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Home My WebLink AboutNov_21st_2023_EDACITY 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 Tuesday, November 21st, 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 October 17th, 2023 b. Financial Report – October 5.Highway Business Façade Grant 6.General Business/Development update 7.Board Member Announcements 8. Adjourn Zoom Meeting Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82698897944?pwd=b1RaeE5IenZ0L0Z0ejF4UWhvWUVidz09 Meeting ID: 826 9889 7944 Passcode: 725385 1 October 17th, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Members Present: Board Members Rick Schultz, Joe Bye, Larry Hosch, Kevin Kluesner, Dale Wick Members Absent: City Representatives Present: Nate Keller Community Development Director, 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: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Bye and passed unanimously by those present. a. Minutes - Approve the minutes of September 19th, 2023 b.Financial Report – As of September Joetown Blocks – Mary Bruno and Ann Reisner Bruno provided background on an event the CVB is planning to host. The event would consist of: •Shutting down MN Street from College to 1st Ave •Stage with band for live music •Potentially car show •Booths and activities Event is planned to be held in May or June during the afternoon (likely on a Sunday). Bruno asked the EDA Board for financial support to help offset costs tied to port-a-potty’s, stage, and logistics of hosting the event. Keller suggested if the Board were to support the event that the money be pulled from the EDA Programs budget. This fund is reserved for Façade grants and gets replenished every year. To-date only $4,000 of the $30,000 has been spent. Kluesner made a motion to support the Joetown Blocks event in the form of $5,000; seconded by Bye and passed unanimously by those present. Highway Business Façade Grant Keller provided updates on the Façade grant and drafted template. Some comments from EDA Board members included: •Ensuring program is for existing structures not new developments •Limit to those properties that front or are adjacent to Highway 75 •Encourage projects that result in conversion of residential use to commercial use on a commercially zoned property (e.g. Birch St). •Clearly define the highway district Keller will bring back an updated template for consideration. Overall EDA Board was supportive. General Business/Development update Keller provided updates on: JR Mobile site sold and upcoming rezone application, Feedmill site sold, Council Strategic Planning session and priorities (expand housing options, sewer extension to gateway, Community Center, South lift station), former Casey’s lot, Retention Visit at Sam’s Outdoors, Retention visit at Manion’s, Upcoming Retention visit at Perfect Fit, GSDC Investor Meeting on Nov. 16th, 14 of the 25 lots have officially sold in the Industrial Park off County Road 133. Adjourn: Bye made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:51 PM, seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present. Minutes by: Nate Keller Community Development Director 2 EDA Agenda Item 4b ________________________ MEETING DATE: November 21, 2023 AGENDA ITEM: October 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 October 31, 2023. The ending undesignated balance shows a deficit of $14,924. The designated project balance is $43,947 for economic development programs. The designation for capital programs includes the 2023 budget of $30,500. 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 second half will be received in December. 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 $472,145 on October 31th, including $427,054 reserved balance from the EDA fund to be used for future economic development projects; $45,091 is available from the State’s RLF fund for future loan requests. The Lodging Tax fund has a balance of $21,534 on October 31th. 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: Financial Detail – EDA Financial Summaries – EDA Funds EDA Summary CIP CVB Financial Summary REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Consider acceptance of the October 2023 financial reports. 3 2023 Capital Expenditures General Fund Capital Improvement Plan ‐ EDA Final adopted December 19, 2022 12/31/2022 Available through 10/31 through 10/31 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 4,000.00 40,140.22 RLF 251-46500-588 EDA-1402 Business Development 427,053.91 ‐ 427,053.91 441,194.13 30,000.00 ‐ 4,000.00 467,194.13 TOTAL EDA CIP 444,500.87 30,500.00 ‐ 4,000.00 471,000.87 4 CITY OF ST JOSEPHBudget Worksheet - budget to actualPage: 1 Period: 10/23Nov 15, 2023 10:30AM Report Criteria: Print amounts with actual sign Include FUNDs: 250 Print FUND Titles Total by FUND Print DEPARTMENT Titles Total by DEPARTMENT Print DEPARTMENT Titles Total by DEPARTMENT Include OBJECT CODEs: None All Segments Tested for Total Breaks Account NumberAllows BudgetNormal Balance2023-232023-23 Current yearCurrent year ActualBudget REVOLVING LOAN FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2504650031010YesDebit54,090.40-120,800.00 2504650033160YesDebit.00.00 2504650033400YesCredit4,457.46.00 2504650033430YesDebit.00.00 2504650034150YesDebit.00.00 2504650034155YesDebit.00.00 2504650036210YesDebit424.32-500.00 2504650036300YesCredit.00.00 2504650036301YesDebit9,382.00-9,385.00 Total ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: 59,439.26-130,685.00 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 2504930239201YesDebit.00.00 2504930239260YesDebit.00.00 Total OTHER FINANCING SOURCES: 00.00 REVOLVING LOAN FUND Revenue Total: TTTTTTTTTTTTT59,439.26-130,685.00 Total REVOLVING LOAN FUND: 59,439.26-130,685.00 Grand Totals: 59,439.26-130,685.00 5 CITY OF ST JOSEPHBudget Worksheet - budget to actualPage: 1 Period: 10/23Nov 15, 2023 10:31AM Report Criteria: Print amounts with actual sign Include FUNDs: 250 Print FUND Titles Total by FUND Print DEPARTMENT Titles Total by DEPARTMENT Print DEPARTMENT Titles Total by DEPARTMENT Include SOURCEs: None Include REVENUEs: None All Segments Tested for Total Breaks Account NumberAllows BudgetNormal Balance2023-232023-23 Current yearCurrent year ActualBudget REVOLVING LOAN FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 25046500101YesDebit29,019.6342,180.00 25046500103YesDebit630.001,050.00 25046500121YesDebit2,176.513,165.00 25046500122YesDebit2,087.172,545.00 25046500123YesDebit192.50455.00 25046500125YesDebit112.35595.00 25046500130YesDebit805.00965.00 25046500131YesDebit4,710.516,090.00 25046500132YesDebit330.96445.00 25046500133YesDebit25.6325.00 25046500134YesDebit298.35365.00 25046500151YesDebit114.85285.00 25046500171YesDebit.00.00 25046500200YesDebit127.92200.00 25046500201YesDebit.0050.00 25046500300YesDebit.001,000.00 25046500303YesDebit.00.00 25046500304YesDebit2,924.50.00 25046500308YesDebit.00.00 25046500310YesDebit2,259.591,360.00 25046500321YesDebit1,232.881,435.00 25046500328YesDebit250.00500.00 25046500331YesDebit907.72630.00 25046500340YesDebit.00150.00 25046500433YesDebit5,000.005,295.00 25046500582YesDebit.00500.00 25046500588YesDebit4,000.0030,000.00 25046500622YesDebit19,928.2936,400.00 Total ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: 77,134.36135,685.00 DEPARTMENT: 49300 25049300720YesDebit.00.00 Total DEPARTMENT: 49300: 00.00 REVOLVING LOAN FUND Expenditure Total: TTTTTTTTTTTTT77,134.36135,685.00 6 CITY OF ST JOSEPHBudget Worksheet - budget to actualPage: 2 Period: 10/23Nov 15, 2023 10:31AM Account NumberAllows BudgetNormal Balance2023-232023-23 Current yearCurrent year ActualBudget Total REVOLVING LOAN FUND: 77,134.36135,685.00 Grand Totals: 77,134.36135,685.00 Report Criteria: Print amounts with actual sign Include FUNDs: 250 Print FUND Titles Total by FUND Print DEPARTMENT Titles Total by DEPARTMENT Print DEPARTMENT Titles Total by DEPARTMENT Include SOURCEs: None Include REVENUEs: None All Segments Tested for Total Breaks 7 CITYOFSTJOSEPH BALANCESHEET OCTOBER31, 2023 FUND 220 - LODGING TAX ASSETS 220-10199CASH21,534.10 TOTAL ASSETS21,534.10 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES 220-20200ACCOUNTS PAYABLE( 750.00) TOTAL LIABILITIES( 750.00) FUND EQUITY 220-25310UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE19,125.16 REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD3,158.94 TOTAL FUND EQUITY22,284.10 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY21,534.10 8 CITYOFSTJOSEPH BALANCESHEET OCTOBER31, 2023 FUND 225 - DEEDCDAP GRANT ASSETS 225-10199CASH54,457.40 TOTAL ASSETS54,457.40 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY 225-25310UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE53,933.77 REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD523.63 TOTAL FUND EQUITY54,457.40 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY54,457.40 9 CITYOFSTJOSEPH BALANCESHEET OCTOBER31, 2023 FUND 250 - REVOLVING LOAN FUND ASSETS 250-10199CASH29,023.32 250-15500DUE FROM OTHER FUND6,800.00 TOTAL ASSETS35,823.32 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY 250-25310UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE53,407.17 REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD( 17,583.85) TOTAL FUND EQUITY35,823.32 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY35,823.32 10 CITYOFSTJOSEPH BALANCESHEET OCTOBER31, 2023 FUND 251 - FUND 251 ASSETS 251-10199CASH472,144.52 TOTAL ASSETS472,144.52 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY FUND EQUITY 251-24415DESIGN. FD BAL - OPERATIONS427,053.91 251-25310UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE84,094.63 REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD( 39,004.02) TOTAL FUND EQUITY472,144.52 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY472,144.52 11 CITY OF ST JOSEPH FUND SUMMARY FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2023 LODGING TAX PERIOD ACTUALYTD ACTUALBUDGETVARIANCEPCNT REVENUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORI 165.40)10,868.98( 23,800.00)( 34,668.98)45.7 165.40)10,868.98( 23,800.00)( 34,668.98)45.7 EXPENDITURES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORI 165.40( 3,158.94)34,000.0037,158.94( 9.3) 165.40( 3,158.94)34,000.0037,158.94( 9.3) 330.80)14,027.92( 57,800.00)( 71,827.92)24.3 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY83 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED11/14/2023 04:01PM PAGE: 12 12 CITY OF ST JOSEPH FUND SUMMARY FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2023 DEED CDAP GRANT PERIOD ACTUALYTD ACTUALBUDGETVARIANCEPCNT REVENUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORI 58.00523.63( 150.00)( 673.63)349.1 58.00523.63( 150.00)( 673.63)349.1 EXPENDITURES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORI 58.00)( 523.63)150.00673.63(349.1) 58.00)( 523.63)150.00673.63(349.1) 116.001,047.26( 300.00)( 1,347.26)349.1 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY83 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED11/14/2023 04:01PM PAGE: 13 13 CITY OF ST JOSEPH FUND SUMMARY FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2023 REVOLVING LOAN FUND PERIOD ACTUALYTD ACTUALBUDGETVARIANCEPCNT REVENUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORI 166.35)51,975.82( 134,760.00)( 186,735.82)38.6 166.35)51,975.82( 134,760.00)( 186,735.82)38.6 EXPENDITURES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORI 4,149.2917,583.85266,370.00248,786.156.6 4,149.2917,583.85266,370.00248,786.156.6 4,315.64)34,391.97( 401,130.00)( 435,521.97)8.6 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY83 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED11/14/2023 04:01PM PAGE: 14 14 CITY OF ST JOSEPH FUND SUMMARY FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2023 FUND 251 PERIOD ACTUALYTD ACTUALBUDGETVARIANCEPCNT REVENUE DEPARTMENT 465001,704.00( 39,004.02)( 15,445.00)23,559.02(252.5) 1,704.00( 39,004.02)( 15,445.00)23,559.02(252.5) EXPENDITURES DEPARTMENT 46500( 1,704.00)39,004.0215,445.00( 23,559.02)252.5 1,704.00)39,004.0215,445.00( 23,559.02)252.5 3,408.00( 78,008.04)( 30,890.00)47,118.04(252.5) FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY83 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED11/14/2023 04:02PM PAGE: 15 15 CVB 2023 Financial Summary As of October 31, 2023 Beginning Fund Balance 1‐1‐23 (Audited)19,125.16$ Budget YTD Rev Customer 2023 2023 Interest Earnings 300.00$ 170.08$ T‐shirt/Hats/Merchandise Sales 1,000.00 837.50 State of Minnesota Grant (from 2022 expenditures)‐ 4,321.46 Rodeway Inn Lodging Tax 10,500.00 7,797.94 CSB Lodging Tax 4,100.00 1,894.63 Estates B&B Lodging Tax 1,100.00 1,142.58 17,000.00$ 16,164.19$ Budget YTD Exp Vendor 2023 2023 Professional Services ‐ Manage Social Media (Bruno Press)9,000.00$ 7,500.00$ Travel & Conference Expenses ‐$ ‐ IT Services ‐ Website/Social Media/QR Code Reader 600.00 565.75 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 200.00 333.64 Marketing ‐ SHRPA 500.00 2,750.00 Marketing ‐ Campaigns 1,000.00 ‐ Visitor's Bureau ‐ Merchandise (Krillan/Rambow)1,000.00 812.55 Advertise ‐ Think Tourism USA 775.00 775.00 Advertise ‐ MN Trails Magazine 780.00 598.50 Advertise ‐ Newcomer Service Magazine 200.00 300.00 17,000.00$ 13,755.25 Ending Cash Balance 10‐31‐23 (Unaudited)21,534.10$ 16 EDA Agenda Items 5-6 MEETING DATE: November 21st, 2023 AGENDA ITEM: 5-6 PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: 5 – direction to further refine draft and bring back for consideration to adopt 6 – updates provided as needed BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 5 – Highway Business Façade Grant Staff has made a few small tweaks to the Highway Façade Grant template. These changes follow comments by EDA members from last month. Some comments included: •limiting program to properties front/adjacent to highway 75 •encourage projects that result in conversion of residential to commercial and are zoned commercially Highlights of verbiage changes to template: •Adding highway 75 within the title of the program •Increase the grant match to $3,000 for projects that result in conversion of residential non- conforming use to a commercial use. There is a few of these properties along Birch St. Intent is extra incentive perhaps leads to conversion to a conforming use. All other grant requirements and qualifications are shown in the draft. 6 – General Business/Development update Verbal will be provided. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: ATTACHMENTS: 5. If Boundary adjustments are made to Façade grant this will result in potentially more applications and funds being spent (but funds spent would still stay within budget allocations). Drafted Façade Grant Application for Highway Business District REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: 5 – consider approval and adoption of grant program 6 – informational 17 ST. JOSEPH HIGHWAY 75 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSE The St. Joseph Highway 75 Commercial Façade Grant Program provides incentives to stimulate visible investment in St. Joseph businesses that are located directly abutting Highway 75 as defined in the “main corridor area” shown in Exhibit A. The program provides a matching grant for design and construction costs, up to $2,000 per property address, per calendar year. For projects that result in a conversion of a non-conforming use to a conforming use a matching grant of up to $3,000 will be allowed. For example, if the property is zoned Commercial but current use is residential and the façade improvements will result in conversion to commercial then project is eligible for up to $3,000 Qualifying projects must: •abut Highway 75 be of located in the “main corridor area”, •be an approved design •be applied for by commercial property owners and/or merchants, •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 visible improvement seen from Highway 75. 2.All work done must be in accordance with the City of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, and the building code. All required permits must be obtained. Work shall include the correction of any known exterior building code violations. 3.W ork in progress or performed prior to project approval will typically not be eligible for funding unless the 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 actual construction costs related to an approved improvement. Other uses may also be eligible if prior approval 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. Sign are not eligible as a “stand-alone” project unless approved by the EDA. 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 •New construction projects on lots previously undeveloped (redevelopment and/or rehabilitation projects remain eligible) unless it results in a project beyond typical construction and is consistent 18 with Design Standards and is found to have a significant impact •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 an 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 •Will result in a property that transitions to an allowable commercial use (e.g. converting a non- conforming residential use on a commercial zoned property into appropriate commercial use.) •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. 19 APPLICATION FOR ST. JOSEPH HIGHWAY 75 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM ** Please remember to include photos of your building(s) and/or property as they relate to the types of improvements indicated on this application. ** APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION: Applicant Phone: Email: Mailing Address: Property Owner: Phone: Email: Mailing Address: PROJECT INFORMATION: Business Name: Business Address: 1. On the attached page, please identify the specific improvements you are proposing for the building(s) and/or property. 2.Based on the proposed improvements identified, please provide your best estimate of the entire project cost: $ 3.If the project cost comes in at, or exceeds your estimate, do you have private funds readily available to complete the proposed the project? Yes No If No, by what means will you secure funding and still complete the project within a timely manner 4.If your project is approved, does completing the project timely pose any concerns for you? 20 Yes No If yes, Please list those concerns: PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please provide an accurate and thorough summary of your project. The photographs taken of your building(s) and property will assist in a visual manner to further support your written project description. Based on the description of your project and your motivation for wanting to make these improvements, please place a check mark next to those project preference item you feel your project meets. Will positively contribute to the City’s revitalization/renewal efforts. Will eliminate a blighting influence. Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise. Result in a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1. Building Permits & Inspections Applicant is responsible for obtaining appropriate building permits, per the Building Code and/or City of St. Joseph Zoning Ordinance. In the case of improvements that do not require a city-issued building permit, the applicant must submit the name and state license number of the contractor completing the work and agree to an inspection of the work by a city building official. 21 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. Certification City staff or an authorized representative shall have the right to inspect the property to be improved at any time from the date of application upon giving due notice to the owner and to occupants. I/We understand that any intentional misstatements will be grounds for disqualification. I/We authorize program representatives the right to access the property to be improved for the purpose of the grant program and to take photographs of the structure before and after rehabilitation. I/We further understand that I/we will make the final selection of the improvements to be made with the loan funds and that the contract for improvements will be solely between myself and the contractor(s). The administering agency will not be liable for the inadequate performance of the contractor(s). The information on this application is accurate. I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the program criteria for the St. Joseph Highway Commercial Facade Grant Program. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Owner(s) (if different than Applicant) Date Contact: Nate Keller, Community Development Director (320) 557-3524 nkeller@cityofstjoseph.com Submit completed application by email to nkeller@cityofstjoseph.com or to: St. Joseph Government Center 75 Callaway St. E St. Joseph, MN 56374 22 EXHIBIT A INSERT EXHIBIT ON ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES WITHIN B-2 DISTRICT 23 24 DEVELOPMENT TRACKER Project number Name/location area Type Status 01-A Summit Commons Storage (outside) yard C.U.P. approved on 11/06. Item will be deleted from tracker 01 – B Obbink Expansion of production area Property closed on July 14th 01-C Knife River Rail Expansion Phase 1 complete. Phase 2 unknown for timing. 01-D Cultural café New commercial cultural café space Looking for space/buildings/land. Meeting had and connections made to property owners. List of potential properties provided to group by staff. 01 - E Wedding/Event venue Wedding/Event Venue amendment in RR areas Council approved C.U.P. on 09/05. Two conditions of C.U.P. asked to be reconsidered. Council directed staff to bring forth modifications to original C.U.P. resolution. Council to consider potential modifications to original C.U.P. on Nov. 20th 01 – H Low Density Residential Subdivision expansions near Kennedy 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 due to timing on LCCMR. 01 – J Joetown Apts 2 Phase market rate apt complex (just south of 100 units) Construction begun on Phase 1. 01 – K Downtown Redevelopment Redevelopment in Downtown Quonset building purchased by Shannon Wiger 01 – L JR Mobile Redevelopment of Gas Station parcel Rezone going to Council on Nov. 20th. New owners 25 seeking feedback at www.synergystjoseph.com After rezone and feedback plans will be further refined. Likely will need parking proposal approved and potential side yard variance. 01 – M Gateway area Green field Commercial development – Gateway Bonding request submitted and lobbyist hired. Bonding Committee came to hear overview from Mayor/staff on 11/09 01 – N Northside Commercial Redevelopment of Northside Commercial area Visioning discussion with purchaser of Sunset building. 01 – O Elm St Roadway expansion – Elm St Engineering in design phase 01 – P 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 – Q Lutgen Relocation of business and new commercial construction Discussion with owner. Information on TIF/Abatement provided to business owner. 01 – R MN Home Improvements New Commercial build – MN Home Improvements Project on hold. Variance approvals extended till 2024. 01 – S 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 – T 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 occurred in July. 01 – U Industrial Park expansion Expansion of Industrial Park Expansion needed should a large user be interested 26 in locating in St. Joe. Discussion with land owners/developers 01-V Meyer Expansion – old Industrial Park Industrial Building Expansion. Possible 6 + new jobs Awaiting sketches for review 01-W Dollar Tree New retail building Discussion on potential lots. 01 – X 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. 01 – Y Boutique hotel Developers reached out to or heard from include: Midnight group, Golder hospitality, Cobblestone, John Meyer (WP hotel developer…maybe not a good fit). 02-A Full Circle Water 25,000 S.F. expansion. Retention of 28 FTE and adding 6-10 FTE Held meeting with owner, DEED, HRA, GSDC, and project partners 02 – B Feedmill property Potential rehab or knock down Property has been sold. Staff met with owners in Oct. 02 – C Pro-tech New Industrial Park building Met with owners and intended purchaser. Likely 2025 project Tracker is a sampling of projects and is not exhaustive. 27