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The Economic Development Commission (EDC) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 28, 2004 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, January 25, 2005. C t /apy ~.yq~y~, ~q} ~Y4~pq~p~y~~~/~ ^°`1r~nc~if OI{1...1/iM ~~i ~1fVi~IV~Y. rlprPfiC l~&V~i4~lri'teCit l.'iOOtYf4118~1' CN}OCliilr~,~t ~~C ~9"ut8~d~~lr#7@~'T1t d'~s!l, ~C1Q~l Ri=; #,?t~or's f . 'Cha fr~tlawin~i~ ~es;lreclmr's rt for i~ac~mber c~ 2~4. fesn, t ~'h~ CtP# _ ' APR 2('~-~7 St Plan for E~ v nt as r®c~an r 2f1~',mtireg ca»sistant with t~ 6n t7~ EI]!G.- . c~the 6trattc P#ar~ang ~c~cornrr~i~e that ind~s~+,t~iic fir. Barry: acid £~rts~rantEy were laraessnt,at th+~ rr~eting: The'lty~r ~ ` thay~tr+~ appreoiative of afl the v~rk that want ink the pre~stati€w~ cif this doc #hat-~ ws?uki extremely t~vr~flcial to gt?iding :the Guy's Bccirornic rr~~ r the .next three y+rs. ~f ,penaonaliy want #o tl`~ank ¢ali fl~G , rr?,e?'r~era;to~!rtl~!eir:~afiforls in tha+complativn of'this pin. ~ff~ r? , The City Cori approved th® sw~rraisaian of the 2a®5 CDEfG app~#caticsr? rriended f'?Y the EQC +nttth half taf our 2Ua5 grarft alloCatir~n to ba prr3gr flee floaar~tawn Code 1 nt rarn and. ttia~ for Housing RehablHtion `d 4,~r Ceunty ~,rQA. T4 ~h int~~d :Kan Ccaans, ca-owner of 0.dvanca~'~t! Cvmrt~ur~ ; as flea spo~ighted t3wsiness at the Cier~mbdr S'~ Cry' C+aurasN ng. A, copyr of the ` n that aroas pra~icled to the C1ty Council is attad. ~ Thrtaugh the er~l .the City has:iasued t~IWing permit wig total ~ of $217',1tf4,f -+eornpsrrea to a valuation +~f ~Pt7,932,Q5fi during the #irst , maw S~• la~luded et tl~is arrtount l~ 9i4i,F09,t42 for eomrnerclai'arrd irtde~#~i ; permt#s year to date, which. aornpares.ta $31,+~20,4t10 far cx~mmrrt~aai and lndustrial,~rrpi#s - during the same period in 20Q3. ,Abo included in this valua#fion pen~niis for tom... . single-farrtNy ctrveltirt~ and 5~4 tcrtvrthous®ttnits. i4ttached le a + tat' the fug pePrnit •report fhrou~ lamb+er SE?, 2804: E3est ~tiisEtes fer itf~a tiliew ~t~r On behalf of staff, l would tike ~a say that ~ barns truly. ~ w+~ktnQ with ~e lwt 20U4 rarhldt ttas'been a pnlrre ytrar far the ~Cily ctf: we riery muiah look fanKard to x~icsrkirrg w~ ~8 of in ~t305. t7UC tastct mneetlirtg i~d ~e'd`tta ltatr~r'E*i. a b5 ~t ~:,Qf1 ~3.~ilf. . 14th • Thank yoe fnxn ner Et~icakson • Mpts St. ~'aLrf ~ # (See gage g7} • tnet~ral Avtatinn News pftvts ttpea# arrer pions try : , • fDAAA 3~e T3eyvE~lctiser January ~OlJS • Dakotts tr0urth+ Warkbrce lrnras#men# Board News and Plot • Airtaka News L~cember~(J4 Edition • Cityof ~l~keville Mo?remlasr Building Petmi# Report r TO: Mayor and City Council City Administrator CC: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director FROM: Amanda Schwabe, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: December 3, 2004 RE: Spotlight on Business: Advanced Wireless Communications 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" (Goal #1 of the Economic Development 2004 Strategic Work Plan.) Advanced Wireless Communications (AWC} has been selected as the next participant in the Spotlight on .Business program. Economic Development Commission member Tom Smith will be in attendance at the Council meeting to present information on AWC. Co-owner Ken Coons will be present to accept the award. Advanced Wireless Communications (AWC) is located at 20809 Kensington Boulevard in the Fairfield Business Campus. CEO Ben Coons and his son Ken founded AWC in 1992. AWC completed construction on their 23,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in December of 2003. AWC specializes in developing as well as the sales and service of wireless communication products for the individual consumer and business community. AWC products include a wide variety of call boxes, humidity and temperature transmitters, along with panic button, door/window transmitters, pagers, industrial cordless phones, .lightweight custom designed two- way radios, power outage equipment and the OEM line of batteries, headsets and chargers. AWC has worked with national retail store chains including Target, Toys "R" Us, Marshall Fields, Menards and Gander Mountain as well as large distribution centers, college campuses, retirement homes and schools to make communicating more effective and efficient. AWC has 10 store locations and employs approximately 40 area residents at their Lakeville facility. In addition to employment, Advanced Wireless Communications provides a substantial tax benefit to the community. The Dakota County Assessor has assigned an estimated market value of over $1.6 million to the AWC building and property. Based on current tax capacity rates, this market value will result in an estimated contribution of $56,718 in local property taxes going to support the City, Dakota County, and Independent School District 194 in 2005. ; ,;1, N-95 rs ti. - ~ i r ; ' _ 3 ~l.P:. A . i tf,~ ~ P!~ P~ rt. s ~ ~ s . r ~ ? ^'i _ '~I Pantos Pap®r Products, Chicago, IL . y " r If ~j ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ti h7ad. a US,I. - - SOt1l I W ~ F " ~ , - 1' L ~~dr~( G,Ca~,+~hjc'y~aTy7. ~ pe _ M o+Rb~rr f St-kF~ t ~]'~Y{^"~Oraly 6Yljjji~wne JYl1 C~Li~, l-h7 - N'~ w Y'l om r ~r'rcrh~fi ~ h rs p,T G (3r ~+c:'~ r'.H~, , : j y'ih ~nf>1~4~mel ,Y`G~`~i/~'~Nc-tit~d,SaiK[ ~vlar~ thejov/ oFthf's fiNe~d j 5 ,~-a~fh•~r 11 e=liti~ ~}ti l +74~evcr . GGlrr'sts,r+as Seusah ~c.Yllro r~{/ANkS`r . Yehnpfh wftfi r,ON .:tCti~~/~%kc~t-n- tLrrorn9ho~rt r" I t I tLre New year. I Helve a wovfderf~t/ CGlrr'stwfas crhd 6/essed New year - Bel.dd~ J bring you good Tidings o{grewt joy, wMicH sltnll 6e fo all people.' Luke 2~t0 v - ~ rang t~' fin.., .A ar ~ n ~~f CHECK OUT OUR FAVORITES! BURGER ~ SHOE REPAIR ~ THEATER PANCAKES ~ CHARITY BAIL ~ DIM SUM ARCHITECTURAL IANDMARK• HANDYMAN DECEMBER 2004 53.99 SAION SPA• ANTIQUFS• POWER LUNCH mspmag.com DOWNTOWN NIGHTSPOT ~ BABY STUFF . ~ B a 1 6 ~ 1 T e e ' d 4 ,0.~ ~ D 1# ry ~s ~ i ~ J~ es x,. ~ ~ f ~ , -c ~ ~ x k~e ~ • r 2 i e ~~e a ,~r ~ , ~1 ~ 1 ~ 7 j .a+"~, i~~~h a ~ ~ it r, I~' s2= Z I a ~T.,, ~ v i A . I a _ - G t~5G4 `t''a66 ~ ,r t~~ ~ , a ~ , Y ,3~ ' ~~ti~ by Uicki Stavig ~h' ~ Pav% 4' ~,Lo S Ai, These seven metro areas are haf ~ 3 .and getting hotter Hurry, ~it youwant to call them home. 93 MPLS.ST.PAUL DECEMBER 2004 l . hen you study what makes an area hot r:' " these days, a compelling list-emerges. .High on it are spaces that successfully attract people: condos, townhouses, plazas, outdoor markets, restaurants, bars, coffee houses, and shops and service businesses that actually serve the needs- S~y ~ p~ of the locals. Some are. practical like the S~. hardware store, some whimsical like - the bead store. Without the proper environment, however, all of them would be merely spaces. ''~t~ weaves these parts into a viable neighborhood .r` is the ay they are integrated into a whole that pays ~ . homage to pedestrians, to children, teens, and adults,. to peop ,who are diverse in income, race, interests, and R ' view of s. Peo le who search for a new place to live p P today want it all-simple tranquility arid some . manage` ~ e chaos, even in the midst of a suburb or small ~ town. The~~demand transit, green spaces, arts,, and x entertainment, ar~d the chance to meet each other p without resorting fo arn£icial means. I, . These neighborhoods ~i~ve been around the block, ' some of them more than once. Right now, however, they stand at the top of the game. -Marcia Ap,~el Illustrations by Carric L. Harman DECEMBER 2004 MP.L S.ST.PAUL 90 ixiF Selby Avenue St. Paul New streets and sidewalks. New " businesses and life-cycle hous- ing. Selby Avenue between the Cathedral and Ladngton Av- enue is experiencing a dramatic turnaround. A&er a decline fol- lowing World Waz II, renewal began in the area in the 1970s with the restoration of several older buildings and the azrival of new businesses. Now the neighborhood blends an ethni tally and economically diverse popula[ion and an appealing mix oFresidential and commer- cial development. New apazt- ments, condos, and senior units have replaced many of the for- mer Victorian mansions; but several still exist-some occu- pied by families, others renovat- ed to accommodate businesses. Nearby pazks complement what one resident describes as a "bet- ter restaurant row than Grand Avenue" and provide ample op- portunity for residents and visi- tors to relax. Several service-ori- entedbusinesses, with some re- tail thrown in and more ezpeaed,round outthein- creasingly robust scene. 94 MPLS.ST.PAUL DECEMBER 2004. E ~rr- f:. Camden `Y; Minneapolis -"Fhe gentrification is moving' north," says one resident of ` Camden. The neighborhood is located in the norchwest quad- rant of Minneapolis, where the Nhitt~er city and Hennepin County have teamed up to redevelop ,iViinneap©iIS Lowry Avenue North Erom - I-94 to Theodore Wirth Pazk- `~C3nce home ro Minneapolis's elite, this area- way. Blighted properties along =bounded by Lyndale and Franklin Avenues, the corridor are being acquired "I-35 W, and Lake Street--exemplified aneighbor- and removed, whfle developers ?'hood in crisis just two decades ago. Bu[ with grit- renovate sounder existing stmt- 'qty determination, Whittier has transformed itself cure's into service-based retail ` into a vibrant international neighborhood with and residential space. Plans in- w the addition of residenu from Africa, Aria, Latin elude townhomes, condos, and 'America, and Western Europe. They create small apanmencs, some of which may -businesses, many of them restaurants on the sec- be built above retail space. De- "on of Nicollet Avenue between 26th and 29th signed to renew imerest in the 'Streets popularly known as Eat Street. Home val- area, the project appears to be are steadily heading north as some developers successful, as buyers-ranging Y' avert existing apaztmenrs into condos and build from first-timers to empty ew residential units atop retail space, thus treat- nesters-migrate to the nearby "rigmtich-coveted views of downtown Minneapo- neighborhoods from other areas is. This frenzied activity, combined with the of the city and the suburbs. iesroration of older homes, attracts new buyers That interest puts pressure on `and renters,. ranging from students and young home values, which have risen ,;professionals to seniors and families. Whittier considerably during the past hark and Clinton Field Park offer recreational op- few years, and attracts new busi- ~rportunities, while The Greenway, a wallting/bik- nesses as well. Neighborhood .tng/in-line skating trail, connects the neighbor- boosters hope restaurant owners 'hood to the western suburbs. now will embrace the area. ^~sA~ Phorography by Dan Marshall DECEMBER 2004 MPLS.ST.PAUL 96 - -ti ~~5~.~ . a ~ ~b' sv 3 tJ' . ?k W i ~ " ~ ~ ~ X #ti~Y 3 ~ w ~i 4,1- J~ ~ ~ v~~5 i ~.t 3~T+~~ ~ TTT+++ 4~ F '3- y . $yi~. ~rY. Excelsior Grand fit.-Louis Park Excelsior & Grand, a new. mixed-use redevelopment on: 1'. the north side of Excelsior Boulevard, has risen like the proverbial phoenix, replacing scattered, tired strip centers with housing, restaurants, stores, and Robbinsdale public space. It has quickly gar- , nered favor from a large group of home buyers and business Since the early'90s, Robbinsdale has spent about $5 million revitalizing its owners. When the sixteen-acre downtown streetscape and another $1.5 million renovating its former police project is completed in 2007, it and fire station into Hubbard Marketplace, a 13,5D0-square-foot three-story will include approximately 660 building that eventually will provide office space, some retail, and a lobby for apartments and condos and the proposed Notthwest Corridor Bus Rapid Transit. Next door, the city con- some 85,000 square feet of re- strutted space for a farmers' market and two public parking lots. Down the tail space. Developed with con- street, a central plaza features a small fountain and a mural painted by a local tern for pedestrians, Excelsior artist. New brick sidewalks, large planters, and decorative lighting lead to an & Grand currently is-Rome to impressive mix of businesses-a meat market, bakery, hardwaze store, gifr several restaurants, a child-care store, florist, pawn facility, clothing score, and sew shop, paint score, eral service businesses.. More re- bank, car dealership, tail, restaurant, and service busi- and restaurants-that nesses aze on the way. On-street draw customers From parking complements ramp and the region. Housing al- underground parking and bus so has been part of the service is available, but local res- revitalization process idents can find almost every- and includes a $7 tnd- thing they need within walking lion senior housing distance. Green space connects project with G,500 the new community with Wolfe square feet of street- € Park co the notth, while a plaza level retail space. ~i,~ provides space for outdoor events such as fairs and fammers' markets. n- x, 96 MPLS.ST.PdUL DECEMBER 2004 Ramsey Once known for its large; homes on huge lots; the City o Ramsey is reinventing itself ttf appeal to people of all ages and lifestyles. Town Center'; a .mixed-use transit-oriented de- - velopment on mote than 300 acres of land in the city's center, is the centerpiece. Rising from the ground in phases scheduled over the next six years or so, it will include about 2,400 hour- . ing units and 1 million square feet of retail space, all in a pedestrian-friendly parklike set- ting complete with ponds, ~y I,Q green space, and bike paths chat ~akeVllle lead to the Mississippi Rivet A central plaza will host craft t 'Downtown Lakeville, along Holyoke.Avenue, is reconnecting with fairs, farmers' markers, and oth- R,rFU Past-and in doing so is creating a more vibrant future..The area er public events. Townhouses, is small, but it packs a punch, drawing both local residents and visi- lofts, and a variety of senior ;tors craving a dose of small-town life. Downtown buildings, a num- housing options-some units ~ bet of which date hack to the late 1800s and early 1900s, have been with retail on the main floor- ; given facelifts and now feature restored old-fashioned facades. A will be supplemented by an ,`.,'huge new town clock, reminiscent of those in small towns of the outdoor amphitheater and an past, stands watch over daily comings and goings. The annual Pan- indoor winter garden. Town O-Frog (Panorama of Progress) Parade routinely draws thousands of Center also includes plans for a fans. Pioneer Park Plaza, complete with a fountain and comfortable train station co serve the pro- ".'seating, serves as a gathering place and hosts summer concerts. posed NorthStar Commuter j!Farmers' markets are held across the scree[. The new Lakeville Area Rail Line. ¦ Arts Center, housed in a former Catholic church, complements a `'nice 61end of retail, restaurants, and service businesses, and a dance l/irki Stavig i a Twin Cities free- studio is in the planning stages. An eclectic mix of residents, from lance writer, editor, and frequent i seniors to singles, families to empty nesters, calls downtown rantributor to Twin Cities Busi- Lakeville home. ness Monthly. DECEM SER 2004 MPLS.ST.PAUL 97 December 1 D, 2004 www.GeneralAviationNews.com 9 Minnesota pilots upset over plans to close Crystal Airport By MEG GODLEWSIrJ Built decades ago far from urban General Aviation News fees collected at Minneapolis-St. Paul population areas, the airport now sits ~~The FAA is International Airport (MSP). All six on some 430 acres and is penned in reliever fields are subsidized by these What is the best utilization of land? If by homes, shopping centers, light fees. The idea is that GA traffic uses the an airport is operating in the red, should manufacturing and warehousing. nOt InCllned tC reliever fields so that 1 it close? How many operations are The airport has a tower and four anger, commercial "enough" to justify keeping an airport runways, three paved and one turf The support the operations can run more smoothly at open? longest runway measures 3,266 feet. MSP. These are the closure of any But the airlines azgue that it doesn't questions swirling The number of annual operations has make sense for cash-strapped airlines around Crystal Airport (MIC) in fallen far below numbers set in 1964, air OrtS at this Minneapolis-St Paul in the wake ofplans suggestin the ai p to pay for someone else's operation, g rport has outlived it point in time. especially when the need for a particular to redevelop the land. In late October, usefulness. the Northwest Corridor Partnership '"Phe number of operations at airport is questioned. said it will pursue closing the airport to Crystal have decreased in recent years," -Gary Schmidt, Twin Crystal is not self-sustaining, operat- redevelop it into homes, businesses and concedes Patrick Hogan, MAC's director Cities' director of ing at a $400,000 annual deficit, according factories. of public affairs. reliever airports to Schmidt "On one hand, it might make MIC, owned by the Metropolitan There were 98,612 operations in 2003, sense to close the airport, but then you Airport Commission (MAC), is one of down from 124,640 in 1964, here orted. would have to spend the money to make six reliever airports in the Twin Cities. "Butyouhavetorememberthatnumbers dangerous.rThe airport is surrounded relieers to absorb the nextra traffic. then Supporters of its closure note the in GA overall have decreased in the years by single family residential neighbor- There are 263 aircraft and five busi- proceeds from its sale could be used to since Sept 11," he said. "A lot of that has hoods, and according to the information nesses based at Crystal. "Our rernaudng make improvements at the other reliever to do with the economy too." supplied by Peters, the city believes the relievers probably can't absorb that much airports. However, state law would have Crystal is a casualty of the terrorist airport represents a "significant risk to activity without significant improvements to be amended to allow the sale, because attacks, said Gary Schmidt, director life, property and aviation safety." to them," he noted. MAC is not allowed to decrease runway of reliever airports in the Twin Cities. 'To be fair to the city of Crystal, about Even if MAC decided to close Crystal, capacity without the approval ofe state `Because of the airport's proximity to 15 or 20 years ago, there were a number the final decision would be the FAA's. legislature. The FAA would also have to the metropolitan area, it was shut down of accidents where airplanes crashed Grant assurances have been signed with approve the closure. for an extended period of time," he said. into neighborhoods near the ai or the F The airport's closure is part of a "As a result, three flight schools closed said Schmidt. "Most of the accide is open unless al] the money could be paid long-range plan for the city of Crystal. down. The decline in the number of were caused by pilot error." back. Schmidt was not sure how much The city's comprehensive plan, which annual operatons at the airport has a lot Economics is also fueling the push grant money the airport would have to goes through the year 2020, indicates the to do with the loss of those businesses. for closure. Some of that pressure is pay back. property is "underutilized," according to Prior to the attacks, we had done 17Q000 coming from major airlines, including '°1}~e FAA is not inclined to support Patrick Peters, the city's community operations annually." Northwest, which claims it is unfair for the closure of an development director. Another argument for closure is the the reliever airports to be subsidized by in time," Schmidt s ~orts at this point . ~ ~ r - - - ' ~ ~ ~-LIMITED QUANTITY- ~ ~ $ ~ ~ , u:, i , ~ , - ~ ~ 30-DAY MONEY BACK f . 6 Dakota County Workforce Investment Soard News and Notes November/December 2004 Edition, Vol. 2-9 Mission: Providing comprehensive, professional, and timely services,forjobseekers mad employers. 6tietcorne to the Dakota County Workforce hrvesnnent October 2004 Unemployment Information Board's (WIB) News and Notes. This newsletter's Dakoia Coanty Un¢mployrnem Rote 3.5 %n purpose is to provide you wrth at update of workfare This cornpazes to 3.8% for the State and 5.1% nationally. and ecatomic develgpntent activities. Numbers in September 2004 were 4.0°k for the County; 4.4% for the State; and 5.1%o nationally. Numbers in WIB News October of 2003 were 4.2% for the County; 4.5% for the The December WIB meeting will be a luncheon on Dec. State; and 5.6% nationally. ' 10's at the West St. Paul office. httn://data.mnwfc.orn/!mi/laus/detaid.asn. ~eo~=2704000 -037&adiust=0 The Minnesota Workforce Council Association (MWCA) elected Dakota County Commissioner Will Branning as Vice-Chair for the upcoming year at its annual meeting. Conttnunity Resources f or Food, Clothing The meeting also concluded LaDonna Boyd's term as an[l/or Gifts Chair of the MWCA. Boyd is currently the Dakota County The Holiday Helpers list of community resources in the Workforce Investment Board Chair and Economic area is now online. Development Director at Dakota Electric. httoa/www.mnwfc.orPJdakota/holidavhelpers.htm Thanks [o these Workforce Investment Board members for dedicating their time to "provide comprehensive, professional, and timely services for jobseekers and Three Local Companies Listed as Top tll[tilitlg employers:' Service Firms • IaDonna Boyd, Economic Development Director, Dakota Electric The Business Journal's recent llst of Top 25 Minnesota Association Mailing Service firms ranked by pieces of mail processed • Don Buckner, President, Infinity-Management and Development included three Dakota County firms: Associates #4 - PrimeNe[ Mazketing Services, Eagan • Eugene Grouini, Jr, CEO/President, Gmzzini Brothers & Co. #15 -Information Management Systems, Egan • Jane McKay, Owner, Mac's of SL Paul (dba-McDonald's #20 -Lone Oak Cos. Inc., Eagan. Restaurant) • Peter Michalowski, V.P. Human Resources, Goodrich Sensor systema Minnesota mad Bioteela • Dean Schwanke, V.P. Human Resources, Smead Mfg. Co. According to Business Faciltf[es (Nov. 2004), Minnesota • William Smith, V.P. of Manufacturing, Walerous is ranked #13 of the 50 states as a Top Place to locate a • Darlan "wally" wall, President, Illbmck Sealant systems, Inc. biotechnology business. There's a formula used to • Catherine Welk, Sr. Vice President Administration, Straus Health calculate the leaders. Essentially, if the state is outpacing • Corinne Shepherd, Managtt, Recruitment, Blue Cross Blue Shield of the national average for employment in the industry, it's Minnesota considered a leader and model for other locations • Jennifer A. Brig]tam, CEO, melting Personnel services according to the magazine. Minnesota rated #2 in the • Ann Moreno, Operations Manager Human Resources Flint Hills Medical Devices & Equipment subsecto[. Resources • Gait Morrison, Foundation Director, Inver Hills Community College • Sharon LaComb, Vice President, Dakota County Technical College • Dan Rogneas, Dir. of Community Development, Dakou County CDA - MLTtunl[m f~age • Mark McAfee, Political Action Director, AFSCME Council s Thirteen states have minimum wages set above the federal • Michael Cook, vice President, Business Representative, Bricklayers & standazd. Topping the list is Washington with a $7.16/hr. Allied Cmftworkers Local Union #1 of MN rate. Alaska is a close second at $7.15/hr. Washington, • Connie Giles, Rehab. Counselor Supervisor, Rehabilitation Services Florida ($6.15) and Oregon ($7.05) index the rates to • Steven Ditschter, President, RoAct, Inc. inflation according to the Nov: 29`" issue of • Xarf Jacob-Davis, Esecu[ive Director of Power Surge Volunteers, BuSIneSSWeek. Powtt Surge Mentoring, Prince of Peace Lu[hemn Church • Mike Yandq Manager, Department of Employment and Economic Fnr lmst netasleftess and infarmaflart me the WIB and local • Developtttertt IYorkForce Centers htta:fRvww.uanvfcore/dakam/ • Daniel Engstrom, Assistant County Administrator, Hennepin County • Wdl Branning, Dakoia County Coaunissioner 3 tl, i~i, I r ~ ~ ~ i ~ i ' ~ 'ib"~ ~I ® ® I# a s - e s A- o' 88' Manufacturers honored at luncheon Lakeville honored local Airlake has contributed manufacturers at the 11`" annual significantly to the City's ; ' I Manufacturers' Appreciation Luncheon, industrial tax base," said ' held on Tues., Oct. 19 at the Lakeville Olson. "Manufacturers' Week ~ rY-: ' , Area Arts Center in historic downtown offers the City an opportunity #r. Lakeville. The City sponsors the event to acknowledge the important ~y. each year during Minnesota contributions manufacturers 1 Manufacturers' Week to recognize the bring to Lakeville." In significantcontributionsmadetothe additiontoproviding I `Ai community by the manufacturing employment for more than r~ 4 ' companies that are located in Lakeville. 4,200 area residents, '..;i, ~l~ `.tis Approximately 120 representatives Lakeville's manufacturing Mayor Bob Johnson (left) and Jack Matasosky (center), chair of the City's Economic Development Commission, congratulate each from 27 businesses and 13 other businesses paid over $4.9 business attending [ha Manufacturers' Luncheon, including Bryan organizationsincludingDakota County million inproperiy taxes lri Bartz (right) of Mendell Machine and Manufacturing, Inc. Technical College, Dakota Electric, 2004, which go to support the Dakota Future, Inc., Dakota County City, Dakota County and local school Lakeville. The Mayor and Economic Community Development Agency, and districts. Development Commission Chair Jack. Xcel Energy attended the event and Mayor Bob Johnson was on hand to Matasosky presented each business with enjoyed a lunch catered by Crystal Lake thank the City's business members for a copy of the proclamation and a Golf Club. Mayor Robert Johnson and choosing to build, operate and expand in Certificate signed by the Governor. Council members Laurie Rieb and Wendy Wulff, and City Administrator Growth in Airlake 1994 - 2004 Steve Mielke were in attendance. f994 19se zao2 COmmUnlty and Econnmle Landscape Junction American Cast Iron Pipe Co. Boise Building Solutions _ Develo ment Director David Olson cdat Mill (exp.)' Applied Power Products C.H. Carpenter Lumber Co. P Parker Hannifin Cary. (exp.)' Design Cabinets Dick's Sanitation presented the program Airlake Ryt-way (exp.p Imperial Plastics (exp.)` Geckler Companies (exp.)' IYlCIUSIYICll PaYk: PQSI AMII PY¢S¢!'Ir. Stampings of MN (exp.)` Midland Equipment Co. HOBO, Inc. (exp.)' Nu-Shapes Construction Lakeville Premier Storage The program gave a brief history of the 1995 United Building Products Wausau Supply Co (exp.)' park and then highlighted the Century Refning Performance Tool 8 Die (exp.)' 1999 2003 development that has OCCU1Ted ]ri Airlake Truck, Body 8 Paint Clovedeaf Cold Storage Airlake since Airlake Development, Inc. 1886 Industrial 8 Env. Concepts JTW Associates Airlake Machine 8 Welding Perma Groove Lakeville Bus. 81nd. Center 1811 aCClUlred ]t lO years ago. The 1,SOO- Car Quest Auto Dist. (exp.)" Wausau Supply Performance Office Papers (exp.)' acre industrial park was founded in 1966 Custom Color Printing Tee Jay Norm J8E/Earll Manuf. Co. lexp.J` 2000 and IS Currently the State's SOCOrid Pinnacle Products Applied Power Prod. 2004 largest. Since 1993, more than 210 Progressive Rail Degidio Building Drywall Supply acres have been develo ed in Airlake, oaakry comoar Delmar Co. Lakeville Business 8 Ind. Center III P J8J Enterprises preferred Property Solutions an average of 25 acres per year. 199r Mendell Machine 8 Manuf. Inc. Woodson Properties A rOXlmatel 40 new businesses and Arden In[. Kitchens (exp.)' QA1 Predsion Prod. (exp.)' Dick's Sanitation (exp.)' PP y Attas Spec. Transfer 1,600 new jobs have been brought into Aztec, Inc. (exp.)' 2091 the communi b manufacturin Di Hed Yokes JN1A8Associates Ty y g Menasha Pack. Corp. (exp.)' bUS1neSS0S In the 1ndUStrlal park. Midstate Reclam 8 Trucking 'expansion "The growth and development in strode Plashca A Message from the Mayor Spotlight on business I always enjoy the opportz:pity to be a part of our Manufacturers' Several businesses were honored by Appreciation Luncheon. I am very pleased to honor the men and the "Spotlight On Business" program at women who contribute to this signiftcant sector of our local economy. recentCityCouncilmeetingsincluding: As Mayor, one of my goals has been to ensure that the City continues C.H. Carpenter, H.J. Development/ to place a high priority on local business. Lakeville's industrial Crossroads ofLakeville, Pinnacle businesses provided over 4,200 jobs and over $ 4.9 million in Products, Inc., HOM Furniture, Enggren's property taxes for 2004. Market, J&E/Eazll Manufacturing, The services these businesses provide, along with jobs and an Lakeville Office Warehouse I & II, increase in the tax base, add to the strength of our community. For Performance Office Papers and Lakeville the third year in a row, the city has issued more building permits for Townoffice Park I & II. commercial/industrial than ever before. Residential growth also These businesses will wntdbute over continues to thrive. $846,000 in taxes to support the County, City, and School District 194 in 2004. Through Nov. 30, 2004, the City issued 1 SS building permits for They also provided jobs for over 400 area commercial/industrial projects, representing over $41 million in residents. The Spotlight on Business valuation. Residential permits for 870 new single family and program is a part of the Economic townhome units, representing over $152 million in valuation, were Development Strategic Plan to inform also issued in 2004. These indications of economic vitality in our residents on the benefits that businesses community are exciting, and the Council remains committed to well- offer the community. planned development that will meet the needs of the City's growing project Heart Re-start population. Lakeville Police, Fire and ALF Best wishes for the new/,y/%~ear, Ambulance along with the _ /~r~ American Heart Association are I/ ?6 sponsoringaprogramtoencourage the use of public access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in your place of business. Design plans underway for CR 70 These devices save lives. Design planning is underway for the CR 70/I-35 interchange. The current To find out more please contact: schedule calls for interchange improvement construction to be completed by November 2008. Lori Clemmer 952-985-2829 The CityofLakeville,alongwithDakotaCounty,Mn/DOT,theFederalHighway Iclemmer~ci.lakeville.mn.us Administration andTKDA,adesign-consultingfirm,arecurrentlyworkingondesign PattiMeCauley952-953-2650 lans,whichazeex ectedtobecom leteb nexts rin Ri ht-of-wa ma in will Pmccauley@alfambulance.net P P P Y P g• g Y PP g follow. In order to allow time for the right-of way mapping, the Lakeville City Council ~ „ , approvedayeazlongmoratoriuminNovember.CommunityandEconomicDevelop PublishedforArdak~iFldustrialPark ment Director David Olson said the moratorium ensares that new develo ment will and otherLakev)t~ jausines~es P T by the CFty ottakenrlte ~ take place after official mapping has determined the layout for the new interchange. ~ z is ~ Erirtorret w`~oard ' Right-ofway acquisitions will begin in 2006, with construction set to begin in 2007 k,toan tcretd Vtc:~ &resdar,t'& Chkr The project will reconstruct the bridge and interchange, bringing them to current ; E,nanuar oNker per~rmanca Qtfice Gapers standards. Theimprovementswillcarrectrestrictedsightdistancesacrossthebridge tKen;(7wen cAta/,Ezec{rti~e ptficar, The ro'eet will also im rove access s acin which increases ca acit and x pt-ttedvarr~s~°irm.Jortn? P l P P g, P y scary ~fiplkes fiag,ong~~'tR Manaye7 enhances safety. Thirdly, the existing park-n-ride lot, which is near capacity, will be ~ ~~~~'?wenasna Paclrey,x~ f=c s=; j ~~~g~°.t~ ~ ' enlarged and reconstructed to allow room for future expansion. stave taerke G~ ArJmmrstrator The planned improvements will also provide an interchange capable of handling ~ ray won olrector ot~emrrxmay' the hi h volume ofhea commercial traffic accessin this interchan e andAirlake r~` ~GOrrome oevekgmar+t ~ g "Y g g Amanda Schwa6s,''Econ. pet! Loord]nstoe Industrial Park. sue Palrri~Publfc;7nr4rmatwf; Cvorcfmator i Questions &COrHm¢titSplease catt x'. For more information about these projects, please call the Engineering Depart- u k 952 Q$5 4aZD x t , mentat952-985-4500. Dick's Sanitation continues to thrive in Airlake When Dick Clemmer brought his WhenClemmer company, Dick's Sanitation, Ina (DSI), to the purchased an Airlake Industrial Parkin 1972 it was one of acre of land the park's first businesses. While many along County businesses have sprouted up around it in the Road 70 in 1972 park over the years, Dick's Sanitation has he had three grown to be one of the premier waste hauler trucks. It and recycling companies in the metro area. seemed like a Dick's Sanitation provides a variety of good location garbage, recycling, special waste and roll-off to further art~.a~ services for residential areas and commercial advance the businesses. The company serves business, and approximately2Q000residentialcustomers now Dick's and about 1,800 commercial customers. In Sanitation addition to Lakeville, service areas include covers eight cities in Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, acres in the Washington and Ramsey counties. Airlake According to Clemmer, the company's Industrial Park. Dick Clemmer stands next to a newly constructed office building for strengths are prompt service, clean and safe "We've his company, Dick's Sanitation. Clemmer's company has been in the equipment and an overall good value. come a long Airlake Industrial Park since 1972. Automated tmeks are used to pick up the way over the gazbage containers, rather than having the years," Clemmer said, looking out at the up. A key component to the continued drivers do the heavy lifting. Using automated buildings now standing where a small growth of Dick's Sanitation has been the trucks means faster and more efficient garage was when he started the company. ideal location provided by the Airlake service, since an automated truck can make "We started with three trucks and now we Industrial Park. 900 to 1,000 stops a day, compared to about have 66." "We're in a good spot here. It's a good 400 stops when the driver is doing the Fifting. Expansion has been a continuing theme area for us to be in because of the growth Dick's Sanitation employs 82 area for Dick's Sanitation. In the company's early around the azea," said Clemmer, who added residents, includingClemmer'swife, stages, Clemmerdealtprimadlywidr that numerous park businesses are also MaryAnn, their four children and son-in-law. commercial workin Bloomingtonand customers. "The Airlake Industrial Park has Clemmer said MaryAnn has been Richfield. When the Lakeville dump closed been good for us and our growth." instrumental in helping the business prosper. in 1966, the City needed a company to pick Community involvement is also an She handled a variety of tasks early in the up trash for residents and businesses. important part of the company, according company's history while he did the physical Clemmer seized the opportunity and started to Clemmer. Dick's Sanitation has been labor. It's also been enjoyable working with establishing a larger customer base. In 1984 involved with numerous charities and his children, who all chose to work for the the company nearly doubled when Clemmer activities, including Lakeville's annual Pan- familybusiness. bought out Lakeville Sanitation. The move O-Prog festival and the City ofLakeville's .~~~t~,., added five trucks to the seven-truck fleet annual Cleanup Day. Several years ago the x and again increased the company's company helped assist the Valley Park residential customer base. Recycling became neighborhood, which had been hit hard by another significant aspect of the business several storms that caused significant two eats later. Y da ma e. T g he company is also involved with The expansion continued and in 2002 a Habitat for Humanity, the United Way, new office building was constructed. United Veterans Association, Toys for Currently a building extension is being Tots, Caring and Sharing Hands, the constructed that will likely be completed this American Cancer Society and others. Y fall. The addition will serve as an area for Clemmer said there's a simple reason both storing materials and equipment and he and the company are active community Dick and MaryAnn Clemmer have worked Washing the trucks. Maintaining a clean participants. hard to make Dick's Sanitation a premier n'°rkingenvironmentis crucialforClemmer "We're part of the community too,"said metro area waste hauledrecycling company. and he requires that drivers clean their Clemmer, who'slivedinthesameLakeville trucks after each shin. house for 40 years. "If some of our services "As long as they know I'm the boss The other buildings are used for repairing are needed, we should help out and we there's no problem," Clemmer said, laughing. trucks, storing tires and equipment, want to help out." Dick's Sanitation started in 1966, after providing a warm building for trucks during For more information about Dick's Clemmer bought a garbage truck from his the winter and even occasionally housing Sanitation, call 952-469-2239 or go to the Father, who also worked in the industry. Clemmer's hot rods, a recent hobby he took Web site at www.dickssanitation.com. Introducing... Environmental Resources Coordinator Mac Lafferty Mac Lafferty, Environmental Resources _ s ~ „ Lafferty works with the businesses on Coordinator for the City ofLakeville, works ~ installing infltration basins, proper closely with Airlake Industrial Park businesses ~ planting, landscaping and other issues to in order to preserve and enhance the natural ensure that South Creek's integrity as a environment. Lafferty, who has worked for the trout stream is maintained. The brown trout City nearly three years, said his overall job i found in the stream require a habitat with responsibilities include implementation of the ~ cool water temperatures. Lafferty can City's wetland management plan, the wetland ! instinct businesses on how to proceed conservation act, tree preservation plans, and with building or construction without the South Creek Management Plan: altering the water temperature. Forexample, South Creek, which flows through a large businesses can't create additional innoff portion of Airlake Industrial Park, has been areas, where water warmed by running over designated as a trout stream by the Minnesota pavement into the creek would increase the Department of Natural Resources. The water temperature. "You can't have warm landowners must, therefore, comply with water because the fish aren't tolerant to certain environmental standards. The creek is that," Lafferty said. approximatelyS,000acres,withabout1,300 Business start ups and expansions are ; acres running through Airlake Industrial Park. ~ ' ~ frequent so there is no shortage of When a business is looking to construct a projects. Lafferty continuallyworks with new facility, expand an existing building, or n ~ the businesses on maintaining water remodel, Lafferty works with the business to temperature, water clarity and quality, ensure compliance with the South Creek along with keeping the businesses up to Management Plan. The plan was developed by date on infiltration and storm water the Economic Development Commission,the Environmental Resources treatment practices. The businesses have Environmental Affairs Committeeandanumber Coordinator MacCafferty always complied with the recornrnendations of Airlake Industrial Park businesses. The and have been eager to help maintain the partnership has worked well, according to Lafferty, with businesses trout stream. The work seems to be affecting South Creek in a showing a willingness to retrofit facilities or develop new facilities positive manner. that comply with the management plan. "The DNR has conducted fish surveys in that area and found Lafferty said, "The City worked with the Airlake Industrial Pazk reproducing and large trout. There is evidence that the trout are businesses to come up with a plan what would work with the needs using the area as spawning grounds or feeding grounds," Lafferty in the industrial park, but also keep in mind what needs to be done said. "The restoration projects that the City and Airlake Industrial to maintain the trout stream." Park businesses have completed are really paying off." s Prsrt Std ~ ~l„ ~ ~r~~ e ~ ~ ~ t y U.S. POSTAGE n ~ r s ~ ~ PAID _ Permit No. 82 Published by the City of Lakeville, Lakeville, MN 20195 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044 www. ci.lake ville. inn. us .Report;. Pemtitaipw~ed. PERMITLSSUEDREPORT: PAGEi.. u~ P~;,uca:iuz~iztro4 Citgof Lakeville. Pemti4Category: All Persni~ CURRENT RANGE- PREVIOUS RANGE 'Yl/Ol/2004 -11!30/2004 11/01/2003 - 11l3D/2003 PERMIT TYPE QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY. BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Building Single Family-Alllnclusive 18 36,679.20 4;336,000.00 20,857.96 35 70,493.35 8,291,000.00 40,019.51 Duplex -All Inclusive 0 A.00 0.00 0.00 2 2,945.50 280,000.00 1,583.08 Twnhse Unit -All Inclusive 14 18,339.50 1,720,000.00 3,926.16 19 25,880.85 2,391,000.00 10;682.98 Apartments of Units 0 0.00 0.00 D.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mobile Home Install 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 357.00 0.00 0:00 Driveway 0 0.00' 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Egress Window 2 108.00 3,000.00 0.00 D 0.00 0.00 0.00 Stucxo Siding 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00. 0.00 Garages 1 181.25 10,000.00 0.00 1 153.25 8,000.00 0.00 Accessory Bldgs 4 789.50 46,000.00 287.14 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reside 6 147.00 37,000.00 0.00 12 294.00 4,000.00 0.00 Reroof 16 392.00 16,800.00 0.00 8 196.00 0.00 b.00 Res Addn/ltepair/Rmdl 9 1,054.25 50,500.00 0.00 6 433.25 18,000.00 0.00 Deck -Residential 7 459.65 14,800.00 0.00 5 385.75 14,000.00 0.00 Porch -Residential 3 375.75 18,000.00 0.00 2 306.50 16,000.00 0.00 Lower Level -Residential 28 3,828.75 181,000,00 0.00 17 1,478.50 59,000.00 0.00 Addition -Residential 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 321.25 20,000.00 208.81 Commercial-New 1 12,178.75 2,800,000.00. 7,916.19 0 Q.00 0.00 0.00 Commercial Addn/Rmdl 4 2,295:60 185,000.00 1,492.14 12 7,282.90 627,000.00 4,571.06 Commercial Re-Roof 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 149.50 0.00 0.00 Industrial -New 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Industrial Addn/Rmdl 0 0.00. 0.00 0.00 1 181.25 10,000.00 0.00 Tax Exempt Addn/Rrndl D 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Tax Exempt -New 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 7,981.25 1,658000.00 5,187.81 Swimming pools 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 149.50 0.00 0.00 Buildings Moved 1 676.55 28,000.00 274.01 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Buildings Demolished 2 49,50 b.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00. 0.00 Foundation Only 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 1,256.50 100,000.00 816.73 Repmt:. Penmitslseued - PERMIT ISSUED REPORT PAGE:. Date:Pnmed: 12/28/200a ~ City of Lakeville.. Permit Category: All Permits CURRENT RANGE PREVIOUS RANGE 11/01/2004 -.11!30/2004 11/01/2003- 11/30/2003 PERMIT TYPE IQTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Grading 4 300,00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 2 64.00 0.00 0.00 1 38.75 1,000.00 0.00 Sub-total 122 77,919.25 9,446,100.00 34,753.60 133 120,284:85. 13;489,000.00 63,069.98 Electrical Single Family 44 2,934.50 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0:00 Duplex 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Townhouse 38 3,040A0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Service Lateral 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00. 0.00 Furnace/Air Conditioning 12 240.00 230.00. 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 In Flaor Heat 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Manufactured Home 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 .0.00 Sub-Panel 3 60.00 200.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Temporary Service 2 45.00 100.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Saver Switch 4 80.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fireplace 7 260.00 3,250.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res Addition/Remodel 23 810.00 9,500.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 LowerLevel-Residential 21 840.00 S,IODAD 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Additional Inspections 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Commercial/Indttstrial 17 2,254.50 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00. CommerciaUIndustrial Addn/1 26 1,230.00.. 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Traffic Signal Standard 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Street Lighflng 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Institutional/Tax Exemp[ 8 530.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 O.OD Swimming Pool 2 80.00 2,400.00 0.00 0 .0.00 0.00 0.00 $i~ 0 0.00: 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ho[ Tub 3 60:00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0,00 0.00 Heat Pump 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Undefined 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 J ABP°n: Pe""'~%~°°d PERMIT ISSUEDREPORT PAGE: Hate P<;mea: iana2tioa City of Lakeville Pemilt Category: All PennRe - CURRENTRANGE PREVIOUS RANGE 11/01/2004 - 11/30/2004 11/01/2003 -11/30!2003 PERMIT TYPE- QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Sub-total 212 12,504.00 20,780.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fire Fuel Tank 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00. 0.00 AutomaticFire-Extinguishing 9 1,520.44 118,195.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 9 1,520.44. 118,195.00 0.00 0 0.00 -0.00 0.00 Mechanical Heating 13 514.00 0.00 0.00 11 435.25 0.00 0.00 Heating/Air Cond 5 197.50. 10,400.00 0.00 6 237.25 4,350.00 0.00 Air Condilloning 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Commercial Mechanical 11 3,286.80 274,730.00 0.00 14 4,161.71 357,120.00 0.00 Gas Piping 8 276.50 910.00 0.00 2 79.00 0.00 0.00 Ventilation 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 O.DO Refrigerafion 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fuel Tank 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Garage Heater 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 39.50 0.00 0.00 Add/Rp1c/Repairs 5 197:50 0.00 0.00 3 118,50 0.00 0.00 In Floor Water Heat 2 79.00 7,600.00 .0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 2 79.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fireplace 20 790.00 9,322.60 0.00 22 869.00 11,425.00 0.00 Sub-total 66 5,420.30 302,962.60 0.00 59 5,940.21 372,895.00 0.00 Plumbing Commercial Plumbing System 5 698.50. 55,840.00 0.00 7 1,582.63 95,863.00 0.00 Plumbing System 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Water Softener 54 783.00 1Q452.00 0.00 24 .348.50 5,674.00 0.00 Fire Sprinklers 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 1,759.69 156,650.00 0.00 Wa[er Meter 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 14.50 0.00 0.00 ttePori: P~tssued PERMTT ISSUED REPORT. PAGE: Hate erinted: tznereooa City Of Lakeville. Permit Category: All Permits CURRENT RANGE PREVIOUS RANGE 11!0112004 -11/3012004 11!01/2003 -11/30/2003 PERMIT TYPE QTY ' SASE FEE VALUATION- PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Sprinklers 6 .234.00 0:00 0.00 9 237.00 0.00 0.00 Inside Plumbing Conversion 1- 39.50 0.00 0.00 1 39.50 0.00 0.00 Addn/Repair/Rmdl 2 79.00- 0.00 0,00 1 34.50 0.00 0.00 Water Heater 8 116.50 0.00 0.00 8 117.00 0.00. 0.00 RPZ 8 316.00. 0.00 0.00 2 79.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 0 0:00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Comn>/Muti-Family Lawn Spr. 1 39.50. 0.00 0.00 0 .0.00 0.00 0.00 Undefined 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 86 2,306.00 66,292.00 0.00 59 4,217.32 258,187.00 0.00 Sign Permanent Sign 13 800.00 0.00 0.00 10 550.00 0.00 0.00 Temporary Sign 2 50.00 0,00 0.00 3 75.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 15 850.00 0.00 0.00 13 625.00 0.00 0.00 Sewer/ Water S/W Install 0 -0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Private Sewer-Replace/Repair 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 S/W Comersion 1 84.50 0.00 0.00 1 84.50 0.00 0.00 Sewer Conversion Only 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 591.50 0.00 0.00 Water Conversion Only 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Commercial 2 605.60 60,560.00 0.00 1 663.51 66,350.00 0.00 Draintile Connection 0 0.00. 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 39.50 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 3 690.10 60,560.00 0.00 10 1,379.01 66,350.00 0.00 User DeFned Re-inspection Fee 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 47.00 0.00 0.00 Plan Review 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 + - xopat:.Pw+nirs:asnad. BERMITI5SQEDREPORT: -PAGE:-. Hare Pruned: urzarztwa City of Lakeville. Pemil[Category: All Permits CURRENT RANGE PREVIOUS RANGE 11/01/2004- 11/30/2004`. 1110[/2003 -11/30/2003 PERMIT TYPE ~ QTY BASE FEE .VALUATION .PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE-. .VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Security Escrow 0 0:00 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 0.00 0.00- landscape Escrow - 0 0.00 .0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 0 0.00 0:00 0:00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 47.00 0.00 0.00 Zoning Accessory Buildings 3 60.00 0.00 0.00 4 80.00 0.00 0.00 Above Ground Paol 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fences 14 280.00 0.00 0.00. 7 140.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-tote! 17 340.00 0.00 0.00 II 220.00 0.00 0.00 Total 531 101,550.09 1Q014,889.60 34,753.60 287 132,713.39 14,186,432.00 63,069.98 Report: Pemulalssued.....PERMITISSUEDREPORT' PAGE: nue erimea: tzrzsrzaoa City of Lakeville Permit Category: All PannBa - CURRENT RANGE - PREVIOUS RANGE 01/01/2004 -11/30/2004 01/01/2003 -11/30/2003 PERMITTYPE .QTY BASEFEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY BASEFEE VALUATIONS PLANREVIEW Building. Single Family -All Inclusive 356 721,113.97 85;059,000.00 406,561.30 359 736,235.38 87,370,000.00 419,215.63 Duplex -All Inclusive 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 2,945.50 280,000.00 1,583.08 Twnhse Unit -All Inclusive 514 704,457.81 67,329,000.00 227,494.76 347 476,339.15 45,054,000.00 186,122.17 Apartments ofUnits ~ 8 26,206.18 4,282,410.00 11,808.62 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mobile Home Install 13 773.50 0.00 0.00 26 1,548.00 0.00 0.00 Driveway 15 750.00 0.00 0.00 18 450.00 0.00 0.00 Egress Window 2 108:00. 3,000.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00. Stucco Siding 4 663.50' 78,000.00.. 0.00 0 0.00 -0.00 .0.00 Gazages 29 4,710.95 251,000.DO 716.94 42 6,268.50 319,000.00 525.84 Accessory Bldgs 21 3,907.50 .249,000.00 1,005.88 34 3,956.50 215,000.00 727.35 Reside 122 2,989.00 214,832.00 0.00 182 4,459.00 137,552.96 0.00 Reroof 239 5,855.50.. 299,676.94 0.00 204 5,123.00 113,737.62 0.00 Res Addn/Repair/Rmdl 128 19,799.90 1,105,350.00 5,907.17 113 22,649.60 1,448,300.00 7,498.79 Deck-Residential 403 31,354.80 1,115,500.00 0.00 445 34,052.64 1,208,700.00 0.00 Porch -Residential 55 7,264.25 358,000.00 290.22 69 9,438.70 472,900.00 308.42 LowerLevel-Residential 271 27,080.86 1,155,500.00 0.00 276 24,361.50 980,500.00 0.00 Addition -Residential 13 3,554.35 230,600.00 2,051.49 16 3,680.95 214,SOD.00 1,243.27 Commercial -New 24 131,857,50 25,544,892.00 85,707.37 32 108,838.64 20,437,000.00 70,745.29 CommercialAddn/Rmdl 94 76,922.49 9,233,250.00 48,148.23 62 45,360.58 6,121,000.00 27,619.56 Commercial Re-Roof 7 1,046.50 0.00 0.00 12 1,794.00 0.00 0.00 Industrial-New 6 23,696:00 3,985,000.00 15,402.40 3 19,196.65 3,909,000.00 .12,477.83 IndustrialAddn/Rmdl 30 20,388.60 2,946;000.00 11,613.30 IS 9,440.95 1,153,000.00 5,194.61 Tax Exempt AddtdRmdl 5 3,720.75 457,800.00 2,141.82 10 22,704.65 3,893,366.00 14,652.72 Tax Exempt -New 2 6,156.25 12,268,000.00 4,001.56. 3 164,074.05 43,372,000.00 106,648.13 Swimming Pools 62 7,569.00 0.00. 0.00 66 6,467.00 0.00 0.00 Buildings Moved 7 1,273.55 28,000.00 274.01 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Buildings Demolished 26 940.50. 0.00 0.00 9 247.50 0.00 0.00 Foundation Only 10 7,896.30 977,250.00 4,998.87 4 5,593.25 723,000.00 3,635.62 : .Report: Pemilts'.avued • • • PERMIT ISSUED REPORT • • • • • PAGE: nme rrrotea: izrzttrztwa City of Lakeville _ Permit Category: Atl Permits CURRENT RANGE PREVIOUS RANGE 01/01/2004 -11130!2004 01!01/2003 -11/30/2003 PERMIT TYPE QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Grading 20 1,425.110 0.00 -0.00 16 $00.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 22_ 1,519:75 33,000.00 0.00 18 2,195.55 109,500.00' 848.29 Sub-totaF 2,508 1;845,002.26 217,104,060.94 828,123.94 2,383 1,718,221.24 217,532,056.58 859,046.60 Electricat Single Family 608 43,467.50 214,503.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Duplex 1 80.00 0.00 0.00.. 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Townhouse 437 33,617.50 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Service Lateral 58 1,275.00 4,621.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fttrnace/Air Conditioning 222 4,445.00 6,565.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 In Floor Heat 5 ' 120.00 150.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Manufacttued Home 15 520.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-Panel 14 355.00 700.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00. Temporary Service 28 765.00 2,950.00 0.00. 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Saver Switch 163 3,260.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fireplace 27 910.00 11,000.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res Addition/Remodel 242 8,775.00 82,522.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Lower Level -Residential 266 10,645.75 31,701.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Additionallnspections 3 100.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 CommerciaVindus[tial 171 16,455.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 CotttmerciaUlndusttial Addn/1 146 8,499.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Traffic Signal Standard 4 220.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Street Lighting 1 45.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Institutional/Tax Exempt 37 12,457.50 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Swimming Pool 58 2,089.50. 70,350.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sign I2 375.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hot Tub 30 645.00 6,940.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Heat Pomp 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00. 0.00 0.00 Undefined 45 1,010.00. 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Rma^= Pamiutseued • PERMIT ISSUED REPORT PAGE: llace rrimea: iznanooo City of Lakeville. .Permit Category: All Permits CURRENT RANGE PREVIOUS RANGE 01/01/2004 -11/30/2004 01/01/2003 -11/30/2003 PERMIT TYPE QTY BASE FEE' VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Sub-total 2,594 150,151:75 432,002.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 I Fire Fuel Tank 3 864.76 71,670.00 0.00 0 0.00 0:00' 0.00 Automatic Fire-Extinguishing 50 6,899.22 498,290.00 0,00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00: Sub-total- 53 7,763.98 569,960.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mechanical Heating 87 3,618.00 21,000.00 0.00 .107 6,047.25 182,800.00 10.00 Heating/Air Cond 88 3,896.70 127,651.00 0.00 98 4,272.25 24,847.00 0.00 Air Conditioning 85 3,357.80 2,600.00 0.00 53 2,094.50 0.00 0.00 Commercial Mechanical i45 32,515.80 2,580,847.00 0.00 74 34,414.07 2,983,678.36 0.00 Gas Piping 93 3,774.43 26,920.00 0.00 65 2,813.00 22,800.00 0.00 Ventilation 7 316.00. 12,232.00 0.00 10 961.09 57,552.87 0.00 Refrigeration 5 616.30 39,265.00 0.00 2 267.04. 17,800.00 0.00 Fuel Tank 1 90.00 6,000.00 0.00 5 2,681.01 233,151.00 0.00 Garage Heater 8 316.00 50.00 0.00 11 434.50 2,000.00 0.00 Add/Rp1c/Repairs 25 1,598.10 64,977.00 0.00 12 474.50 0.00 0.00 In Floor Water Heat 3 529.00 47,600.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 6 347.50 10,000.00 0.00 6 237.00 0.00 0.00 Fireplace 141 5,571.00 66,514.24 0.00 154 6,083.00 77,644.44 0.00 Sub-total 694 56,546.63 3,005,656.24 0.00 597 60,779.21 3,602,273.67 10.00 Plumbing Commercial Plumbing System 142 24,531.57 1,915,389.00 0.00 110 31,552.93 2,418,781.25 15.00 Plumbing System 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 210.00 0.00 0.00 Water Softener. 404 5,939.00 67,180.44 0.00 358 5,259.92 50,996.00 0.00 Fire Sprinklers 37 13,911.20 .1,278,951.00 0.00 67 12,604.58 979,868.00 0.00 Water Meter 3 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 14.50 0.00 0.00 r i Report:Pamuu,~tvued. - PERMTT,ISSUEDREPORT PAGE:, Hate eriuw: lzizs~zaoa City of Lakeville Pitt ca~g«yc at P~ CURRENT RANGE 'PREVIOUS RANGE Oll01/2004 -11/30/2004 ' 01/01/2003 -11/30/2003 PERMIT TYPE QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Lawn Sprinklers 403 14,339.50 73,908.00 0.00 376 14,260'.50 51,246.00 0.00 Inside Plumbing Conversion 8 316.00 0.00 0.00 13 513.50 0.00 0.00 AddnRtepair/Rmdl 20 765.00 0.00 0.00 16 705.30 12,730.00 0.00 Water Heater 112 1,625.50 1,999.00 0.00 120 1,820.00 490.00 0.00 RpZ 21 829.50 200.00 0.00 22 869.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 9 316.00 0.00 0.00 1 39.50 0.00 0.00 Comm/Muti-Family Lawn Spr 17 671.50 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Undefined 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 1,178 63,244.77 3,337,627.44 0.00 1,086 67,849.73 3,514,111.25 15.00 Sign Permanent Sign 127. 7,150.00 0.00 0.00 67 3,950.00 0.00 0.00 Temporary Sign 32 775.00. 0.00 0.00 21 525.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 159 7,925.00. 0.00 0.00 88 4,475.00 0.00 0.00 Sewer /Water S/4V Install 21 1,774.50 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Water Install Only 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 84.50 0.00 0.00 Private Sewer -New 0 . 0.00 0:40 0.00 1 74.50 0.00 0.00 Private Sewer-Replace/Repair 7 521.50 0.00 0.00 4 298.00 0.00 0.00 S/W Conversion 5 422.50 0.00 0.00 11 929.50 0.00 0.00 Sewer Conversion Only 4 338.00 0.00 0.00 8 676.00 0.00 0.00 Water Conversion Only 1 84.50 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Commercial 31 10,923.75 1,373,725.00 0.00 25 8,985.61 1,651,395.00 0.00 Draintile Connection 4 0.00 0.00 .0.00 4 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 5 197.50 0.00 0.00 10 .395.00 0.00. 0.00 Sub-total 78 14,262:25 1,373,725.00 0.00 64 11,443.11 1,651,395.00 0.00 User Detiued xepon:Pymvitslswwd.. PERMITISSUEDREPORT PAGE: natePMtea: iznanooa City of Lakeville Pernilt Category: All Pemtila CURRENT RANGE PREVIOUS RANGE 01!01/2004 -11/30/2004 01!01/2003 -11/30/2003 PERMIT TYPE QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW QTY BASE FEE VALUATION PLAN REVIEW Re-inspection Fee 21 913.50 0.00 0.00 4 188.00 .0.00 0.00 Plan Review 4 47.00 0.00 0.00 5 0.00 0.00 0.00 Security Escrow 4 0.00 0.00. O.DO 10 0.00 0.00 0.00 Landscape Escrow 1 0.00- 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous. 5 .670.60 0.00. 0.00 7 O.DO 0.00 0.00 .Sub-total 35 1,631.10 0.00 0.00 26 188.00 0.00. 0.00 Zoning Accessory Buildings 74 1,480.00 0.00 0.00 94 1,880.00 0.00 0.00 Above Ground Pool 4 200.00 .0.00 0.00 6 300.00 0.00 0.00 Fences 263 5,260.00. 0.00 0.00 245 4,900.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 341 6,940.00 0.00 0.00 345 7,080.00 0.00 0.00 Total 7,640 2,153,467.74 225,823,031.62 828,123.94 4,589 1,870,036.29 226,299,836.50 859,071.60 i i ' • . R Tlae Developer -December/January 2005 Page 1 of 15 ~ , ~ ~ , ' ~ EDAM , , , 'Thinking Beyond the Borders for Economic Development December/.7anuary EDAM Winter Conference, January 20-21, 2005 2005 Cover Story As we move forward in a world with continued scarce resources, we need to go beyond From the President our boundaries -both conceptually and geographically to create opportunities for economic development in our region. ~DA_M Foundation News UDCOming Events We hope you can attend the EUAM Winter Conference, "The Unknown Journey 'Thinking Beyond the Borders for Economic Development." This year's conference will EDAM Memb_t8r NEWS be held January 20-21, 2005, with the location again at the Airport Marriott in Bloomington. As you attend the confcrencc and go through the formal sessions as well Promote Your as spend time networking with other development professionals, it will help you identify O_rganiz~tion With _E_ DAM how you can move your community and local businesses beyond their traditional Advertising borders. W_e1~4_me_New_[~~_l~~ The confcrencc sessions focus on trade missions and sister cities and the assistance that Labor Market News is available to communities and businesses. You will also Icarn how to leverage local and non-traditional public resources. • Diver~it~i_~h~~~~~rizes Minn~sQCd'S eio~cien~~ Thinking beyond the borders goes beyond geographic borders; it also includes Industry: DEED_Stlrv~y incorporating innovative ideas to address long-standing challenges. At the confcrencc Antir<lpa~es_ GCOwth you will have the opportunity to Icam about innovative ideas in housing development Trends in S~[e's and new urbanism. Blosclence Em~lQyment • Thank you 2004 Governor E'awlenty has been invited to speak. We arc excited that Flouse Majority "Positively Minnesota" Lcadcr Stcvc Sviggum and DEED Commissioner Matt Kramer plan to join us. The Partners Winter Conference promises to be an excellent educational opportunity as well as a time to connect with fellow economic development professionals to share ideas. Develocm~nt_News • Shooting Toward More Conference registration brochures have been mailed; if you need a copy, download Qttg here. You can also re,Pister online. Complete your registration before January 12 to Strategic Regional avoid the $25 per person late fee! ECOnomlc Development • Become a Positively Minnesota Member in 2005 • Paul A. Moe to Direct New Office of Business and Community Finance - Louie Jambois, - Longtime Community Director, To Leave DEED From the President • MCCF Holds Second Annua! MeeUna As 2004 closes. 1 want to personally wish everyone a happy holiday and a great start to the new year. [ • New Economic enjoyed leading this organization in 2004, and I Deyelo{2ment_fin~nortg look forward to one final year on the board as your Resource Coming~o the Past President. http://www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDccJan20O5/EDAMDecJan2O05.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 2 of 15 Twin Cities Barring any unusual circumstances (she's running unopposed), LaDonna Boyd will be writing the "letter from the President" articles for the 2005 EDAM thanks Its newsletters. EDAM is lucky to garner such a talented and dedicated leader for its President in Medallist Members for 2005.'i'he best of luck to her! their support... ~ ~ ~ Don't forget to register for the EDAM Winter 'ti'' Conference -which is on January 20-21 at the r J Ylinncapolis Airport Marriott. I hope to see all of ll you there. Thanks for the opportunity to serve you as • IRRR Agency President of EDAM in 2004! • Kraus-Anderson • 141innesota Power Sincerely, • h1N DEED Paul Steinman, EDAM Paul T. Steinman • ~CCEL Energy, Inc. President Silver backto~t ~ EDAM Foundation News • Briggs and itilorgan, P.A. • CenterPoirtt F.ncrgy Building Stronger Minnesota Communities Minnegasco • City of Shoreview December 2004 - )anuary 2005 • Ehlers and Associates, Inc. by Patrick Connoy • City of M1tinneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Congratulations! Department (CPFD) The EDAM Foundation has approved internship Scholarships • Springsted, Inc. for three EDAM Member Organizations The City of Farmington has been awarded a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) internship Bronze scholarship to provide financial support for an intern whose duties will include attendance at Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committcc and Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings, conduct research, analyze data, prepare and maintain reports and distribute information for general Planning/Economic Development • Alliant Energy and redevelopment related issues. 'i'he intern will be responsible for meeting with • Connexus Energy business owners, attending and participating in discussions regarding redevelopment opportunities in Farmington, participating at a staff level in MUSA (Metropolitan Urban • Dakota Electric Association Service Area) Review Committcc meetings which will determine future locations within • Dorsey & ~Vhihrey l.Lp the City for Commercial and Industrial Development. • Great River Energy/Northspan The City of Newport has been awarded a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) internship • Kennedy & Graven scholarship to provide financial support for an intern working on developing zoning and land use maps for the City's marketing packet of potential development sites, assisting • Minnesota Business Finance the Economic Development Director in developing strategies toward enhancing the Corporation City's economic vitality, and updating the City's community profile on Minnesota's • ProSource'('echnologies Department of Employment and Economic Development Website. • Schnell & Madson, lnc. • Short-Elliott-Hendrickson The City of Oakdale has been awarded a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) internship scholarship to provide financial support for an intern working on writing business • Twin Cities -Metro CUC articles for the Business Retention newsletter (paper copy and web-based), and local and l7 regional newspapers; management of the Econoric Development Commission's Thanks! business retention program including updating address database, following up with businesses contacted by the EDC and serving as the liaison between the F.D Commissioners and City staff; assist the City with any special projects, specifically those involving research and information gathering; and assist the Ciry in application for any City-based grants. Congratulations! EDAM's 2004 In partnership with St. Cloud State University the EDA141 Foundation has awarded Board of Directors five $1,000 scholarships a $2,500 intern scholarship to St. ['loud State University httpa/www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/F.DAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 Tlie Developer -December/January 2005 Page 3 of 15 Paul Steinman Community Development Program students. The Scholarships winners will be Presidcnt formally recognized a[ the EDAM Winter Conference. The $1,000 awards were based Springsted, [nc., St. Paul on academic performance and demonstrated commitment to Community Development 651-223-3000 outside of the classroom. The scholarship winners are: psteinman~a soringsted.com Roberto Tapiz (:Monticello) Garner Moffat (St. Cloud) I.aDonna Boyd Leslie Chimelewski (Gilman) Jodi Wunsch (Onalaska, Wq First Vice President Crystal Foust (Lester Prairie) Dakota Electric Association, Farmington 651-463-6232 A $2,500 internship award tiaas provided to graduating CD senior Trista Johnson who 1bQyd~dakotaelectric.com has an internship with the Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Nancy Non Join the EDAM Foundation at the 2005 EDAM Winter Conference Second Vice President On Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 4:40 PM the EDAM Foundation will officially Minnesota Power, Duluth recognize 2004-2005 education program interns, National Development Council and St. 218-723-3913 Cloud State University scholarship winners. This event will give scholarships recipients nnotr~mnpower.com the opportunity to share their experiences in their own words. Plan tojoin us celebrate success in economic development education. William lucking Past President Economic Development Early-Response Team (F,R'I'} Update: City of South St. Progress Plus, Inver Grove Paul Heights The EDAM Foundation conducted its first Early-Response Team (F,RT) workshop in the 651-451-2266 City of South St. Paul on Novemher 18 and 19, 2004. The F.DA41 Foundation was bill . ro ess lus.or very excited about the opportunity to work with the City and its task farce as it examined G~P._ Si - -g future development issues in the Southview Boulevard and Marie Avcnuc Business District. South St. Paul Mayor Beth Baumann and EDAM Past President Bill Lucking Cathy Capone Bennett were instrumental in coordinating this effort with the EDAM Foundation as it moves City of Roseville, Roseville forward in launching the ERT resource throughout i4linnesota. 651-490-2241 cathy.bennett _,ci.roseville.mn.us The Early Response Tcam joining us for the South St. Paul workshop sessions included: Jim Grombcrg Conncxus Energy, Ramsey *Dave Anderson -Anderson Builders/EDAM Foundation Board member 763-323-2785 *Kirstin Barsness -Barsness Consulting Services/EDA~1 Foundation Board member im om connexusener corn Patrick Connoy -Hennepin County/EDAM Foundation Chair J---Sr- - ~ 8Y• Curt Milburn - Phalen Corridor Initiative/EDAM Board member Catherine Mehelich City of Elk River Rebecca Kurtz Bill Lucking -Progress Plus/EDAM Past Presidcnt and event organizer Ehlers and Associates, Inc., Michael Lamb -Cunningham Group 65R 697 8516 *Teant Co-Captains rkurtz~a ehlers-nc.com Go to www.edamfoundation.Qrg for a complete report on the ERT visit to the City of Mark [,oRhus South St. Paul. MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development, St. Paul EDAM Foundation Board Members and Nast EDAM Presidents: GS I -297-4567 David Anderson, Vicc-Chair (2001) mark.lofthus@state.mn.us Kirstin Barsness (1999) Tim Clawson, Secretary/Treasurer (1')95-1996) Curt Milburn Patrick Connoy, Chair (2000) Jim Maciej (1981-1982) ESABA AI Madsen (1989-1990) 651-772-6220 Jim Trucker (1983-1984) cmilbumna~phalencorridor. org We need your support! Give tv !!te EDAM Fouttdatinn today! For more information Marc Ncvinski about F,DAM Fouttdatinn progrmns nr how to cnutrlb:de call Patrick Connoy at 612- City of Coon Rapids 344-2215 or Jim Trucker at 651-291-5663. 763-767-6451 nevinskit7a_.ci.coon-rapids.rnrt. us back to top Be Heard! Pinnacle . , . . . , . Submit your items of interest ~ Engineering for The Developer to edameditorCa~ewald. corn. Questions, call our stat~'editor at httpa/www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2QO5/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 4 of l S 651-290-6273. Upcoming Events January 10-21, 2005 Submit your newt fqr pu li ~iqn EDAM Winter Corrfererrce in The Developer, Next Deadline is: 2005 Winter Confcrcnce: The Unknown Journcy...Thinking Beyond the Borders for January 10.2005. Economic Development n Download a pdf for more information or Register online. February 3 - 4, 2005 Ehlers & Associates 50t1r Celehratinn! Celehratirrg the Past...Lookirr~ to I•'irrarrce the Frrtrrre This annual seminar focuses in the areas of Tax Increment Financing, Public Finance and Development. The breakout sessions will present different aspects o1'public finance including'I'IF and Abatement, Financing Capital Improvements and Public Facilities, the Future of Eminen[ Domain, Commercial Property Acquisition and Relocation, and JOBZ, as well as'1'ips on how to Gain Nublic Support for Developrncnt and Redevelopment. The one-and-a-half-day seminar will be held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Ccntcr. For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.ehlers-inc.com ar call Nikki at 65 I -697-85 18. back to top EDAM Member News To submit your personal or organizational news for publication in The Developer, please e- mail kellybf~ew~l~~om. n Bay West Awarded FPRI Task Order DLR News ~ DLR Group Announces 2004 Promotions DI.R Group is pleased to B~~ announce that three employees have earned promotions in the firm. Ed Mttchlbcrg, RA was 13`ty promoted to Senior Associate. West, Inc., an environmental services Nathan R. Miller and Jon company, announced that it has been Wessling were promoted to awarded a Fixed Price Rcmcdiation with Associate. Insurance (FPR[) task order by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha and Mobile Districts. Bay West will perform work at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAI'1 ~t,. in Kingsport, TN. The task order, valued at _ up to $7. I M with options, involves the investigation, rcmediation, and regularory ~`t' . closure of 20 solid waste management units (SWMIJs) and areas of concern (AOCs) a1 . w this active munitions manufacturing plant. ~ " - - Itenownrd Development Expert and • DLR Group Completes New author.lack Schultz Visits Blue Earth Jack Schulte, the author South Milwaukee High School of Bnonr 'Town USA: T1re DLR has completed a new high 7 Keys to Big Success school for the School District of ire Small Towns was the South Milwaukee in South keynote speaker at a Milwaukee, WI. 'The project was a recent event hosted by the funded by a $41.9 million bond City of Blue Garth issue passed in February 2002, the w' Economic Development largest successful school bond fi~ .Authority. The event, referendum in Milwaukee Ruonr Tower Conic s to Rh~e F.artlr, was County's history. The project attended by nearly 300 people from Blue involved the renovation and Earth and the surrounding area. conversion of the current senior http://www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 5 of 15 Jack Schult~'s visit to Blue Garth was his high school to serve district first to Minnesota since publication of his middle school needs, as well as book earlier this year. 'twelve Minnesota construction of a new 300,000 s.f. cities are cited in Boom Town IJSA as being senior high school on the same "agurbs~~," prospering small towns outside campus. This enabled all students of a Metropolitan Statistical Area. from grades 6-12 to have access to a single technology network, At the event, a representative of the Blue shared administrative and staff Earth Industrial Service Corporation also resources, a 750-seat community announced the beginning of an incentive theater; expanded student service program that encourages people to and academic program participate in the City's development by opportunities, a community field bringing forward business /cads. "those who house, a community herilage provide contacts that result in job creation in con-idar that displays artifacts of the City are eligible for rewards up to the community's history in a $ I 0 000 museum style-setting, and a 3,000-seat outdoor stadium. For more information on the event or Schultz's hook, contact Curtis Brown, • DLR Group Community Development llircctor, at 507- Principal ~ 526-7336. Certified as ~ Registered Business Journal Names "Growth Communi- 50":The 50 Fastest-growing private cations Distribution companies in the Twin Cities Designer _ 1 The rLti,rr,eapolis/.St. Paul Btesi,recc.lnur,ral (RCDD®) announces the 2004 "Business Journal DLR Group is pleased to Growth 50," the 50 fastest-growing private announce that Kelly B. Artz, P.E., companies in the Twin Cities based on revenue growth over the last three years. has earned certification as a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD~). Topping this year's Business Journal Growth RCDD~ is a designation for 50 list is'1'he Protomold Co. Inc. with 718.2 individuals who demonstrate percent growth. Protomold's success is based expertise in the design, on the development of a technology that j integration, and implementation enables the company to quickly and cheaply of telecommunications (voice, make plastic prototype components for data, video, audio, and other low- industry. voltage control} transport systems and their related infrastructure "I'he Growth 50 list includes manufacturers, components. An RCDD~t: is mortgage lenders and bankers, retailers, responsible for the detailed design high-tech and med-tech, security of new systems and/or the professionals and general contractors. integration of a design into an Together, these 50 Twin Cities companies existing system. had more than $ I.6 billion in revenue and averaged 128 percent growth since 2001. • DLR Group Begins Facility Study for Rice Lake Area The ranked list and profiles of'the winning School District companies are in the October 22 edition of DLR Group has been retained by the 13ucinecs./ourna/, the Rice Lake Area School District to conduct adistrict-wide KKE Promotions facility study. A task force is KKG Architects recently promoted three of being formed to create a long term its stat7': Mike Beery, Lora Grgich and Rob facilities plan. "1'he hiring of DLR Grundstrom. Group as the district's consultant will facilitate the identification and prioritization of facility Beery was promoted from graphic designer needs. The facility study began in to associate; Grgich from sr. project architect October 2004. lJpon completion, to associate and Grundstrom from associate the study recommendations will to sr. associate. be presented to the district's 9- mcmbcr school board for Phalen Corridor opens 2nd Phase of approval. If approved, funding Phalen Boulevard will be sought through a bond referendum. • DLR Group Completes Additions/Renovations to Laporte School District httpa/www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 6 of 15 DLR Group is pleased to - announce the completion of an ~ . , - ' ' addition and renovation to the - J"~-~-" Laporte School District K-12 _ _ L.j~,~__ _ _ facility in Laporte, MN. The • - ' _ project's goal was to give the - _ District greater flexibility in ' ~ providing community services date, 5600 million of industrial, housuig, and was accomplished through the transportation and green space in addition of a new community redcvclopmcnt has occurred on St. Paul's meeting room and a community East Side. library (shared with the City of Laporte) which features enhanced technology and wireless networks. • Health/Safety Improvements Funded at Kingsland Public Schools Funding has been approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Education for Kingsland Public Schools to proceed with an Indoor Air Quality project. ULR Group, the district's consultant, began design in September 2004. The project is expected to bid in December 2004, with the work being performed during the summer of 2005. 'I'emplin receives Extension faculty award for field staff Elizabeth (Liz) Tcmplin has received a top award from the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Tcmplin, a regional educator at Andover specializing in community economics, received the Dean and Director's Award for Distinguished Field Faculty at the organization's recent Fall Program Conference in St. Paul. Hcr recent work helped Aitkin County residents receive broadband services School districts in the county saved thousands of dollars, and even the most rural parts of Aitkin County are now accessible for economic development expansion because of her work. She helped start a "Small Stores Success Strategics Program," now available statewide. The program had drawn interest due to the explosion of "big box" retailers. She also created the "U and Your Economy" workshops f'or northeastern Minnesota in 2002. The successful program is now being offered in other parts of the state. She has worked with Native American communities, and was selected by the Mille Lacs Band to represent the University of Minnesota on their Economic Development Summit. Previously, '1'emplin was an Extension educator in Washington County, Extension Fellow for the Association of Minnesota Counties, a Bush Fellow at the University of Minnesota and an Extension agent in Stearns County. back to top http://www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 7 of 15 City Oakdale L w vcrur rlry r'w.pmr•rn rrt•d., • nnr r. t. 1:rri~'R •IJnrrr, r:ih .ldnrrni•u.v.,r (i$1)770.57115 rr.ai~rFci~rhdrk.nr~u. I~IILwllr~ Nrnwr'\.,rrh. l~Ar1~M, M\ t'+12M t.w (~~II7111.2A1l1 wrfi: ci.un4dntr.nrarw Welcome New EDAM Members! Katie Hatt, Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc Kirk Moorhead, Central Community Housing Trust Gary Hay and'['om Uobbs of Hay Dobbs Gary Fields, Development Strategics & Resources Gail Lcvcrson, North Central Development Services LVC Past Presidents Breakfast in Pictures . f ~ ~ 'M M1 - . ,4 I~ S A~ r f_: ' i.. ~ { From left to right: Rick Aalmer, Bruce Halbasch, Sruce Maus, Mike Muirooney, Crag Waldron, John Campobasso. . ;,r> f ~ . _ i •r .o y . ti r t" r~: t ~ r .~?~-f 1..'~' R' 4 ~4- . 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[n GDAM's annual membership surveys, the nc~vslcttcr is always ranked highly, and members indicate that it is widely read. The newsletter contains vital information for EDAM members: news of association events and accomplishments, notices ofjob openings, and information about development projects from around the state. 'fhc electronic format allows you to include colorful, eye-catching ads that click through to your wcbsitc. We also encourage your company to consider becoming a sponsor of the F,DAM website. http://www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 'Tnc Developer -December/January 2005 Page 9 of 15 This opportunity is available to a limited number of members. Your ad rotates with other sponsors on each page of the EDAM website. As with the newsletter ads, these banner ads make it easy to provide attention-getting graphics with click-throughs to your company website. Our ad rates are very reasonable. I f you need assistance with creating an ad, the staff at the EDAM office can help; their rate of 575 per hour is very competitive. Contracts for advertising are posted on the EDAM website, www.edam.or and are summarized bclow•. To place your ad in our next newsletter (FebruaryiMarch), please return a copy of the contract, along with your ad copy and payment, no later than January 10, 2005. Our normal closing daft fur advertising is the 10th day ofadd-numbered months. Full Year llalf Year Single (6 issues) (3 issues) Issue Full page F'.lectronic: $395 ea./52,370 yr. $425 ca./S 1,275 total 5460 440 pxls wide x 440 pxls high Half page Electronic: $155 ea./5930 yr. $185 ea.lS555 total 5215 440 pxls wide x 220 pxls high Quarter page Electronic: $85 ca./5510 yr. 595 ea./$285 total NIA 220 pxls wide x 220 pxls high Business card Electronic: $50 ca./5300 yr $60 ea.l518t! total NIA 145 pxls w x 100 pxls high back to tov Labor Market News 'Diversity' Characterizes Minnesota's Bioscience Industry: DEED Survey Anticipates Growth Trends in State's Bioscience Employment Minnesota's bioscience industry is characterised by diversity and growing employment, according to a new report from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). 'The report lends support to Govcmor Tim Pawlenty's bioscience initiative promoting the bioscicncc industry as a key driver of economic growth. Based on responses from 81 bioscience firms, the report shows that the industry cuts across a broad swath of disciplines ranging from agriculture and food science to human health and industrial biotechnology. While this diversity promises widespread growth, it also generates demand for workers trained in a variety of'skills across a broad spectrum of occupations. As a result, it challenges our educational systems to design effective training programs and degree curricula for future bioscience employees. "One of the principal challenges in fostering growth in Minnesota's bioscience companies is developing a workforce with the necessary training and skills to build the industry," DEED Commissioner Matt Kramer said. ""Phis survey clearly corroborates and supports the broad approach we've taken toward becoming a regional and national leader in the bioscicnccs and in developing an appropriately skilled and trained workforce." Because of the striking diversity among bioscience companies and the broad range of anticipated workforce needs, the report suggests that close collaborations or partnerships between bioscicncc fim~s and educational institutions "may be one of the best ways to focus on developing the right mix of workforce skills for bioscience-related employment." Commissioner Kramer said he expects to share the survey results with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, as well as with representatives from the Minnesota Bioscience Council, an advisory board appointed by Govcmor Pawlcnty whose members come from industry, government, higher education and related industry organisations. The full report "Engineering Bioscience Job Growth: industry Perspectives on Workforce Needs" can be found online ar. httoalwww.deedstate.mn. us/facts/PDFs/Bioscience Workforce~df httpa/www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 10 of 15 back to top • • • • Thank you 2004 "Positively Minnesota" Partners In 2004 "Positively Minnesota "was successful in raising the awareness of Minnesota's business climate and the Job Opportunity Building Zone program (JOBZ) within Minnesota, regionally, and nationally. Positively Minnesota is a partnership between the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and economic development professionals, utilities, real estate and construction companies. "IViinnesota would not have gained a higher level of visibility without the Positively Minnesota partners," said Mark Lofthus, Director, Business Development, DEED. Positively Minnesota was visible at a variety of corporate real estate conferences this year, starting in May with the ConNct Global Summit in Chicago. Many CoreVet Chapter members from Minnesota were glad to finally see Minnesota at this event for national and international corporate real estate executives. 'fhc tradcshow booth highlighted Minnesota's business climate and the JOBL Program. But the true show-stopper was a shiny fish mailbox offered in a drawing. Positively Minnesota made another appearance in Chicago at the Transportation and Logistics Conference in October hosted by Chicago Industrial Properties. Pam Bishop, Albert Lea Econornic Development Agency, represented the Positively Minnesota group at this smaller, more intimate event. In November, Positively Minnesota returned to the CoreVet Global Summit, this time in San Antonio, TX. In addition to the tradcshow booth, Positively N9innesota also sponsored the Midwest CorcNct Chapter member's reception in order to build a stronger relationship with Minnesota chapter members. Other events Positively Minnesota attended in 2004 included industry specialty events such as the Bio lndustrial Organization annual conference (6102004) in San Francisco, CA in early June and the Medical Design & Manufacturing Show (MD&M) in October in Minneapolis. THANK YOU 2004 POSITIVELY MINNESOTA PAR"I'NERS • Ada Econornic Development Authority • Albert Lea Economic Development Agency • Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission • Alliant Energy • Apex • Arrowhead Business Connection/The Northspan Group, Inc. • Burnet Relocation • Cargill Fermentation Solutions • City of Belle Plaine • City of Brooklyn Park City of Fairmont • City of Moorhead • Crookston Economic Development Authority • Dakota Electric Association • DCI, Inc. • Development Corporation of Austin • East Central Energy • Genesis Business Centers • Greater Mankato Economic Development Corporation • Hammel, Green and Abrahamson • IRR (Iron Range Resources) • (Vicdical Alley • Minnesota Partnership for E3iotechnology and Medical Genomics (Mayo/U of MN Partnership) http://www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 Tt[e Developer -December/January 2005 Page 11 of 15 • Minnesota Power • MNB10 • Northwest Minnesota Foundation • Otter Tail Power Company • Red Wing Port Authority • Region 5 Development Commission • Region 9 Devclopmcnt Commission • Rochester Area Economic Devclopmcnt lnc. • St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership • St. Paul Port Authority • Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner & Kluth, P.A. • Silicon Inforn~atics, Inc. • Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation • Southwest Minnesota [nitiativc Foundation • University of Minnesota - BioTechnology Institute • Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission • West Central Growth Alliance • Worthington Bioscicncc/Agricultural Partnership • Xcel Energy Special thank you to EDAM for graciously serving as the fiscal agent for many Positively Minnesota activities. back to top Development News Shooting Toward More Strategic Regional Economic Development B~ ,lfatt Krarrter If' local and regional economic dcvclopment efforts have a consistent shortcoming -one that survives business cycles or policy changes brought about by shifting political winds - it may be the often used I ~ scattershot approach to luring company startups, expansions and relocations to our industrial parks - and Main Streets. . t The pattern is understandable. Pressure on elected officials and economic dcvclopment professionals to stimulate economic growth, provide ever more jobs, and add to the commercial-industrial tax base . is so intense that it's a wonder these carbon-based beings haven't turned into diamonds under the weight of all that responsibility. Because the demands and the stakes -arc high, economic development players trend rather heavily tu~ti:ud the notion that an} elcvclopmcnt is good development. Many economic development folks hunt for new businesses with a shotgun, blasting away at a whole flock of prospects in hopes that they might at least bag one. The method requires a great deal of wasted effort and ammunition, but it seems the options have been few -until now. Researchers at the Minnesota Depamnent of Employment and Economic l?evelopment (DEED) and the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) have come up with a new tactical http://www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 12 of 15 weapon that we think may put an end, or at least reduce, the shotgun approach to local economic development efforts. The Enterprise Network Sy.ctenr we've developed is now being put to the test as part of pilot project in the Duluth-Superior area. Using data from the North American Industry Classification System (NAILS), researchers have developed a comprehensive inventory of the "inputs" -goods, services and raw materials -currently available in the arcs. Armed with the data, researchers are then able to identify specific industries that can thrive in the region, based on a majority of complementary resources and suppliers already present. Communities and regions can make strategic choices about the industries and suppliers they recruit -and create opportunities that meet the highest priorities of local businesses. They will even be able to prioritise the types of skills to develop for the jobs they tivant to create. This model offers communities throughout the state a brand new way of marketing their assets to business. It eliminates much of the guesswork that goes into local recruitment efforts and replaces it with a more targeted, intentional and strategic approach to economic development. DEED has funded the project with the intention of incorporating the lessons of the Duluth pilot into a statewide, locally driven, economic development strategy. And the Arca Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX} based in Duluth has agreed to host a community discussion on the results of the Duluth project. APEX President Rob West thinks the Enterprise Netx•ork System is an effective tool to help evaluate the business community, and has been very supportive of the pilot project in the Twin Ports. West also thinks the data will be extremely useful in regional economic development planning. DEED regional administrator Jim Wrobleski, Scott Moore, and UMD economist Richard Lichty provided an overview of the Enterprise Network S'ystertt recently at the Minnesota Development Conference in Minneapolis. Needless to say, those who saw the presentation found the concept intriguing. The idea seems to make a great deal of sense. We're eager to sec the new model tested during the pilot study and excited about the potential it may hold statcwidc• Wc'll keep you abreast of the developments as we work to give communities a rifle and ahigh-powered scope to replace that old shotgun. (Kramer is the Cattmissioner of the Mira:esota Deporlrttent of Employment and Ecaromic Development) back to top • • • Become a Pos~t~vely Minnesota Member ~n 2005 p S~ ~ Inn~s~t~ "Positively Minnesota" -the brand, the band, and the plan, wraps several concepts under one banner. The "brand" is attributes Minnesota is selling including the Job Opportunity BuildingLones, the biggest economic incentive program Minnesota has ever offered. The "band" or "Positively Minnesota" partners are economic development professionals, utilities, real estate and construction companies and DEED staff working to sell Minnesota using the Positively Minnesota brand. The "plan" includes marketing opportunities where Minnesota is competing with other states and development interests to catch the attention of companies, real estate managers, httpa/www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2UU4 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 13 of 15 and consultants ~vho make site location decisions. Kcy audiences and events were identified by Positively Minnesota for 2004 and discussion is underway for the 2005 marketing plan. Positively Minnesota is open to all who share the vision of marketing the Positively Minnesota brand. Participation is available in two forms: Membership in the "Core Group" which plans the annual program ($500 annual cost), and sponsorship of specific events in which anyone can join (cost based on the specific costs of an event). Positively Minnesota will participate again in the CoreNct Global Summits, Medical Design & Manufacturing Show, and BIO 2005 in addition to newly identified opportunities for 2005. Watch the EDAM newsletter for Positively Minnesota marketing opportunities. Positively Minnesota is also a Gold Sponsor of the C:oreNet Global Midwest Chapter. This gives Positively Minnesota "Core Group" members a regular chance to meet and greet Midwest (mostly Minnesota) corporate real estate managers, and learn what they are looking for in a community or region. It is also a great time to make direct contact with people who make property management decisions about the places where they operate facilities. Other Positively Minnesota "Core Group" membership benefits include: • Attendance at bi-monthly Corc Group meetings to discuss, implement, and monitor the Positively Minnesota Marketing Plan (statewide & national) • Access to CoreNet Global Midwest Chapter monthly meetings. Four free monthly registrations arc available to the Positively :Minnesota Core Group (first-come, first-serve). • Recognition as a "Core Group" member • Positively Minnesota shirt (limit of one shirt per membership) Positively Minnesota membership is a I-year commitment (January I, 2005 -December 31, 2005) open to economic development professionals, utilities, real estate and construction companies interested in promoting Minnesota's business climate. Cost of membership is $500 with a I year commitment (January I, 2005 -December 31, 2005). For more information on how to participate in Positively Minnesota, contact Beth Jamcston, Department of Employment and Economic Development, G51-29C-2169, or beth.ann jamestop(~state.mn.us. beck to top • • • • Paul A. Moe Directs New Office of Business and Community Finance -Louie ]ambois, Longtime Community Director, Leaves DEED Paul A. Moe, a veteran administrator of business finance programs at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEEU), has been appointed director o1'Ihe department's newly created Office of Business and Community Finance. Moe, whojoined the deparlrncnt in 1989, assumed his new post on Tuesday, Nov. 30. At the same time, Community Development Director Louie Jarnhois, has left the department. After more than 30 years of government service, Jambois has accepted the position of executive director at the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, aservice and lobby organization for cities in the 'T'win Cities metropolitan area. DEED Commissioner Matt Kramer said the move represents a modest departmental reorganization that merges two existing units into a more efficient operation that encompasses all existing business and community financial assistance programs. "I expect that, as a combined unit, the Office of Business and Community Finance will continue to perfom~ some of the most useful and important work that we do as a government agency," Commissioner Kramer said. "I also anticipate that Paul will lead the merged offices toward deeper integration and more efficient delivery of all the programs httpa/www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Pagc 14 of 15 and services." "There's no doubt that Louie Jambois was the consummate public servant. In many ways, and for a long time, Louie has been the face of state government for communities across Minnesota. His departure leaves a void that will be hard for anyone to fill," Commissioner Kramer said. "But Paul Moe, with his long experience and expertise within DEED, was our natural and obvious choice to direct this merged office, with its multifaceted administrative responsibilities and diverse constituency." The combined office will include all of the programs and services that were previously offered by its predecessor units. On the community development side, that includes: the Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOB7,) initiative, Small Cities Development Grant Program, Contaminated Site Cleanup Program and the Public Facilities Authority (PFA). On the business finance side, it includes: the Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF), Small Business Development Loan Program, Urban initiative Program and the Indian Business Loan Program. "['m honored to be selected for this new position, and I look forward to the challenge of working toward greater integration and et~'iciency in all of our varied activities," Moe said. Since joining the department in 1989, Moe has administered nearly all of the agency's business-related financial assistance programs, He also has served -and will continue to serve - as the commissioner's designee to the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority and the 21st Century Minerals Fund. He is the executive director for the Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, a statewide authority for the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds, and a member of the Council of Uea•elopment Finance Agencies. Before joining the department, Moe served as regional vice president for Farm Credit Services in River Falls, Wisconsin. back Yo top ~ ~ • MCCF Holds Second Annual Meeting The Minnesota Community Capital Fund recently held its second annual membership meeting in St. Cloud, with representatives of MCCF member communities and economic development organizations from throughout Greater Minnesota attending. Thrcc mcmbcrs of the MCCF Board of Directors were reelected for three-year terms: Stcvc Dusck, CEO of Prairieland Economic Development Corporation in Slayton; Barb Hayden, St. Louis County Planning Director, Duluth; and Duane Johnson, Director of the Dodge County EDA, Mantorville. Scott Martin, President, reported that in the 18 months since the Fund was launched, 26 loans totaling $6,761,350 have been approved for business expansion and acquisition projects located in 2l member communities. "We're very pleased with the high level of interest and local participation in our unique gap-financing program among economic developers, bankers and business borrowers," noted Martin. "Our deal flow continues to increase as more bankers hear about the MCCF from their colleagues and our members." One of the highlights of the meeting was the Prajec! Showcase. Representatives of three MCCF mcmbcrs-Red Wing Port Authority, Itasca Development Corporation, and St. Cloud HRA-presented case studies of projects financed in part by the Fund, including the construction of a new nonprofit daycare center; the redevelopment of two historic downtown multi-tenant buildings; the expansion of a retail service business; and, a major expansion to a cold storage distribution facility. To date, the largest MCCF loan is the $2,5(10,000 loan made as part of the financing package for the $13.5 million expansion of the Cloquet Community Hospital. The smallest is a $50,000 loan approved for the renovation of a building in Preston for the expansion of a developmental handicapped services business. Since inception, the Fund has raised more than $3.1 million in total member capitalization and currently has 64 members representing more than 400 cities, counties, utilities and economic development organizations in Minnesota. httpa/www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004 The Developer -December/January 2005 Page 15 of 15 "The Minnesota Community Capital Fund is still accepting new members," Martin added. "Our Board encourages any community or ED organization that has not yet joined the Fund to take another look at the many benefits of belonging to Minnesota's best source for leveraging local business financing resources." For more information about the MCCF, contact Scott Martin at 800-8G0-G223 or check out the MCCF website at www.mncommunityca~italfund.org. back to top • • • New Economic Development Financing Resource Coming Soon to the Twin Cities Local governments and nonprofit economic development organizations located throughout the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Arca will soon have a new business financing resource available to support their local development activities-the Twin Cities Ca+ununity Capita! Frutd (TCCCF). This new loan fund, which was recently established by the Northland Institute, is modeled after the very successful, two-year old Minnesota Conu+runity Capita! Fund. (Please see article above for more about the MCCF.) "TCCCF memberships will be offered beginning in January," explained Scott Martin, Northland's President and developer of the Conuncutity Capi[u1 /'und organizational model. "Economic developers in the "fwin Cities can expect to receive the TCCCF Official Offering Prospectus and complete member enrollment information shortly after the first of the year." The Fund is a private nonprofit mcmbcrship corporation that will be governed by its members. Membership levels range from 550,000 to 5200,000. Members will be able to originate loans of up to ten times their mcmbcrship deposit, with little or no risk. For example, an organisation with $100,000 in the Fund can originate loans of up to $I,000,WO-with no limit on the number of loans any member can originate. Professional fund management and the services of experienced loan officers will be provided to members at no cost. "Wc arc excited about the opportunity to offer memberships in this innovative economic development organisation throughout the Twin Cities area," Martin added. "Given the initial level of interest among local bankers, economic developers, city council members, and EDA commissioners, I'm confident that the'I'win Cities Community Capital Fund will be a very successful and significant gap-financing resource that will support business expansions and job creation in the metro area for many years to come." For more information about the Fund, contact Scott Martin at 952-54G ~I049 or smartingnorth I andinst.org. back t0 tQR n 2(Xi2 - 200> Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDA~1). All Rights Reserved. n http://www.edam.org/newsletter/EDAMDecJan2005/EDAMDecJan2005.htm 12/22/2004