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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-04 City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting Aaenda Tuesday, January 27, 2004, 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Approve December 9, 2003 meeting minutes 7 CL...41.......F /lK:....... J. LIGVLIVII VI VIIIIiG LI. 4. Video Presentation -Pat Summerall Productions - "Best Managed Small Cities in America" 5. Presentation of 2003 Economic Development Annual Report 6. 2002-2004 Strategic Plan Work Program for 2004 7. Summary of 2003 Development Project Feedback Surveys 8. 2003 Building Permit Analysis 9. Director's Report 10. Adjourn Attachments: • Airlake Park News Winter 2004 • Dakota County Workforce Investment Board News and Notes November 2003 Edition • Dakota County Workforce Investment Board News and Notes December 2003 Edition • MN Real Estate Journal January 2004 • Pioneer Press Lakeville: City named among best-run of its size • Sun Current National company names Lakeville a top U. S. city • St. Paul Pioneer Press Improved interchanges paying off • Star Tribune Steve Berg: Pitting cities vs. suburbs harms all • Star Tribune Twin Cities area housing market going through the roof • Commercial /Industrial /Institutional Project listing Z City of 1_akeville -Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 'December 9,2003 .Marion Conference Room,.City Hgll :Members `Present: Comms. $rantly, Emond, J. Erickson, Gehrke, Matasosky,'Miiler, Pogatchnik, Tushie, Ex-Officio. member Todd Bornhauser - Executive Director - Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce. ?Members Absent: Comms. Schubert, Smith, Ex-Officio member Robert Erickson -City Administrator others'Present: Staff :present: :David Olson, Community & Economic Development ^Direetor; Amanda Schwabe, -Economic Development Coordinator. 1.:~Cal4 Meeting to t?rder. `Chair'Matasosky calledthe meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the'Marivn Conference Room mf.City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville,:Minnesota. 2. Apprdye September 23, 2003 Meeting Minutes: Comm, Emond stated that he was present at the September 23, 2003 meeting. Motion 03.16 Comms. Miller/Tushie moved to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2003 meeting with the above stated change. Motion carried unanimqusly. 3. 20Q4 CDBG Applicatfgn Mr. Olson stated that every year the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding;from ;the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are to be used by communities. for projects that either benefit low to moderate- income persons or eliminate slum and blight. The CDA has indicated that Lakeville can expect approximately $116,177 in 2004, which is approximately $10,000 more than the City received in 2003. Mr. Olson shared that the Downtown Code Improvement program and clearance and demo of blighted buildings have been the two activities funded with CDBG funds this past year. He stated that Lakeville will carry over approximately $50,000 from the Downtown Code Improvement Program and $15,000 from the Clearance of Blighted Buildings Program from 2003 to 2004. Funds carried over from 2003 will cover Spring 20,04 projects unti12004 money is allocated in June. 1 Mr. Olson shared that he is hopeful that one or two projects will come forward in 2004. He suggested continuation of two programs in 2004, Downtown Code Improvement and Clearance and Demo of Blighted .Buildings that were funded in 2003. Comm. Bornhauser asked for clarification that the 2004 application is for $i b6~000 and Lakeville will have an extra $68,000 carried over? Mr. Olson answered Comms.;Bornhauser by saying yes, the HUD CDBG Program is a program that requires the money to be spent in a timely manner. Typically HUD does not want cities to have more than 1.5 years of funding in an account at any time. Comm. Bornhauser asked if the money could only be used for °bricks and mortal' projects? Mr. Olson responded by saying no, some cities use the money fior funding public service activities. Comm. Pogatchnik asked if we have the $50,000? Mr. Olson stated that the CDBG funds are a reimbursement program. Comm. Pogatchnik recommended information about the CDBG program be .published. in the Messages page. Comm. Matasosky stated that these numbers were mentioned at the Partnership and Progress: Our commitment to Historic Downtown Lakeville presentation to the DLBA, but that many people may not be aware of the CDBG program and the type of projects being funded. Mr. Olson shared that this program still has political support in Washington and that .private investment is typically i.5 to 2.0 times more than the public investment. Comm. Tushie asked if CDBG funds could be used for a Farmer's Market structure? Mr. Olson responded that under CDBG guidelines, in order to be eligible, the project has to demonstrate that slum or blight was removed or that the project is benefiting low-moderate income individuals. Comm. Tushie stated that a Farmer's Market structure was part of the design guidelines. In the Design Guidelines, the structure was located near the visitor's bureau on the old depot site by Enggren's Market and Main Street Manor. Comm. Bornhauser asked if that meant closing the road? Comm. Tushie stated that he didn't believe the City was opposed to closing the road at that time. He shared that the Farmer's Market structure is a good way to revitalize the downtown. It would bring excitement and could be used all year long. Mr. Olson stated that John and Jerry Enggren own the existing unpaved parking lot. 2 Comm. Matasosky asked if the City has recaived any proposals by other businesses interested in using CDBG funds? Mr. Olson stated that Dairy Delite is considering doing some improvements. The VFW has also indicated that they are interested in removing the smaller house closest to the VFW. The. two. houses owned'by the VFW on that block are the last residential structures in a two to three block area that is predominantly commercial. He shared that staff will do research on the CDBG items that have been discussed for the January meeting. Comms.`Brantlyasked if people would object to spending CDBG money elsewhere rather than downtown? Mr. Olson shared that the City CounciP, EDC and'others have committed to maintain and improve the histaric:business disfrict that is unique to most suburbs. Comm. 8rantly asked if there was space available it someone wanted to bring in a unigpe business? Mr. Olson informed the EDC that the downtown is at 95-98% occupancy. Redevelopment wile have to occur to make more space. Gomm. Pogatehnik said'that it is good for the community to hear about CDBG funds.. in case someone else comes forward with a plan that shows there is a better project= outside of the downtown. He stated that 95-98% occupancy is a pat on the back for City staff. Downtown looks better now than it did ten years ago. Comm. Bornhauser stated that we would have to establish criteria to determine which project, in which location is best. Mr. Olson stated -that there wilt come a day when retail centers outside of the downtown will be in need of redevelopment. -Motion 03.17 Comms. Pogatchnik/Emond moved to continue using CDBG- funds -for the Downtown Code Improvement program and demo and clearance of slum and blight projects for 2004. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Update on Status of Strategic Plan 2003 Work Program and discussion of Work Program for 2004. The 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development is a three-year plan that was recommended try the EDC and approved by the City Council in December of 2001 to guide the Ciry's economic development efforts over the next three years. This approval included: a work program for the first year and corresponding goals to be pursued by the :EDC in 2002 and a subsequent work program was approved for 2003. The work program goals were derived from reviewing the four Strategic Work Areas that the EDC identified in the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan. This work plan was 3 reviewed by `the EDC at 'their meetings in January and February of 2003 and approved by the City Council in March. Mr. Olson informed the board that staff is working. on the work program for She 3`~ -year of the three-year strategic plan. He gave a brief summary of She accomplishments and achievements associated with the work program goals for 20Q3. The first work program goal was: "To inform the residents: of the :benefits of commerciaUindustrial development." The Spotlight on Business program eont'rnues with success. The City completed work with Himle Horner to develop an economic- development communication strategy. The City will continue to implement the communication strategy on an ongoing basis. Anew program on Cable Chanr~l 16 entitled "Ou4 & About Lakeville" that features information on new commercial businesses in Lakeville began in November and featured the new Gander Mountain. store. Using the cable channel is a proactive way to get word .out about new businesses. Comm. Brandy stated that the Cable Channel programming is very good! The second work program goal: was to: "Encourage communication between fhe school district, county, and city in order #o provide greater understanding;of .the financial needs and the benefits commerciaP and industriaF development bring; in order. to facilitate financial. planning for the community:' One of the. primary efforts of this goal was to evaluate impacts of the legislative decisions in relation to impacts on local units of government and in particular how these decisions may affect efforts 30 promote economic development. Mr. Olson informed the board that staff is continuing. to .see record levels of development and that fortunately the City did not have to eliminate staff. He stated that budgetary impacts will not limit the productiv'sty of the Economic Development function. The third work program goal was to: "Encourage the investment of critical business infrastructure." This goal includes the planning and implementation of interchange upgrades as weH as the approval and implementation of the East-West Corridor Study, maintaining the relationships developed with telecommunications providers, and continued dialogue with the Airlake Airport Advisory Commission and the Fixed -Base Operator. Mr. Olson stated that the necessary City funding for the CSAH 50 Interim Improvement project is in place and the construction plans are in the process of being finalized to allow for the project to be bid in early 2004. He said that the City recently was notified that an application submitted by Dakota County for Federal TEA 21 funding for the CSAH 70 Interchange had the second highest score of all projects submitted in the Expander Category for the Seven County Metro Areas. Confirmation of this $5.5 million in federal funding is contingent on the expiration of the appeal period during which other projects can appeal their score. He also shared that CSAH 60 improvement plans are being finalized and that this project will go out for bids in early 2004. 4 Mr. Olson shared that progress has also been made on the East-West Corridor Study with a portion of the plan. being implemented in 2003 with the construction of 179"' Street from Cedar to Flagstaff by the developers of the Crossroads project. The fourth workprogram goal that guides the'"EDC efforts was to: "Encourage a balance between commerciaUindustrial and residential tax base:'Business retention and expansion efforts including on-site business visits,. manufacturers' week activities, and communication methods such as continuing the Airlake• Newsletter were identified as proposed efforts to encourage a balanced; tax base. Mr. =0tson informed the board that he City is on pace o exceed'.. $30 million in CommerciaUlndustrialhuilding permits in 2003 just as it did in 2002. Mr. Olson stated that an outline had been created and attached to the memo, which was-the direct,- result of discussions °between staff-and Chairman Matasosky, in an .attempt to identify on-goingprojects andprograms that are consistent with. the goals and objectives of the current (or ,previous} Strategic Plan for Economic -Development. The outline also identffied previous special projects and programs that have been completed and potential future projects and programs that will assist =in-the implementation of 4hese goals Gomm. Matasosky stated that the key is to make sure ongoing projects continue and that current projects continue to be manageable. Comm, Pogatchnik shared that the list of°-projects in infinite, but staff time is finite. °He continued to say that irvthe past, the EpC had a very ambitious plan. He would hate to see the EDC going. in so .many directions that. it does not.. accomplish meaningful objectives. Comm. Pogatchnik suggested that. with the success of the commerciaUindustrial businesses in the last few years, maybe now should. be a time of maintenance. Comm. Brantly recommended that. a focus vn marketing for non-chain restaurants should be a priority. He stated that Lakeville has high demand, high incomes and a high population. Comm. Matasosky asked if the Ciry was doing a community survey in 2004? Mr. Olson stated that the funds for the community surrey were eliminated from She 2004 budget. Comm. Tushie recommended continuing to be proactive and going after what the fDG/City wants. Work now for what the EDC/City's economic development objectives will be for the next several years. Comm. Matasosky stated that the EDC will have to prioritize. Mr. Olson informed the board 4hat the department-has money set aside to bring in a facilitator to shape discussion for the 2005-2007 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. He stated that in July/Rugust staff would start the 2005-2007 Strategic Plan planning process. 5 Comm. °Matasosky shared that many of the projects that were planned five years ' ago are being implemented today. Comm. Emond stated that the EDC needs to prioritize what programs and projects to pursue. Comm. Tushie shared that Lakeville could consider .more in the way of creative development He stated that the Ciry-could change the zoning of areas to allow-for different things to happen. Today, large site projects are happening if a city creates the zoning to allow for mixed-use developments. Comm. Matasosky stated that the City would have to identify and pre-determine areas for mixed-use developments. He shared that the incentive for developers would be -the flexible zoning for mixed-use. All-types of affordable housing that would benefit ali age groups and #inanciat statuses could be created: He continued by saying incentives such as housing revenue bonds could be considered. Mr. Olson stated that the City wilt be redoing its comprehensive flan by 2008 and that currently townhomes are being built as fast as single-fami4y homes. Comm. Tushie stated. that the city of 1=dina has a good mix of affordable housing and other.housing. Mr. Olson stated that staff would attempt to incorporate the various comments and- suggestions in preparing. a draft 2004 Work Plan to be reviewed at the January EDC meeting. 5. Update on Eurekatt Township Annexation in "Airtake Airport Mr: Olson stated that after three months of di5cusstons and negotiation with. Eureka: Township, the Ciry reach agreement with the Township on an Orderly Annexation- Agreement for the annexation of 2.37 acres of Airlake Airport fhat is currently located in Eureka Township. Eureka Township approved the annexation at :their November 10, 2003 meeting. City Council approved the annexation of their November 17, 2003 meeting. Mr. Olson explained that in the agreement that was reached, the Township wilt continue to receive a declining portion of the current annual personal property taxes of $443 per year paid by the Aircraft Resource Center and will also receive one half of She building-permit fee, which is estimated at $3,200, for the proposed 12,000 hanger addition. He stated that the annexation also resulted in the right-of-way for Hamburg Avenue south of 220th Street, to be located all within the Ciry. 'Prior to the annexation, the west half of Hamburg Avenue south of 220'" Street was in the City and the east half was in Eureka township. Mr. Olson shared that he Aircraft Resource Center has indicated that they will hold off on breaking ground for the hanger addition till next year. The addition will allow for more commercial hanger space once the expansion is completed. 6 Mr. Olson informed the board that staff would be interested in holding an EDC meeting at the Airlake Airport FBO when the hanger expansion has been compteted. 6. Overview of Dakota Catanty Economic Surrtmit MS. Schwabe stated that the 2003 Dakota County Economic Development Summit was held at DCTG on November -6th. Bill Lucking, Executive Director of Progress Plus and current President of the Economic Development Association of MN (EDAM) welcomed Economic Development professionals tothe event. She shared that Ed Barlow, Futurist from Creating the Future, Inc. was ,the keynote speaker. Mr.:Barlow spoke on how to create a competitive economic and workforce advantage. Comm. Matasosky stated that Nlr. Barlow had interesting insights on industry cells and new technology. He shared that the information presented was very relevant. Aftenioon activities for the event focused on formulating #uture economic aril workforce development initiatives in small groups. Ms. Schwabe stated that Bill Coleman, :Executive Director for Dakota Future, Inc. (formerly the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership), was also present at the event and spoke briefly about'Dakota County's new private-public economic development organization. Mr. Olson informed. the board that the Ciry is not active at this point in Dakota future, Inc. He shared Yhat the reality is that there is no money in the budget to .participate in this new organization. Ms. Schwabe shared that :Council member Wulff, Chair Matasosky and Comm. Bornhauser were also at the event. 7. pirector's Report Spotlight on Business Mr. Olson stated that Comms. Miller, Erickson and 'Pogatchnik presented the November and December Spotlight on business participants: United Products Corporation, Lakeville Professional Plaza and Mendell Machine and Manufacturing, Inc. Mr. Olson mentioned that as part of the retention program, staff would like to bring EDC members out to tour facilities. A memo attached to item four of the packet listed the businesses that have either participated in the Spotlight on Business program or have declined as well as a short list. of possible 2004 participants. Met Council 2030 Regional Development Framework Mr. Olson stated that the City has completed a detailed review of the proposed 2030 Regional Development Framework that was released for public comment. by the Met Council on October 15, 2003. The Ciry acknowledged improvement from the last 2030 Blueprint but also identified a number of areas of concern with the current 7 document. These concerns were addressed in a letter from Mayor Johnson to Met Council Chairman Peter Betl. Council members Wulff .and 'Rieb along with City Administrator Bob Erickson delivered the letter to Chairman Bell and the Met Council and provided testimony at the December 3rd public hearing. Comm. Bornhauser reminded everyone Ghat the District 16 Metropolitan CounciV Member Brian McDaniel will be the guest speaker for the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon on December. 16, 2003. Ms. Schwabe stated•that she would forward the information on the event to EDC members. New Business +Mr. Olson presented Comm. Matasosky with his perfect attendance award from the =Advisory Appreciation Holiday Party on December 3, 2003. 7. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Attested to: Amanda Schwabe, R. T. $rantly, Secretary Economic Development Coordinator 8 Agenda Item MEMORgNpUM TO; Economic Development Commission GC:' Robert-Erickson; City Administrator David L: Dlson, Community & Economic Development Director FROM:' Amanda Schwabe, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: January 21, 2004 RE: - Election of Officers: The February 22, 1994:Resolution Confirming arid Defining the Purpose, Responsibilities arid Terms. of Office for the Economic Development Commission state that "at the first meeting. of the year; the Commission shall elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary. from amongst its appointed members to serve for a term of orie year." EDC members elected-Jack Matasosky as Chair, Barry Pogatchnik as Vice Chair and Bob Brantly as Secretary for 2003. Commissioners are. asked to elect officers to serve the 2004 year. Agenda Item # MEMQRANDUM TO: .Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, Cify Administrator Amanda Schwabe, Economic Development Coordinator FROM: .David Olson, Community and Economic Development Director DATE: January 22, 2004 RE: 2004 Strategic Work Plan Implementation of the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development has included the preparation of one-year work plans to guide the EDC's efforts for each year of the three year Strategic Plan. At the December 9, 2003 EDC meeting, staff presented a status report on the progress made in achieving the 2003 Work Plan goals (see attached) and indicated that a draft 2004 Work Plan would be prepared for discussion at the January EDC meeting.. The following is a draft 2004 Work Plan for your review. 2004 is the finatyear of the three- . year plan and the 2004 Work Plan goals are derived from reviewing the four Strategic Work Areas that the EDC identified in the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. Many of the goals and efforts pertaining to these Work Areas were included in 2003 Work Plan are ongoing and thus a number of these goals have been carried forward into 2004. The goal of °`informing residents of the benefits of commerciaUndustriatd®velopment" which falls under the Strategic Work Area of "Fostering a Balanced Community" will continue in 2004. These efforts will include continuation of the Spotlight on Business Program. This popular program will be modified slightly in 2004 to invite developers of larger commercial retail developments and industrial projects to Ciry Council meetings to give updates or status reports on their respective projects. This will be done to attempt to inform residents of the new commercial .retail businesses, restaurants or light industrial businesses that will be locating in Lakeville in the near future. In addition, iYhas been suggested that EDC meetings and/or tours be scheduled at new or existing businesses in Lakeville in 2004. Staff wiH increase the utilization of Cable Channel 16 and the City's web site to provide additional information on new commercial and industrial development occurring in the community. This effort was begun in late 2003 and will be continued through all of 2004. Other means of communicating this information utilizing the strategies recommended by Himle Horner will continue to be explored as well in 2004. The second goal and Strategic Work Area to be continued in 2004 is the "Support of MaJor Transportation facilities in the City". These efforts will include supporting implementation of the upgrade of the interchanges at Co. Rd. 60 and 50. The Co. Rd. 60 Interchange project is funded and the plans and specifications for bidding are nearing completion. This project is scheduled be constructed in 2004 and 2005 with one bridge being constructed each year. The County Road 50 project is also funded and the plans and specifications are also nearing , completion. This project will impact a much larger developed area. A considerable amount of staff time will be required in 2004 to address the issues of commercial properties impacted ' by this project from the perspective of right-of-way acquisition, proposed commercial redevelopment, and new commercial development that will be occurring in conjunction with this project. The Co. Rd. 70 Interchange project has received preliminary approval of $5.5 million in TEA 21 federal funding. Additional sources of funding will need to be pursued from the State of Minnesota and Dakota County and other sources in order take. advantage of the federal funding that is anticipated to be available in Fiscal Year 2007. The EDC will also need to monitor and offer input when appropriate on a number of other transportation planning studies that wilt continue to be pursued in 2004 including the Dakota County 2025 Transportation Plan, the 1-35 Bus Rapid TransiYStudy, and the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Study and the implementation of the East-West Corridor Study including further refinement of the location of the 185" Street Corridor as it approaches Cedar Avenue. Efforts to achieve the third goal, "to encourage the investigation of critical business infrastructure," will include efforts to the maintain the working relationships that have been developed with telecommunications providers, and continued dialog with Progressive Rail regarding rail service issues in the Airlake Industrial Park. Efforts in 2004 will also include assisting the current fixed-based operator at Airlake Airport: in the implementation of their proposed plan to expand the commercial hanger facilities at the Airport. The approval of an annexation of remaining portion of fixed-base operator leased area will allow the City to coordinate the review and approval process of this proposed hanger expansion. The EDC and City staff will also need to monitor the Metropolitan Council's effort to complete a Regional Wastewater System Plan Update that will include a study of the potential Future Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant service area. The location of future Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Lines could impact the timing of future commercial and industrial development along the Co. Rd. 70 corridor. The fourth goal would be for EDC to "encourage a balance between commercial~ndustrial and residential tax base." Business retention and expansion efforts, manufacturing week activities, and communications methods such as continuing the Airlake Newsletter are included as steps that will encourage a balanced tax base. The Pat Summerall Productions Video promoting Lakeville as one the Best Managed Small Cities will be available for use in attracting businesses and industries to Lakeville. Additional activities from previous Strategic Plans will continue in 2004 including the distribution, collection and tracking of Development Project Feedback Surveys. In addition, Customer Service Training for City employees is included in the 2004 Budget and is proposed to be conducted again this year. Finally, beginning in August or September, staff and EDC members will begin the process of preparing a new 2005-2007 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. Funding is included in the approved budget to bring in an outside facilitator to assist in this process. Requested Action Approval of the 2004 Work Plan for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Agenda Item MEMORANDUM p TO: Economic Development Commission ~o¦ CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Amanda Schwabe, Economic Development Coordinator FROM: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director DATE: December 4, 2003 RE: Strategic Plan Work Program Update The 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development is a three-year plan that was recommended by the EDC and approved by the Ciry Council in December of 2001 to guide the City's economic development efforts over the next three years. This approva{ iric{uded a work program for the first year and corresponding goals to be pursued by the EDC in 2002 and a subsequent work program was approved for 2003. The work program goals were derived from reviewing the four Strategic Work Areas that the EDC identified in the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan. This work plan was reviewed by the EDC at their meetings in January and February of 2003 and approved by the City Council in March. The following is a brief summary of the accomplishments and achievements associated with the work program goals for 2003: The first work program goal was: "To inform the resfdents of the benefits of commercia~ndustrfal development." Included in this goal was the continuation of the Spotlight on Business Program. A separate memo has been prepared by Amanda that summarizes the businesses that have been spotlighted to date as well as those that have indicated they did not wish to participate in the program. Another aspect of this work program goal that was accomplished in 2003 was the City's work with Himle Horner to develop an economic development communication strategy. This effort culminated with a presentation by Himle Horner in July of this year to a group of City staff, appointed Board and Commission members and other representatives of the Community including staff from ISD #194. The strategies recommended by Himle Horner are being implemented in on-going communication efforts including Airlake Park News and the Messages page. Another achievement in 2003 that was consistent with this goal included initiating a new program on Cable Channel 16 entitled "Out & About Lakeville" that features information on ' new commercial businesses in Lakeville. This new program had its debut in November and featured the new Gander Mountain store. Information on the featured new businesses will also be available on the City's website. Finally, the City recently coordinated a presentation of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association and Downtown property owners regarding the City's efforts and partnerships in recent years that have resulted in redevelopment and re- investment in Historic Downtown Lakeville. Agenda Item The second goal was to: "Encourage communication between the school district, county, and city in order to provide greater understanding of the financial needs and the benefits commercia! and industrial development bring, in order to facilitate financial planning for the community." One of the primary efforts of this goal was to evaluate impacts of the legislative decisions in relation to impacts on local units of government and in particular how these decisions may affect efforts to promote economic development. In spite of the significant state aid reductions totaling approximately $1.1 million that the City was required to implement in the middle of the 2003 Budget Year as well as the proposed budgets for 2004 and 2005, the City is experiencing a record year for development and building permit issuance in 2003. Budget reductions were required in all functions including Economic Development, however, the basic departmental functions and staffing levels were maintained. Unfortunately, as a result of changes made to the property tax levy limit calculation formula during the last legislative session, Lakeville will not realize the full benefit of the additional growth commercial and industrial tax base in our community. The third work. program goal was: "To encourage the investigation of critical business infrastructure." This goal includes the planning and implementation interchange upgrades as well as the approval and implementation of the East-West Corridor Study, maintaining the relationships developed with telecommunications providers, and continued dialogue with the Airlake Airport Advisory Commission and Fixed Base Operator. A considerable amount of staff resources have been dedicated to the interchange upgrade projects. The necessary City funding for the CSAH 50 Interim Improvement project is in place and the construction plans are in the process of being finalized to allow for the project to be bid in early 2004. The City with the assistance of the County Attorney's office has been able to reach agreement on the purchase of the two existing businesses that will be displaced by the project. Plans were approved and construction is under way for a new location for one of these businesses. Staff has spent considerable time on attempting to finalize the developer contributions to the project that will be made by United Properties. Plans are also being finalized for the bidding of the remainder of the CSAH 60 Interchange improvements to be constructed in 2004. Finally, staff have been working on obtaining the necessary state and federal approvals of the CSAH 70 Interchange design and have also been attempting to secure state and federal tunds for this project. The City recently was notified that an application submitted for Federal TEA 21 Funding for the CSAH 70 Interchange had the second highest score of all projects submitted in the Expander Category for the Seven County Metro Area. Confirmation of this $5.5 million in federal funding is contingent on the expiration of the appeal period during which other projects can appeal their score. Progress was also made in the planning of future critical business infrastructure in the form of the approved East-West Corridor Study that identifies and preserves future East-West roadway extensions in Lakeville. A portion of the plan was implemented in 2003 with the construction of 179th Street from Cedar to Flagstaff by the developers of the Crossroads project. Agenda Item The fourth work program goal which guides the EDC efforts was to: "Encourage a balance between commercia~ndustrial and residential tax base." Business retention and expansion efforts including on-site business visits, manufacturing week activities, and communications methods such as continuing the Airlake Newsletter were. identified as proposed efforts to encourage a balanced tax base. As indicated in this year's Budget Message "Back to the Basics" the City's commercial and industrial tax base is now equal to 18% of the total tax capacity base for property taxes payable in 2004. This is anticipated to increase for taxes payable in 2005 and 2006 based on City's issuance of over $30 million in commercial and industrial building permits in 2002 and 2003 however it will continue to be offset by the continued increase in number and average value of new residential permits. Discussion of Work Program for 2004 Attached is an outline that has been prepared for the purpose of initiating discussion for the Strategic Plan Work Program for 2004. This outline was the result of discussions between staff and Chairman Matasosky in an attempt to identify on-going projects and programs that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the current (or previous) Strategic Plan for Economic Development as well as identifying previous special projects that have been completed and potential future projects and programs that will assist in the implementation of these goals. Staff would like to obtain input from Commission members regarding the Work Program for 2004 and bring this information back in draft form to be considered and approved at the January meeting. 'Agenda Item MEMORANDUM TO; Economic :Development, Commission ' CC:- Robert Erickson, City Administrator . David L. Olson, Cammunity;& Economic Development Director FROM:. Amanda Schwabe, ~Economjc Development Caordinator r DATE:. January 22, 2004 RE: Summary of 2003 Development Project Feedback Surveys AS a result of the 1995 Strategic Plan for Economic Development, the City each year' conducts a "survey of business after the development process for feedback." The surveys are sent to developers and owners of commercial and industrial projects after they have received a certificate of occupancy for their project. The plan also called for an annual report an survey results during;the first quarter of the following year. Four measures of satisfaction are addressed in the survey;' These include: ` 1. Were questions answered to the respondent's satisfaction? ' 2. Whether'the respondent felt informed and up-to-date on City'procedures. 3 Whether°staff responded in a reasonable amount ofaime. 4. 'Rating the overall enrice'received during the development process. r In addition, respondents were asked to provide comments to the City to con#inually address the needs .of businesses during the development process. In 2003; the City sent out 62 surrey letters #or which 21 responses were received. In 100% of the surveys that were returned respondents indicated that their questions=were answered - #o theirsatisfactonnnd 'in alf ins#aneesrated the senvices they received-asgo©d+ar-excellent. The following isa sample of a number of the written comments that:were received in the responses: "Gene Abbott is an asset to the City of Lakeville."-Chicago" Johnny's "We tried to work hard wilh fhe staff ora the issues they brought to our attentio», Because of-~ our efforts we developed a good working relationship." -National Paperboards Graup `The initial people we met with, Dave & Frank were wonderful. TheGity has made wonderfuP choices in their hiring of City Staff. The Ci#y has defrnitely been very pleasant tv wark with. Everyone that we have had to deal with Has #ruly beers awesome! We Jove Lakeville and everyone here."-Minnesota School of Beauty "The Gty needs to be more flexible regarding parking requirements"- Minnesota School of Beauty / Luigi Bernardi fHeritage Commons "The list of City,requiremenfs should be issued one time and when those are met you should be able to proceed, instead of new requirements being added at at! times."- Lake Marion Collision thought it went quite well actually. Everyone, Gene Abbott, the irispectars and especially the women at the desk were very friendfy'and very. helpful. Thanks again."-Dinner Tonight In comparison to the results from the 2002 survey,`the satisfaction or favorable response ` level increased from 80 to 100% on question No. 2 and increased from 87% to 100°/don question No, 4. `The responses for questions No: 1 and No. 3 were :100% satisfactory or favorable in both 2002 and 2003.' While the responses to the surveys returned were extremely favorable in 2003, staff will continue these efforts iricluding the mailing of suneys for projects completed. in 2004.. Question 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 % Change From Previous Year Number of Surveys Sent: 32 52 43 32 62 1. Were questions regarding the development process 94% yes 100% yes 100% yes 100 % yes 10D % yes 0% change in satisfaction answered to your satisfaction? 2. Were you or the person in charge of the development 74% Excellen 97% Excellent o 80% Excellent o 80 % Excellent or 100 % Excellent or 20% Increase in feeling the person in project kepi up-to-date with City procedures {ie: staff Good Good Good Good Good charge was kept up to date. development review, public hearing before planning commission, City Council review, etc.)? Excellent /Good 3 Satisfactory 3 Satisfactory Satisfactorily /Poorly /Not at all 3. If you had questions or concerns regarding your 89% yes 100% yes 100% yes 100 % yes 100 % yes 0% change in feeling staff responded in development project, did you feel City staff responded reasonable timeframe. within a reasonable time frame? Yes / No 4. Perhaps your contact with the City regarding your 88% Good or 99% Good or 84% Good or 87% Excellent or 95% Excellent or 8% Increase in overall satisfaction with development project was with one or more staff. Did yo Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good service. feel that the overall degree of service was: Excellent / G / Satisfactory /Poor? 2 Satisfactory 5. The City would like to know how the development process could be handled better. Your suggestions are appreciated and will be considered in order to increase Comments Not Available Comments Attached responsiveness to business needs. Attached 6. Would you like us to contact you to discuss your 3 Yes 1 Yes 1 Yes 0 Yes 1 Yes 9 % change in number of respondents concerns? Yes / No wishing to discuss concerns further. Development Project Feedback Survey BUSINESS NAME: DATE: CONTACT PERSON: PHONE: PROJECT NAME: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: 1. Were questions regarding the development process answered to your satisfaction.(understanding)? Yes No If no, please explain: 2. Were you or the person in charge of the development project kept up-to-date with City procedures (i.e., staff development review, public hearing before Planning Commission, City Council review, etc.)? Excellent Good Satisfactorily Poorly Not at all Additional Comments: 3. If you hats questions or concerns regarding your development project, did you feel City staff responded within a reasonable time frame? Yes No If no, please explain: 4. Perhaps your contact with the City regarding your development project was with one or more staff. Did you feel that the overall degree of service was: Excellent Good Satisfactorily Poor Additional Comments: 5. The City would like to know how the development process could be handled better. Your suggestions are appreciated and will be considered in order to increase responsiveness to business needs. 6. Would you like us to contact you to discuss your concerns? Yes No Please mail your response using the enclosed stamped, addressed envelope. Thank you. d l ~a 70: is deu~+kjpmen# Cammissian `CC: Erickson, City Administratrjr ` >~SChwabe, Etnnorrtia Qevelaprr~nt Cc~ardir~ator FlSul; ' ~~icl f7lscc~ i~ommu.nity & Ecanomle Gevelopmen# DATA: qry 23, 2004 , RE: °~!Bu~tfing Pem~Anaiysis - The C~ ~~.al?iRs has broken -its previous record for annual fatal buikting <valua..:tr tkte City fitted baaifdir pemnits wkh a total v~luatiotr of $25tl,it~7,~~b. tat amount ~4ti,322,~?0 was for the new High School 1`hie rep an at than $82,x.5', i 5e3 +swer the previous rec~vr~l pf $1'~'+°, #+i~, ' fished fn 20Lti . " The Gitya 1~ Comrrterr~t! Indushiai building •perntits in 2003, a the par in'2. Commeraai t Industrial permits in 2008 half at 3~ .4ti0. Tim +rnpeires to a 2002 total valuation od $19,~15,5[ffl rr~ai t , Indt:triet . _ units approximately 17.2 96 of the tata6 bu it ` vasiW (gxoluding the Aievu High School and ether tax'execnpt P corrrp ~012~~~ for Coenmet~al! Industrial permits issued im 2t~it2 ,fie exempt p A~ issued ft~r commercial protects last year ; the C Devei triulti~atenant-building,. Cub loads Vinci Goodyear tatatir~g r 1 ilff _ . square, , , ~•n~a+ retail spy, r luivuntain a new 86,000-squ ittlyy; . ' "t"€t~ Park'. new buikfings totaling orner 42,000 the sec4nd~ t~t'the TlmberCrest t~evelopment that indudsd threr~ ~ ~ t tee# arxt the Heritage C©mmons 2"`' ~lddltiort 19,000 , building. The ~Ctty slab a numtr ~ peemits f®r indusiriai pro~ets,;pcl~;' Wi t`tcatia~?s wi#ft a new 24,DUO-squsr~ta~,t buiitlir~g "rn tkrs' ~ BUffirrte~$ittpus; #~faert t Waretxause With a nt~nr 27,000-8gU8tr~,-#ocvt IA~1 tenant t~tii ~;Tfw & Assor~atee with a new s,000•square-font buii~ii~rg. ~ . Ghvy ~k with a 60>btlo-square-foe~t €~scparrsicsn; Pertc~rrrtanr~ Qm~ 56;000- e~ffic~a! expansion and Cloverleaf Geld " tl~t 124, ~t remodel ! expansivrt to the farmer Merillat Irtdus#r~s ;ill.,, . kuxated in letdustrtal Park. The higkile e~ ec~mrnercial +`reelapment experienced. in 2003 is ect tel! roue in:20+0~4, ' by severei'dargta projeets in fibs planning sues, euCtti :.th®` ' . Prcrpertiee ent an Go. Rd. 50 and>176~'`Strect; the rem ' qE Crossroads development and the further build out of the TimberCrest At Lakeville and Lakeville Crossing. The number of residential building permits total®d 789 in 20Q3 compssre~f t€+ 6t~frt 2002. Total permit valuation of-residential permits in 2003 was $149,$~04~""~, Thls compares to.a 2002 total_residential permit valuation of $126;154,000. f~" ` permits comprised 8U°!o of tttea'to#al building permit valuatiQnsin.lakevill8. " The Gity issued. 367 Townhome pem~itB in 2(103 with a valuation. of $47,x'2.,;,' compared to 386 permits with a valua#dn of $51,972,000 in 2002. The Gity issued 422 Single Familypermits In 2003 with a valuation of $f1`11~; h~ 2003 compared tb 304 pemlil~ with a valuafic~n of $73,f10#3,U00 ~ 200. " ~ ofi tndiVidual 5fngle Family handing averaged >~$240,995 in 200, ~#tta v~u~ pf lot. Agenda Item # MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Amanda Schwabe, Economic Development Coordinator FR: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Directory DATE: January 23, 2004 RE: January Director's Report The following is the Director's Report: for January of 2004. Snotlistht on Business C:H Carpenter Lumber was featured at the January 20,2004 Gity Council meeting and was introduced by EDC Chair Jack Matasosky A copy of the memo that was. provided to the City Council on this business is attached. . Met Counci120;i0 Reraionaf Development Framework The Metropolitan Council approved the 2030 bevelopment Framework orr January 14, 2004. The adopted Framework can be obtained at the metropolitan Council's web site at www.metrocouncil.org. While a number of minor revisions were made to the Draft'Framework document reviewed by the City in November, the approved document is essentially the same. Dakota County 2025 Transportation Plan The City recently reviewed and provided comments to Dakota County on the Draft 2025 Transportation Plan. There are a number of proposed changes to past County transportation policies. One extremely positive change in the Draft Plan is the proposed policy change to pursue the development of a 10-Ton Road system in the areas of Dakota County including Co. Rd. 70 in Aidake Industrial Park. This has been an issue for a number of existing businesses in the Park for a number of years and the County's decision to address this issue is a welcomed change. 2004 CDBG Annlication At their January 20, 2004The City Council approved the 2004 CDBG application as recommended by EDC at your December 9, 2004. The two activities to be funded are the Downtown Code Improvement program and the demolition and clearance of blighted buildings. Several potential projects have been identified as potential projects and once they have become more refined, will be .brought o the EDC for review and recommendations. Dakota Electric Association -Partners in Pros~ress Event The .Dakota Electric Association has scheduled their annual Partners in Progress event for March 3, 2004 from 4:30 -8:30 p.m. at Royal Cliff located at 2280 Cliff Road in Eagan. 2004 Meetins~ Schedule Attached is the rr?eeting schedule for 2004. Consist®nt with the practice of the last. several years, regular meetings are not scheduled for the months of July and December. Any special meetings would be scheduled on an as-needed basis. c~°. ,~xh5., [ r P 7"x-7 .t"3;.x .,_'-_'r~~.. WF~~ V VNf "t„SI...Y'•°,.,_ e? TO: Mayor and City Council City Administrator CC: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director FROM: Amanda Schwabe, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: January 14, 2004 RE: Spotlight on Business: C. H. Carpenter Lumber Company, Inc. The purpose of the Spotlight On Business program is "to inform and educate residents on benefits of C/I base to gain community support and appreciation for business growth" (Goat #1 of the Economic Development 2003 Strategic Work Plan.) C.H. Carpenter Lumber Company, Inc. has been selected as the next participant in the Spotlight on Business program. Economic Development Commission Chair Jack Matasosky will be in attendance at the Council meeting to present information on C.H. Carpenter Lumber Company, Inc. and introduce Manager Fred Meier. Chester H. Carpenter opened his first lumberyard in 1896 in North Minneapolis. After selling- his property in 1912, Carpenter purchased eight lumberyards near Valley City, North Dakota. This was the start of C.H. Carpenter Lumber Company, which is now one of the Twin Cities leading lumber retailers with three locations in Minnesota including Lakeville, Shakopee and Victoria, as well as yards in North Dakota. C.H. Carpenter constructed a 66,000-square-foot building at 21575 Highview Avenue in the Airlake Industrial Park in 2002 after consolidating the operations of the Bloomington and Prior Lake facilities. The Lakeville location is the largest C.H. Carpenter facility that offers a large indoor showroom, ample amounts of warehousing space and covered storage as well as rail capabilities. Seventy-five percent of C.H. Carpenter's lumber products come to the Lakeville facility on rail. C.H. Carpenter specializes in Retail Contractor Sales. They have a complete assortment of high-grade lumber and plywood as well as building materials including millwork products, roofing supplies, builder's hardware and decking and siding products. Manager Fred Meier has been with the C.H. Carpenter Lumber Company since 1974 and has been a manager since 1981. He began his career with C.H. Carpenter at the Bismarck, North Dakota facility and then managed the Bloomington and Prior Lake locations from 1987-2002. Mr. Meier moved his offices to the Lakeville facility when the building was completed in January of 2003. C.H. Carpenter employs 35 full-time area residents at the Lakeville location. In addition to employment, C.H. Carpenter provides a substantial tax benefit to the community. The Dakota County Assessor has as§igned an estimated market value of over $3.5 million to the C.H. Carpenter building and property. Based on current tax capacity rates, this market value will result in estimated contribution of approximately $121,819 in local property taxes going to support the City, Dakota County, and Independent School District 194 in 2004. Economic Development Commission 2004 Meeting Schedule January Tuesday, January 27"'' 2004 February Tuesday, February 24th, 2004 March Tuesday, March 23`d, 2004 April Tuesday, April 27th, 2004 May Tuesday, May 25`h, 2004 June Tuesday, June 22°d, 2004 July No Meeting August Tuesday, August 24th, 2004 September Tuesday, September 28th, 2004 October Tuesday, October 26`h, 2004 November Tuesday, November 23`d, 2004 December No Meeting * All meetings begin at 600 p.m. in the Lake Marion Conference Room at City Hall unless otherwise noted on the meeting schedule. All meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. c yY ~ I i,. } Y + 4 3. , f c u-t. i _ ~.e . _.5 ...x ~y. .,."3S .is` X21 =~k ~e .d4 11'0.:: ..M. i zx ' ~ t. ~ a _ ' _ - _ . S 5C.. Lakeville honors local manufacturers Lakeville honored ~ ~ rM local manufacturers at ~ r~ ~LL the 10th annual ~ Manufacturers' Appreciation ~ I Luncheon, held on ' ~ ' ~ " F Tuesday, October 21 a..- at the new Boise ~~V 'VIII BuildingSolutions y facility in Airlake „ ~ Industrial Park. The City sponsors the "'i ' event each year mz, during Minnesota Manufacturers' Week to recognize the RepresentatlvesfromLakeville'smanufacturingcompanieswerehonoredatthetenthannualManytacturers' significant AppreeiationLuncheononOctober2l.Lakevillehas710manufacturingbusinesses,whichemploymorethan_ contributions made to 4,000 area residents and make significant contributions to the local tax base. the community by the ~ ~ - 110manufacturing companies that are opportunity to network with other local tion signed by Governor Pawlenty. located in Lakeville. manufacturers„enjoy a catered lunch Certificates were also delivered w Approximately 115 business and hear keynote speaker Dennis businesses not in attendance: representatives from 30 businesses Yecke, Deputy Commissioner of the Community and Economic attended the'event and had the ~ bepartment of Employment and Developm@nt Director David Olson Economic Development. said the luncheon offers the City a I'ecke provided timely and ~ chance to recognize local manufacturing infnrmatlve conunents on businesses ahd to remind residents bf ~ z~ the current and future the important job opportunities and tax economic conditions m the benefits that these businesses contribute Stag of Minnesota and a to the community. ` ~ ~ s^,, number of initiatives that his In addition to providing employment agency will be pursuing. for more than 4,000 azea residents, ~ ` Mayor Robert Johnson Lakeville's manufacturing businesses 9 and Economic Develop- paid more than S2 million in property - - ment Commission (EDC) taxes in 2003, which go to support the Mayor Robert Johnson (left] spoke ovith (left to right) Chair Jack Matasosky City, Dakota County and local school_ - keynote speaker Dennis Yecke, Deputy Commissioner resented each business districts. of the Department of Employment and Economic p Development, City Administrator Robert Erickson and with a copy of the City Special thanks to Boise Building Community and Economic Development Director David Council'sManufachuers' Solutionsforgraciouslyallowing Olson at the recent Manufacturers' Appreciation Week proclamation and a the event to be held at its Airlake Luncheon. Certificate of Commenda- Park facility. g f y (r,,. A Mersa e~ rom the Ma or Spoflighf on Lakeville had a-great year in 2003, despite economic uncertainty. business ~~11s' The City Council intends to do all we can to ensure ongoing success . for the future. The "Spotlight on Business" Thts past year, the City issued 32 building permits for commercial/ program is part of the Economic industrial projects, representing over $35 million in valuation. Rest- Development Strategic Plan to dential permits for 789 new single family and townhome units, repre- 'inform residents about the benefits of renting over $149 million in valuation, were also issued in 2-003. new and existing colnmerciaU industrial businesses. These benefits These indications of economic vitality in our community are exciting, include employment for area and the Council remains committed to well-planned development that residents and tax contributions to the will meet the needs of the City's growing population. - City, County and local School Recognizing how important efficient transportation systems are to Districts. our current businesses and to creating future development opportuni- A number of businesses were ties, the Council is pleased that advanced planning for the County honoredrecentlyincluding: Road 70 interchange has moved the project forward for funding Walgreens, Crystal Lake Golf Club consideratiolt. Our vision to have all three I-35 interchange projects & Banquet Facility, Geckler underway by 2007 remains on track... Companies,Ina,BoiseBuilding The Council recognizes the value of pursuing transportation S,olutions,UnitedProducts Corporation, Lakeville Professional ' upgrades as well as commercial development that will provide goods plaza and Mendell Machine & 'and services for residents and diversify the local tax base. Many Manufacturing, Inc. exciting commercial projects are on the horizon and we look forward The "Spotlight on Business" to continued economic vitality in our community. designationincludesrecognitionby the City Council and a brief Best wishes for t~hj~e new year, prasentationhighlightingthe h/~'~°' business' history, services and products. The Council presentation is also televised on the Cable Channe116. T1'*dns'/"1 ~~"i''at'lOn UpC~?t@ For more information on the Ca: Rd. 70 interchange -Recently,. Dakota County announced that the SpotligtitonBusinessrecognition, proposed reconstruction of the Co. Rd. 70/I-35 interchange ranked second in a please call Economic Development regional priority listing for federal transportation funding. The County had submitted Coordinator Amanda Schwabe at an application in the expander category to the Surface Transportation Program (952)985-4425. (STP). This category had 18 qualifying projects. The expander category includes _ projects designed to increase the capacity of the highway system through the addition of lanes to existing roads, as well as new construction. Published forAidake Industrial nark Cit En ineer Keith Nelson and Dakota Count Pro ect En weer John Sass andotherLakeviuebusinesses y g Y J g ~ by the City of Wkeville said the top-ranked projects will likely be funded; although an appeal process could result in modifications to the listing. They are confident that Lakeville will be able to Editorial Board obtain funding for interchange reconstruction in fiscal year 2007. Federal funds Joan Krejci, vine President a eniet would amount to $5.5 million, with $6.0 million re aired in matchin Funds. Financial oKner, Performance Deice Papers q g ~ Ken Owen, Chie( Executive Officer, 10-ton system -The draft Dakota County 2025 Transportation Plan proposes Di-Hed Yokes, lnc. (OHYJ that the COURY develo a 10-tons stem On routes that rOVide rim aCCBSS foi Gary Tholkes, Regional HR Manager, Y P Y P P az'Y hfenasha Packaging Co. heavy industrial uses to state highways or other 10-ton routes. ' Providin a s stem for heav loads will hel direct heavier traffic to a ro riate Robert Erickson, Ciry Administrator g y y p PP P David Olson, Director or Community s , routes on the county highway system. County Road 70 and Cedar Ave. are desig- economic Development noted as 10-ton roads in the draft. lan. The draft lan is currentl under review b Amanda Schwabe, Econ. Dev.CooNinator P P Y Y Sue Palm, Public Iniorrnation Coordinator r Clty and COUnty OfflClalS. Questions & comments, please call For more information_ about these projects, please call the Engineering Depart- esz-vxs-aaao. ment at 952-985-4500. Airlake Park News, January-7004 Businesses move into_ the community Advanced Wireless Communications ' Advanced Wireless'Communications just moved into " ; , ~ • - ' ~ its two-story corporate headquarters at 20809 Kensington ' :i ~.-~-nom-'-'-°-"~-w Blvd. on the Fairfield Business Campus. The company; ~ ^r" which had been leasing space elsewhere on the campus, i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ii is now occupying 23;000 square feet of its new 40,000- - s a ~ ~t square-toot facility. As the company expands, it will occupy- F ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ w:' ~ the remainder of the building. .G, , :w. _ The company provides two-way radio systems for big- - k box retailers nationwide and meets radio communications x,,,.„„_~~ needs for clients of all sizes. Advanced Wireless Gommunications also operates 11 retail stores in the metro area. Thirty-five people are employed at the Advanced Wireless Communications, 20855 Kensington Blvd. Lakeville site, with employees totaling 85 overall .The company's new facility. completes the Fairfield Business Campus, which boasts a total of seven corporations. Mendell Machine and Manufacturing, Inc. Mendell Machine and Manufacturing, Inc., moved in October + w to afull-service manufacturing facility at 21463 Grenada Ave.. in n Airlake Industrial Park. Founded in 1965, the company leased ~ x ~ ; space in Bloomington prior to moving into an existing19,820- } b X square-foot building in Lakeville. - ' The company's primary focus is medical device manufacturing a y zr , + although it serves a wide variety of industries that require traditional i 6 machine shop services. Mendell works closely with large medical ' `4'f • ~ *7r ~ ~i~l~ll~ companiestoengineerandmanufactureimplantablemedicaldevices r>n. ~ li ~ and instrumentation. Thirty full-time employees are based at the ~ ' facility: - ~ - - Mendell Machine and Manufacturing, Inc., 21463 Grenada Ave. § Hebert multi-tenant office/warehouse , ~ Construction of a multi-tehant office/warehouse building is nearly _ ~ complete at 21021 Heron Way in Airlake Industrial Park. The~27,000- square-foot building is divided into nine 3,000-square-foot suites . '+-'t,'~ ~~4, , _ ~ designed for the small space uses '.;'.&i' Several spaces have been leased, with one tenant moving in early in 2004 acid others expected to arrive in spring and early summer. Spokesperson and co-owner Mark Hebert said leasing ~ activityisstrongandhasledtoplansforasecondphaseofthecenter, u ~ which is expected to begin in the spring. Multi-tenant offide building, 21021 Heron Way Airlake Park News, January 2004 - Introducing.,.. Planner Allyn Kuennen If your business is planning a building expansion, selecting a location for a new building or platting a site, chances are you - will meet with the City Planning. Department The newest member o£that department is Allyn Kuennen, who joined the s City of Lakeville staff Nov. 17 as an Associate Planner, replac: ing Ron Mullenbach who left the City in September for a position in the private sector. Plann}ng Director Daryl Morey welcomed Kuennen, who x. will work with all facets of plannjng, including industrial, commercial and residential subdivisions. Morey explained that ` the Planning Department guides business owners and residents through the planning process, answers questions about zoning, w~ and points out important issues and related development ~ ° standards. Kuennen is not a newcomer to city planning or fast- AIIynKuennenjoinedtheCityofLakevillePlanningl]apartment staff in mid-November. growing communities. He spent the past five years working for the City of Mason, Ohio, which is the second fastest-growing which has. a City population of 85,000, with: another 25,000 city in that state. people living on a nearby military base. "I think Lakeville has some of the same issues and concerns In 2000, Kuennen achieved certification with the AICP , as Mason," he said: "I think my experience will help me-begin (American Institute of Certified Planners). The AICP requires making contributions to the Lakeville community. Mason is a that members possess certain qualifications, successfully forwazd-thinking community, as is Lakeville, so it's a good fit complete a rigorous examination and follow a strict code of for me." ethics. He is a 1994 graduate of Iowa State University, where He said be is impressed with the environmental standards in -he earned a bacheloi of science degFee in community and Lakeville and the state, along with the level of comprehensive regional planning. planning and the practice of Metropolitan Urban Service Area A desire to move clos8r to their Families in Iowa led (MUSA) phased developmenC. Kuennen and his wife, Deanna, to Minnesota- They now live in "The growth management here is impressiJb, and the Northfield; where Deanna is-seeking employment in the field of quality of developments is very high," Kuennen said. "That economic development. results from a combination of top-notch developers and strong If you have questions related to plans for, expanding an City standards." existing business or building a new one, please call the Planning Lakeville's newest planner also spent three years working Department at 952-985-4420. You can also visit the City's web for the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission in Dayton, site for information about zoning, land use, development and Ohio. The commission performed regional land use and trans- building standards. Tq view the available links, go to . portation planning foe four counties with a total population of www.ci.Zakeville.mn.us„ select Departments, then Planning. L5 million. In addition, he served as a planner in Lawton, OK, Prsrt Std - - U.S. POSTAGE PAID - ~ ' Permit No. 82 Published by the City of Lakeville, ~ Lakeville, MN - 20195 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044 - - www.ci.lakeville.mn.us - Dakota County Workforce Investment Board News and Notes November 2003 Edition, Vol. 1-9 Mission: Providing contprehezasive, professional, and timely services for jobseekers and employers. will offer insights from a number of experts who will help Welcome to the Dakota County Workforce you understand the complexities of raising capital via Ltvesttneut Board's (WIB) News and Notes. Tlzis strategic alliances, co-development agreements and from newsletter's purpose is to provide you with an the public markets. update of workforce and economic development http://view.exacttargetcom/`?j=209399&1=41862 HTML activities. &e=sdupontC~oppenheimer.com Upcoming Events Current Trends, Future Needs m Avery intriguing speaker is Ed Bazlow a futurist. Dakota County W!8 Meeting -Dec. 12 at the Dakota www.creatinethefuture.com. He spoke a[ the recent County Technical College Dakota County Economic Summit and had hundreds of interesting observations. Here aze a few: County Unemployment Rate 3.8% in October Getting old... • 52% of the country's engineers and scientists are over This compazes to 4.1 °k for the state and 5.6% nationally. age 50 Numbers are not seasonally adjusted. In September the .60.3 =average age of dental school faculty respective county, state, national rates were 4.1%, 4.4%, and 5.8% • 44% of government workers are 45+ yeazs http://data.mnv.-tc.or~~/Imi/laus/detail.asp~teoe=27040000; • 50 =average age of skilled machinists in U.S. 7&adjust=0 Workers needed through 2008... • Manufacturing engineers, construction jobs, college professors, secretaries, bookkeepers/accountants, nurses, WIB Members iu the News and teachers • Dakota County Commissioner Will Branning was • 2 million teachers needed due to enrollment growth, elected Vice-President of the Greater Metro Workforce demand for small classes and to fill retirements.. Areas Council of greatest need are special education, mathematics and • LaDonna Boyd, W1B Chair and Economic Development sciences Director for Dakota Electric, was re-appointed to the International studeats... Governor's Workforce Development Council A total of 547,867 international students studied in the • Bill Smith, V.P. Manufacturing For the Waterous U.S. in 2001 and added $I1 billion to the U.S. economy Company, received a "Rising. Star' Award from the • 41% of all science and engineering doctorates went to River Heigh[s Chamber of Commerce foreign students. • Dan Engstrom, Assistant Hennepin County Why good workers leave jobs... Administrator -Human Services, was elected Vice- • 41% -limited advancement potential Chairman of the National Association of Local Human • 254b -lack of recognition Service Administrators • 15% -low/salary benefits • 10°k -unhappy with martagement Start or Grow A Bnsizaess www.bizpathways.com is an outstanding web site for Job Fairs Tltroughottt the State anyone looking to start or grow a business. There are http:!/www.mnwfc.orz/events/index.htm interactive business plan templates, business resource checklists, and much more. The Great North Alliance For a fascinating look at the latest economic development Raising Capital: Finding Financing for and competitiveness news, interviews on business topics, Growitzg Businesses' detailed reports and other information check out Thursday, December 4, 2003, 7:30 - 11:45 a.m. www.theareatnorth.com. Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP, this seminar will Contact Mark Jacobs at 651554-5622 or via a-mail at provide information to prepaze your company in raising murk.iacnbs@cn.duka[a.mn.us ifyau have questions capital from various resources. In addition, this seminar about contents of this newsletter. Dakota County Workforce Investment Board News and Notes December 2003 Editiott, Vol. 1-10 Mission: Providing comprehensive, professional, and timely services for jobseekers attd employers. www.mnwic.arr/lnei/acs/. Comparable results for the 50 Welcome to the Dakottt County Workforce states and 330 metro areas aze at www.SalarvSurvev.arn. Investment Board's (WIB} News and Notes. Tltis nex•sletter's purpose is to provide you with an update of workforce and economic development Upcomitg Jnb Fairs activities. Minnesota Employment Expo: March 4, 2004, Radisson Hotel, www.aluntui.umn.edre/exaa Get Jobs Job Fair: Thursday, March 18, 2004 Upcoming Event hnn://www.+nnwfe.oreldakota/inbfair.hdn Dakota County WIB Meeting -Jan. /6, 2003 Laid Off.' -Jump Start Job Search Jan. 8+t' County Urzentploymenl Rate 3.h% in November Januazy Jump Start, a daylong event geared towards people This compares to 4.2% for the state and 5.6% nationally. laid off and seeking a new job, is Ian. 8'" at the Dakota Numbers are not seasonally adjusted. In November 2002, County Technical College. One speaker is Stevie Ray who -the respective county, state, national rates were 3.2°x, will lead an interactive, participatory, think-on-your feet 3.9%, and 5.6°10 session about "Presenting Yourself Powerfully." The http:/Idata.nenwfc.orY/ltni/laws/detail.asa?xeor=2704000 second speaker is Joe Mayne who will talk about 037&adiust=0 marketing yourself in "Aspire Higher." Breakout sessions will address a vaziery of topics including, "Job Search WIB Member in the News Over Age 40," "Medical Careers," "transferring Skills," and more. htfn://wrvw.mnwic.ore/dnkota/neweverrts.hhn • Karl Davis is the new "Director of Power Surge Mentoring" at Prince of Peace Church in Burnsville. Helpful Website for Businesses , "Your link to Minnesota business tax and regulatory Where the Jobs Will and Won ~Be information" has valuable information for start-ups and Time magazine reported in its Nov. 24 issue that the top existing businesses. rvww.bizlinks.ore 15 jobs with the largest projected increases in the years 2000-2010 are: Food preparation and serving workers, including fast food; customer service representatives; Congressman Klit:e, Waterous and Flint Hills registered nurses; retail salespeople; computer support Resources honored at December WIB Meeting specialists; cashiers; general office clerks, security guards; The WIB presented a "Friend of Workforce Development computer software/applications engineers; Award" to U.S. Representative Iohn Kline at its annual waiterstwaitresses; general and operations managers; truck Recognition and Appreciation Breakfast. Kline was drivers (heavy and tractor trailer); nursing aides, orderlies recognized for his support of workforce development. and attendants; janitors and cleaners; postsecondary teachers. Top 10 jobs with the largest projected losses Waterous, South St. Paul, a manufacturer of fire engine during the same period: fazmers and ranchers; order water pumps and fire hydrants was recognized as the clerks; tellers; insurance claim and policy processing "Business Champion" for 2003 because of their support clerks; word processors and typists; sewing machine and active participation in workforce development. operators; dishwashers; switchboard operators including Flint Hills Resources, Rosemount, a crude oil processing answering services; loan interviewers and clerks; and facility, received the Bob Killeen Award for their efforts to computer operators. provide quality service, quality products and quality environmental protection, and their active participation and support of community activities. Latest iNinttesata Salary Strrvey Information For information on the WIB Minnesota's largest and most comprehensive salary htta:/lwww.rnnwfcare/dakatalwib/indea•.Jttm survey, with the latest information on occupational wages and employment, is now available. The highest-paying occupations are in the management, legal, and computer Contact Mark Jacobs at 651554-5622 or via a-mail at professional fields, where most jobs pay over $30 per hour. ~ , Information on 770 detailed occupations is at neark,iacobrC~io.dakata.nne.us if you have questions about contents of this newsletter. Minnesota Real Estate Journal Page 21 ~ Carver County Bold to Asset Executive ParkDav,GOltlenValley,bY Efh 'la p ReeNy Advisors Inc, Burnsville, sp-$482,947 ! dp- 13385 Highway 7, Mayer APT. PID- 10-032-0100. Soltl $d82,947 / WD. 1074 Robert St So, Sf Paul Cll. PID- 42-29800-010- to Hartman Broe LLC, Victoria, by Marjorie A House, 460 Spirel Blvd., Hastings C11. PID- 19-32000-Ot 1=01. 00. Sold to K8g Holdings LLC, SI Paul; q' Frank J ' Mayer, sp-E1,SOO,WO / WD. - ~ Sold Ip Sean W Rilay, Hastings, by Burstein Her[ogs Bonello, Newport, sp-$163,000 / WD. - 840 Railroad Or W, Norweotl VounO AmeNCa GI. PID, Prc1i1 Sharin, Has9rgs, sp-$465,000 / dp-$40,000 / CD. 1025 Southview Blvd, South SI Paul C/I. PID-. 38.48800- )Rl 58-530-0050. Sold toHaritage Pointe LLC, Mina, by 3900 Geder Grove Pkwy, Eagan Cll. PID- 10-72Bd0- 300-07. Sold to Lewis L Khalil, Inver Grove Heights, by led Nya Developers LLC, Mina, sP-$368,000 / dp-$360,000 020-01. SoW to Tk 3 LLC, Woodbury, by John W Filzgeo- Walter H Hohmeister, South SI Paul, sp-$135,000 / d{r •he / WD- - - old, Eagan, sp-$450,000 /tlp-$450,000 / WD. $35,000 / W D. No Atldresa, Eagan Cll. PID- t0-22465-040-Ot. Sold No Atldrosa, Rosemount C/I. PID-34-01150-028-02. a$ to Crp ProDeilies LLC, Eagan, M Duke Realty Ltd Part- Sold to Glenn L Detlelsen; Eagan, by Willaim L Detlef- ID- DaiCOt1 County ner, Minneapolis, sp-8375,000 / CD. sen, Burnsvi0e, sp-$60,000 / WD. U5- No Address, Apple Valley Cll. PID- 01-26901-010-01. No Adtlreas, Mver Grove Heights Cll. PID- 20-36590- Na Address, Randolph Cll. PID- 32-00800-050.33. p)_ Sold TO Principal LUS Ina Co, Das Moines, by Fischer 010-01. Sold to Say Goodnight Gracie LLC: Woodbury, Sold to Daryl Blasberg, Farmington, by Douglas Gilbert- Markel Place, Apple Valley. sp-$30,325,0001 - by Inver Grove Hgts Marketplace. Woodbury, sp- son, Randolph, sp-$38,000 / dp-$38,000! WD. Ur- No Address, A11pb Vidby Cll. PID- 01-26907-020-01. $369,388 / OCD. - P~. Sold to Glazed Investments LLC, Oak Brook, by Fisch- 100 319ne1 Hills Ave, Wast St Paul C/I. PID- 42-01700- Hennepf n County )R- er Market Place LLP, Apple Valley, sp-$7,364,960 i WD. 012-50. Soldlo Hmong Funeral Home Svs Inc, West Sl 7 208 Lodtenbech Avs,VNaI SI Paul GLPID-.4&02000- Paul, by Signal Hills Co LLP, St Paul, sp-$355,000 / 607 Washington Ave S, Mlnneapolla APT. PIO- 23- UR[ Wp 029 24-34 0028 Sold to Anion Builtling Systems LLC. 012-65. gold to Minnesota Automobile Dealers, West SI RL3 - ; yy c i I ~ 1 p.Q i No Atldreaa{laks 0 Q 1 $o7d Minneapolis, by Mn Antiques Aah LLC. Minneapolis, eDt, 4 sp $5.525,0001 W. 9607 Dupont Ara S, Bloomington Cll. PID- 18-027- Cll- ~ 1 No roes; Lpksvlllefy 2441 0014 Sold to Engelsma Ltd-Pannerahip, Mm- WD neapohs, by Spa Holtlings LLO Chicago; sp- ed --x7sx7ea I t~ Es.no,gog/w. lS ~ R 74945 Btacayns Sl, Rosemount C/1. p10- 34-03700 No Atldresa, SMrewood ClI. PID- 34-117-23-33-002L b -024-00. Sold to Ess Real Eslale LLO Loreno, by Ver Sold to Big Box One LLC, Minneapolis, by Shorewood ° -'v non E Raehsler, Aosemoum, sD-E900,000 / WD. Village Shopping, Las Vegas, sp-$4,249,570 / W. Rh. No Atldres4 L!kwNM GI PIO-22-73 07, No Address, Rogers Cll. PID 14-120-23-120009. - to ~ { Sold td Harold F 8renstedt Tmsl, Marina On SI Croiz, No Addrsss, rover Grove HNghb APT. PID- 20-15095 by Nat Lease Dev LLC, Minneapolis, ap-E4.027,775 / 070-00. Sold to Brentwaod:Hille Lld, White Bear Lake, 2422 717th SI E, Burnerllle C/I. PID- 02-17815 130- dp-$2.208.303! W. - -21- by Brugeemen ProperheelLC, White Bear Lake, sp- Ol. Sold to Bc 8 I Holtlings LLC, Burnsville, M' Lilly W2S Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Pralrb Cll. PID- 01-116 i, by $710,5001 WD. - - LLC, SI'PeW, sp-$262,500 / dp-E262,500! WD. 22-14-0007. Sold to Micro Ear Technology Inc, Edan _E. NO Adtlrosa, HesUnpa GI. PID• 19-32080-020-01. Sold `•~2 NorM-0itneord sit, South St Peul C/I. PID- 38- prairie, by Continental 6425 LLP, Wayzata, sp- -24- to Cnl Restaurant Inwsbre, Orlantlc, by Hastings 55 02200-010-27. SoW to Michael J Francis, Inver Orove $3,850.0001 W. by LLC, Burnsville, sp-$700,000 /W0. Heights, by Stebhirg And Stabbing, SouM St Paul, sp- 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Naple Grdva'C/l. PID- 191 / - 5886 85862 Bladcshlre Path, Ireer Grove Heghts C/I. $245,000 / WD.: - 23-119-22-31-0035. Sold to OPUS Northwest LLG, Min- PID~.20-14160-060 Ot. Sold to The Builtlers Group, No Address, Eagan GI. PID- 10.00400-050-08. Sold netonka, by Tiller Carp, Maple Gnwe, sp-$2.828.0001 -14- Inver Grave Heights by. Havie Real Estate LLC, tp Stl Properties LLC, Eagan, by Minnesota Life Ins Co, W. Min- Burnsv9le, sp-$558,070 ydµ510,000 / WD. S[ Paul, ap-E244,571 / WD. 785 CheaDlreLn N;. PlymouN GI PID-34/18-22-32-. 100 / 950 Burnsville Pkwy W,"pumaWlM Cll. PID-02-01300- 1071 Bryant Ave S, South SI Psul APT. PID- 38- .0036: Sold to John C Stiehm Etc, Mountl, by Swerve 010-30. Sold to 950 BumsVHle Pkwy LLC, Burnsville. by 70202-051-03. Sob to Scott- Carver Dakota -Cap.. .Dev Corp, Minneapolis, ap-E2,900.000: / dp-E7,010.000 -?2- Vet 950 LLC, Apple Valley, ep-$525 000 / dp-$8,000 Shakopee, by Michael Smythe, Soutb St Paul,: sp- - / W, ginie Wp: - 5234,800 / dp-590.127 / WD. 1022 Unlverlaty Aw 8E, NlnnsaPOlls APT PID- 2h W D. .11581 721h Ave 9, Burnsv0le CA. PID- 02-84050010- No Addrwa, Goatee C/1. PID- 08-03600-020-7L Soltl 028 24-31-0003. Sold tq Gerk A Gauen. EdMn. 4Y Sold p1-Sold !o Richard C Steele, Lore Lake, try"Jas Co ro Lundy C°naDUCn°n Co, &ack River Fells, 6y J Debe , Jean B Berkness ]rust M'tnneronka.-rD~E2,878~a1 fyp But Partnership, Burnsnlle,ep-E5200067 dP-E100,0001 Propertes LLC, Hastings. sp•;222 ?b0/tlp-$2227501 .$8837607 W--': ~s_ - WD WD '3811.3617 Bryant AVa'$z, Soid 18280 Robert Troll S+GMaMaPprd C/1 P1B-34-03200- 612~H~t~NOn Bt, NaslMgs'APT PID-~19-32150080- - .tp.6-24-44.0078. $oWM9r;l'aM 1 _ . x, by .01031. 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Wednesday, Jan 21, 2004 an Aparl Lora ~ a Home, News • Local ~T ~p • Wisconsin Posted on Wed, Jan. 21, P~O1\EG1~ • Breaking News 2004 Columnists • Tray LAKEVILLE: City named among best-run of • Lottery • Nation/World ~t$ SIZe • Photos BY 808 SHAW • Politics Pioneer Press • Traffic . weather Lakeville has been ranked among the 25 best-managed small cities in • weird News America by the Texas-based Champions of Industry program. • Opinion Business sports City Manager Bob Erickson was delighted with the award. He said Entertainment winning cities were picked based on 15 criteria -mostly financial, Living including such qualities as debt, taxes, employees and expenses. But classineds others rated ublic safet education, su Archives P Y. pport for the arts and parks. Contact Us shopping Lakeville earned the honor, said Erickson, through goad city Travel management and a sustained marketing campaign. "For aver a Find it fast decade, we have had a strategic marketing plan," said Erickson. • contests • Traffic Reports • weather The Champions of Industry program is run by Pat Summerall . Local Events Productions, a "video production organization," according to l_Ot • Yellow Pages spokesman John Criswell. The program seeks to reward excellence in ~gyy • Naps & Directions government, schools and businesses, he said. Summerall is a former • Archives NFL star whose playing and broadcasting career covers 51 years. Y~L • Newspaper Ads Online • SubscNptlons . classified Ads In connection with the award, Lakeville businesses paid the • Obituaries Summerall organization about $24,000 far two videos about Lakeville. Classifieds >i Services One of them will be aired on CNN, between S and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29, . Real Estate as an infomercial. • Automotive • Employment . Personals "The fee does not affect who wins," said Criswell. "We turn people dE • Shopping down, even though they have the check in hand." • Classified Ads • Yellow Pages • Newspaper ads online The program checks out cities extensively based on the criteria, P Extras Criswell said. "We want to be sure no one has any skeletons in their F • Special Reports closet," he said. • Weblogs • E-mail Newsletters He estimates that in the small-city category, about 25 American cities • contests • Discussion Boards won the- award this year. This year, he said, one out of three applicants will receive an award in Lakeville's category. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/7757580.htm 01 /21 /2004 Twincities.com -Your Twin Cities Everything Guide Page 2 of 2 . Locai Events In many cases, said Criswell, the winning cities pay the $24,000 fees Editions far the videos. "The videos go along with it," said Criswell. "It's part . Pioneer Press PDFS of the service." . Daily Print Edition . Special Sections contact us The program sent a crew from Pallas to Lakeville to make the two . subscriptions videos, one two minutes, the other, five minutes. Producing those . Place Ad videos "is not ahigh-profit item," said Criswell. Afterward, the cities- . corrections retain use of the videos, said Criswell, to use as a marketing tool. . FAQs . Contact Lists - Erickson said Lakeville ofFcials asked businesses to pay for the videos, to avoid the appearance of paying to receive an award.. But he said it raises an ethical dilemma -and the sometimes-blurry line between marketing and payola. He said the city -like many other cities -has paid to produce its own promotional videos over the years, which have attracted businesses. The city pays to advertise in magazine supplements. "People pay to compete in the All American City contests," said Erickson. Lakeville was an exceptional candidate this year, said Criswell. It was picked as the subject for the video because it stood out from the other 24 winners, he said. o ~ email this I print this I license this I reprint this ~ . News I Business I Sports I Entertainment I Living I Classifieds I lobs I Cars I Homes About TwinCitie^,.com I About the Real Cities Metwurk I Terms of Use & Privacy Statement I At Ridder I Copyright http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/7757580.htm 01/21/2004 National company names Lakeville a `top U.S. city CIry IECOg[11Z0a f0I SO~Id called the citx Summerall is afor- fiI13DC25, exCt',IleDT 3115 mer National Football League (NFL) player and broadcaster. PfOgf3IBS Ericksonwascontactedbyl'at Summerall Productions in Au- gust, when he leazned Lakeville By Zhu Bnanerr was a candidate for the award Sun Newspapers along with other Minnesota People all over the country dents. J cities with less than 50,000 real- ` LJN ®C URRENT tunieig in to CNN Jan. 29 some- Erickson and Mayor Bob time between 5 and 5:30 p.m. will Johnson had several conference leazn that Lakeville is one of the calls with Pat Summerall Pro- ~ Lakeville edition best managed "small cities" in duction representatives. The L7' c-!1E lvt S', UZGI G the United States, company had a series of "perfor- Lakeville was recently chosen mance indicators" far the city to as one of the "best managed meet. small cities in America" by Pat "They were looking for a city Summerall Productions, based that best met their criteria," Er- neaz Dallas, Texas. The company ickson said. produces videos that highlight Some questions pertained to outstanding organizations and Lakeville's annual growth rate, communities, said Lakeville City how many police officers are Administrator Bob Erickson. there compared to residents, how It's not uncommon for city good are the schools and if the staff members to apply for local, arts are supported in tbe commu- state or national awards. Erick- Wily, Erickson said. son said. In this case, however. Pat Summerall .Productions CITY: To Page 6A City: Lakeville is honored by Texas-based company From Page IA the arts, outstanding parks and aged and he feels the City Coun- future, Erickson said. Whether trails, an exceptional school cil receives good direction from that video also airs on CNN is The city's fiscal manage- system and well-planned staff. The award also speaks unknown, but it will be nice for ment also was a primary source growth and development, he well for the city's various real- the city to have, he said. of conversation. said. dent committees and the over- Another positive aspect of "They knew the answers be- "Cities needed to show a all quality of service the city the award is Lakeville will be fore they asked the questions clear vision of where they were provides. featured on a full page in an up- which led me to believe they going and how they will get The award could benefit the coming issue of Forbes maga- had done their homework," Er• .there," Roberts said. long-term commercial growth zine, Erickson said. The maga- ickson said. "They were vali- Representatives from Pat in Lakeville, Johnson said. zine is "a good place to be rec- datingtheir research." Summerall Productions also Major companies looking to lo- ognized," he said, because Along with the city's fiscal called several of Lakeville's cote in Minnesota may consid- Lakeville has several Fortune management and leadership, businesses, Erickson said. er Lakeville before others, 300 companies. Erickson said the representa- LaDonna Boyd, economic de- based on the award. He's happy Overall, the award shows fives inquired about Lakeville velopment director for Dakota for the city and its residents. that all city employees work as enthusiasm and belief in com- Electric, was one of those peo- Both Erickson and Johnson a team, Erickson said. It's also munity. ple. Boyd had watched will travel to Texas in April to complimentary of the Fine "They were trying to deter- Lakeville grow for approxi- accept the award in a recogni- school system and the many mine what our sense of com- mately20yearsandshesaidthe lion ceremony. Prior to that, residents who serve on com- munitywas," Erickson said. city has a good balance of pro- however, will come the two- mittees and live in the commu- Rick Roberts, a spokesper- viding intY-astructure and sup• minute video segment on CNN Wily. son for Pat Summerall Produc- porting community activities, showcasing what Lakeville has "This reflects very well on [ions, said Lakeville was cho- including the arts center. to offer. our.elected officials and the en- sen to represent Minnesota be- The city has grown consid- Production crews traveled lire organization," Erickson cause the city met all the trite- erably in the last 20 years, Boyd from Texas to interview staff said. "The staff and advisory via, and also demonstiafed it said, and city staff has man- and filch various aspects of the committees should take a well was "a community focused on aged it well. An excellent quali• city, Erickson said. Combined deserved bow for this achieve- enhancing the quality of life ty of life has been established, with the film footage will be a merit." for its residents." she said, and that's what she "Hollywood quality" script. An The two-minute video high- Prudent financial manage- conveyed to Pat Summerall added bonus to the video is that lighting Lakeaille will air Be- ment, strong police services, Productions. much of the footage was al- tween 5 and 5:30 p.m., central city management consistency "It's a well deserved award ready filmed by Lakeville's standard time, during CNN's and the demonstration of lead- for Lakeville," Boyd said. staff members and used by Pat Headline News program. The ership and innovation were pri- Johnson said he was "excit- Summerall Productions. program can be found on Chan- mary criteria, Roberts said. ed and pleased" about the The city also will receive a nel 29 jor Lakeaille cable sub- Lakeville also is cnmmiked to award. ThP city IA well man- five-minniP Vlli Pll il111CP 1p I'}IP crri have td dgF ~ ,j 1 ~ 9 ~ r ~ ~ 5 ~r l~~uu~ll lf~~~a~rn~~e~~ when Dakota County said it unusual loan to Dakota County, wouldn't pay its share of the means Lakeville is Pig ~e MacGIllivray, chairman of the construction costs until .2007, way for other suburbs eager finan©al advisory f'u•m Lakeville decided to loan the LAKEVILLE for similar improvements. Springstad Inc., a fmancial crounty the money. That, plus The upcoming imPrm'e- adviser to Lakeville. issuing the bonds, was a bold Improved menta already have boosted Cities often had to finance move on part of the City Coun- development. "We can't get freeway interchanges by tax- cil; said Erickson. "For these done fast enough," said ing nearby property owners for Lakeville, it was probably one Todd Bornhauser, president of 20 percent of the cost. "7fiat's of the most important deci- interehanges the Lakeville Chamber of Com- extremely difficult, if you caei sions in the decade," he said. coerce do it at all;' said MacGifiivray. Erickson said that thanks to The interchanges at Dakota Other times, cities would the bonds, financing for the County Rids 50 60 and 70 have to get voter approval - interchanges at 50 and 60 has paying off were perfect for titry Lakeville an equally tough option. "Not been secured, and construction when Interstate 35 was built in everybody In Woodbury bene- bids will be let in February. the 1960x, replacing what was fits from an interchange, and The interchange at 70 is wait- then Lyndale Avenue. But not .everyone in Woodbury ing for the federal share of the today, traffic chokes the anti- votes," said MacGilfivray. funds expected this spring. Street reconstruction bonds quoted interchanges. backing Lakeville had completed The result should be up dangerously during Cush one new interchange at County about $3ll million of improve- make financing n.ore feasible hour. A lot of people avoid 9s inlss'f -and City Manager ments in nearby businesses, (the County 50 intersection) Bob Erickson was so proud of he said, citing a city-spon- BY Bob SHAW like the plague," said Tim that he put a photo of it in his ~dy Pioneer Press Peterson, owner of a nearby It's alrea h nm Snyder Drug Store. "It's point- o The Legislature came to the The 20-year-old South Fo k Lakeville is giving other suburbs a case of and-shoot driving. You close rescue in February. New laws Shopping Center, several freeway envy. your eyes, hit the accelerator allow cities to issue bonds only blocks from the County Road How is it possible, they might ask, for and hope you make iL" for freeway reconstruction, 50 interchange, is undergo- Lakeville to build three super-sized freeway But the cost of hnproving without the otd hurdles. How- ing a $9 million upgrade. interchanges when most suburbs can barely interchanges is overwhelming ever, there must be .public Peterson, one of the mall's owners, plans to move his afford to build one? -usually between E15 million hearings about the bonds and a How can a city with a mere b17 million in and 520 million per, projcrt. unanhnous vote by the City Stryder Urug Store to a larg- its general fund arrange to buUd S56 million Bualnesses clustered around Couneil. er space, open a new Van Hanson's Meats store and worth of highway improvements? them have to be moved. The But bonds allowed the .city The city didn't rah any banks. It was sim- cost is divided among federal to borrow money at a low rate build space for a new Green ply the fast in the state to' use a new way of of 418 percent, according to Mill restaurant. agencie& the city, the county Bornhauser pointed to paying 'for freeway interchanges. - street and the state, and their budg- Erickson 'That was a 40-year reronstructfon bonds authorized by the state ets have hecwme tight , low for municipal bands," be Eagan as an example of how Legislature last February. That, , plus an do68 a Mme up . said.: "Everything kind : of better freeway access - ~rlth ~tl meson y>r off; i rJicisry~. - f»e{ the along Interstate 35E - trig- ekible uth~ t8 ' ~PAdp6 i23~O.000.h~.bY`a p~pand once Y people met get there fad' ,just r»~ , ; aehf £.IMve fFant the O'eeway," he said. Printer version: Steve Berg: Pitting cities vs. suburbs harms all Page 1 of 2 startribune.com ~~s~~indo~ Steve Berg:. Pitting cities vs. suburbs harms. all Steve Berg Staz Tribune Published 12/28/2003 It's hard to separate the rise of conservative politics from the rise of suburbia. They are, in many ways, the same ascendant force, and together they steer the direction of America and of Minnesota. One reason this combination is so attractive is its narrower definition of community: If suburbs are, as some conservatives see them, an expression of individual liberty (my lot, my SUV, my woodpile, etc.), as well as an opportunity [o surround oneself with friendly and kindred souls, then suburbs are also a potential refuge from responsibility for the troubles of others. Urban problems with crime, poor schools and the like become faraway issues for urbanites to solve alone. As the Heritage Foundation's Ronald Utt explained in a 1998 essay, "Cities must save themselves." Thus, it seems beneficial in the short term to consider oneself a citizen of Elk River or Lakeville and not of the metropolitan region. .Suburbs also can become refuges from wider regional aspirations. If central cities want transit systems, cultural attractions, stadiums and other regional amenities, then let them pay the full cost, or so goes the argument. Utt's colleague Randal O'Toole has even suggested that urban downtowns are irrelevant. "For many city officials, the most upsetting thing about the suburbs is not that they seem to be parasites on the cities," he writes, "but that the suburbs do not even need the cities." This line of thinking is wrongheaded and ultimately destructive to an entire region. "Cities and their suburbs tend to succeed or fail together," says a new report called "The Changing Dynamics of Urban America" by CEOs for Cities, a group of leading business and nonprofit executives. Central cities, the report says, "are more important than ever in the changing economy." Why? Because knowledge-related industries still offer the best opportunity for increased prosperity, and ideas are best converted to economic value through face-to-face contacts, dense business networks and shared resources, the kind of atmosphere cities offer, the report says. Racial, ethnic and age diversity is now more of an asset than a liability to business. Urbanity and vitality are important. If you doubt it, ask the hottest, most creative college grads where they want to live and work. The question isnt whether cities or suburbs are better. It's how they can work together for the benefit of the whole. Economies are regional It's a message the Twin Cities needs to hear just now because petty rivalries between Minneapolis and St. Paul and among various suburbs have intensified lately. As it's often observed but seldom practiced, the competition isn't ourselves but Denver, Seattle and Austin. As the national economy revives, this region should be poised to compete with actual rivals. Central cities are becoming more like markets, some with niche potential, the report suggests. No magic formula exists for competing because cities vary so much, but some findings and advice are offered: • Bigger is often better, but not always. Los Angeles' population grew in the 1990s while the city got poorer. It's better 12/30/2003 Printer version: Steve Berg: Pitting cities vs. suburbs harms all Page 2 of 2 to aim for prosperity. • Success breeds success. Once a rising tide lifted all boats. Now American cities aze headed in opposite directions, one group getting richer, the other poorer. • Attracting and retaining college graduates is the single biggest driver of economic growth. (Among major cities, Minneapolis ranks sixth.) Universities and knowledge networks are especially valuable assets for cities. -:Business diversification rather than overspecialization offers a less risky path to economic success. • Racial and ethnic diversity can be beneficial, but segregation and income inequality hurt. (This is a concern for Minneapolis and St. Paul, where income differences between whites and minorities tend to be large.) • Suburban sprawl harms economic growth when it reaches an excessive level. Regions don't need to sprawl in order to prosper. The report is at www ceosforcities.ors .Its message is clear. The nation needs vital, successful cities as hubs for vital, successful regions. Individual preferences for where to live and work are important, but so is pulling together. Steve Berg is at sbergC startribune.com. ©Copyright 20_0.3 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. httpa(www.starh-ibune.com/viewers/story.php?template=print_a&story=4288408 12/30/2003 Printer version: Twin Cities-area housing market going through the roof Page 1 of 2 startritrune.com doss window Twin Cities-area housing market going through the roof Neal Gendler And Jim Buchta Star Tribune Published 01/16!2004 The booming Twin Cities-area housing mazket set records last year for numbers of home sales closed and new homes to be built, Realtor and builder associations said Thursday. "Last year, I thought we'd slow down, but by all the indications I see, I don't see it slowing down," said Rick Kot, president of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. "We're still rolling along." Builders and Realtors attributed the strong performance to population growth, low interest rates and a relatively stable metro-azea economy. Kot said land prices are driving demand for attached housing, which require less land than a single-family house, so builders can charge less. Those lower-priced houses are sometimes the only option for first- time buyers and retirees who need entry-level housing. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) expects that sales this year will remain strong but not set another record just what NAR predicted for 2003. Spokesman Walter Molony said NAR expects 30-yeaz interest rates to average 6.5 percent this year, up from 5.8 percent for 2003, and sales this year to be 3.6 percent below an expected national record of 6.07 million for 2003, up 9.1 percent from 2002. But John Lockner, president of the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, was more optimistic about the Twin Cities azea. "In my opinion, this year will be as good as 2003 or better because of the area's population growth, strong job growth, and availability of new construction and lots." The 56,528 sales closed by real estate agents were the fourth consecutive record for the 13-county metropolitan area and a 10.38 percent increase from 2002. Median sale price the point with half selling for more, half for less in December was $205,000. For the 12 months, average median price was $199,900. Although 11,472 home-building permits issued weren't the highest on record, they represented more units than ever 19,000 units according to data released by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. That's an increase of 8 percent in permits and 11 percent in units from 2003. The number of units exceeds permits primarily because of demand for attached housing: townhouses, twin homes, carriage homes and quad homes. The Realtors made their announcement at Emerald Gardens, a condominium development in a former industrial zone of St. Paul. Mayor Randy Kelly praised the development and neighboring 267-unit Berry Place apartments, where 47 percent of the units are affordable to people making 80 percent or less of the area's median income. "Housing continues to be a positive force in our growing economy," Kelly said. Emerald Gardens is part of Kelly's "Housing 5000" initiative, which last month reached the halfway mark toward 5,000 new units of housing in St. Paul by the end of next year. Another who sees a bright future for the local real estate market is Peter Bell, chairman of the Metropolitan Council, the regionwide planning organization. Bell said the metro area is expected to grow by more than 1 million people in [he next 30 years, requiring almost half a million more homes. He said about 18,000 units are being built annually now, "and we will have to maintain a level of 16,000 a year just to accommodate the folks who are coming into this region." "The 72 percent home ownership rate in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is the highest in any major metropolitan area," Lockner said. The national rate was 68.4 percent at the end of the third quarter of 2003. In the metro area, "outlying counties experienced the strongest increase in home sales." Carver, Rice, Scott, Sherburne counties, and St. Croix hrrnJ/www.startribune.com/viewers/storv.php?template=print_a&story=4322120 1/16/2004 Printer version: Twin Cities-area housing market going through the roof Page 2 of 2 County in Wisconsin all had sales increases of more than 15 percent, he said. Land availability and its rising prices keep pushing builders farther out. For example, Shakopee, once a sleepy little agricultural community in Scott County, issued 473 permits to-build 1,038 units the most of any city last year. Eden Prairie, Blaine, Lakeville and Maple Grove followed close behind. Kot doesn't build townhouses; but he knows land costs: His buyers are paying $140,000 to $250,000 for 100-foot-wide lots in cities like Woodbury and Lakeville, where he builds 10 to 18 houses every year at an average $700,000. On the basis of inquiries and an estimated 1,000-plus houses planned for the Builder Association's Spring Preview, Kot is optimistic that 2004 will match 2003's numbers. Last month, builders pulled 12 percent more permits than in December 2003, resulting in a 19 percent increase in the number of planned units. Last year, 86,378 new home-sale listings were processed, up 16.82 percent from 2002. The value of sales came to $13.5 billion, an 18.95-percent increase from $11.3 billion in 2002. Median prices increased in almost alLRegional Multiple Listing Service districts. The sharpest increases were 44 percent in southern Dakota County and 34 percent in northwest Hennepin County. An example of value increases was given by Jerry Koch, president of the North Metro Realtors Association, who said: "If you bought a $150,000 house in 2000, it would have been worth over $197,000 at the end of 2003. That's a nearly 31.2-percentreturn over just three years." Maintaining affordability in such a climate is a concern, and Realtors "believe that home ownership should be attainable to everyone who wants a home," said Decklynn Theisen, president; of the Southern Twin Cities Association if Realtors. She said opportunities for affordability remain. "Every year, there are assistance funds that go unused," she said. "There's a new generation of home buyers entering the market, and a crop of empty-nesters and seniors who are moving to new, more suitable living spaces," said Ann Brockhouse, president of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. She said sales in Minneapolis rose 8 percent last year, to more than S,SOO,homes, and median price rose to $186,000, up 9 percent. The writers are at n~ndlerC~startribune.com and ibuchta@startribune.cgm. Q C~n~~rieht 200-1 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. PUBLIC Commercial /Industrial /Institutional Projects UeuArE: JANUARY 12, 20D4 NOTE: Revisions are underlined Name LocatioMAddress Project Actions Required Status Staff Contact Advanced Wireless 0809 Kensington Boulevard Construction of Commercial Site Plan Review Temoorarv Certficate of Occuoancv issued 12/5/03. Dave Olson ' building. Applebee's 18408 Kenrick Avenue 4200 S.F, sit down restaurarit PUD Amendment Temporary Certrficate of Oocuoancv issued 10/17/03. Alyson Morris Preliminary Plat Landscaoinc approved Fall. 2003. Final Plat Belzer s Chevrolet 21111 Cedar Avenue 0,000 S.F. expansion CUP Amendment T~mporarv Certificate of Owuoancv issued 12/26/03 Daryl Morey Easement Agreement ~ course restoration landscaping pavement marking to be completed Spring 2004 Bumper to Bumper 16075 Buck Hill Road- Auto Parks Stare Site Plan Review Temoorarv Certificate of Occupy issued 12/31/03 Frank Dempsey Building Permit i n 2404 final landscaoinc to be complete Celebration Church 16655 Kenyon Avenue New church Building Rezoning from C-3 to PUD Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issuetl 2/20/03. Frank Dempsey Preliminary and ffnal plat Landscaping not complete by January, 2004. CUP Restoration north and west of parking needed. R or dr3winas submitted. oendino review Citizens Bank 18476 Kenrick Avenue 20,000 S.F. Bank PUD Amendment Building Permit issued 7/15/03. Under Construction. Daryl Morey Preliminary Plat Gene Abbott Final Plat Building PermR Cloverteaf Cold Storage 21775 Cedar Avenue .Expansion of an existing CUP Building Permit issued. Under construction. Dave Olson industrial building Gene Abbott Crossroads Church East of Cedar Avenue, south Construction of a church in CUP City Council approved 10/6103. Buildinc Permit Erin Seeman of Dodd Blvd., and east of the PUD District. iss ed. Under c i n. 175'" Street 9:bblTmmiiWus7mla~MesYeryubfidisl.E0001/13~DC 1 PUBLIC Commercial /Industrial /Institutional Projects UPDATE: IAtdUARY 12,2004 No1E: Revisions are underlined Name LocatiorUAddress Project Actions Required Status scan contact Crossroads lot 2 East of r Ave. south of 9 s.f. R i i in 8uildina Permit Footing Foundation permit issued only Under Erin Seeman nd north of construction. 17 tr t. Crossroads Lot 4 Est f ve. ou of 6.100 s.f. Bank Build'mg Building Permit Footin Foundation ermit issued onl . r Erin Seeman Dodd 81vd.. and north of construction. 179 Stree-i~ Crossroads Strip Retail 7415 - 179 Street West 29,000 S.F. and 13,500 S.F. Buiking Permit Building permit issued. Under construction. Finishing Daryl Morey Buikfings Lots 7 and 8 mufti-tenant retail buildings oft tenant spaces. Gene Abbott Crystal Lake Elementary 16250 Ipava Avenue Third lane to be added to CUP Amendment City Council approved 3/17/0.3. Construction Frank Dempsey north side of the south complete, small patch required on Ipava Avenue. driveway. Cub Foods 7435 - 179 Street West 70,000 S.F. stare Building PermR Building Permit issued 7/17/03. Under Construction. Daryl Morey Gene Abbott Dakota Electric Substation Kenrick, south of 205 Street Electric Substation Preliminary antl final plat City Council approved on 11/4/02. Substation Frank Dempsey. - Conditional Use Permit complete. Final landscaping inspection Sorino 2000. Dakota Electric Substation Pilot KnoW180 Stree[ Electric Substation Permitted Use Approved by City Council on June 16, 2003. Under Frank Dempsey Preliminary & final plat Construction. Administrative Permit Dick's Sanitation 8984 - 215" Street 5,400 S.F. oflice/warehouse Preliminary and Final plat Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued 12/16/02. Daryl Morey (Airlake 5"' Add@ion) building Planned Unit Development Record drawings submittetl. Westerly driveway has Site Plan Approval been removed, Holding $2,000 of LOC for seeding and establishment of lawn. Remaining LOC must be held far Phase II improvements. ' g:bbkommindusprajedaMasteryublidisl tloc01J13ga 2 PUBLIC Commercial /Industrial /Institutional Projects UPDATE: JANt1AaY 12, 21)~ NOTE: Revisions are undedined Name LocatiorVAddress Project Actions Required Status stars Contace Fleet Farm 17070 Kenrick Avenue Screening Wall CUP AmendmenVlUP City Council approved on 1016/03. Applicant has Frank Dempsey Interior RemodeUSib Building Permit submitted a new P Amend n form for ilo landscaping revisions. Gander Mountain 16861 Kenyon Avenue 86,434 S.F. retail store Preliminary and Final Plat Building Permd issued on 6/2/03. Under construction. Gene Abbott Parking Deferment CenAicate of Occuoancv issued 10/23/03. Inspect Frank Dempsey landscaping Spring 2004. Goodyear 17567 Cedar Avenue 4,500 S.F. minor automobile Conditional Use Permit City council approved CUPon 7-7-03. Building Permit Gene Abbott (Crossroads) repair facility. Building Permit issued. Erin Seeman Herbert OBbe / 210XX Heron Way OffioeM/arehouse Building Permd Sketch Plan submitted nding review Daryl Morey Warehouse II Sita Plan Review Administrative Combination Heritage Commons - Holyoke Avenue to Dodd 20,000 square feet of retail Easement Vacation - Building Permit issued 5/15/03. Under conduction. Frank Dempsey Second Addition Blvd. And C.R. 50 space. Second Phase Preliminary and final plat Certificate of Occupancv issued for Subwav 12!4/03 Holiday Station 7287 -161 Street New Motor Fuel Facility. CUP Building Permit issued 7!15/03. Under construction. Frank Dempsey Administrative Subdivision Temoorarv Certificate of Occupancy issued 11/17/03 HOM Furniture 2 16975 Kenyon Avenue Mufti-tenant Retail Building Preliminary/Final Plat Under Construction. Daryl Morey Addtion (Hirshfields) JTW Associates 21025 Heron Way 7,OOD S.F. OfficeANarehouse Site Plan Review Building Permit issued. Under construction. Frank Dempsey Building Permit Gene Abbott Klotz Office Building S.W. corner of Klamath Trail Office Building. Preliminary and final plat City Council approved 9/2873. lv ylars are slatted and Frank Dempsey and-Kenwood-Trail ~ Building Permit waiting to be nicked up by developer to be recorded r g:`gbbanmindusprojeclsYrestBryubliclBLEtt01113i01 3 PUBLIC Commercial? Industrial /Institutional Projects UPDATE: JANUARY 12, 2004 NOTE: Revisions are underlined Name LocatioNAddress Project Actions Required Status scan concoct Lakeville High School #2 21135 Jacquard Avenue New High School building and Preliminary/Final Plaf Approved by Ciry Council 6/2/03. Building Permit Daryl Morey accessory outdoor athletic Comp. Plan Amendment issued. Under Construction. Gene Abbott acilities CUP Rezonug Lakeville Tire & Auto 20909 Hotyoke Avenue RernodeURe-root Conditional Use Permit CUP, alley vacation, Comp. Plan amendment and Daryl Morey House Demolition Alley Vacation rezoning for house demo/parking bt construction Gene Abbott Parking Lot Construction Comprehensive Plan Amend. approved by City Council on 9/2/03. Certificate of Dave Olson Rezoning Occupancv issued 10#9/03 Lakeville Town Office East of 165 Street Five (5) Building Office/Town PUD Rezoning Under construction. Temoorarv Certificates of Dave Olson Offices Plan cu c issue 11/14 f r 1 1 for Daryl Morey Easement Vacation 1 7 LaMettry's Southwest quadrant of Cedar Major Automobile Repair CUP City Council approved 9/15!03. Frank Dempsey Avenue and 210m Street. Building Permit Latter•Day Saints Church 18460 Kachina Court Church CUP Building completed. Temporary Certificate of Frank Dempsey Occupancy issued 1/29/03. Need record drawings. Landscape inspection done. Merchant's Bank SW comer of 185 Menwood 7 0 s.f. Bank Prelimina an tin I at Plan review. Plannino Commission aooroval and CiN Frank Demosev Trail Future Office Buildina Buildin Permit Council aooroval required Jav fiubash Messiah Lutheran Church 16725 Highview Avenue Phase IV CUP amendment Pavement strioinc and landscaoinc needs to be Frank Dempsey Education and Recreation bomoleted. Midwest Asphalt 195 Stree! & Kenrick Expand Mining Area Interim Use Permit Approved by Ciry Council 6/2/03. Frank Dempsey Jay Rubash Minnesota Valley Free 16075 Hiyhview Avenue Chumh Addition CUP amendment emporarv Certificate or Occuoancv issued 12/31/03 Frank Dempsey Lutheran Church a girplwmmiMuspmjeclsMasleryublidal.daN1/1306 4 PUBLIC Commercial /Industrial /Institutional Projects UrDAre: JANUARY 12, 2004 NOTE: Revisions are undedined Name Location/Address Project Actions Required Status staff contact Oak Corner Devebpment 10440 and 10450 - 185 Two 8000 square foot Preliminary and final Plat; Certificate of Occupancy issued for south building Daryl Morey Street. _ Professional Uffice Buildings. PUD/CUP; Rezoning; 11/18/00. Street light must be installed by the Easement Vacation; Dakota deveoper at the driveway entrance off of 185'" Street. County Access Variance Dead Maple trees must be replaced. Performance Dance - 17 I ci a 12,450 s.f. dance studio preliminarvflinal plat Sketch Plan submittetl Frank Oempsev Work 1 office P Pertormance Office 21565 Hamburg Avenue 56,000 5.F. expansion. CUPhariance/ Building permit issued. Under construction Daryl Morey Papers .Parking Deferment SelectWash. South of Glacier Way, west Commercial Car Wash CUP Temporary Certificate of Occuoancvissued 12/17/03 Frank Dempsey of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) Final lantlscape inspection Spdrw-2004. Super Target 18275 Kenrbk Avenue 182,000 S.F. Retail Building PUD Approval Temporary Certifcate of Occupancy issued 10/12/02. Daryl Morey Lot 1, Block 1, Timbercrest Preliminary and Final Plat Mylar for certified grading plan accepted. Final landscaping comments to be forwarded to the developer. Record drawing of ponds submitted for staff review 10/6/03. Taco BeIVLong John Silver 17713 Junelle Path 3,071 sq. ft. fast food CUP Building Permit issued. Under construction. Oave Olson restaurant Tee Jay Nodh 21475 Heath Avenue 6,000 sq. ft. addition Site Plan Review Buildino Permit issued. Under Construction. Frank Dempsey Timbercrest 2 Addition 18408 Kenrick Avenue 27,000 S.F. strip mall PUD Amendment Building PermR issuetl. Untler construction Daryl Morey Avalon Strip Retail ~ Preliminary Plat - Final Plat Tutor Time 9475 - 176 Street West Daycare Center CUP; Final Plat; Rezoning to Certified grading and utility plans needed. Temporary Jay Rubash R-B; Purchase Agreement. Certiicate of Occupancy issued 8/27/99. - ~ g:bb4vmminrNSprojecls4nesleryubAdi5L0oc0fl13g1 5