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St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
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 Agenda
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of June 20th, 2023
b. Financial Report – As of JUNE
c.TIF Reports
5.EDA Priorities
6. 2024 Budget
7. CVB update
8.General Business/Development update
9.Board Member Announcements
10. Adjourn
*** Following the EDA meeting Board members will be traveling to Trobec’s Bus Service (618
21st Ave NE) to take a tour of the facility***
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Rick Schultz, Joe Bye, Dale Wick, Larry Hosch
Members Absent:
City Representatives Present: Nate Keller Community Development Director, City Administrator David
Murphy
Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:00 PM
Public Comments
Cory Ehlert spoke on the Feedmill property and Industrial Park activity and future plans.
Agenda Approval: Kluesner made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Bye
and passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by
Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes - Approve the minutes of May 16th, 2023
b.Financial Report – NONE
Industrial Park – Future BDPI and Expansion Opportunities
Keller provided overview of the Industrial Park and current lot availability. To be pro-active Keller
suggests looking at next Phase expansion opportunities for the park and funding sources like BDPI
through DEED. Keller will continue discussions with key property owners and pull together more
information. A BDPI application will likely be sought to facilitate the expansion. Board members concurred
this should be a priority.
JR Mobile
Keller had one strong inquiry on potential purchase of this lot. Purchase did not go through however due
to differences in price points between buyer and seller. Keller will continue to keep Board updated on
latest discussions and keep all options open to help spur development (like cleanup grants).
General Business/Development update
Granite City Gymnastics is doing a ground breaking at 1:45 today, recap of the Distillery grand opening
was provided, Goodin permit has been approved, staff continues to see strong interest and hold pre-
development meetings for Industrial Park projects, Keller still trying to coordinate a tour at Trobec’s; Town
Ball to be held on July 5th, Anejo’s is opening up a location in former Jollie Ollie’s and it will be called
Tacoholics.
Board Member Announcements
None
Adjourn: Schultz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:42 PM, seconded by Wick and
passed unanimously by those present.
Minutes by:
Nate Keller
Community Development Director
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EDA Agenda Item 4b
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MEETING DATE: August 15, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: June Finance Reports
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: N/A
PREVIOUS EDA ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Enclosed you will find the reconciled financial reports through June 30, 2023. The ending undesignated
balance shows a surplus of $20,054. The designated project balance is $45,947 for economic
development programs (façade and demo grants). The designation for capital programs includes the
2023 budget of $30,000. The budget is paid for with tax proceeds and may not be spent during the year.
The first half taxes are received in June (70%)/July (30%).
The other funds reported include the TIF funds, Lodging Tax, DEED CDAP Grant reimbursement and the
Revolving Loan fund. There are three revolving loans to Krewe and Flour to Flower Bakery; St. Joseph
Food Co-Op; and Jupiter Moon Ice Cream. The current revolving loan fund balance is $464,201 on
June 30th, including $427,054 reserved balance from the EDA fund to be used for future economic
development projects; $37,158 is available from the State’s RLF fund for future loan requests.
The Lodging Tax fund has a balance of $20,325 on June 30th. A summary of their activity is enclosed in
this report. Hats and t-shirts are being sold at the MN Street Market. The Co-op remits sales proceeds
monthly. City staff is monitoring the sales and inventory monthly.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: For Information Only
ATTACHMENTS: EDA Financial Summary
EDA Trial Balance
EDA Summary CIP
CVB Financial Summary
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Consider acceptance of the June 2023 financial reports.
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CVB 2023 Financial Summary
As of June 30, 2023
Beginning Fund Balance 1‐1‐23 (Audited)19,125.16$
Budget YTD Rev
Customer 2023 2023
Interest Earnings 300.00$ 37.14$
T‐shirt/Hats/Merchandise Sales 1,000.00 318.75
State of Minnesota Grant (from 2022 expenditures)‐ 4,321.46
Rodeway Inn Lodging Tax 10,500.00 1,894.77
CSB Lodging Tax 4,100.00 29.37
Estates B&B Lodging Tax 1,100.00 680.55
17,000.00$ 7,282.04$
Budget YTD Exp
Vendor 2023 2023
Professional Services ‐ Manage Social Media (Bruno Press)9,000.00$ 4,500.00$
Travel & Conference Expenses ‐$ ‐
IT Services ‐ Website/Social Media 600.00 89.00
Visitor's Bureau ‐ Rubinski Works ‐ Videos 500.00 ‐
Visitor's Bureau ‐ Photos 500.00 ‐
Community Programs ‐ Shop Small/Winterwalk/Feb/June 1,945.00 119.81
Visitors Bureau Prizes ‐ Swag Give‐Aways/Prizes 200.00 ‐
Marketing ‐ SHRPA 500.00 ‐
Marketing ‐ Campaigns 1,000.00 ‐
Visitor's Bureau ‐ Merchandise (Krillan/Rambow)1,000.00 ‐
Advertise ‐ Think Tourism USA 775.00 775.00
Advertise ‐ MN Trails Magazine 780.00 598.50
Advertise ‐ Newcomer Service Magazine 200.00 ‐
17,000.00$ 6,082.31
Ending Cash Balance 6‐30‐23 (Unaudited)20,324.89$
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2023 Capital Expenditures
General Fund Capital Improvement Plan ‐ EDA
Final adopted December 19, 2022
12/31/2022
Available through 6/30 through 6/30
Project Project Reserve Budget Grants/Aids Spent 2023
Department Account Code Number Equipment Balance 2023 2023 2023 Balance
EDA 250-46500-582 EDA-1401 Computer Software 3,306.74 500.00 3,806.74
EDA 250-46500-588 EDA-1402 Business Development 14,140.22 30,000.00 2,000.00 42,140.22
RLF 251-46500-588 EDA-1402 Business Development 427,053.91 ‐ 427,053.91
441,194.13 30,000.00 ‐ 2,000.00 469,194.13
TOTAL EDA CIP 444,500.87 30,500.00 ‐ 2,000.00 473,000.87
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 1
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
LODGING TAX
Report Criteria:
Actual Amounts
Include FUNDs: 220-259
Page and Total by FUND
All Segments Tested for Total Breaks
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
220-10199 Cash 20,324.89
220-10450 Interest Receivable .00
220-10500 Accounts Receivable .00
220-20200 Accounts Payable .00
220-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance 19,125.16-
220-46500-208 Visitors Bureau Prizes .00
220-46500-209 Visitors Bureau Merchandise .00
220-46500-300 Professional Services 4,500.00
220-46500-308 Community Programs .00
220-46500-309 Visitors Bureau Photos/Videos 775.00
220-46500-310 IT Services 89.00
220-46500-31600 Lodging Tax 2,604.69-
220-46500-328 Marketing 718.31
220-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expense .00
220-46500-33400 State Grants and Aids 4,321.46-
220-46500-340 Advertising .00
220-46500-34406 Sponsorship Fee .00
220-46500-34409 Marketing 318.75-
220-46500-36210 Interest Earnings 37.14-
220-46500-36230 Contributions - General .00
220-49302-39201 Transfers from Other Funds .00
Total LODGING TAX:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 2
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
DEED CDAP GRANT
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
225-10199 Cash 54,092.82
225-10450 Interest Receivable .00
225-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance 53,933.77-
225-46500-300 Professional Services .00
225-46500-340 Advertising .00
225-46500-34200 DEED Housing Reimbursement .00
225-46500-36210 Interest Earnings 159.05-
225-46500-431 Annexation/Recording Fee .00
225-49302-39201 Transfers from Other Funds .00
Total DEED CDAP GRANT:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 3
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
REVOLVING LOAN FUND
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
250-10199 Cash 66,000.83
250-10450 Interest Receivable .00
250-10500 Accounts Receivable .00
250-10550 Due From other Gov t Units .00
250-10700 Taxes Receivable - Delinquent .00
250-15500 Due From Other Fund 6,800.00
250-20200 Accounts Payable .00
250-20201 Salaries Payable .00
250-22204 Deferred Inflow of Resources .00
250-24415 Design. Fd Bal - Operations .00
250-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance 53,407.17-
250-46500-101 Salaries 16,190.67
250-46500-103 Legislative Bodies 245.00
250-46500-121 PERA Contributions 1,214.32
250-46500-122 FICA Contributions 1,114.45
250-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer 113.75
250-46500-125 Medicare Contributions 112.35
250-46500-130 H S A- Employer Contribution 805.00
250-46500-131 Health Insurance 2,691.72
250-46500-132 Dental Insurance 189.12
250-46500-133 Life Insurance 13.98
250-46500-134 Disabilty Insurance 162.75
250-46500-151 Workers Comp. Insur. Prem.23.85
250-46500-171 Clothing Allowance .00
250-46500-200 Office Supplies 57.80
250-46500-201 Postage .00
250-46500-300 Professional Services .00
250-46500-303 Engineering Fee .00
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 4
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
REVOLVING LOAN FUND
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
250-46500-304 Legal Fees 2,828.50
250-46500-308 Community Programs .00
250-46500-310 Software Support 1,654.23
250-46500-31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes 54,090.40-
250-46500-321 Telephone 677.26
250-46500-328 Marketing .00
250-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expense .00
250-46500-33160 Federal Grants - Other .00
250-46500-33400 State Grants & Aids 4,457.46
250-46500-33430 Other Grants/Aids .00
250-46500-340 Advertising .00
250-46500-34150 TIF/Abatement Deposit .00
250-46500-34155 TIF/Abatement Fee .00
250-46500-36210 Interest Earnings 164.47-
250-46500-36300 REIMBURSEMENT - EDA .00
250-46500-36301 Tax Abatement Reimbursement 4,691.00-
250-46500-420 Depreciation .00
250-46500-433 Dues & Memberships 5,000.00
250-46500-582 Computer Software .00
250-46500-588 EDA Programs 2,000.00
250-46500-622 TIF/Abatement Payments .00
250-49300-720 Transfers to Other Funds .00
250-49302-39201 Transfers from Other Funds .00
250-49302-39260 Surplus Property .00
Total REVOLVING LOAN FUND:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 5
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
251
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
251-10199 Cash 464,201.48
251-10450 Interest Receivable .00
251-11900 Notes Receivable .00
251-11910 Note Interest Receivable .00
251-20200 Accounts Payable .00
251-22204 Deferred Inflow of Resources .00
251-24415 Design. Fd Bal - Operations 427,053.91-
251-24500 Restricted Equity .00
251-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance 84,094.63-
251-46500-304 Legal Fees .00
251-46500-36210 Interest Earnings 660.83-
251-46500-36320 Loan Principal 48,361.21
251-46500-36321 Loan Interest 753.32-
251-46500-36322 Loan Origination Fee .00
251-46500-455 Revolving Loan Proceeds .00
251-49302-39201 Transfers from Other Funds .00
Total FUND: 251:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
910
CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 6
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
253
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
253-10199 Cash 55,600.17
253-10450 Interest Receivable .00
253-10500 Accounts Receivable .00
253-20200 Accounts Payable .00
253-20500 Due To Other Fund .00
253-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance 22,098.44-
253-46500-300 Professional Services .00
253-46500-306 County TIF Admin Fee 9,990.82-
253-46500-31050 Tax Increment 23,468.90-
253-46500-340 Advertising .00
253-46500-36210 Interest Earnings 42.01-
253-46500-622 TIF/Abatement Payments .00
253-49300-720 Transfers to Other Funds .00
253-49302-39201 Transfers from Other Funds .00
Total FUND: 253:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 7
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
257
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
257-10199 Cash 63,866.84
257-10450 Interest Receivable .00
257-10500 Accounts Receivable .00
257-10550 Due From other Gov t Units .00
257-20200 Accounts Payable .00
257-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance 38,198.31-
257-46500-300 Professional Services .00
257-46500-306 County TIF Admin Fee .00
257-46500-31050 Tax Increment 25,606.92-
257-46500-340 Advertising .00
257-46500-36210 Interest Earnings 61.61-
257-46500-622 TIF/Abatement Payments .00
257-49300-720 Transfers to Other Funds .00
Total FUND: 257:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH Working Trial Balance - With Blank Line Page: 8
GL Period: 06/23 Aug 04, 2023 09:26AM
259
Account Beginning Adjustments Adjustments Adjusted Trial Balance Adjusted Trial Balance
Number Title Trial Balance Debit Credit Debit Credit
259-10199 Cash 19,727.15
259-10450 Interest Receivable .00
259-10550 Due From other Gov t Units .00
259-20200 Accounts Payable .00
259-20500 Due To Other Fund 6,800.00-
259-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance 6,674.87
259-46500-300 Professional Services .00
259-46500-306 County TIF Admin Fee 39.43
259-46500-31050 Tax Increment 19,645.44-
259-46500-340 Advertising .00
259-46500-36210 Interest Earnings 3.99
259-46500-622 TIF/Abatement Payments .00
259-49300-720 Transfers to Other Funds .00
Total FUND: 259:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
Grand Totals:.00 .00 .00 .00 .00
Report Criteria:
Actual Amounts
Include FUNDs: 220-259
Page and Total by FUND
All Segments Tested for Total Breaks
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EDA Agenda Item 4c
MEETING DATE: August 15, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 2022 Annual TIF Reports
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
STAFF RECOMMENATION: Review TIF report summary.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: EDA hired Tammy Omdahl from Northland Securities to complete the
reporting forms for TIF 2-1, 2-3, 4-1.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Annually the EDA and City must report a summary of the
activity in each tax increment fund to the State Auditor whether or not the projects are completed. The
reporting forms are due to the State Auditor by August 1st of the following year and a summary must be
published by August 15th of the following year. In addition, the summary reports will be mailed to the
School District and Stearns County for their records. For 2022, the reports include three reports for the
following TIF projects:
TIF 2-1 Millstream Shops and Lofts
TIF 2-3 Bayou Blues and Alley Flats
TIF 4-1 Fortitude Senior Housing
The attached TIF report summary will be submitted to the County and School District. The summary will
also be published in the St. Cloud Times. Complete forms are available at city hall.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: For Information Only
ATTACHMENTS: Summary TIF Publication
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Review 2022 TIF reports.
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TIF 2-1 TIF 2-3 TIF 4-1
Millstream
Project Bayou Blues
Fortitude Senior
Housing
Current Net Tax Capacity $43,734 $31,901 $52,400
Original Net Tax Capacity $4,790 $1,228 $958
Captured Net Tax Capacity $38,944 $30,673 $51,442
Principal and Interest Payments $37,310 $35,918 $62,933
Due in 2023
Tax Increment Received in 2022 $40,371 $39,796 $69,355
Tax increment Expended in 2022 $38,385 $38,025 $64,092
Month / Year First Tax Incr. Receipt July 2009 July 2017 June 2018
Date of Required Decertification 12/31/34 12/31/42 12/31/43
St. Joseph Newsleader, By August 15, 2023
320-363-7201
Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from:
Lori Bartlett, Finance Director
City of Saint Joseph
75 Callway Street E.
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH, MINNESOTA
ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175(5)
St Joseph TIF Publication FYE2022
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EDA Agenda Items 5-8
MEETING DATE: August 15th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 5-8
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION:
5 – Priorities are carried over from Board Direction
6 – none
7-updates provided as needed
8 – updates provided last several months
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
5 – EDA Priorities
Current priorities are:
1. Boutique hotel in downtown
2. Downtown Redevelopment
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3. Industrial Park growth (Northland Business Center Industrial Park)
4.Gateway development
Updates on priorities include:
Boutique hotel Connections made between developers and
property owner(s). Meeting with property owner
on 07/14/23. Discussions continue regarding
property owner acquisition needs.
Downtown Redevelopment Multiple properties redeveloped in 2023 along
Ash St.
Additional property has been acquired by
developer for future redevelopment.
Half dozen Façade grants approved by EDA
including: La Playette, Sal’s, Kensington Bank,
Perfect Fit, Bo-Did’s
Tacoholics filled the space formerly occupied by
Jolie Ollie’s.
Industrial Park growth Goodin and Granite City Gymnastics have broken
ground. Another project (11,960 SF warehouse)
will be undergoing Site Plan review.
Concept and pre-development meetings continue
with very strong interest in numerous lots.
Staff suggests looking towards future BDPI grant
submittals to expand Industrial Park and act as
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“Phase 2”. The lots that are left are limited and
may not be conducive to a larger user.
Staff has had discussions with property owner
regarding potential Industrial Park expansion.
Another discussion with DEED will occur
regarding BDPI.
Gateway Bonding request pursued and lobbyist hired
6 – 2024 Budget
2024 Budget should focus on identified EDA goals. However other items and opportunities may exist for
goals identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Some ideas are shown below.
Industrial Park Expansion BDPI matching grant can be used to help spur
expansion of Northland Business Center Industrial
Park. Grant is a 50/50 match.
Use of EDA funds along with typical street
construction…similar to First Phase of Industrial
Park and BDPI request.
Need preliminary layout (ghost plat) from owner,
along with cost estimates from Engineer.
Downtown Redevelopment Entrepreneurs face many significant barriers to
starting a business especially in terms of a brick
and mortar location (access to financing, finding
available space, etc.)
Staff could help facilitate the model shown below
(Tiny Business village) to help create low cost
space for entrepreneurs while maximizing
underutilized land. This idea would essential
foster multiple low-cost business incubator
spaces, add another visitor attraction to the area
and lead to future expansions/investment in more
permanent businesses who move from the village
to permanent structures.
Grants could be aimed at: brownfield
redevelopment, BIPOC entrepreneurs, etc.
Initiative Foundation, DEED, GSDC could be
potential partners
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More information can be found at:
https://smallbizsurvival.com/2015/04/rural-
economic-development-idea-tiny-business-
villages.html
http://www.marketvillage-
tionesta.com/about.html
Benefits of a tiny business village
•Pulls down barriers to entry so people can
try a business idea for significantly less
money. That means a failure can be a
learning experience, not a financial
catastrophe.
•It also means more people can participate.
If it takes a few thousand dollars instead
of tens of thousands to get started, more
people can try.
•Businesses that could never afford their
own storefront can afford a tiny business.
Your artisans, crafters, food producers,
and other tiny enterprises benefit from the
added sales and exposure that couldn’t
otherwise afford to access.
•This smaller business can be a stepping
stone to a larger business because of what
business owners learn and what they earn.
•It converts a nonproductive empty lot into
a lively business place.
•It draws traffic to the area.
•Surrounding businesses benefit from that
extra traffic.
•The outdoor public space can be a
gathering spot, a recreation area, or any
other public use of it. Give people a
reason to stay and hang out.
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•Participating tiny businesses can
cooperate on shared advertising and
promotion.
•They’ll all automatically benefit from
shared exposure. Because you get a
variety of different little businesses, they
each draw different customers. It’s easy
for those customers to discover the other
tiny businesses, because they’re all
together in the little village.
At this time staff is not asking for specific dollar amounts to support these items. Staff is just seeking
support/discussion along with any other budget ideas. Formal budget numbers and updates would be
requested and provided to EDA as they arise.
7 – CVB Update
Below is proposed budget for CVB. Budget was developed by CVB Director with help from
staff. CVB Board will act on budget at their August 14th meeting.
2024 Budget
Item 2024 Budget 2023 Budget
Professional Services – Manage Social Media $9,000 $9,000
Shop Small/Winter walk $1,200 $1,945
Swag giveaway prizes $200 $200
Marketing (CGMC Conference, New maps, Photo
Contest, other)
$3,845 $1,500
Advertise – Think Tourism USA $775 $775
Advertise – MN Trails Magazine $780 $780
Advertise – Newcomer Service Magazine $200 $200
Merchandise (Krillian) $1,000 $1,000
Central MN Art Board – Grant Match for Mural Unknown. May
be able to utilize
EDA funds???
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IT Services - $600
Photos/videos - $1,000
$17,000 total
(estimated
budget)
$17,000 total
Staff is also looking at clearly defining the role of the CVB Director by creating a Job
Description. Staff has had discussions with CVB Director who agrees that this is needed.
8 – General Business/Development update
Tracker provided in packet with updates.
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BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Any future grant applications will trigger required grant matches.
Depending on grant requirements some grants may be applied
for in 2024 but not funded until later years.
ATTACHMENTS: Project Tracker
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION:
5 – discussion only
6 – discussion only
7 – informational
8 – none
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DEVELOPMENT TRACKER
Project
number
Name/locatio
n area
Type Status
01-A Lambert Storage (outside) yard Pre-development
meeting in March
2023. Applicant
resubmitted plans
based on staff
feedback in July.
Staff concerns with
existing Ordinance
allowing outside
storage as principle
use in Zoning
districts subject to
C.U.P.
01-B Obbink Distillery Open!!!
01 – BB Obbink Expansion of facility Negotiations with
property owner and
business owner
occurring. PA set for
Aug closing
01 – C Granite City
Gymnastics
Gymnastics facility Construction has
started!
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01-D Goodin Large scale Industrial user Construction has
started!
01-E Knife River Rail Expansion Phase 1 complete.
Phase 2 unknown
for timing.
01-F Cultural café New commercial cultural café space Looking for
space/buildings/lan
d.Meeting had and
connections made
to property owners.
List of potential
properties provided
to group by staff.
01 - G Wedding/Even
t venue
Wedding/Event Venue amendment in RR
areas
Council approved
amendment to
allow. Awaiting
C.U.P. submittal.
Pre-development
meeting occurred
on 07/11.
01 – H Low Density Residential Subdivision
expansions near Kennedy
Discussion with
Berschild Builders
on 08/08. Staff
monitoring
potential funding
programs from the
State to spur
growth. If funds are
offered city should
consider applying
01 – I East Park Expansion of Park Funding acquired
through DNR grant
and LCCMR.
Construction
pushed to 2024.
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01-J Rivers Bend
Townhomes
Townhome and Tri-plex development All the units have
been constructed!
01 – K Joetown Apts 2 Phase market rate apt complex (just south
of 100 units)
Construction has
begun on Phase 1.
01 – L Northern
Natural Gas
Gas line reconstruction and expansion Permits submitted
and approved.
01 – M Downtown
Redevelopmen
t
Redevelopment in Downtown Numerous
properties along
Ash St converted or
in process of
conversion from
Residential to
Commercial. Staff
helping facilitate.
Additional property
under PA.
Kensington Bank to
be open soon.
01 – N JR Mobile Redevelopment and demo of Gas Station Building has been
demo’d. Discussions
with interested
purchaser’s
01 – O Boutique hotel Boutique hotel Discussion with
multiple developers
Connections made
to property owners.
Meeting on 07/14
01 – P Gateway area Green field Commercial development –
Gateway
Bonding request
submitted and
lobbyist hired
01 – Q Northside
Commercial
Redevelopment of Northside Commercial
area
Discussion had with
purchaser of Sunset
building. More
discussion to occur
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01 – R Elm St Roadway expansion – Elm St Follow-up with
property owners
occuring. Feasibility
study presented at
April 17th Council.
Engineering in
design phase
01 – S Dollar General Rebuild of retail building Construction has
started!
01 – T Rolling Ridge Expansion of Commercial Facility Numerous
discussions with
property owner.
Zoning information
and building
information
provided on process
needed and steps to
approval (PUD
required)
01 – U Lutgen Relocation of business and new commercial
construction
Discussion with
owner. Information
on TIF/Abatement
provided to
business owner.
01 – V MN Home
Improvements
New Commercial build – MN Home
Improvements
Project on hold.
Variance approvals
extended till 2024.
Site Plan review on
hold
01 – W 20th Ave
growth
Plat to do Storage buildings and transition to
residential. High – medium – low density
Purchase of
property has been
made. Pre-
development
meeting in July.
01 – X Adam Hansen
Woodworks
80,000-90,000 S.F. Manufacturing facility.
Existing business expansion looking to
consolidate into one lot/building.
Lots in Industrial
Park sent to owner.
Owner had pre-
development
meeting with staff
in May. Follow-up
has occurred
regarding
TIF/Abatement, city
fee’s, and approvals
needed. Meeting in
July.
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01 – Y Industrial Park
expansion
Expansion of Industrial Park Expansion needed
should a large user
be interested in
locating in St. Joe.
Discussion with land
owners/developers
along with research
on BDPI grant/fund
opportunities
01-Z Meyer
Expansion –
old Industrial
Park
Industrial Building Expansion. Possible 6 +
new jobs
Awaiting sketches
for review
02-A Dollar Tree New retail building Discussion on
potential lots.
02 – B Brenny
Trucking
Relocation and expansion of existing St. Joe
Business – 100,000 S.F. + potential outside
storage/parking
Not ready to move
forward.
Connections made
between land
owner and business
owner.
02 – C Boutique hotel Developers reached out to or heard from
include: Midnight group, Golder hospitatilty,
Cobblestone, John Meyer (WP hotel
developer…maybe not a good fit).
Connections made
between developers
and property
owner(s). Meeting
occurred on July
14th.
02-D Hiltner
warehouse
11,900 S.F. warehouse facility Awaiting Site Plan
application
03-E Full Circle
Water
25,000 S.F. expansion. Retension of 28 FTE
and adding 6-10 FTE
Held meeting with
owner, DEED, HRA,
GSDC, and project
partners
Tracker is a sampling of projects and is not exhaustive.
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