Rieke noted that the
"Associate Memberships" were being successful and that the proceeds of the associate memberships
were earmarked for marketing the S1. Cloud area.
Adjournment
Motion by Skahen, seconded by Car/born to adjourn. Motion carried 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
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CITY Of ST. JOSEPH
DATE:
June 14, 2006
Administrator
Judy Weyrens
MEMO TO:
S1. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
FROM:
Mayor RE:
Richard Carlbom
Accounts Payable - May 2006
May Financial Reports
Councilors
AI Rassier
Ross Rieke
Renee Symanietz
Dale Wick
A. Accounts Payable:
Following are Accounts Payable for the EDA's Consideration.
Payable To
MDG, Inc.
Total
For Fund
May Econ. Dev. Service 150-46500-300
Amount
$ 2,256.99
$ 2,256.99
Action:
A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable.
B. Financial Report:
M~y financial reports for the EDA are following. The reports consist of:
1. EDA revenue to date.
2. EDA expenditures to date.
3. Check Register.
4. Fund Balances (Econ Dev. 150, TIF 1-3 155, TIF 1-4 156 and RLF 250).
Action:
A MOTION is in order to approve the financial reports.
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INVOICE
MUNICIPAL DEvELOPMENT GRoup, INC.
25562 WillOW LANE
NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071
952-756-7399
FAX: 952-758-3711
mdg@bevcomm.net
City of St. Joseph
Attn: Judy Weyrens
City Administrator
PO 668
S1. Joseph. MN 56374
Invoice Date 06-01-06
I Payment Terms: 30 days I Customer ID #: ST J06ED
Project
May Economic Development Services
See attached detail
Amount:
$1,820.00 Monthly contract fee-35 hrs
$ 436.99 982 miles x .445
$2,256.99
Code to: 150-46500-300 for general EDA
Remit To:
Municipal Development Group, Inc.
25562 Willow Lane
New Prague, MN 56071
Dates-EDA
May 3, 2006 EDA Office Hours
May 10, 2006 EDA Office Hours
May 15, 2006 Special meeting with CC & DT
May 17, 2006 EDA Office Hours & EDA Mtg
May 24, 2006 EDA Office Hours & DT Mtg.
May 31. 2006 EDA Office Hours
Total May, 2006
7.25 hrs. C. Strack
8.00 hrs C. Strack
1.00 hrs. C. Strack
8.00 hrs. C. Strack
7.50 hrs. C. Strack
3.00 hrs. C. Strack
34.75 hours
Total MDG, Inc. 2006 Hours through May, 2006 = 166.75
Thank you! We appreciated the opportunity to work with you!
Check No.
Date:
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EDA Report
May 31,2006
Page 1
2006 YTD May 2006
Account Descr Budget 2006 Amt YTD Amt Balance
FUND 150 Economic Development
E 150-46500-103 Legislative Bodies $291.67 $0.00 $0.00 $291.67
E 150-46500-151 Workers Compo $41.67 $0.00 $0.00 $41.67
E 150-46500-200 Office Supplies $208.33 $0.00 $24.50 $183.83
E 150-46500-300 Professional $11,666.67 $2,122.60 $11,538.86 $127.81
E 150-46500-303 Engineering Fee $1,666;67 $0.00 $0.00 $1,666.67
E 150-46500-304 Legal Fees $416.67 $0.00 $0.00 $416.67
E 150-46500-321 Telephone $500.00 $42.63 $206.02 $293.98
E 150-46500-322 Postage $83.33 $9.75 $30.25 $53.08
E 150-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 150-46500-331 Travel & $208.33 $0.00 $73.77 $134.56
E 150-46500-340 Advertising $416.67 $0.00 $0.00 $416.67
E 150-46500-433 Dues & $0.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 -$8,000.00
E 150-46500-510 Land $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 150-46500-582 Computer So.ftware $125.00 $0.00 $0.00 $125.00
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 $15,625.00 $2,174.98 $19,873.40 -$4,248.40
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
E 155-46500-300 Professional $389.58 $0.00 $500.00 -$110.42
E 155-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 155-46500-340 Advertising $20.83 $0.00 $0.00 $20.83
E 155-46500-600 Debt Service - $3,461 .43 $0.00 $0.00 $3,461 .43
E 155-46500-611 Bond Interest $4,338.81 $0.00 $0.00 $4,338.81
E 155-46500-620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $8,210.65 $0.00 $500.00 $7,710.65
FUND 15.6 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development
E 156-46500-300 Professional $3,027.50 $0.00 $500.00 $2,527.50
E 156-46500-304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 156-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 156-46500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00
E 156-46500-600 Debt Service - $8,049.93 $0.00 $0.00 $8,049.93
E 156-46500-611 Bond Interest $19,384.70 $0.00 $0.00 $19,384.70
E 156-46500-620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FUND 156 TIF 1-4.St. Joe Development $30,512.13 $0.00 $500.00 $30,012.13
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
$54,347.78 $2,174.98 $20,873.40 $33,474.38
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EDA Revenues
May 31, 2006
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SOURCE SOURCE Oescr Budget Rev Revenue Balance of Budget
FUND 150 Economic Development
36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $0.00 .$0.00 0.00%
39201 Transfers from Other $37,500.00 $0.00 $37,500.00 0.00%
FUND 150 Economic Development $37,500.00 $0.00 $37,500.00 0.00%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development
31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund
36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $97.74 -$97.74 0.00%
36212 CDAP Loan Interest $0.00 $344.03 -$344.03 0.00%
39312 CDAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $3,523.43 -$3,523.43 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $3,965.20 -$3,965.20 0.00%
$37,500.00 $3,965.20 $33,534.80 10.57%
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EDA Expenditures
May 31,2006
YTO %
OBJ OBJ Oescr Budget Exp Expense Balance of Budget
FUND 150 Economic Development
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority
103 Legislative Bodies $700.00 $0.00 $291.67 58.33%
151 Workers Compo Insur. Premo $100.00 $0.00 $41.67 58.33%
200 Office Supplies $500.00 $24.50 $183.83 63.23%
300 Professional SeNices $28,000.00 $11,538.86 $127.81 99.54%
303 Engineering Fee $4,000.00 $0.00 $1,666.67 58.33%
304 Legal Fees, $1,000.00 $0.00 ' $416.67 58.33%
321 Telephone $1,200.00 $206.02 $293.98 75.50%
322 Postage $200.00 $30.25 $53.08 73.46%
327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
331 Travel & Conference Expense $500.00 $73.77 $134.56 73.09%
340 Advertising $1,000.00 $0.00 $416.67 58.33%
433 Dues & Subscriptions $0.00 $8,000.00 -$8,000.00 0.00%
510 Land $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $125.00 58.33%
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 $37,500.00 $19,873.40 -$4,248.40 111.33%
FUND 150 Economic Development $37,500.00 $19,873.40 -$4,248.40 111.33%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority
300 Professional Services $935.00 $500.00 -$110.42 111.81%
327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $20.83 58.33%
600 Debt Service - Principal $8,307.42 $0.00 $3,461.43 58.33%
611 Bond Interest $10,413.14 $0.00 $4,338.81 58.33%
620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
DEPART 46500 Economic Development $19,705.56 $500.00 $7,710.65 60.87%
DEPART 49301 Transfer to other Funds
700 Mise $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,705.56 $500.00 $7,710.65 60.87%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority
300 Professional Services $7,266.00 $500.00 $2,527.50 65.21%
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 $19,319.82 $0.00 $8,049.93 58.33%
611 Bond Interest $46,523.28 $0.00 $19,384.70 58.33%
620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
DEPART 46500 Economic Development $73,159.10 $500.00 $30,012.13 58.98%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development $73,159.10 $500.00 $30,012.13 58.98%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority
304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
490 Revolving Loan $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
DEPART 46500 Economic Development $0.00 $0.00 '$0.00 0.00%
, FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
$130,364.66 $20,873.40 $33,474.38 74.32%
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EDA Check Register
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May 31,2006
Search Name CHECK # Comments FUND DEPART Amount
PITNEY BOWES 037296 postage-metered 150 46500 $1.92
TDS METROCOM 037311 telephone 150 46500 $42.63
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORP 037358 eda contract 150 46500 $2,122.60
PITNEY BOWES 037361 postage-april 150 46500 $7.83
$2,174.98
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CITY Of ST. JOSEPH
DATE:
June 14, 2006
MEMO TO:
Economic Development Authority
Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
FROM:
Administrdtor
Judy Weyrens
RE:
CSAH 75 Corridor Renewal Project
MdYor
Richdrd Cdrlbom Background:
MDG has created the attached corridor renewal plan for the CSAH 75 Corridor between 2nd
Councilors Avenue NW and 3rd Avenue NE. Please note that this is only a starting point. The information is
AI Rdssier for your review and reference prior to the meeting.
Ross Rieke
Renee Symdnietz
Ddle Wick
Action:
EDA review and comment on the draft plan is requested. Clear direction as to next step is also
requested.
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CSAH 75 CORRDOR RENEWAL PLAN:
2ND AVENUE NW TO 3RD AVENUE NE FIRST TIER OF LOTS
I. PROJECT GOAL.
Promote cohesive, vehicular-oriented commercial (re)development of a specialized nature exhibiting the
unique needs associated with major highway access/visibility and complimentary to existing commercial
uses within the built environment.
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
A. The CSAH 75 Transportation Facilitv.
CSAH 75, a four-lane divided roadway is classified as a "Principal Arterial" as it passes through the
City of St. Joseph meaning the primary function of the roadway is one of mobility as opposed to
access. Controlled access points are minimized to promote the movement of through traffic.
2003 traffic estimates indicate CSAH 75 carries approximately 15,100 vehicle trips per day west of
College Avenue and 22,500 vehicle trips per day east of College Avenue. In comparison, 1-94 carries
approximately 21,800 trips per day west of CSAH 2 and 25,000 trips per day east of CSAH 2.
B. Lot Inventorv.
There are 43 properties abutting CSAH 75 (or are within the first tier of development) between 1st
Avenue NW and 3rd Avenue NE. Of the 43 properties, a number are under unified ownership but not
contiguous. Several of the lots especially south of CSAH 75 have existing discrepancies between
what they are zoned for, what they are actually used for and what they are guided toward for future
use.
The 43 properties contain a land mass of approximately 15 acres. The total estimated market value
fOf the property as determined by the County Assessor is slightly more than $6 mil/ion dollars.
Estimated land value for the subject property (taxes payable 2005) is approximately $2.20/square
foot. The first tier development adjacent to CSAH 75 in the subject area generates approximately
$149,000 in property taxes. The City share is only a portion of that amount.
A pictorial inventory has been assembled and is useful in comparing developments within the corridor
and analyzing corridor attributes and opportunities. The pictorial inventory is attached as Exhibit A to
this report. The initial three pages of the inventory are first tier properties south of CSAH 75
proceeding west to east from 2nd Avenue NW to 3rd Avenue NE. The final three pages of the
inventory are properties north of CSAH 75 proceeding west from 2nd Avenue NW to 3rd Avenue NE.
C. CSAH 75 Current Corridor in St. JOSePh (2nd Avenue NW to 3rd Avenue Nt:: first tier of
lots).
Increasingly large volumes of traffic in the CSAH 75 corridor through St. Joseph are not compatible
with lower intensity land uses (e.g. Single Family Residential) due to the noise, activity and light
generated by vehicles. However, the large traffic volume is essential to most commercial uses which
have developed adjacent to the corridor. The majority of commercial uses ~re of a nature that is
highly dependent upon patronization by motorists as opposed to destination-oriented, pedestrian
clientele.
Commercial development within the CSAH 75 corridor has been occurring for quite a few years
essentially radiating outward from the intersection of College Avenue (CSAH 2) and CSAH 75.
Commercial development particularly between 2nd Avenue NW and 3rd Avenue NE has occurred in a
haphazard fashion with large variations in building styles, exterior material types, setbacks, access
patterns and building placement on lots. The haphazard nature of development is further
exacerbated by parcels that have not yet converted from residential uses to commercial uses and
varying lot sizes. Throughout the study corridor infill/redevelopment needs are evident.
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III. RENEWAL PLAN.
A. Obiective: Accentuate the oositive attributes of the existina corridor. .
Future vehicular-oriented businesses will be attracted to the corridor because: the roadway is in good
condition, visibility from the principal arterial roadway (CSAH 75) is high and traffic congestion at this pOint
does not greatly deter potential customers nor cause persons to seek an alternate route during peak
travel time.
Implementation Strateoies:
1. Continue to update traffic counts/estimates within the corridor and continue to correspond with
roadway jurisdictional authorities regarding future plans for the facility; share information with
potential business leads.
2. Embrace the need to maintain the integrity of the corridor's function as a route to move people
through the City while preserving the need for business visible from CSAH 75 to have logical
shared access points. Promote continual frontage/backage roads as essential mechanisms
providing convenient access to local business establishments. Frontage/backage road right of
way must be a priority as redevelopment occurs. It is noted the transition to a continual
frontage/backage road may require an extended time-period to achieve desired results, however,
the final result (meaningful, continuous backage roads) will serve vital functions important to all
businesses within the corridor, including:
a. Maintaining corridor mobility;
b. Creating logical patterns for motorists to' access individual and/or grouped commercial
establishments visible from CSAH 75;
c. Providing linkages to definitive, access points/intersections, and;
d. Encouraging second tier development as parcels which are set further back but still
visible from CSAH 75 will have logical means of access.
3. Encourage the City to allow businesses to employ signage that meets a communicative need for
business establishments (Le. is useful), treats all businesses similarly (e.g. does not encourage
'sign competitions' between businesses) and is useful to motorists (Le. fills an information need)
but not over-powering or detrimental to corridor aesthetics (Le. does not define corridor aesthetics
or distract motorists from finding their business destination).
B. Obiective: Minimize factors within the existina corridor which discouraae the imoression of the
corridor as a cohesive center for vehicular-oriented commercial deve/ooment.
The pictorial inventory confirms the perception of development within the corridor as haphazard:
commercial uses are interspersed with residential uses, parcels vary greatly in size, parcel orientations
diverge, architectural styles and associated dominant building material colors/textures differ greatly,
setbacks fluctuate and landscaping is not consistent/congruent all leading to leading to inconsistencies
within the viewshed which create the 'haphazard' perception.
Implementation StrateQies:
. 1. Work with the Planning Commission to rezone three lots within the southwester quadrant of the
CSAH 75 and College Avenue intersection from being guided and zoned for Central Business
District (CBD) use and redirected toward vehicular-oriented commercial development. Please
note the CBD zoning corresponds with pedestrian-oriented development.
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2. Determine whether or not support exists for the rezoning of residential parcels directly adjacent to
CSAH 75 from residential to highway commercial. Determine whether or not the EDA should
requestthe rezoning.
3. Identify and promote incentives for making the conversion of current student rental units within
the corridor to vehicular-oriented commercial uses more attractive, for example:
a. Use of redevelopment TIF to offset in part cost of land acquisition;
b. Use of tax abatement to assist with the same for less intensive projects;
c. Work with local lenders to promote reinvestment in property;
d. Allow density bonuses for redevelopment projects, etc).
4. Determine whether support exists for seeking control of specific parcels pursuant to a
redevelopment strategy to prepare for unified redevelopment (Le. first right of refusals, purchase
options, actual purchase of property); include said items within the Capital Improvement Plan.
5. Encourage the development of commercial and service centers as cohesive, highly interrelated
and coordinated units with adequate off-street parking and appropriate, regulated points of
access.
6. Parking/building line setbacks could be examined to determine the potentially most-beneficial
balance between use of commercial lot and establishment of consistent viewshed (e.g. maintain
minimum 20 foot landscaped greenway to soften impact of structures including parking/buildings
within a consistent line-of-site; require adjacent businesses not to exceed a certain percentage of
neighboring landscaped setback).
7. Require architectural style, building mass and exterior building materials of infill, redevelopment
and new development be complimentary to existing development (or desired development) in
character, color, texture, bulk (or appearance thereof) and design. To further define 'compatible' ,
the EDA may wish to work with the Planning Commission to incorporate sketches/photos of
examples of "compatible" and "non-compatible" architectural styles, building mass and exterior
building materials, etc.
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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
www.cityofstjoseph.com
DATE:
June 14, 2006
MEMO TO:
Economic Development Authority
Administrator
Judy Weyrens
FROM:
Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
Mayor
R.ichard Carlbom
RE:
Downtown Revitalization Project Update
Councilors
AI R.assier
Ross Rieke
Renee Symanietz
Dale Wick
Action:
This item is for EDA information and comment.
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. Reinvigorate Downtown 1 UNIQUE
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stakeholders
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Administrator
Judy Weyrens
Mayor
Richard Carlbom
Councilors
AI Rassier
Ross Rieke
Renee Symanietz
Dale Wick
www.cityofstjoseph.com
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
DATE:
MEMO TO:
June 14, 2006
. Economic Development Authority
FROM:
Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
Industrial Lot Development Update
RE:
Background:
As the EDA may be aware, the City of St. Joseph has a shortage of 'shovel ready' industrial
lots with full urban services. At this time there are two build to suit sites (Rice Development
and Gohman Construction) available. As you may also be aware, the City/EDAlMDG have
been working with the trustees of the "Feld Farm" to encourage the development of additional
shovel ready industrial lots in the southernmost portion of the 320-acre farm.
Redwood Real Estate a land acquisition and development firm from Maple Grove has closed
on a portion of the 320 acres and has control of the remaining acreage. The approximately 30
acres that has sold abuts the S1. Joseph Industrial Park and is proposed for future industrial
use.
Mr. Sam Deleo from KLD Surveying, Engineering & Planning is the project
representative/contact for MDG. MDG recently requested an update from Mr. DeLeo on the
project for the purpose of updating the EDA on the progress toward shovel ready industrial
lots.
Mr. Deleo has indicated a topographical survey has been completed and that plans for
transportation routes/utility placement are being drafted. The project is the number one priority
for the development company. The goal is to have utilities in place this fall.
The City Administrator has requested MDG begin an application to the Department of Trade
and Economic Development for grant assistance to help the project occur. The grant
assistance sought will be through the Greater Minnesota Business Development Infrastructure
Program and Greater Minnesota Biotechnology Development Infrastructure Program.
Matching grants for up to 50% of the cost of publiC improvements may be available. Project
funding is very competitive.
Action:
MDG has contacted Redwood regarding starting the application process. A MOTION
authorizing/directing MDG to complete the application is requested. FYI - A public hearing by
the City Council is required in conjunction with the grant application submittal.
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2.f) College Avenue North, PO Box 668 . Saint. Joseph, Minnesota .,6)74
Phone ,2.0.,6,.72.01 Fax ,2.0.,6,.0'42.
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Administrdtor
ludy Weyrens
Mdyor
Richdrd Cdrlbom
Councilors
AI Rdssier
Ross Rieke
Renee Symdnietz
Ddle Wick
www.cityofstjoseph.com
CITY Of ST. JOSEPH
DATE:
June 14, 2006
MEMO TO:
Economic Development Authority
FROM:
Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
RE:
Collegeville Development Project Update
Background;
As you recall the EDA Board reviewed a preliminary application for the use of redevelopment
tax increment financing in conjunction with a project proposed by Collegeville Development.
The EDA approved a motion recommending the City Council approve of the conceptual use of
redevelopment TIF for the project and authorize/direct the production of a TIF plan meeting
statutory requirements.
The City Council considered the request and EDA recommendation at its June 1st meeting.
The City Council authorized the compilation of the TIF plan and associated documents.
Staff will meet with Collegeville Development Group representatives and TIF plan consultants
in the next two weeks to determine the ultimate boundaries of the TIF district and begin the
drafting of documents.
Action:
Comment on the potential boundary for the TIF district is requested from the EDA (e.g.
downtown, CSAH 75 renewal corridor).
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