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Home My WebLink About02-24-04 MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Amanda Schwabe, Economic Development Coordinator FR: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director DATE: February 20, 2004 RE: February Director's Report Please note the February 24th EDC meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled March 23, 2004. The following is the Director's Report for February of 2004. Presentation of 2003 Economic Development Achievements I along with Chairperson Matasosky and Vice Chairperson Pogatchnik presented the 2003 Economic Development Achievements to the City Council at their February 2, 2004 meeting. This presentation included the PowerPoint presentation that was presented at the last EDC meeting. This PowerPoint presentation can now also be viewed on the City's web site. Best-Managed Small Cities Award Jack and Barry also conveyed comments to the City Council at February 2"d meeting regarding the Summerall Productions Video that was produced with in conjunction with the Best Managed Small Cities Award. They both indicated that the video was extremely well-done and how it will be a valuable marketing tool for the City of Lakeville. The City has ordered and received 100 copies of this video that will be available to local businesses at City Hall as well as being included in future marketing packets. Spotlight on Business H.J. Development, the developer of the commercial portion of the Crossroads Development located at Cedar Avenue and Dodd Blvd. will be providing the City Council with an update of their project at their March 1, 2004 Meeting. This is will be part of the new format of Spotlight on Business that is intended to provide updates on new businesses that will be locating in the larger new commercial developments being developed in Lakeville. This meeting date was chosen for since it falls in the same week as the opening of the new Cub Store in Crossroads. Dakota Electric Association -Partners in Progress Event As you have been previously informed, the Dakota Electric Association annual Partners in Progress will be held on March 3, 2004 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Royal Cliff located at 2280 Cliff Road in Eagan. A number of EDC members have sent in their own RSVP or have contacted Amanda. It is our hope to have Lakeville well represented at this event to celebrate and recognize the development achievements of 2003. Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM} Legislative Policy Positions for 2004 Attached is copy of the adopted legislative policy positions far EDAM which is the primary state-wide economic development organization the state that represents 460 public and private sector professionals involved in economic development initiatives. The City of Lakeville has been a member of this organization for a number of years. The 2004 Legislative Priorities for EDAM include the following: • Promote Business Retention and Expansion • Targeted Business Attraction and Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Economic Development Finance • Build and Maintain Infrastructure • Workforce Development and Education If EDC members have any questions or comments regarding these legislative positions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Attachments: EDAM Legislative Policy Positions 2004 EDAM February/March 2004 issue of the The Developer Dakota County February 2004 issue of the Cedar Avenue Corridor Transitway Newsletter The Pilot- Independent: Smart development can save urban fisheries across US Le islative Polic g.. Y Positions 2 004 Economic lleeelopment ' :lssocianon of ~linncso~a r 1' Y ~ j _ r "mar r f ~ i ~ , ~ ~ Y f i Y t , h ! f `n 4'R ~ J~ - '~-.~t-~ _ - { ~ ~ ! ..n-.X xd . - 2fFwR. ' 7~ I ~ j1 ~ 1~ ~ , X ..J a~. ' r ~ Who is EDAM? "I'he Economic Development Association of :~linncsota (Ell.L1~}) is a statewide association representing more than 4G0 public and private sector professionals involved with implementing state, regional, or local economic development initiatives. Our legislative policies are shaped by rnembcrs' unique experience and under- standing ofthe tools and tactics that arc most effective in positioning and mar- keting,~~iinnesota as a location for corporate, small business, housing and com- munity investment. Economic developers generally focus on financing, mar- keting and implementation strategies for: llcvcloping public infrastnicture Facilitating business expansion, job creation, and redevelopment Attracting, training and mobilizing a skilled local workfi~rce Addressing local housing needs N}arkcting,~tinnesota's benefits as a place to live anJ locate a business Developing Careers Introduction Successful economic development projects are generally a result of a number of different factors. EDA.'~I recommends a strategic approach to ,V[innesota s economic develop- ment policies and legislation based on the following core economic develop- ment components: 1. Promoting business retention and expansion .~~Iarketing to targeted industries 3. Supporting entrepreneurship 4. Providing financial tools for economic development Building and maintaining infrastructure b. Providing a trained and educated workforce F.DA,~I will further research these components over the next year to deter- mine strengths and weaknesses of ?~~]innesota's approach to economic devel- opment. Ell.1:~7 will then recommend strategies to improve ~~linnesota's• economic development policies. F:DA~~~I recognizes that other entities have completed or arc currently engaged in researching and promoting one or more of the core components. P.DA1ti'f will work with the llepartment of Employment and Economic Development (DEEll), the Yawlenty Administration, legislators, and other interested organizations to establish a comprehensive economic development strategy for ~~linnesata and to create a fonrm in which these entities may periodically review and revise the strat- egy. 2004 Legislative Priorities 1. Promote Business Retention and Expansion page one "Iargeted Business Attraction and iV[arketin}• page t~r•o 3. Entrepreneurship page three 4. Economic Development rinance page four Build and ~~']aintain Infrastrucr<rre page five G. Workforce Development and Education page six I Part One Promote Business Retention and Expansion Issue EDa:~-1 Position States compete vigorously to attract new busi- F.DA:M1i supports increased efforts to retain nesses. It is much more efficient and cost and expand ,M1'Iinnesota's businesses, including effective, however, to retain and expand a joint efforts between state, regional, and local state's existing businesses. 'l~herefore, business governments, the Chamber of Commerce, and retention and expansion must be a key compo- private sector entities. EllAR~l also encourages Went of a state's economic development efforts. the support and uulization of existing reten- tion and expansion resources, such as the University of Minnesota's BR&E Stratefries Program. one Part Twc~ Targeted Business Attraction and Marketing Issue EDA.1~1 Position ?l~farketing is a large part of economic develop- EDAA~1 supports Governor Pawlenty's Biosci- ment, and may include advertising, trade mis- ence Initiative, which encourages the growth sions, and attendance at trade shows. It is not and expansion of an existing ~'Ninnesota indus- financially or practically feasible, nor desir- try. Ellr1~~'1 supports existing efforts by the able, to contact every industry or entrepre- llepartment of L:mploynnent and Economic neur. "I~herefore, industry clusters which Development to promote `Minnesota regional- already exist and flourish in ,~~linnesota should ly, nationally, and internationally throut,=h be targeted though various promotional trade shows and promotional materials. avenues. I:D.~:~M also supports the public/private effi~rts oFPositively tiMinnesota, which seeks to attract new and expanding businesses to the State. two Part Three Entrepreneurship Issue F_.D~~.I~I Position :1 viable business community sustains urban E;llA:41 supports efforts to assist entrepreneurs neighborhoods, suburban communities, and in both rural and metropolitan areas with rural towns, by providing ser~~ces, creating financial and technical assistance. Ellt1.'~1 also jobs, and enabling people to live in the com- supports initiatives, such as technology trans- tnunities of their choice. Efforts should be fer programs, that attract investment and ven- taken to encourage and promote entrepre- tore capital to ~-linnesota. neurship throughout the State and organize technical and financial resources for entrepre- neurs. three Part Four Economic Development Finance Issue ED~'I Position •l~he State must provide viable financial tools EDAh1 supports initiatives which better that effectively and efficiently promote its eco- enable the generation and utilization of on-site nornic development objectives. Minnesota development dollars, such as "I'IF and tax tends to restrict its use of economic develop- abatement, and the use of such tools to fund ment financial tools, while competing states workforce training etti>rts. EllA~~7 also sup- appear to use similar tools more liberally. parts the consideration and research of new Although it is not desirable to unnecessarily financial foals, such as leveraging a portion of provide corporate subsidies, Minnesota's self- the State's pension fund, to assist economic imposed restrictions put it at a competitive development projects. F,DA:vI also supports disadvantage with other states. revisions to the Business Subsidy Law, which reduce regulatory burdens while still providing public clisclasure of business assistance. four Part Five Build and Maintain Infrastructure Issue EDAi'VI Position Economic development is directh~ dependent Ell:~.~i supports viewing the construction, on the availability and adequacy of infrastruc- maintenance, and upgrading of infrastructure tore, including but not limited ro roads, nail, as a key component to ~~Iinnesota's econornic sewer, water, and tclccommunications. development. ED:\.'~1 supports efforts to infrastructure is an important issue in large increase funding for roadway expansions and cities as well as rural areas throughout improvements as well as funding programs for r'~linnesota and is an important site selection rnmmunities to add, improve, and expand util- factor. iry capacity for business growth. Finally, F.D.aVt supports the development of light rail and commuter rail, which not only aid in transportation but present additional econom- ic development and redevelopment opportnni- ile.S. 1 l ~'t; Part Six Workforce Development and Education Issue EDt11`~'I Position r1n educated workforce is often recognised as F.DA;4'f supports integrating the workforce one of Minnesota's great assets and is critical training needs of the State's key industries with to the State's continued growth and develop- the curricula of the University of ,'btinnesota ment. A trained and educated workforce is also and 1VInSCL systems. F.DA,v1 also supports is an important site selection factor for many continued Funding for customized training companies considering a new location. services for regional businesses and industries. Slx The Legislative Committee Erik Aarnoth, DF.F..D (:urt ,Milburn, F.SABr1/Phalen Phillip Bakken, IRKR:'~ Corridor Lar)onna Boyd, llakota Electric roan ;Moore, The St. Cloud Area Association Economic Development Partnership ~1arc Ncvinski, City of Coon Rapids, F.ric I?w•ald, EDA:~'1 (:hair Brian Fazio, Greater ,'Mankato Economic Development Corp. John Rajkow•ski, DEED Eugene Ranieri, Association of I Ienry Fischer, East Central I:ner~n.• ,~Ieuopolitan ~ti'Iunicipalities Pamela Frantum, i~linncapolis Dept. ,~Iarfraret Robare, ,vlinnesota Power of Community Planning & Economic Development Pamela Shaw, F.necoTech, Inc. Kathryn Hahne, EDA,~1 Government Paul Stcinrnan, Springsted, Inc. Relations Consultant I Ieidi Steinmetz, City of F.Ik River Jennifer-Rae Hawkins, Student - ~1att Stokes, Pinnacle Engineering, Humphrey Institute, University of [nc. ~~linncsota Carol Lovro, Association of vlinnesota Counties seven Thanks to Our Sponsors Short - F,lliott -Hendrickson Dakota I~aectric association GJELE RC AS_SOtIA_T-ION 1'~~~:rT~aki:.t.ax-I:tkr~ ' i'irt~xt .K G . R~~ s i ~ ~ d • , t} . hl_p. r _ i'" ~M `ri. r g - y - - Y~ f= Y; 1~ ~ y _ ~ ~ '!tir r.e.• ~ B R i1.J.n. Economic Development Association of Minnesota ?6 East I?xchanlre Street, Suite X00 Saint Paul, it4\' S~101-?2Cr4 Tel fi51-294-h296 fax 6y ] -190-2~bCi Ruildi:~;; C~~rin~.initi~~, wtivw.edam.org Developing Careers cdamQcw~ald.com The Developer -Fe~ruary/March 2004 Page 1 of 14 ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' ~ FDA/I/1 , . 'EDAM 2004 Winter Conference The Highlights of Another Successful Event February/March 2004 b~' Rc'heccu Ktrrr~, Ehlers rind Assnriates, hu•. Cover Story Frorn the Presiden_t_: EDAW held its Looking Ahead winter Confcrcnrc EDAM Foundation News: run•irr,q. r.k' Gro,rirr,q, C;nne: • x~ Building Stronger - , ~ Irrte,grarE' and , . a : 'r Minnesota Communities •--.x hl(plf'InE'pl y~ Kc fore the ~ v - ' - Upcoming Events ~ =~_F ~r~ , ~~f ; Opporr,ulitr's ..Y , EDAM Member News Lale on January ' 15-16. ~OOa. . w`_ • = Welcome New Members Bloomington j vlayor Gene 4< Legislative News Winstead tit welcomed the ~ , ~ Labor Market News attendees and ' x r b.. highlighted the ; = , • December Unemployment various projects ~S Race Edges Up- fi~, Employment lumps by underway and ~ anticipated for ('urrrru rrr„drn, 1'a~r.' 1.. n:,.~: r. :l ~u~:" du~rr Almost 4,000 lobs the City. l-hose , r(rs, Fn•v8frnf B,l! l_m {,m e l.,r nn :,u, ~l.~n~,~ e r +r ns Development News included rrr,„rrr,, .r;r:nn,,r numerous housing projects: commercial development, including an expansion to • Minnesota Business the Mall of America and several hotel developments: and expansions to the Developments transportation system, including the airport and the light rail system. • Cleanup Grants Spur More Thursday afternoon focused on the 10BZ Program. Meredith Udoihok. than $68 Million in New Deparnnent of Employment and Economic Development (DEEM, summarized Development the JOB7_ application process and the support available from DEED as • New_ Report Spotlights the communities move forward with Concerns of State's Manufacturers • Business Information Services "One-Stop„ W_i!I StreamlinQ Per_mitfing and Licensing for Minnesota Businesses - I t )t tiU:11 It EDAM thanks its ; ~ Medallist Members for their support... hrtr,•!/.~.~w.u r~~tinlri rnm/FriamPnl/PC-IamPnUPrlnmt~hmar~Cl(ld/e(i:,mfehm;lrnf)f)-1 htm 01/30/2004 "I~he Developer -February/March 2004 Page 2 of 14 y EDAM Fn«ndr«rwi Freurdrnf P«virk «dtlrr.cse., rrngrn•«r e nfRVidre's and ~petrfis «Ix«rt .rurce+se.a n(rhr F.DrL4? linuidmiun to dote. J~ ~t attracting projects to the tax free cones. All property should be listed at • (treat Plains mnpru.com, and a 1087_ calculator, which wi11 help identify the tax savings, is Natural Gas Co. being developed for the site. Udoihok cmphasi~ed that JO67_ is a new program • IRRR Agency that is developing, and people with questions, comments or suggestions should not hesitate to contact DEED. • Kraus-Anderson • Minnesota Power ~ ~ Minnesota's ~ ; • i41N I)EEU ' _ - _ ~ JOBZ program ~ ~ was modeled • XCEI. Energy, loc. _ ` ~ after similar ~ - ~ " programs in • ~ ~ _ ~ other states. 1.7 ~ ~ ~l. ~.~ty b : } including 1.~1 Pennsylvania. Tom Usiadck, Manager of the • AMCON Construction c~ 6 ~ , Kc stone Y • Briggs and :Morgan, P.:1. 'Arh Opportunity • CenterPoint Ener ~ ~ Zone Program in ~v Minnegascu gy ~t,~'"` y' ~t _ r Pennsylvania, ~ shared the • City of Shoreview ~ - successes and • Ehlers and Associates, Inc. challenges of the • City of Minneapolis t~. program, which Community Planning and " r r ~~,t has been in - Economic Development ~ ~ „ e„~ existence for Departmetn ICPED) i~ "i~rh rl n, h'i t~ r , i iGnra sCVCial yCdiS. • Springsted, Inc. Following the discussion on tax Ircr nines, DEED Cornmissioncr Matt Kramer discussed the pros to locahng in Minnesota. Fle shared how communities and DEED can partner on marketing efforts that promote the State and locating Bronze businesses in the State. The day ended with an up-date on the EDAM Foundation and its activities. • Allianl Energy • City of Brooklyn Park Friday began with a discussion of EDAM's ?00-1 legislative positions. A copy of • Connexus Energy the Legislative Policy Positions is available on EDAM's wcbsitc at edam.org. • Dakota Electric Association • 1)ursey K Whitney LLl' The day's sessions looked at workforce housing and changing demographics. Warren Hanson. Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, discussed his organization's • (:rent River goals and examples of partnerships with communities andbusinesses [o address Energy/\urthspan housing needs. Tom Gillaspy. Minnesota State Demographer, and Glenn • Kennedy & Graven Dorfman. Minnesota Association of Realtors, discussed the changing • Minnesota Business Finance demographics of the State and some of the anticipated effects. Corporation • Northland Securities, Inc. The conference was wrapped- ~ 1 up by Keynote Speaker Pctcr • ProSource Technologies Be11, who is Chair of the • Schnell & Hodson, Inc. Metmpnlitan Council. Bell ~ ~ • Short-Elliott-Ilendricksnn discussed the C'ouncil's 1i'"'^ historical sturcture and the four • 'Twin Cities - iVletru CDC core sen tees of wastewater, !t aviation, parks and ' ; ~ ~ Thanks! transportaliun. Mr. Bell noted 'j that ~OS~ of the land in the r ~ t ~r~ metro region is agricultural and undeveloped. IOS'r is ` ~ commercial and 7rIr is regional ~ parks. He also provtdcd insight vt ~ 'Y to the '?030 Regional ~ .'J Development Framework, which provides enhanced focus - httrr•//suww Psualri coin/Pd;cmPnl/PrlamPnl/FrlamfFhmar?(ln4/edamfPhmar~fl(14 htm O1/~(1/7.OO4 The Developer -February/March 2004 Page 3 of 14 ~ an transpOf[;lltan, LhC nLlmbCr ,l}rtl/KrrmrrraArfmrs,agEDAM EDAM S 2Q04 Olll' livability issue in the Wpvrr('rrreJe•rrner. Board of Directors metropolitan area and a focus on increasing the amount of regional park land. He concluded with a summary of the Metro HRA which serves over 6,500 people and provides $42 million in Paul Steinman assistance each year. President Springsted, Inc., St. Paul 651-223-3000 ps t~' 111 nl aq h` Spilp,°aSICII,I'Qlll LaDonna Buyd First Vice President Jt,:;,i Dakota Electric Assoxiation, t { -'t Farmington - 651-463-6232 ~ IhnydC~`dakotaelectric.com , ~ - 3 Nancy Norr - Second Vice President ~ Minnesota Power. Duluth ; - 218-723-3913 Mafr~n'INlpawer.CUtn Tr„» t~,ll,~.,. 1,,,,~ ,:•i~~trrrpB: ~ ?c„ r;"~,, lh~rhnnnlrnm thr Hrn1/or~ Tarn ,nlin». William Lucking Past President Progress Plus. Inver Grove x Heights GS I -45 I -2266 - - bill ~'progressplus.urg From the President: Looking Ahead Cathy Capone Bennett City of Roseville, Roseville If our recent 1~~inter Conference was any 651-490-22.11 indication, the year 2004 will be a good cath~henn~tt~R`ci._r~ce~ illc.mn.us one far this organization! A milestone was ' achieved by the attendance of more than Jim Gromberg I50 professionals at the conference. Connexus Energy. Ramsey Congratulations to the education 763-323-2785 r ~ committee for its planning efforts and the jimgrcxnC~?ce~nnexusen~rgy-cum conference participants for helping make ' v it a successful event. Rebecca Kurtz Ehlers and Associates, Inc.. }:DAM is 500 members and growing, with Roseville astable financial statement, solid 651-697-8516 legislative agenda. and strong leadership. rkurv (R ehlers-inccum Y'ou elected two new board members this - vcar with Marc Nevinski from the City of Mark Lufthus Coun Rapids and Cori Milburn with the East Side Area Business Association. MN Dept. of Employment & r,,,,i s;, r»~ r.cza:u /~,r>,d,,.r Their fresh perspectives will be a valuable Economic Development, St. Paul asset as we set the future direction for the 651-297-4567 organization. mark.lufthus(e•statc.mn.us Curt vlilburn This year, the hoard will undertake an in-depth strategic planning process to ESABA address a numhcr of important issues related to the organization's significant 651-772-6220 growth during the past few years. The I'ulluwing questions arc some of chase that need to he answered as part of the. process: cmilhurn~~'isd.ncl Marc Nevinski Should the hoard he more oriented toward setting policy, and lesson City of Coon Rapids active participation like committee leadership'? (policy board vs. 763-767-6-151 working hoard) nevinski(r~`ci.roon-rapi~ls.mn.us Do we have the most effective legislative approach'? (passive vs. aggressive) • C'an we better address outreach and the educational needs of our L"--//--~-- ._.~...,/,.,-1...~_..._~/,.,1....,.,...1/,.,1.,.~.,F.~,1.,.~....-7nni1/.~.I.~.rfnhm.r.-7nni1 htm ntizni~nna The Developer -February/March 2004 Page 4 of 14 Be Heard! members" • HOW d0 We influence our membership makeup to maximize effectiveness? (quality vs. quantity) Submit your items of interest How can we broaden ntemher participation in conferences. monthly for Thr~ nerelopt r to activities and on committees' ~dam~ditur<<~~cu old,cunt. How du we more effectively interact with our greater Minnesota membership'' Questions, call our staff editor at b51-390-6273. An understanding of what lies ahead for EDAM is imperative as we continue to provide solid educational programming and to participate in initiatives such as the development of a stalcwidc economic dcvclapmcnt policy. Feel fret to contact any of your board members w share your perspective un these challenging yuestions. Please don't hesitate tv call or c-mail me if you have any yuestions or concerns, or ~ghmr }itur n~tvti fur p~l>liatti(~n tt if you want to get involved in your urganizatiun.651-223-3012 or "fhe Decelgper. ~crt_ I)~adline is: pteinmanc~'springstcd.cum. Volunteers are always welcome un the membership. ~L.•~rch 10, 21NIJ. communications. legislative, and education comnultees. This will be an exciting year for EDAM! ~,~r„rr~ EDAM Foundation News Building Stronger Minnesota Communities by Patrick Cnruuw The Economic Development Early-Response Team (ERT) concept came closer to reality in Uecemhcr 2003 when EDAM Foundation I3nard members met with Minnesota Deparhnent of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Matl Kramer. DEEll has offered a $2.500 grant toward ERT expenses to be matched by the EDAM Foundation. At its January 2004 meeting. the EDAM Foundation 13u;ud agreed to participate with DEED and provide mauhing lunds.:1lready AMCQN Construction, Kraus-Anderson, City of Maple Grove and Adol I:tinn & Petersen Construction have committed to support this matching fund. The ERT is a private. industry-led initiative of the EDA~4 Foundation and supporting partners, and delivered in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. This statewide initiative is designed to bring together small teams ofexperts to provide early- stage. time-limited guidance to communities and development organizations that are facing speritic econurnic development challenges. Some examples of where an ERT visit may be requested include: • Development Project Opportunities - An economic development authority with limited resources is competing for a business expansion with another state and desires some early guidance from industry experts on community attnhutes, resources and competitive techniques. • Economic Crisis - A community is facing a potential ur pending plant closing or other form of crisis. and seeks assistance in pntaclively addressin~~ these issues. • Educational Outreach - A community wants to make a more serious effort in econurmr development and is seekin~~ early guidance nn how to organize local resources for economic development, determine what steps to take to start an effective program, ur become more knowledgeable un speritic economic development tools ar techniques. httn~lJ\ina,~A, t+~ualfl rrim/rrl:imFnl/arlamPnl/r'rl:)mfPhmar7fl(ld/arl:rmfPhm~r7(1(14 htm nl/'x(117(1(14 The Developer -February/March ?004 Page 5 of 14 Intern Scholarships The Foundation recently distributed $2,000 in intern scholarships to: Hennepin County $750 PlanScapc $750 City of Woodbury $500 Foundation mernhcrs David Anderson, Patrick Connuy, and Jim Trucker presented at the EDAM Winter Conference announcing the EK'1', plans for the intern scholarship program and fund-raising efforts. Your contrihution to the EDAM Foundation is easy to make. Call Patrick Connuy al 612-348-2215. "I'he next EDAM Foundation Board Meeting is scheduled for March S, 2004, 11:30 AM, Maple Grove City Hall. r„~. ~ r.,r, Pinnacle Engineering Upcoming Events February' 17, 20114 EDA~1's Day at the Capnul -Best Western Kelly Inn. St. Paul For more information and to register. go to the cents page nl the E[~A~1 \~eh_~itc. March 18, 200.3 EDAM Third Thursday Event - Mrnnrupulis ('onrntturity Plurrrrirrg & Econorrric Derelnpnrerrt: Hoer Hus tlx• Orgwri;aliorr ('lrrurged.' -Location TBA. April 15, 2004 ED.4~4 Third Thursday Event -Viking Studircnr: !!aw• Does a Netir Stcrdirrm Impact a (~orrrruurrity' - Loca[ton TBA. June 23-2~, 2044 EDA1~i 5umrncr Cunfcrcncc ti' ,rn~ EDAM Member News "fo suhmit your personal or organizational news for puhlication in The De1eloper. please a-mail kellyhl~~ e\~:dd.com. F ll,1J[ Congratulates New Directors Maple (;.rove Developments Receive and Officers Various Awards 14'ith the election complete. EDAM's The City of Maple Grove has received new Directors arc i41rre Nevinskv several local and national awards for ~_._.r~__.__.__. __~r_a..____._.._J..W__t/_J_.__C_L~__1!\nAl.__r.._YC~L~__'1/V\,1 nlnnr~nnA The Developer -February/March ?UU4 Page 6 of 14 wuh the City of Coon Rapids and Curt their development and ranking as a Milburn, Executive Director of the city. Those awards are as Follows: fast Side Area Business Association. Rebecca Kurtz of Ehlers and • ,~fonep Magazine recently Assnriates has been reelected to a selected Maple Grove as the second Director term. I'_'th "hottest" city to live in fur Paul Steinman of Springsted. cities in the central region of the United States with a Incorporated is EUAM's new" population under 100.000. President. Bill Luckin}t of Progress Ratings were based in part on Plus is now EDAM's Immediate Past median household income as President. First and Second Vice well as population growth. Presidents arc LuDonna Boyd of • The Minnesota Shopping Dakota Electric Association and ('enter Association selected Nancy Norr of Minnesota Prnver' The Shopper at Arbor Lakes in respectively. Maple Grove for the annual Congratulations and thank you for your Starr Awards ?003. The service and ronunitment to EDAM! Shopper project, as developed by Opus. was selected as the hest retail development For ~linnesuta Community Capital Fund over 250,000 syuarc feet. Celebrates First 1•ear • ,tlpfs/Sl. Paul ~blagnzrne will After only one year in business. the will du 16-page promotion of Minnesota Community Capital Fund Maple Grove in its April 2004 (MCCF) is a rousing success. Since the issue. In spring 2002. Maple FunJ was launched early last year, Grove was the first city in MCCF has approved 18 loans totaling which Ivlpls/St. Paul Magazine more than $-1.98 million in linancing conducted an extensive for 15 projects located throughout promotion. and it is the only Greater Minnesota. city in which the publication has done a repeat perforrnance. t • Common Bond Communities Approved loans range from Hibbing and Carlton in the northland to recently received an award for Hayfield and Karroo in the it, Maple Grove senior southeastern corner of the state. For development Arbor Lakes example. MCCF has committed Commons. The award was million in financing for the $1?.~ received from the Nlinnesola million expansion oC the Cluyuct Nlulli Iluusing Association Community Hospital now under and green to Common Bond construction. and made a $Cr3.0O0 loan for the Best New Affordable for a recently completed nonprofit Senior Development. In 2001, infant and early childhood daycare Common Bund received an center in Rcd Wine. Loans have also award from the MMIIA for been approved for a variety of another Maple Grove c•ommcrrial cntcrprises, including a development-Lake Shore walrr-testing lab in Duluth ($200,000), `To+vnhnmes. which was a promotional products company in recognized for I ropcrty New l)Im ($500.000), a I1cxiMc Excellence in the Affordable packaging business expansion in St. Family category. Peter 1$'_50.000). and the renovation and multi-tenant adaptive reuse uF two PCL Construction News historic buildings in downtown Rcd PCL Construction Services is pleased Wing ($225,000?~ to annuuncc that they have been selected by Martin Williams Advertising loc. for their tenmtt More infurmatinn concerning the renovations nn floors 26 thru 29 at the Nlinnesuta Cunununity Capltal Fund is Rain R:uucher Tuwcr in downtown :n:cilable online at Minnrrpulis. HGA Architects are [he ~„++e.mncommunityrapit:'~I~und.c'I•- or designers fur this 71.000 sl'renovation by contacting Scutt Martin at t952) with Nelson Tietz & Hoye acting as 54G-90-}9. the owner's representatives fur this project. Initiative Foundation Names Curt I Janson New VP of Donor Services Concluding a nvu-mrntth national search. the Initiative Foundation stayed local in its selection of Curt Hanson of Little Falls to lead its growing Donor scn~iccs . . ~ , i , ~ i~nr~ a 1_ ~ __r-~- --lsnnn n ~ Ylll ~rlnnA The Developer -February/March ?004 Page 7 of 14 department. As vice president of donor services, Hanson will build partnerships with central Minnesota people and organisations in a five-year effort to unlock the potential of local communities. This includes fundraising that supports community, environmental and youth initiatives, as well as helping donors leave personal and family legacies through planned giving. Hanson comes to the Initiative Foundalion after 28 years at Minnesota Power. where he started as a line worker and eventually earned the title of operations supervisor. He was instrumental in forging a corporate partnership with the lniliative Foundation as a memtxr of the company's corporate contributions commillcc. 6nrk to h,p • C;itv'~O~tkd,lle I 1 .N •.an Jn rk.}unriu nr•r.l., ,..nr ~ ~aai~\1 aWb. m, \rlnnnrrr.•n..r t t 1 *~7 f Lad L~ l~ruw• \•.r J., f i1+blJr, \I\ ~,I:~ I,~s (6911:L~agf[ ~:1. •i..~kd..4•.mrr.•e, - - Welcome New EDAM Members! Corporate: llavrd Bjcrkncss. LHR Gold Memhcrs Kelly Eldien. Minnesota Power Bronze Members Brian Burandt, Connexus Energy "Trish Curtis. Connexus Energy Kurt Mayer, Short Elliott Hendrickson lndisiduals: Maureen Carlson, 3D Strategics, loc. toe Janish, City of Jordan Richard McNamara. Wcstcm Bank Dan Statema, Luverne Ernnomic Dcvcloprncnt Authority Ryan Schroeder. City of Cottage Grove Make EDAM work for you! (.;et involvrd on an I•:I):1~1 C.:ommiltrr If you're interested in the Legislative, Education, Communications & Technology ur ;1+lembership Committees, please send an email to edumC~'ewald.~nm or contact the Ell~1M office. We welcome your involvement and your ideas. Check out details on how to do so at the ED:~tv1 ~\eh site. L,.....,r .....".I,1 ,.l.._..~,..,.,...,._..v,,,,.,...,,.~u,,.a.....c..l..,.,,_~nn,, r„I.,..,fc hw..,.-7nnA r,..., n t nnr~nnn The lle~'eloper -February/March 2004 Page 8 of 14 r.,r, t :itti'uf 1'Vlal~lc C x><z ~v~~ Alan :1. Ai:rd~cn "ern rnK T~KI~+. ~Aaping fum~~rrnw" 1.%rXl \rtxu l-tt~s i'.rhtat f (1 ai,.+ . 1SJ 1t:~lelr.,ac,St1~ ti-?Il-ul;:ir I'h,me ; t ,:~s~-trkl I t i+ t i 1; t.(, t. I Legislative News Day at the Capitol F'ebruart' 17, ?004 • Best Wesrenr Keflt lnn in ,Sr. Puul EDAM will again hold its annual Day at the Capitol on February l7,'?00=1 at the Best Western Kelly Inn in St. Paul. "I'he event is being cosponsored by EDAM, Minnesota Chapter oC the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHR01, and Minnesota association of Professional County Economic Developers (MAPCED). Minnesota NAHRO represents housing and redevelopment organizations within the State, while MAPCED promotes issues specific to county economic development programs. In recent years, EDAM partnered with the Minnesota Chamber for its Day at the Capitol events. Although the arrangement allowed members to hear from high- profile policy makers, the large number of attendees and variety of partnering organizations diminished EDAM's ability to communicate its message, according to Marc Nevinski, EDAM's Legislative Committee Chair. "We last the direct contact with legislators our members had previously enjoyed." Nevinski stated. "MAPCED. NAHRO, and EDAM each represent different. but cornplementary aspects of economic develuprnent efforts within Minnesota." Nevinski said. "Both the Committee and the Board hclievejoint sponsorship twill strengthen EDAM's lobbying efforts and make fi>r a valuable and enjoyable event for our members." Nevinskr added that the proxunity oC the Kelly Inn to the Capitol makes it easy for legislators to attend. Kegistration for the 200-1 Day at the Capitol twill begin at 3:00 AM faith a buffet breakfast served at 8:?0 .AM. The prugrarn will run from 9:00 to Noun and will feature a wide variety of speakers. lm~ited keynote speakers include Senator Linda Scheid. Senator Dallas Sams. Representative Bob Gunther, Senator John Hottingcr, and Senator Dean Johnson. Additionally, practitioners in areas such as housing. entrepreneurship, business retention. and workforce development will share their thoughts nn economic development and the legislative process. Registration furors are available on the EDAM website at wt+tt.edam.org or by calling the EDAM office at G51-290-6"_'96. Registration is S35 now that we have passed the early registration deadline. tN~, t ~„r, Labor Market News ~ .i i ~ i. ~ -"-'----`'-~-_°-^f /~l~A/_J-_.vr_~~._-~nn~ L....., hl/']!1l7MA The Developer -February/March ?OO4 Page 9 of 14 December Unemployment Rate Edges Up- Employment lumps by Almost 4,000 Jobs Minnesota Department ul' Employment and Economic Development Commissroncr i~1att Kramer announced that Minnesota's seasunall}' adjusted unemployment rate for December was d.7 percent, up by one-tenth of a percentage Ix,int from last November. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment increased by 3,900 for December, the fourth advance in the past six months. Among the gainers were manufacturing, financial activities, educational and health services, and leisure and hospitality. The state's unadjusted unemployment rate for December was 4.5 percent. "This month's employment increases across several key sectors show that the Minnesota economy continues to gather strength," said Commissioner Kramer. Unadjusted Rates Seasonally Adjusted Kates Minnesota National itlinnesota National December X1.5 percent S.a percent ~1.7 percent 5.7 percent November 4.2 percent 5.6 percent a.G percent 5.G percent .A year ago 4.0 percent 5.7 percent .1.3 percent G.0 percent County and substate figures for December should be available at w ww.mmvurkfurccccntcr.ora/Inu/laus/. l!nikt„ n yt Development News Minnesota Business Developments h~ ,Mike ('user. l.ubor':Llarker.-lnalvs/, I>FFn \orthern The reopening of the tlnited'faconitc mining facilities (formerly known as the EV"I'AC Mining Co.) not only will restore up to 350 mining jobs but will also have an impact on regional employment in northeastern Mmnesota s other industries. One such industry to benefit is rail transportation. Rrcdcrs may remember that in the last Mnrnesrnu Ru.,•irrc'ss Uer•clop,ncn/s article it was reported the new owners of the Duluth ~lissahe K Iron Kange Kaihsav Company (I1:~1&lK) would cut about 75 positions. But with United Taconite pellet production nn the retmund, about 65 0l these workers may he recalled. Close to I/3rd of these recalls have already occurred with the balance expected by sprang. Readers may also remember a report that the Bonrbur[lit~r Ae•rospuce division was considering the Duluth area for its new maintenance base. Community leaders in Duluth hoped to entice the company to locate in 1\linnesota. A similar interest in hanging Koei,rg ('n. to northeast Minnesota was aUCmpted recently but w'aS abandoned when rt became clear that Boeing did not consider the location to he the most suitable. Had the Bombardier package of incentives had been successful, it would have brought many good paying jobs w northeastern Minnesota. lJnfortunatel}'. the company selected Tucson, Arinrna for its new site. Twin Cities/i`letro Area A small layoff at a large mule-national company may nut lead to unemployment. Maplewood-based 3M will offer some 60 lab workers who face layoff the opportunity to seek other positions within the company. 3~1 ti'ill reduce the number of employees in its drug delivery division following the loss of some htt..•U......... a....,l,t ,..,m/na.,..w..l/ni-Inmonl/n rlomf'ohmor'7n(l;l/ail+~mfE+hm•_,~~nn~ hr,,, ntizn~~nna The Developer -February/March ?004 Page 10 of 14 contracts with drug manufacturing companies. This division develops methods of delivering medications to patients including researching and developing adhesive patches to be attached to the patient's skin. Contract negotiations between Ntesahu Airlines and the Air I,irre Pilots .4ssocrntioir (ALPA1 have reached a tentative settlement. After prolonged negotiations during the past 2 years failed to reach an agreement. the pilots were poised to walk out. This threat caused cancellation of numerous flights over one weekend, including (lights to six locations in Minnesota. If members of the pilots association ratify the proposed agreement as expected, some 1700 llesaha :~irlincs employees throughout the state will remain nn the job and air service to greater Minnesota locations will continue. A major aerospace and defense contractor has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army. Edina-based Alliant 'I'rchs~~stems (A'fR) may receive up to $500 million over the next eight years to design, develop and begin production of alaser-guided mortar. The company's ordnance :md grounds system located in Plymouth will manage the weapcros program. This is the second major defense contract fur Alliant in recent months; the company received a $223 millivn contract from the U.S. Navy in mid-2003 to produce an advanced guided missile. Weapons development isn't the only successful branch of Alliant Techsystems; its aerospace division has earned kudos for its integral part in the seven-month journey to Mars and the deployment of the ,Kars F.xploratiun Rover (MER) to the planet's surface. Central A company that only recently informed state officials about impending layoffs affecting up to l45 workers has turned to new leadership. It is hoped that the new management at Kumu Machine, loc.. in Sauk Rapids, M\ will produce stability in the near future and direct the company's growth in the lung term. Workers receiving layoff notices recently may he eligible I•or jobs to be added as business increases. The company currently manufactures router machines primarily for small to medium sire wood, plastic or metal shops. Southern An initiative to promote development of the biotechnology and health science industries in Minnesota has beeun with the creation of "Rrosc•ience 7.r~nes" in each of three Minnesota cities: Minneapolis. St. Paul and Rochester. A tax incentive package is expected to stimulate new business growth in the industry leading to new job opportunities. Physical locations designated as bioscience zones were chosen in part because of the proximity to research facilities at educational and hcahh institutions and because the property sites were underutilized. r~~~ x • • • Cleanup Grants Spur More than $68 Mllllon In New Development Several Minnesota communities will transform land once considered unfit for development into flourishing new places to live and work thanks in part to more than $4 million in contaminated site cleanup grants from the ~.linncsota Department ul' Employment and Economic Development. Seven projects in the 'twin Cities metro area and one in Grcatcr Minnesota yualilicd for the grants during this funding cycle. The sites are located in CVlinncapulis, 51. Paul. Columbia Heights. \ew Bnghton. Ramsey and Moorhead. five of the grants arc for site cleanup pmjects. 'T'hree others are "investigation" grants, which will be used to confirm and assess the level of pollution at the chvscn sites. This rounJ of rcdcvclupmcnt prajccts will provide single-family homes, condominiums and rental units (including market-rate and affordable units), and http://www.cwald.coin/edamenUedamenl/edamfebmar2004/edamfebmar?004.htm 01/30/?004 The Developer -February/;March ?004 Page 11 of 14 commercial and industrial sites. All told, the cleanup projects arc expected to provide '_'.109 new jobs, retain 13 existing jobs and provide nearly 510 units of new huusing and more than 565,000 square feet of new cvmmercial and industrial space, Kramer said. The projects will also reclaim more than 190 acres of land and increase local tax revenues and fees by more than S1. I million annually. D[?EU Contaminated tiite Cleanup & Invesligativn Grant Awards January 2001 M1linneapolis Community Planning and Ecvnomic Uevelupment -Greenleaf Lofts $ 166.663 Cleanup Grant Clean up contamination al a half-acre site at 3000 tiicollct ~\venue. Currently used as a parking lot, the site once was home to a gas station and is contaminated with pctroleurn. A development company plans to build a complex of 27 condominiums and 6,00 syuare feet of retail space. including a coffee shop and polite station. Six onsrte and five offsitc housing units will be affordable to those with low to moderate incomes. Redevelopment is expected to attract $7.3 million in private investment, create GS new jobs. and increase the tax hale by $232,360. l-oral contact: 1im White. 613-67?-5170 Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development - Karamu West $262,500 Cleanup Grant Clean up cvntamination at an .S l-acre parking lot at Plymouth and Penn avenues that once housed a gas station and is contaminated with petroleum. The Northside Redevelopment Resident's Council is planning to build 24 affordable housing units, 5,000 square feet of retail space and 10,000 syuare feet of commercial space. Redevelopment is expected tv attract 53.7 million in private investment, create 21 jobs, retain 19 existing jobs and increase the tax base by $99,355. Local contact: Theresa Cunningham, 613-673-5237 M1linneapolis Community Planning and H:conomic Development - :~1N Innovation $50.000 lnvcstieaUon Grant Imestieate and assess a 3?-acre site located near Malcolm and 30th Avenue. The site has a long history of industnal uses including foundry opc:rativns, auto salvage. and linseed oil storage. Heavy metals, petroleum and foundry sands are among the likely contaminants. The Wall Company is expected to construct four research and [wv manufacturing facilities totaling 530,000 syuare feet. The project is expected to create mute than 600 new john and increase the local tax base by $1.37 million. Local Contact: Jim Forsyth, 612-673-5179 City of Columbia heights -Industrial Park 51,001.(x10 Cleanup Grant Clean up a IS-acre site near University Avcnuc and ?9th. The site has housed tiwndries, machine shops, chemical manufacturers and auto repair shops. The city plans to excavate and dispose of soils contaminated with petroleum, chlorinated solvents and lead. Uereloper Shafer Richardson plans to build 326 housing units and I?.000 syuare feet of retail space. Some huusing units will he affvrdable tv people with low and moderate incomes. Redcvelvpment is expected to attract $28 million in private im•estment. create 30 housing and retail-related jobs and increase the tax base by $751.513. Loral contact: Randy Schumacher. 763-706-3675 5t. Paul Port ,lulhvrily -Dale Street Shops $ 1.163.?~? C'Icanup Grant Clean up a 1?-acre railroad site located at 500 Minnchaha r\venue adjacent to the Vlaxsun Steel cleanup site. The site was previously used for railroad repair. maintenance and stora~~e, hulk petroleum s(oragc, asphalt plant and vther heavy industrial uses. The soil contains petroleum, Icad and other contaminants. Nine 1.......!!..•..•..~,,..~.,Ill..,.....,1,ill,,...,,,...11...J.,...o..I/o.J.,...Fo4.......-~nnn~o~t~.,,+Al-~mor7nnA F~tm nt~zn»nna The Developer -February/March 2004 Page 12 of 14 acres will he developed into a relaiUcummercial complex that will include a grocery store and supporting retail. The redevelnprnent is expected to attract $l I million in private investment, create al least 225 jobs and increase the tax base by $266.900. Local contact: John Young, 651-22.3-5686 City of Moorhead 51,006,375 Cleanup Grant Clean up a 3.5-acre site at 4th Street and Main Avenue adjacent to the Rcd River. The site had been used a as drycleancr and a gas station, among others. Cleanup requires excavation and removal of contaminated soils. The city has three potential developers for a proJcct containing l00 units of rental and owncr- occupied housing, with commercial space on the ground level. Some housing units will be affordable to those with low to moderate incomes. Redevelopment is expected to attract 31.1 million in private imestmen4 crcatc 65 new, jobs, retain 24 jobs, and add $265,628 to the tax base. Local contact: Scott Ilutchins, 218-299-5376 City of New Brighton - NW Quadrant $50,000 Im~estieation Grant • Investigate and assess 1-3.3 acres in the city's Northwest Quadrant area. Prior uses as a dump and heavy machinery storage and maintenance shop likely have caused petroleum, solvent. and dump-related contamination. The city and a private developer plan to build mixed office and commercial space. Redevelopment has the potential to crcatc up to 1,100 jobs and increase the city's tax base by more than 5500,000. Local contact: David Black. 651-638-2060 City of Ramsey - 5t. Anthony Gun Club $25,000 Im~estigation Grant Investigate and assess a 120-acre site formerly used as a shooting range. Private developer Bay Hill plans to construct 159 single-family homes on the site, which is located at 16128 Variulite Street NW. The development is expected to increase the tax base by $(>iG,898. Local contact: James E. Korman. 763-427-1410 n,~,~.c a, r<,~, • • • • New Report Spotlights the Concerns of State's Manufacturers The need for tax cuts, reduced and simpliFied regulations, a well-trained workforce, lower employee health care costs, and a state-sponsored industry advoxate arc among the top concerns shared by a core group of Minnesota manufacturers. Those views and others arc summarized in Posrriveh~ ,bfirrnesotu A•1uiu~fuc~uring: Mukirrg It Great, a report released by the state Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The report is a synopsis of feedback obtained during a series of roundtable mceungs convened by Governor Tim Pawlenty in October '_003. Diane Knutson, a business development specialist at DEED, has been named the manufacturer's advocate. She may be reached by phone at 651-296-6076 or by e- mail at dianr.knutaon(~ ~t:ur.mn.us. Other recommendations in the report may serve as the basis for future policy initiatives that the Governor may advance during the 2004 or future legislative sessions. DEED has idcnlificd several key areas that may warrant further consideration as the administration looks for ways to help the greatest number of manufacturers. They include: httn•//urunv Pw~lr) r•nm/Pet-amPnl/Prt~mvnl/r>rlamfahm•.~r7nnd/r>.iamf~hmar7nnA ht,,, nt /~n/~nna The Developer -February/March ?004 Pave 13 of 14 • Reforming corporate taxation and sales tax on capital equipment. • Working with higher education institutions to build a skilled rnanularturing wrorkforcc. • Examining ways to help contain health care costs. • Cutting air travel costs far manufacturers. The full report may be viewed online at ++wwaxrsitiy~lyminncsota.unn. Click on the news and information link and then on the Positively Mbrnesotu MC111IlJacrnring: Muke It Cirect7 icon. (HtrA rn rnjr • • • • Business Information Services "One-Stop" Will Streamline Permitting and Licensing for Minnesota Businesses A new business one-stop service was launched in early January to help Minnesota businesses navigate the labyrinth of state permitting, licensing and regulatory requirements. The information service Features a single toll-free number for callers who are seeking advice about any regulatory requirements that affect businesses in Minnesota. Jointly staffed by representatives from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the one-stop service will be known as Positively ,Minnesota BizNice. The toll-fret number is 888-234-5520. The Positively Minnesota BizNice help desk will help business callers obtain the information they need hy: • Idendfymg applicable permitting. licensing and regulatory requirements: • Finding the necessary information, forms and applications; • Suggesting other state resources; • Searching fur new options to protect the environment and save money: and • Providing access to valuable, business-friendly information. Stcvc Sussman, a business representative from DEED will manage Positively Minnesota BizNice. He plans to add staff from other state agencies as rail volume increases. Likely future partners include: the office of Environmental Assistance, the Department of Natural Resources. the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Health, the En+ironrnental Quality Board, and other state boards and agencies that affect businesses by requiring some measure of regulatory compliance. Planners also intend to include information shout federal and local regulations as the Positively Minnesota BizNice service grows. t, o Download The Developer in .pdf format! If you'd prrler tojust read straight Through, you can download a .pol' document containing all of the article, in the dieital newsletter. Just click the link below. save it to your hard drive and open it in Acrobat Reader. httn~//www pw;rlrl ecim/e~l~mFnl/~rlamenl/erlamfc~hmar2004/edamfehmar2004 htm OU30/?004 4 I• Cedar Avenue Corridor Transitway Newsletter • February 2004 • Volume 3 Study's Management Committee Considers Recommendations for Transit Improvements Along Cedar Avenue Draft Keconrnrendariuns-Ti? 13c> P?-ecen~erl rrt Febr-uarl' Inrreae the ~1ic.,ucn l2 Public Open Ho?ese-Call•liu• "I'Ixrse~l In".appronc•/? cy of servia• between Ced.;: Alter thorough reviev~ of several potential Bus Rapid Grove and the ~l,~ll • ~o Transit (:BRT) alignments, the Cedar Avenue Condor ofAmcrica trut,it "Transitway Study's )49anagement Committee is considering station a number of draft recommendations that will lead to ~ Contingent on addi- irnproved transit service and the development of a transit- Lion of Lakeville to way in the south metro. The Management Committee- Metropolitan Transit comprised primarily of clectod representatives froth Dakota Service District, ' ~ ~ " , County and re~~ional agencies-~~ ill make hoth shot•t-term develop a park and and long-term , ^A1~.-~.. ride trmsil station anti extend express has service to near t'ecommenda_ 180th Street in Lakeville lions for the Monitor park and ride utilization and, if necessary, expand Cedar Avenue park and ride capacity at the Apple galley Transit Center Corridor that ~ stretches from l'H.aSE 2 - ~~dd titatiun-to-Station Service and the Mall of - Un-Line Stations Ifi~~e to ten ~•ears) America in Constntct station-stops at 140th Street and 147th Street Bloomington to Construct Palomino access improvements and, contingent on County Road 70 _ demand, increase park and ride capacity at Palomino P&R in Lakeville. ,~:,,;r rug! „ c ~,r~„ :t~,,,,,, ~ Establish all-day, station-to-station BR"i~ service In response to the public input and as a result of additional Develop an on-line station at the Apple Valley Transit Center analysis. the Management Committee will adopt a refined Establish express service w downtown St. Paul originating set of recommendations for the Cedar Avenue Corridor on at Palomino March 3rd. PHASE 3 -Extend 13I2T itive to fifteen vearsl [)raft Recommendations fora Contingent on the timing ctf Metropolitan i:rban Service Phased Approach: Area (MliSA) line expansion and land development in P>FIASE t -Strengthen Core 1387' Ser~•ice and F.nhanc•~ Lakeville: Core 13RT racilities (a ithin live }ears) Extend BRT and express service south to County Road 70 Maintain existing cxprc,s bus service from Park and Ride , r,rlrr!!u~~,f r,!r sc•rru~rl puce (P&R) lots in the corridor Continue to use shoulders for buses on Hiehwav 77 (Cedar Avenue) ~ ' e• lmprove shoulders of Count}~ Road 23 (Cedar Avenuel ''p _ through Apple Valley to allow for bus use ~ " ~ ; ~ `l, „ s` - Develop Cedar Grove transit station and reorient existing - £ ~r Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (~1V"lAl sen•ice to this , , station } ~ r - 7L d ~ ^w~'~~ f4 .yggr5y_~ -.fir.+. - P w - ~'"~°s rw' ~ - Develop P&R station at County Raad 7U I i Cedar Avenue Transit Service ~r - ` ~ 11 frpress fo Downtown Mrnneapoas aYl of Arrlerica lYOmPark6R,derp!•aswn«n l7evelop intermediate station stops consistent with county ZJ Pa~dRitl~e(Peak'`'°"' roadway and community development plans J1 Snricn-to.SrrarlanBRTIANDayJ ~ 1 Feeder Sus ro Srarion Sires r~ Y P11Ir1yE 4 -Expand and [ntprn?c Rlt'1' Service :tnd - rn~^sibo 7~r:- C~iitet . R~ uiinuryh '~^9 r Facilities l Long ~l'ernt ~ rra~,saway ro`~i,~' w' ` t S~houlderaf ~ ~8. s Shoulder, ,Hrnhwa ~3 ors M, nPk%ita~- Monitor bus travel times and schedule reliability. Rv: ~r f3aingo If warranted: r"::`~;;1 ,Y ~ ~ ~ Develop censer nrnning transitway between Highway 13 vtd . ! y Y . r ~r~C'r'iu, Palomino Drive !a"rkrd ii "e ~ C-agar. ~ , C'onstnlct Cliff Road station stop t~Gon ij/~• t ~ ~ " R~trrom Oflier Kecommendati~ms a r!! r r ~ ~ ot~rir~ib r- - r~ Pursue Federal Transit Administration funding and wr, t approval to proceed with prelimin<]ry engineering of transit I~ ` •tiH•~4o'~~• ~ . _ improvements ° J te~'on Y r' ~ ~ 1=ulther study an extension of express bus service in the - w ~t r ~ enfeq- Rur nor a -"iimtr.stop 4• ~ r,, ^„5,fw3yr,n I-35W corridor through Burnsville and Lakeville t,~i rV~ _ en N2d+an 0!n r~ n rr rn H,g~n,,,way~,` rcPa,r Recommend to the Minnesota Depamttent of Transportation ~~nnuldcr - F<unn~~ry A~' I![ CIL~ ~ r~• ~„tEr . n~~,nr~,~; s~, sn r,l ~ consideration of priority n~eatment for buses on Highway 62 Trams RwayL[~ } !'el4minoQrr,re ~ between Highway 77 and I-35W at . "~;..~r~° ?u; Recommend to the Minnesota Dcpartntent of Transportation r rro• r{: ~ ,,,r°° a' ' ' '`'Sw consideration of priority u•eatment for buses on I-3~Vb' `~i~ , ' , , _ ~ ~ between Highway 62 and downtown Minneapolis ' ~ Ax+ ?1. ~ Recommend the study of downtown Minneapolis bus circu- a,~ , ~ ~ , ~JJF~ .t i2e~~~ri-r ter( - ~ ~ lation to provide more direct and time effective circulation ou der o7 aot r rr a~' ~ ~ ~qunry between I-35W and the downtown area - ~ r''fripr Y `Road 23 e'Ja:~ ' y AYPnf1P ~rGr BLfSCG -y an o~9h ~fev,,nAyr 1'~'ork with 'Metro Tran,it in deg eloping a real-time transit ~ v. , lnlorlTta[lon sVStem ~ ,,3~~ ~ ~t r ~ RF ii?,,~~ r r Work with corrid(~r ~ N` >•t ~ cities to develop ~ - . ' ar ~ ~1 ~ policies and prat- A.: , . ~ flees to assure uue- '°an„-~y _ - s~~;~?_ gration of land use - - r - •.i development With x~ . " transit services and r~~ _Ir ~ o facilities -c ~,y Park 8 Ride SUticn Work with the IiK! r<-l,i, (.•t'tlur r1,'r'nt1c~ r stx!trleeuur- r. . t Minnesota w_ .r eRrs,aba~5?oo Legislature to develop new sources of dedicated funding for +Jrh S~e r transit operations . Em ovary Eqd ofrLme~ Update and review the corridor transit plan periodically ~,>7r~e7j:, to assure com•enience, consistency and continuity for transit user; ~ r d: a r er ~ ~ Citizens Tell Us r.- rat,°° What They Think ~ r uUrilize~Ezisting Shaul ersrro'r r"'-'-'• Thank ou to the individuals who res onded to our curve j' ~ s~r~s~n„ c~r,nry Y It Y Ruad~Z3L -~edar'Avenuel included in the July issue of Ti-attsit Wcn•s. - rtiUUy1~L~3kevlrle - The non-scientific survey asked for your feedback about n re _ - congestion in the Twin Cities area, transit usage, and rye -Sfatron t 2 ~ features that would be important with the implementation Nearly 50,000 Vancouver residents use the B-Line daily. of a Bus Rapid Transit (l3KT) system. Introduced in 1996, the B-Line operates three successful On a scale of "t" (very bad) to "5" (no problemj, almost 65 rapid bus service routes. The B-1_.ine's distinct characteris- ~rcent of res ondents rated traffic con~e5tion in the Twin tics rnclude a center lane reserved for rapid bus vehicles P' p ° ' only; several low-door articulated buses for easy boarding; Cities as a 1 or Less than two percent rated congestion as "no problem." digital countdown siryn., to alert riders of vehicle arrival times: signal Traffic Congestion Kated in Twin Cities preemption ~ systems to gig e BRT vehicles 24% 41 % 26 7 2% priority at O traffic signals: - _ ~ i ~ and, sleek, = ~i.-- _ ` functional bus shelters and 1 S station areas ` Very Bad No Problem .f for waiting Source: Results compiled Irvm July ?(H13 lr•urrsrt bbins Srrn~r,• passengers. The B-Line's success is attributed to its ability to serve both low-density and high-density areas-from suburban town The results of the survey were used throughout the centers to downtown Vancouver. decision-making process to develop the draft recommenda- tions. The draft recommendations include corridor enhance- Several transit-oriented developments have sprouted around menu that will heighten reliability and convenience oi' station areas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where the transit service in the Cedar Avenue Corridor. Port Authority operates several miles of busways. Nearly 50,00 passengers a day use the "all stops" and express Departure and an-ival times would become more reliable by service into downtown Pittsburgh. The East Busway, an giving priority treatment to buses; low-floor buses would extension that opened last summer, provides a siJniticant make it more com-enient and faster for all passengers to get travel tune savings; however, its principal feature is a nark on and off; and the implementation of a real-time transit designed through portions of two neighborhoods that was information system at stations would display bus arrival developed through community input to improve pedestrian times and bus locations. County and corridor cities were access to the Port .Authority's four new stations. The attrac- also recommended to develop policies and practices to tive linear park includes benches, trees, landscaping, bike assure integration of land use development with transit racks, decorative railings and lighting, gazebos. and a services and facilities. children's play area. Mvst Important Features of BRT System The Miami-Dade Transit A~~cnrv in Florida operates the South Miami Dade r s ~ ~ ~ • More reliable departure and arrival times Busway-an S.5 mile ti- f . ~ ~ • Real-time passenger information exclusive lane systc~n Climate-controlled stations which runs from a • High-frequency, all day service :Miami area rail station • Stations conveniently located near services to a local neighbor- , ° hood. Its success has Sourc:e: Resulrs compiled Ircnn July'_003 Transrr Wars Srrn~ei, spawned new interest in expanding the serv- ~ ,,,,~,,~~,r•,~, i,,,,,~,,, Man North American ice eleven miles south Y into the communities of Homestead and Florida City. Cities Already On Board In Canada, Ottawa, Ontario's "Transitway" operates ten miles of rapid transit service on primarily exclusive lanes Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) technology may be relatively new throughout the city. The Transitway serves both suburban to the Twin Cities, but several major cities in North communities and the downtown area including service to America successfully operate BRT services-while many one of Ottawa's largest train stations. Nearly 200,000 riders more are planned for the near future. ~ „rrrir~u~ rai h~rrl. !ur 3 <~<NIflNiNY! /+Y i1r7 f!U~i' Next Steps use the service dally aI the 34 lransinvav stations spread throughout the region. Dakota County is taking steps to acek financing for further The success of BRT work on the Cedar Avenue Corridor Transitway study and for short-term transit improvements in the rnrridor. Dakota systems in several ~ _ North American county is seeking ti10-2ta million in funding through the r Mate bonding program. If fundim~ is approved by the State cities has sparked interest in other o:-'A Lc`~islature. it could pay for pork and ride facilities, bus cities to develop ` shelter improvements, ern-ironmental documentation and hrcliii~inarv cn~~in~x~rim~. their own systems. - Roston recently ~ began operating the SilverLine, its first ~ ~ " ~ ~ ~ ~ " BRT line, with expansion plans to major destinatiim centers expected next year. Eugene. Oregon plans to open its first COtntaCt Information BRT system in 2006: and. Albany. Chicago. Cleveland. For more information about the Cedar Avenue Hartford and Louisville are other major cities planning for Corridor Transitway Study or to get on the Newsletter Bus Rapid Transit in their communities. ~ mailing list, please contact: Gene Franchett, Dakota For nxx-e infurmaticm about other Bus Rapid Transit ~ County Project Manager at the Dakota County Office systems or other F3us Rapid 'Transit initiatives, please con- i of Planning, Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie tact the Federal Transit Administration at i2(?2) 36fi.4~)91 ur Av~•nue, Apple Valley, MN 55124, Phone: R52-S91- see them on the web at u•ri n./?cr.dot.,~~rn~/brt• 7035, e-mail- cedarstudvL'LO.dakota.mn.us or visit the web site: www.co.dakota.rnn.us/~lannin~lcedar. F:~.~F~FFpJ r~iF~i4111(I illltl~~ii it ii ~~.i7~if+lrf: is ~e arrrrti:q: `'.-.~.~~:-..y~;t':..~~ - . bb055 NW 'alllna~e~ anuany a~o~(IoH 561OZ ~aip ~na4 oiwouoo3 pue ~(ilunwwo~ uoslp anew 1-~ I5~ Vb~i ',{a~lr'!1 atddd .~nu..~+~. arar.IF'•J SS6bl .ra7u. a,r:..ras wa7saM unnr"ICI 1~' •'~l1.Ip :~lunoJ e7oye4 r(eM}lsueal aopla~o~ \ anuanb~epa~ ~ J Smart development can save urban fisheries across U.S. - (text) Page 1 of 2 Smart development can save urban fisheries across U.S. by Babe Winkelman "The Pilot-Independent The seemingly endless procession of cars and trucks that bump and grind in and around Lakeville's Airlake Industrial Park this particular winter morning are likely oblivious to the tiny trout stream that flows quietly nearby. South Creek, a tiny tributary of the Vermillion River in my home state of Minnesota, is running as clear as moonshine and as cold as the December breeze that whips out of the north. Once assumed to be little more than a wastewater ditch by area business owners and residents, stretches of South Creek have undergone a radical cosmetic transformation in recent years. Natural meanderings have been created, improving stream flows and trout spawning habitat. Tree and native grass plantings now provide overhead cover and streamside vegetative buffers that slow runoff and reduce sedimentation. In turn, water quality has improved and trout survival is on the rise. The restoration of South Creek, as well as the greater Vermillion River watershed, is part of an ambitious plan that aims to save Minnesota's remaining urban trout streams. Similar initiatives - in one form or other -are sprouting up across the country. But restoring urban fisheries is no easy task - in Minnesota or elsewhere, says Laura Hewitt, watershed programs coordinator for Trout Unlimited (TU). "In this era of high-speed development and sprawl, saving trout and salmon streams and other wild places in urban and suburban settings is very difficult," she said. "But I'm an optimist by nature, and I've seen what our TU chapters have done to save streams from New York to Oregon." According to Hewitt, the big question is how do rapidly growing communities such as Lakeville preserve wild places while accommodating for growth and development? As she says, the number of streams affected by development is growing as cities and towns continue to grow. The trend is forcing the hand of watershed communities to make complex and difficult land-use decisions that don't always bode well for the long-term health of watershed ecosystems. Still, with the help of conservation groups, state wildlife agencies, county and city planners, and concerned citizens, many urban Coldwater streams are being saved or restored as the development crush continues. "The fact is, we aren't going to stop development," Hewitt said. "The better question for today is how we develop." It's no secret that trout and salmon species need clean, cold water to survive. And once a stream or river has been degraded, it's difficult to turn back the ecological clock. To illustrate the difficulty, consider: The Vermillion River's main stem snakes 38 miles through three counties, 21 communities and 32 governmental units before dumping into the Mississippi River. Some of these areas are densely populated hubs of commerce. Others support relatively new and growing housing editions. Still others are traditional agricultural areas, from cattle operations to - -~-'--_~r~J__. _L_~1...___. C,l_IL`2!~'~'7D...:~..:-ro..+ f11/~U/?(lfld Smart development can save urban fisheries across U.S. - (text) Page 2 of 2 cornfields. With so many people and groups existing in one watershed, reaching a consensus on how it should be managed is a thorny issue. Competing interests often generate ill will and acrimony. In the end, the biggest losers are often the stream or river in question and the conservationists who want to see it restored or preserved. "The hardest part is educating everyone about the benefits of the natural resource," said Hewitt. "What we try to do is press upon everyone involved that we have a community resource that's worth protecting, that it will be a benefit not just to anglers and naturalists, but businesses and the community as a whole." Again, it's a difficult balancing act, Hewitt said. It requires less preaching and more constructive criticism and education. "What we've learned is that growing urban and suburban centers can be developed in a way that's cost- effective and that ultimately increases land values," she said. "Having a healthy trout stream running through a city is an amenity that the community can be proud of and rally around." In many regions of the United States where city streams have been restored, city planners have built parks or "green spaces" along the watersheds so the public can enjoy them. Some school teachers are even using them as "laboratories" to teach their students about the natural world. "A lot of good can come out of restoring stream and managing the watershed with an eye to the future," Hewitt said. In and around South Creek, there's less cement curb and gutter -which increases the velocity and volume of runoff into the creek -and more infiltration ponds that hold rainwater so it can absorb more naturally into the ground, than the stream. In residential areas, there are less manicured lawns and more native plantings (trees and shrubs) with deep, absorbent root systems -plantings that also provide shady cover to keep the stream cool and predators al bay. In rural areas, more and more landowners are enrolling their lands into the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program, which pays them to plant grass buffer strips along waterways. In the end, what you see on Vermillion River watershed - as well as other Coldwater fisheries across the country - is a renaissance of sorts. Once considered contemporary canaries in the coal mine, more and more urban fisheries are getting healthier and healthier, one restoration project at a time -thanks to the collective energy of several conservation groups, state wildlife agencies, government planners, private developers and concerned citizens. In an era of wholesale environmental rollbacks, this is a bit of good news we can all rejoice in. Babe Winkelman is a nationally known outdoorsman. Watch his award-winning "Good Fishing" television show on Outdoor Channel, WGN-TV, and the USA Network. 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