HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22017-2019 Economic Development
Strategic Plan Reflection
Economic Development Commission
October 29, 2019
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Strategic Priorities
•Business Retention and Expansion
•Maintain a Competitive Edge
•Housing to Support Economic Goals
•Workforce
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Business Retention & Expansion
Limit loss of existing business
Source: DEED QCEW Q1 data
1,040
1,095
1,145
1,212
950
1,000
1,050
1,100
1,150
1,200
1,250
2016 2017 2018 2019
Number of Lakeville Establishments
$200,897,819
$238,117,954
$270,685,655
$249,612,298
$222,557,781 *
50
100
150
200
250
300
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019Millions
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Total Building Permit Valuation
*YTD through September 2019
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
>75% of current businesses expand rather than relocate
Company Name Expansion Year
Post Consumer Brands Retained HQ and 250 high-skill jobs 2016
Verified Credentials 5,600 SF addition 2016
Dakota Truck Construction of new 13,000 SF building 2016
Bass Flexible Packaging 7,058 SF addition 2017
Lakeview Bank 2,105 SF addition 2017
McDonald Eye Care Associates Construction of new 6,772 SF building 2017
Menasha Packaging Occupied 150,000 SF additional space in the new Launch Park Warehouse 2017
Schneiderman’s Furniture Store Construction of new 112,000 SF showroom 2017
Total Hockey Moved into larger space in former Schneiderman's Furniture Store 2017
Caribou Coffee (& Einstein Bros Bagels)3rd location, new 2,700 SF restaurant 2018
HOBO Incorporated 23,000 SF addition 2018
Cosmopolitan Orthodontics 2nd Lakeville location 2018
Exuberance Chiropractic 2nd Lakeville location 2018
O'Reilly Auto Parts Constructed a new 7,636 SF building 2018
Hy-Vee (Fast & Fresh)Grocery opened in 2016 and Convenience Store in 2019 2019
Motoprimo Motorsports 30,000 SF addition 2019
Northland Collision 3,420 SF addition 2019
QA1 Precision Products Inc.Construction of new 100,000 SF building 2019
Scheiderman’s Distribution Center Construction of new 130,000 SF warehouse facility 2019
Polytek Surface Coatings Construction of new 14,818 SF building 2019
Recycle Minnesota 21,240 SF addition and 69-foot storage silo 2019
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Business Retention & Expansion
EDC and City Council understand
relocation and expansion requirements
•Business Subsidy Policy discussion
Review and update to the City’s Business Subsidy Policy in 2017
Policy and requirements were discussed at four EDC meetings
•Launch/Menasha 2/McNeilus and QA1 Precision Products Inc. requests
Tax Increment Financing, Minnesota Investment Fund, Job Creation Fund
Considering out-of-state location based on financing gap
Applications discussed during EDC and Council meetings
Maintain a Competitive Edge
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Improve C/I Real Estate industry
recognition, awareness and opinion of Lakeville
•MNCAR Expo sponsor
Over 600 CRE professionals attend annually
•MJEJ Summit sponsor
South Suburban Real Estate (2017), Land Development (2018),
Industrial and Economic Development (2019)
Maintain a Competitive Edge
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Continue review of regulatory
processes and development fees
Maintain a Competitive Edge
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Communicate and publicize major
commercial and industrial expansions and new
construction projects
•Marketing
Thrive! Newsletter
MN Marketing Partnership
Trade publications
Videos (Spotlight on Business and Thrive!)
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Housing to Support Economic Goals
Balanced housing options to support
market demands PLATTED LOTS
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Housing to Support Economic Goals
250 additional higher density units
that address needs
•Completed
Argonne Hills (senior affordable –62 units)
BeeHive Senior Homes (senior memory care –20 units)
Edison at Avonlea (market rate -146 units)
Keystone Crossing Townhomes (workforce –36 units)
Lakeside Flats (market rate -120 units)
Lakeville Pointe (workforce -49 units)
Moments Memory Care (senior memory care -32 units)
TOTAL: 465 units
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Housing to Support Economic Goals
250 additional higher density units
that address needs (cont.)
•Under Construction
Edison at Spirit (market rate -160 units)
Kingsley Place (senior assisted and memory care -55 units)
Spero Senior Living (senior market rate -55 units)
Springs at Lakeville (market rate -260 units)
TOTAL: 530 units
Identify scattered high density sites
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Housing to Support Economic Goals
Comprehensive Plan update
•2040 Comprehensive Plan
Process began February 2017
Approved by Metropolitan Council on September 25, 2019
Adopted by City Council on October 7, 2019
Includes new Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) District along I-35 and
Cedar corridor
•Zoning Ordinance and Map will be reviewed and updated by
Spring 2020
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Workforce
200 new jobs paying over $60,000/year
BTD
Compeer Financial
FedEx Freight
ImageTrend
Post Consumer Brands
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Workforce
Pursue possible partnerships or
collaborations with Chamber of Commerce, School
Districts, and Higher Education Providers
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Workforce
A commitment for a higher education presence
Dunwoody tour of Lakeville (June 2019)
Chamber visit to Dunwoody campus (August 2019)
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Workforce
Review current TIF and Tax Abatement policies to better
correlate assistance levels to proposed wage levels
•July 2019 EDC meeting
Review of Business Subsidy Policy Wage Rate Requirements
DEED’s minimum wage rate for business subsidy recently
increased to $15/hour
Key Takeaways
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
•We’ve seen success with the 2017-2019 Strategic Plan initiatives
The vast majority of local businesses choose to expand here
Lakeville’s “Positioned to Thrive” message is being shared across
multiple platforms and at industry events
Housing options and density have increased since 2017
Many new jobs created in the city pay $60,000+
2017-2019 Reflection
Questions & Discussion
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Lakeville Demographics
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Lakeville Demographics
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
•Population projected to reach 80,000 by 2040
•1,200 businesses
•A large industrial park with over 400
developable acres
•Leading the Twin Cities metro in single-
family home permits since 2012
•44% of 2018 home sales were $300,000 or
below
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
(2013-2017)
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
(2013-2017)
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Manufacturing Labor Shed Profile
•30-minute drive-time area
•Includes portions of 8 counties
•Total population within the
labor shed: 953,135
•This population area is expected
to grow 3.6% by 2023
•Number of jobs in the Lakeville
Manufacturing Labor Shed is
expected to grow 3.7% by 2023
Manufacturing Labor Shed Profile
Lakeville Demographics
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
Key Takeaways
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live•Population
Lakeville is growing: Population projected to reach 80,000 by 2040
Our population is becoming more diverse
•Development
Multi -family development has added nearly 1000 units since 2017
Large undeveloped parcels are available now and in the future for commercial, industrial and residential development
•Employment
Top employing industries: Retail, Manufacturing, Food Service and Education
Lakeville employers are drawing workers from Dakota, Scott and Hennepin Counties
Envision Lakeville
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Envision Lakeville
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live•VISION STATEMENT
We envision a thriving, multi‐generational community where
families, friends, and neighbors connect, live, learn, work and
play. Great schools; a diverse local economy; exceptional
parks, trails, and recreational opportunities; vibrant social and
cultural institutions; safe neighborhoods; and responsive and
cost‐effective public services—together create a place we are
proud to call home.
Community Values
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Strategic Priorities
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
Envision Lakeville
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
The Envision Lakeville Taskforce’s recommendations regarding priority
owners, subject matter experts, city liaison, and updated initiatives:
•Strategic Priority: Increase Economic Sustainability
•Suggested Owner: Lakeville Economic Development Commission
•Subject Matter Expert Support: Dakota County Community
Development Agency, Chamber of Commerce, Convention &
Visitors Bureau
•City Liaison: Community and Economic Development Director
Envision Lakeville
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to LiveSuggested Initiatives/Issues:
Need for a trained workforce, including schools and
technical training
Need for workforce housing
Need for transportation, particularly for workers
Summary
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive
2018 Money Magazine Best Place to Live
•Lakeville has seen success implementing its 2017-2019 Strategic Planning Priorities
Business Retention & Expansion, Maintain a Competitive Edge, Housing to Support Economic Goals, Workforce
•The Lakeville community values “Diversified Economic Development”
•Economic Development Commission has ownership of the Envision Lakeville Strategic Priority “Increase Economic Sustainability”
•2018 Envision Lakeville Taskforce suggested focusing efforts on workforce training, housing and transportation
Strategic Planning
Questions & Discussion
Lakeville, Minnesota—Positioned to Thrive