HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-03 City of Lakeville
Economic Development Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, January 28, 2003, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Approve November 26, 2002 meeting minutes.
3. Election of Officers.
4. 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development:
A.) Progress on 2002 Work Plan
B.) Draft 2003 Work Plan
5. .Strategic Plan Work Item: Educate residents on benefits of C/I.
A.) Update on efforts of Himle Horner
6. Strategic Plan Work Item: Encourage Potential Upgrades of Critical
Business Infrastructure.
A.) Update on 50-60-70 Interchanges
7. Director's Report.
8. Adjourn.
Attachments:
1. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Project List, January 10, 2003.
2. 2002 Building Permit Press Release.
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Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
November 26, 2002
Marion Conference Room, Lakeville City Hall
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Members Present: Comms. Emond, J. Erickson, Schubert, Smith, Brantly, Ex-Officio
member Todd Bornhauser -Executive Director of the Lakeville Area Chamber of
Commerce, Ex-Officio member Robert Erickson -City Administrator.
Members Absent: Comms. Miller, Matasosky, Tushie, Pogatchnik.
Others Present: Staff: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Ann
Flad, Economic Development Coordinator.
1. Call Meeting to Order. Secretary Brantly called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
in the Marion Conference Room of City Hall at 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN.
2. Approve October 29, 2002 Meeting Minutes.
Motion 02.19 Comms. Emond/J. Erickson moved to approve the minutes of
the October 29, 2002 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Strategic Plan progress and update.
Ms. Flad provided an update of the progress made to date on the three goals identified in
the 2002 Work Plan as incorporated into the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic
Development.
Significant progress has been made on the goal of educating the residents on the benefits
of the commercial and industrial tax base. The success of the new Spotlight on Business
program and the Strategic Engagement Plan developed by Himle Horner are two
initiatives that have resulted from the efforts to achieve this goal. .
Significant progress has also been made on investigation of critical business
infrastructure, as evidenced by obtaining E-Commerce Certification, creation of a
Technology Center Task Force, and the detailed examination of financing alternatives to
achieve the interchange upgrades needed in the community.
A meeting was held on November 30, 2001 with Bob Vogel, Jack Matasosky, David Olson,
Ann Flad and Superintendent Amoroso to begin a dialog with ISD 194, consistent with the
EDC's goal to enhance relationships with community partners in order to create a model
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that will presence the financial position of the city. The school district's focus, however,
has been on their recent referendum, the design of the new high school, and school board
elections. Ms. Flad did point out that the relationship with the school district has been
strengthened as a result of efforts to achieve other goals, including .the participation of the
school district on the Technology Center Task Force.
Ms. Flad also provided the Commissioners with a copy of the four Strategic Work Areas
outlined in the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. A draft 2003 Work
Plan will be brought to the EDC for review at the January meeting. Pending approval, the
2003 Work Plan will be presented to the City Council at the first meeting in February.
4. Strategic Work Plan Item: Educate residents on the benefits of C/I -update on
engagement of Himle Horner.
Mr. Olson reported that the City Council, at their November 4, 2002 meeting, postponed
the discussion of the EDC's recommendation to engage Himle Horner Incorporated to
develop a communications plan. The Council discussed the cost-benefit of the Himle
Horner proposal at a Council Work Session on November 25, 2002. Discussion by
Council members ensued regarding their belief that the Crossroads development
generated less resident controversy than the Timbercrest project had. The City Council
indicated that the minimal controversy around the. Crossroads project suggests that a
major communications plan may no longer be necessary. The Council indicated interest in
engaging Himle Horner to review and make recommendations about existing print
publications used to inform residents.
Comm. Brantly questioned whether Himle Horner had been.: engaged to work with the EDC
yet. Mr. Olson indicated that Himle Horner has been paid for the time they have spent at
EDC meetings and developing. the Strategic Engagement Plan, however they have not
been formally engaged to continue their efforts with the EDC.
City Administrator Erickson indicated that the Spotlight on Business program that was
initiated to address the goal of informing residents has been very successful. The City
Council felt that expending a considerably lesser amount with Himle Horner to assist in
ensuring the existing communications tools convey an economic development message
may be appropriate.
Comm. Brantly indicated that new developments that are in close proximity to other
residential areas might still generate controversy in the future.
Comm. Brantly noted that professional advice could be very valuable to City staff when
preparing communications materials.
Comm. Smith inquired whether a review of the communications tools could be
accomplished for a lesser amount, and whether the City's web site is an EDC guided
communications tool. City Administrator Erickson indicated the Economic Development
staff has worked to ensure that commercial and industrial development is a significant
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component of the web site therefore it is a relevant tool to be reviewed. Mr. Olson
reported that Himle Horner has indicated the firm would be willing to undertake a review of
communications tools for a cost not to exceed $4,000. Further, Comm. Tom Smith
commented on the value this process would bring to the Economic Development Report to
Lakeville residents planned for 2003.
Motion 02.20 Comms. Emond/Smith moved to support the City Council's
pared back and refocused mission for the engagement of the
PR Firm Himle Horner to review and make recommendations
on communications tools used to inform residents about the
benefits of commercial and industrial development. Motion
carried unanimously.
5. 2003 CDBG Update
Mr. Olson reported on the 2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Every year the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) receives Community
CDBG funding from the federal. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
These funds-are tobe used by communities for projects that either benefit low-to-moderate
income people or projects that eliminate slums and blight.
Mr. Olson reviewed Lakeville's use. of CDBG funds in recent. years. In 2000, $70,000 was
allocated to the newly created Downtown Code Improvement program and the City
subsequently used those funds to .assist the Smith Dental renovation. The remainder of the
City's allocation ($34,819) was reprogrammed into 2001 and combined with the entire
allocation of 2001 ($109,316) to support the CDA's acquisition of the Wren property for future
development of an affordable rentaktownhome project. In 2002, $75,000 was again allocated
to the Downtown Code Improvement Program and subsequently used to assist the Ben
Franklin renovation. The remainder of the funds ($25,000) are anticipated to be used to offset
costs of the clearance, contaminated soil clean-up, and demolition of the car-wash/drycleaner
property.
Mr. Olson indicated that the CDA uses a formula to determine the amount of funds to allocate
to each community in Dakota County. The CDA has indicated that Lakeville can expect
approximately $105,000 in 2003, which is similar to the level of funding the City received in
2002. An application outlining the proposed uses for 2003 funds must be approved by the
City Council and submitted to the CDA by the end of January.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed demolition and clean-up of the car
wash/drycleaner in downtown. Mr. Olson reported that all title issues have been resolved and
the City now owns the property. Wells Fargo Bank has not committed to purchasing the
property from the City due to the contamination on the site. The City is receiving cost
estimates for the clean-up of the property. Comm. Schubert suggested that a restriction be
placed on the deed, which would require any future owner of the property to maintain it as a
parking lot.
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Comm. Bornhauser questioned what the City would do with the property if Wells Fargo did not
aquire the property. Mr. Olson indicated that had not been determined at this time.
Motion 02.21 Comms. Emond/Schubert moved to recommend the City
Council authorize an application to obtain 2003 CDBG funds for
the Downtown Code Improvement Program at levels similar to
previous years' funding, and that the remainder of the allocation
be requested to offset costs of vacant building demolition,
clearance and/or cleanup in the downtown Special Service
District. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Business Retention Program
Mr. Olson indicated that a fundamental component of economic development is the
retention of existing businesses in the community. A business retention program that
includes visits with existing businesses helps to identify businesses' issues, provides
businesses with a point of contact within the city, and can direct them to additional
resources if needed.
Mr. Olson suggested that staff incorporate Business Retention Visits into the EDC's 2003
Strategic Work Plan. Both commercial and industrial businesses would be targeted for
visits without regard to size. Visits would be pre-arranged, and Commissioners would be
invited to participate as well. Follow-up to the business visits would take place as needed,
and the results of visits would be reported to the EDC quarterly. Commissioners
expressed support for Business Retention Visits as have been done in the past and
recommended including them into the EDC's 2003 Workplan.
7. Bi-annual Report to Residents on Economic Development
Ms. Flad reported that previous Strategic Plans for Economic Development have included
the goal to distribute a report on economic development to the residents of Lakeville on a
regular basis. The 2002-2004 .Strategic Plan for Economic Development also includes a
goal to educate the residents on the benefits of commercial/industrial development.
The last annual report on Economic Development was prepared in 1997, when the EDC
distributed "Lakeville: Right on Track. An Economic Development Report to Lakeville
Residents." This document was distributed to every household in Lakeville. EDC and
staff members prepared the report content, a Graphic Designer developed the layout, and
Custom Color Printing printed the report.
Preparation of a new Annual Report on Economic Development would assist in achieving
the goal of educating the residents on the benefits of C/I development. The 2003
Economic Development Department budget includes sufficient funds for the preparation
and distribution of an annual report. For comparison purposes, the City's recent Water
Quality Report was mailed to all residents, and the total project cost was approximately
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$5,600. Ms. Flad indicated that staff will work with Himle Horner and the C/1
Subcommittee to determine report content and project costs.
8. Director's Report
Mr. Olson reported that the Spotlight on Business Program continues to be well received.
Comm. Emond introduced Kim Dresselhaus of Menasha Packaging Corporation at the
November 18t" City Council meeting. Ms. Dresselhaus has been with Menasha Packaging for
over 20 years and started with the company when she was a student at Lakeville High
School. Technical Methods is scheduled to be featured at the December 2nd meeting.
Because the December 16t" meeting falls during the holiday season, no business will be
scheduled for that meeting.
Mr. Olson also indicated that Ms. Flad, along with representatives of Dakota County Technical
College and ISD 194, visited and toured the Technology Plus facility in Mankato on November
6t". The Technology Plus facility and program is considered by many to be one of the more
successful Technology Centers in the State of Minnesota.
Mr. Olson also reported that Dakota County Technical College continues to explore
opportunities to develop a greater presence in Lakeville. They completed the first part of a
Strategic Planning process on November 7t". Further information on the. conclusions of this
effort will be provided to the EDC when it becomes available.
Mr. Olson provided the EDC with an election recap as prepared by Kathy Hahne with the firm
of Faegre and Benson. Ms. Hahne is contracted by the Economic Development Association
of MN (EDAM), of which the City of Lakeville is a member, to monitor and lobby on economic
development issues at the State Legislature. A copy of the DRAFT "2003 Legislative Policy
Positions" was provided. These policy positions will become the basis by which EDAM
monitor these issues and programs during the Legislature Session.
Mr. Olson also reminded Commissioners to RSVP to Judi Hawkins for the Annual Advisory
Committee Appreciation Event to be held on December 4, 2002 at Lakeville Area Arts Center.
Mr. Olson also distributed a list of proposed 2003 EDC Meeting Dates. Meetings are
proposed to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month except for the month of
December, when the proposed meeting date the third Tuesday -Tuesday, December 16,
2003. All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room at City Hall unless
official notification is given otherwise.
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Motion 02.22 Comms. Emond/Erickson moved to adopt the following meeting
schedule for 2003:
January 28, 2003
February 25, 2003
March 25, 2003
April 22, 2003
May 27, 2003
June 24, 2003
July 22, 2003
August 26, 2003
September 23, 2003
October 28, 2003
November 25, 2003
December 16, 2003
Motion carried unanimously
6. Secretary Brantly adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Attested to:
Ann Flad, Recording Secretary R.T. Brantly, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
FROM: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE: January 22, 2003
RE: Election of Officers
The February 22, 1994 Resolution Confirming and Defining the Purpose, Responsibilities and
Terms of Office for the Economic Development Commission states that "at the first meeting
of the year, the Commission shall elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary from
amongst its appointed members to serve for a term of one year."
EDC members elected Bob Vogel as Chair, Jack Matasosky as Vice-Chair, and Bob Brantly
as Secretary for 2002. Upon the resignation of Bob Vogel in November, 2002, Vice-Chair
Matasosky assumed the role of Chair for the remainder of year.
The City Council is currently accepting applications to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Vogel's
resignation.
Commissioners are asked to elect officers to serve the 2003 year.
Agenda Item #
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
FROM: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinatq
DATE: January 22, 2003
RE: 2003 Strategic Work Plan
The 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic development included aone-year work plan to
guide the EDC's efforts in 2002. At the November 26, 2002 EDC meeting, staff presented a
status report on the progress made in achieving the 2002 Work Plan goals (see attached}
and indicated that a draft 2003 work plan would be prepared for discussion at the January
EDC meeting.
A draft 2003 Work plan has been attached for your review. Work Plan goals are derived from
reviewing the four Strategic Work Areas that the EDC identified in the 2002-2004 Strategic
Plan for Economic Development. Because efforts on the three goals noted in the 2002 Work
Plan continue, those goals have been carried forward into 2003.
Efforts to achieve the first goal, "to inform the residents of the benefits of
commercial/industrial development," include continuation of the Spotlight on Business
Program, obtaining input from Himle Horner on other communications methods, publishing a
Progress Report on Economic Development to be mailed to all. residents and businesses,
and investigation of establishing an e-newsletter to disseminate information.
The second goal is intended to encourage communication between the school district,
county, and city in order to provide greater understanding of the financial needs and the
benefits commercial and industrial development bring, in order to facilitate financial planning
for the community. The EDC .may want to identify additional action steps for this goal.
Efforts to achieve the third goal, "to encourage the investigation of critical business
infrastructure," includes efforts to participate in the planning and subsequent economic
development associated with interchange upgrades, east-west corridor planning, maintaining
the relationships developed with telecommunications providers, and continued diaglog with
Progressive Rail and the Airlake Airport Advisory Committee.
Additionally, a fourth goal has been added which guides the EDC to "encourage a balance
between commercial/industrial and residential tax base." Business retention and expansion
efforts, manufacturing week activities, and communications methods such as continuing the.
Airlake Newsletter are included as steps that will encourage a balanced tax base.
Pending approval, the 2003 Work Plan will be presented to the City Council at the first
meeting in February.
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2003 Work Plan
To inform and engage residents regarding benefits of the
Commercial and Industrial base in order to gain community
support and npprecintion for business growth.
Work plttta Qbjectives anr~ Action Steps:'
1. To build a constituency that understands the benefits (tax, jobs, diversity of
business community, etc.) that accrue due to C/I growth and therefore to
generate support for new commercial/industrial development projects.
Action Steps:
a.) Use the "Spotlight On Business" program to feature approximately 20-24
businesses at City Council meetings and through press releases to the local
papers, highlighting the nature of the business, number of jobs provided, most
recent years' taxes paid, and additional community involvement.
b.) Review and enhance existing tools used to communicate with residents.
• Identify messages that resonate with residents
• Engage firm of Himle Horner to conduct review of print material
c.) Develop and distribute a Report on Economic Development that will go to
every business and household in the community.
• Engage firm of Himle Horner to create outline of the Progress Report
• Research information
• Draft articles
• Production
• Disseminate Report
d.) Investigate creating an a-mail network of community groups and civic leaders
to disseminate information.
• Develop an a-mail list that includes contact information for community
group leaders, civic leaders, church leaders, senior advocates, school
district officials and key county professionals.
• Develop a format for regular a-mail messages.
• Distribute development-specific messages including the nature of projects,
the anticipated jobs created, and the estimated taxes generated from each
project, on a regular basis.
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Financial planning for community -encourage community
partners -schools, city, county, state, etc. to provide input to
create basic financial models that can be used to visualize
and measure potential threats, outcomes, and overall
impacts of our efforts to improve financial position of city in
future.
Work Plan"Objectives and Action Steps:
1. To develop a communication system that encourages the school district, county and
city to understand each other's needs and work toward common goals.
Action Steps:
a.) Explore opportunities to provide economic development information to the School
District via presentations atmeetings and via the Forward newsletter.
2. Clearly communicate tax impact of business development and benefits of incentives.
Action Steps:
a.) Prepare tax impact analysis for major C/I developments which incorporates
components that are relevant to school district and county officials.
b.) Explore dissemination of the tax impact analysis.
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GOAL # 3
Encourage investigntion of nll potential upgrade
opportunities in critical "business infrastructure" elements
- phone, data, and other infrastructure, to promote
positive outcomes for Fong term.
11Vnrk Plan Objectives and Action steps:
1. To properly market Lakeville's opportunities and needs in order to encourage
telecommunications providers to make investments in the community.
Action Steps:
a.) Maintain quarterly contact with telecommunications service providers:
b.) Encourage additional services and facilities in Lakeville.
c.) Support Dakota County Technical College's efforts to develop a greater
presence in Lakeville.
d.) Develop .plan: to capitalize on the: City's E-Commerce Certification.
e.) Participate in-efforts to obtain E-Commerce Certification for Dakota County.
2. To encourage the. use of Airlake Airport and Progressive Rail infrastructure to the
community's advantage.
Action Steps:
a.) Encourage and participate in quarterly Airlake Airport Advisory Committee
Meetings.
b.) Maintain at least quarterly contact with Progressive Rail re: their plans,
prospects, etc.
c.) Continue to provide prospects with information regarding Airlake Airport and
Progressive Rail as appropriate.
3. To provide transportation infrastructure that encourages the economic
development in the community.
Action Steps:
a.) Support efforts to upgrade the three interchanges on I-35.
b.) Facilitate the redevelopment of residual properties in the I-35-Co. Rd. 50
interchange improvement project area.
c.) Continue efforts to work with Dakota County on East-West Corridor options.
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Encourage a balance between commerciallindustrial and
residential tax base in the community.
Work Plan Objectives and Action Steps:
1. Provide avenues for businesses to communicate with City staff before a business
closure or expansion is eminent, in order to foster greater exchange of
information and assistance.
Action Steps:
a.) Create a Business Retention and. Expansion program
• Develop survey of questions to gather information from existing
businesses
• Conduct weekly on-site business visits to ascertain businesses
plans, create a positive relationship with the City, and provide
resource referrals as necessary.
b.) Continue conducting Manufacturing Week activities to show appreciation
for the businesses in the community
• Coordinate the 10th annual appreciation event. Hold event in
Airlake Industrial Park.
c.) Continue to provide businesses with information through new and established
methods.
• Publish Airlake Park News on a quarterly basis
• Implement other strategies as recommended by the consulting PR
firm of Himle Horner
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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2002 Accomplishments
Introduction
The City Council, at its December 3, 2002 Council meeting, approved the 2002-
. 2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. The purpose of this strategic plan
is to provide focus and guidance to the efforts of the Economic Development
Commission and Economic Development staff. The strategic plan presents
background information, including a review of the strategies and progress from the
previous strategic plan. It also includes a description of the process used to
identify and rank the current plan's issues, and a 2002 Work Plan to guide the first
year's efforts.
During the 2002 Strategic Planning process, Commissioners reviewed and updated
the EDC's mission. The Mission Statement provides a method of evaluating the
appropriateness of the Commission's goals and activities. All initiatives
undertaken by the EDC are to be consistent with the EDC's mission. The 2002
EDC mission is as follows:
EDC MISSION
The Economic Development Commission is
committed to innovative economic growth which
enhances the quality of life and provides balance to
the business and residential community.
Three goals were identified as having the highest priority and were therefore incorporated into
the work plans for the upcoming year. It was anticipated that the other issues and goals
identified in the Strategic Plan would be addressed as time allows and could be incorporated into
future years' Strategic Work Plans.
The three goals outlined in the 2002 Strategic Work Plan are:
1. To inform and educate residents on the benefits of the commerciaUindustrial base and to
gain community support and appreciation for business growth;
2. Financial planning for community -encourage community partners -schools, city,
county, state, etc. to provide input to create basic financial models that can be used to
visualize and measure potential threats, outcomes, and overall impacts of our efforts to
improve financial position of city in future; and
3. Encourage investigation of all potential upgrade opportunities in critical "business
infrastructure" elements -phone, data, and other infrastructure, to promote positive
outcomes for long term.
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Status of Strategic Plan Activities
- GOAL # 1`_
To inform and educate residents on benefits of C/I base to gain
community support and appreciation for business growth.
Progress To Date
• Established aCommercial/Industrial Information subcommittee to plan and implement
strategies to inform and engage residents in supporting commercial and industrial
development.
• Researched baseline information to provide a comparison between Lakeville and similar
metro communities' fiscal and land use status. Comparative information was developed
for the cities of Lakeville, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Eagan, Burnsville, and Woodbury on
Operating Budget Per Capita, Percent of tax exempt property, Percent of land designated
for various land uses (ie: commercial/industrial, residential,. public/tax exempt), and :City
and total property taxes on a $250,000 home (pay 2002.)
• Implementation of a Spotlight On Business program featuring adescription- of the
employment and tax benefits of 19 businesses to-date at City_Council meetings. Used the
local government cable channel and press releases to local newspapers to inform
residents of the benefits the Spotlighted businesses bring to the community.
• Researched Public Relations firms and reviewed proposals from two firms.
• Worked with PR Firm Himle Horner to develop a Strategic Engagement Plan to assist the
EDC in engaging and informing residents about the benefits of commercial and industrial
development.
• Engaged Public Information staff in discussions regarding the Strategic Engagement
Plan.
• Continued to utilize existing communications tools: quarterly Airlake Park News, bi-
monthly Around Town articles, etc.
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Financial planning for community -encourage community partners -schools,
city, county, state, etc, to provide input to create basic financial models that can
be used to visualize and measure potential threats, outcomes, and overall
impacts of our efforts to improve financial position of city in future.
Progress to Date
• EDC representatives met with ISD 194 Superintendent to inform the School District of
the EDC's Strategic Plan for Economic Development and encourage support and
collaboration for its goals. Further discussions were postponed while ISD 194 pursued
approval of a referendum for a second high school, and subsequently began the planning
process for the second high school.
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_ ~ GOAL 3
Encourage investigation of all potential upgrade opportunities in
critical "business infrastructure" elements -phone, data, and other
infrastructure, to promote positive outcomes for long term.
Progress to Date
Interchange Infrastructure:
• Recommend study of financial tools to finance interchange upgrades.
• Public meetings to inform property owners, businesses, residents of study's results and
progress on interchange upgrade planning.
• Implementation of financing strategy is planned for 2003 and 2004 for CSAH 50
Interchange Interim Improvements.
Telecommunications Infrastructure:
• Researched telecommunications infrastructure
• Obtained state E-Commerce certification and hosted E-Commerce Awards Ceremony to
publicize the telecommunications infrastructure available
• Hosted telecommunications providers trade show at E-Commerce Awards Ceremony
• Fostered partnership with Dakota County Technical College, ISD 194, and Dakota
County CDA to explore development of a Technology Center in Lakeville
Airport Infrastructure;
• Reconvened the Airlake Airport Advisory Committee to explore the feasibility of
expanding the airport
Rail Infrastructure:
• Met with Progressive Rail staff to discuss feasibility of expanding rail service in Airlake
Industrial Park.
East-West Corridor Infrastructure
• Dakota County retained the firm of SHE to complete East-West Corridor Study.
Completion of the study is scheduled for the first quarter of 2003.
• First public open house was held on October 23, 2002 to allow the public with the
opportunity to provide Dakota County with input on east-west alignment alternatives.
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In addition to the three Strategic Work Plan Goals, the Strategic Plan for Economic Development
also identified other critical issues facing the EDC in 2002-2004 and beyond. The Economic
Development Commission and City Staff have continued to undertake activities that address
these critical issues. Some of these issues and the corresponding activities are listed below:
Identify solutions for affordable housing:
• Worked with Dakota County CDA on the Wren and Gilb sites for affordable rental
townhome developments.
Staff discussed potential affordable housing projects with several parties who were interested in
exploring affordable housing feasibility in Lakeville. In addition to referring these parties to the
Dakota County CDA, staff also provided them with demographics and contact information for
other housing resources.
Name Information Date of
Provided Res onse
Jeff Maidment Demographics, 2/14/02
funding sources
Retirement Housing Demographics, 2/14/02-
Foundation -Tom funding sources,
Nutting nutrition
resources
Work to retain the historical flavorof downtown. area,.developing it into a vibrant
business community and ensuring its long-term viability:.
• Coordinated award of $75,000 CDBG grant for code improvements to the facade of the
Ben Franklin building
• Conducted parking analysis for Block H, downtown to assist in feasibility analysis for the
proposed Fleck restaurant building.
• Provided information to the Main Street Manor leasing agent to assist in soliciting. tenants
• Ensured the downtown district was highlighted in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
feature
• Aquired the blighted car wash/laundromat property in preparation for redevelopment
• Administration of the Special Services District
• Council adoption of a comprehensive design plan for the Lakeville Arts Center
Promote growth of industrial and commercial development to encourage balance
between C/I and residential tax baser
In 2002, many requests were made for information to support prospective commercial and
industrial developments in Lakeville. While many inquiries were answered immediately via
phone and in person, additional information was prepared for the 33 inquiries listed on the
following page.
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Nature of Information Proposed Size of Date of
Inquiry Business Requested Location (if site/bldg Response
Proposed any) requested
Neal Johnson Auto Repair Zoning/Ordinance D& J Glass 10/18/02
Review Building
Airlake
Industrial Park
Kathy Donohue - Chinese Zoning/Ordinance Sherman Bldg. 2,100 sq. ft. 10/17/02
Donohue Realty Restaurant Review Downtown
Lakeville
Damon Peary Fitness Center Demographics No location 10/8/02
selected
Kris Smeltzer 5+ acre non- 5+ acres 10/04/02
residential sites
Suntide Commercial Retail space Existing and 10/03/02
Realty - for client upcoming retail
Timoth I o develo ments
Jan Karrmann Daycare Site information .East of Cedar 3+acres 9/20/02
facilit
Ted Vascoe -Midland Retail Demographics 9/16/02
Develo ment develo ment
CB Richard Ellis -Jim Telecommunic Incentive Airlake 9/10/02
Freytag ations information, Industrial Park,
Regional prospective sites Fairfield
Facility Business
Cam us area
Applebees -Steve Multiple 9/5/02
Canada Commercial
Develo ments
Sage Electrochromics - High Tech Sites, Airlake 9/5/02
Mike Kennedy Manufacturing demographics Industrial Park
International House of Restaurant Ordinance .info, Timbercrest 8/30/02
Pancakes -Steve Scott engineering,
building code,
signage, design
info.
Regional Chamber of Pharmaceutica Site, infrastructure, Airlake 100+ acre 8/16/02
Commerce - 1 Mfgr. utility information Industrial Park
Louise Dickmeyer -
DTED - Manufacturing Existing building Airlake 400,000 sq. ft. 8/16/02
Dently Hau esa client information Industrial Park
Dale Anderson Media Site information Airlake 100,000 sq. ft. 8/07/02
Architects -Kurt Dale Production Industrial Park
Facility
Inge Grasdal Dental Demographics Oak Corner 7/30/02
Practice Professional
Plaza
The Commers Company Undisclosed Site information Airlake 15-20 acres 7/23!02
- Joe. Commers manufacturing Industrial Park
client
Matrix Design & CommerciaUre Zoning I-35/CSAH 70 100-150 acres 7/22/02
Development -Robert taiUlight information, site
Cummin industrial information
Crawdad's North- Ron Restaurant Parking analysis Heritage 6,000 sq. ft. 7/3/02
Hill Commons
Welsh Co. -Ted Carlson Industrial Zoning/comp plan Airlake area 6/24/02
development info, MUSA
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Metro East Development Distribution Site information Airlake 200,000 sq. ft. 6/6/02
Partnership - Amie Center Industrial Park
Wetterlin
Keewaydin Group - High Tech Building and site Airlake 5/10/02
Jason Munstock Data Center Information Industrial Park
Gary Buesgens Office Dev. Site information, I-35/70 130,000 5/17/02
site tour,
Bob Smith Duke Realty Site information Airlake 5/18/02
Industrial Park
Trans-Alarm -Richard Company Site information, Airlake 25,000 sq. ft. 4/24/02
Smith Headquarters .incentive Industrial Park
information
Mark Kreissler Storage Zoning information Airlake 4/24/02
facility Industrial Park
Trudi Blough Water Park Demographics, 4/3/02
information,
information on
startin a business
Green Mill Restaurant & Restaurant Demographics, Multiple 4/2!01
Bar -Chris Bangs sites Commercial
Developments
United Products -Nick Building Site information Airlake 20,000 sq. ft. 3/13/02
Spadaccini materials Industrial Park
distribution
Tryangle Marketing - Restaurant Site information, Timbercrest 3/8/02
Bill Bernardo demo a hics
Susan Reller Fitness Center Demographics. 2/20/02
Health Partners -Deb Medical Site information, 185 St. 2/14/02
Lawrence facility zoning, comp plan
information '
Home Depot -Craig Distribution Demographics, site Airlake 1/25/02
Fo Facilit information Industrial Park
South Minnesota Oil Site information Airlake 1/15/02
Company -Dick Kary Industrial Park
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Agenda Item
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development ctor
FROM: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordina or
DATE: January 22, 2003
RE: Strategic Plan Item: Inform residents about the benefits of commerciaVindustrial
development: Himle Horner Update
The City Council, at its December 2, 2002 meeting, authorized the EDC to retain the PR firm
of Himle Horner to review existing communications materials to ensure that they are
consistent with the City's Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
Staff provided Mr. Todd Rapp of Himle Horner with copies of documents to review on December
20, 2002. Those documents included:
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, 2001
Annual Report on Economic Development, 1997
Airlake Park News, 2002
Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Messages Page
Web Site -select pages
Citizens Guide to the Comprehensive Plan
Resident Guidebook
Parks & Recreation Quarterly Activity Brochure
Water Quality Report
Water Conservation Flyer
ISD 194 Calendar
ISD 194 "Forward" Newsletter
CVB Brochure
CVB Golf Brochure
DLBA Brochure
Lakeville Area Arts Center Brochure
Lakeville insert in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2002
Spotlight on Business -sample of memos and press releases
Mr. Rapp will review the above communications materials and provide the EDC with
recommendations by the end of February on methods to strengthen the Economic Development
message in these materials. Mr. Rapp will then provide the EDC with recommendations for
development of a Progress Report on Economic Development to be disseminated to all residents.
Agenda Item
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
FROM: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director~~~~
DATE: January 22, 2003
RE: Update on interchange Improvement Projects
The following is a summary of the status of the various efforts by the City and Dakota County
to pursue necessary upgrades of the interchanges along I-35 and County Roads 50, 60, and
70.
Interchange Financing Report
The City Council held a public hearing on December 16, 2002 to consider approval of the.
Interchange Financing Report as prepared by Springsted and City Staff. EDC Vice-Chair
Jack Matasosky testified at this public hearing in support of the proposed Interchange
Financing Report that will serve as the City's Street Reconstruction Plan. Upon completion of
the public hearing, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the proposed Interchange
Financing Report. At the January 21, 2003 City Council meeting the Council authorized the
issuance and awarding the sale of $14,660,000 in General Obligation Reconstruction Bonds.
Bids on this proposed bond issuance will be opened on March 3, 2003 and presented to the
City Council
I-35 /County Road 50 Interchange Area Improvements
The City and its design firm of SRF Consulting Group has been working with Dakota County,
MnDOT and Federal Highway Administration staff to develop a preliminary design for both
the Interim Improvements for the I-35 /County Road 50 area that primarily consist of
improvements east of I-35. Work is also being done to develop two alternatives for the
Ultimate Improvements that would include complete replacement of the bridge and new ramp
construction.
The proposed Interim Improvements that are planned to be completed in 2004 will
necessitate the acquisition of a number of commercial properties. These include the
SuperAmerica gas station at the corner of County Road 50 and 175t" Street and the adjacent
Taco Bell restaurant. In addition, the City would need to acquire the currently vacant Sinclair
Gas Station and a portion of the Friendly Host motel that includes the smaller of the two
motel buildings on the property. City staff has met with the owners of the active businesses
that would be acquired and informed them in advance of the project .impacts.
A public open house is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th at the Water Treatment
Facility from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. All property and business owners in the project area have
been invited to this open house to preview the design of the Interim Improvements as well as
two alternatives for the Ultimate Interchange Improvements.
I-35 /County Road 60 Phase II Improvements
Dakota County and the City of Lakeville hosted an Open House on this project on Thursday,
January 16, 2003 at the Water Treatment Facility. Representatives from Scott County were
also in attendance since the project extends into Scott County along County Road 21. A
similar open house was held in Credit River Township in Scott County on January 14th. A
.copy of a newsletter that was mailed out prior to the Open Houses is attached. Planners and
Engineers from both Dakota and Scott Counties intend to take the comments received into
consideration as the design process continues. Additional meetings are planned for this
spring to give an update on the design and environmental process. This project is scheduled
to begin construction in 2004.
Approximately 75 people attended the Open House in Lakeville of which nearly half were
Scott County residents. The most common issues raised by persons attending the Open
House were desire for signals at Judicial Road and Natchez Ave. and the concerns regarding
the speed of traffic and dislike of the proposed medians that will restrict access in some
locations to right-in and right-out only.
I-35 /County Road 70 Interchange Design
Preliminary design work continues on this proposed. Interchange Improvement.. Funding
sources have not been identified for this interchange in the Interchange Financing Report,
however, by completing the_design process up front and "having it on the shelf", it is
anticipated the City and Dakota County will be better positioned to access any State or
Federal funding that becomes available.
Various Interchange design alternatives continue to be pursued including a diamond, folded
diamond, and even the possibility of a round-about similar to the one that was recently
installed south of Lakeville at I-35 in Medford. A number of advantages have been identified
with the folded diamond design. These include maintaining two access points on the east
side of I-35 at Kenrick and Kensington. It also allows for utilization of the current alignment of
Keokuk on the west side of I-35. The EDC will be kept informed as progress continues on
the design of this Interchange improvement.
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County have joined forces to congestion on this corridor will
identify along-term solution to increase, while levels of service
safety and congestion concerns on for drivers decreases.
Dakota County Highway 60 and
Scott County Highway 21. This Dakota and Scott Counties want to
41/2 mile long corridor (shown work with you to identify a means
with a dashed line in the Project of accomplishing needed
Location Map below) is a vital improvements to ensure this
connection to I-35 and points roadway is safe and functional
beyond for businesses in well into the future. This
downtown Prior Lake, and for newsletter describes the project
citizens in both counties and along history, introduces the project
the corridor. Already, this corridor team, identifies known issues and
carries more than 14,000 vehicles announces two open house
per day. With high growth meetings being held to receive
projected over the next 30 years in Your comments.
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Agenda Item
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
FR: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
DATE: January 22, 2002
RE: January Director's Report
The following is the Director's Report for January 2003.
2003 CDBG Application
The City Council approved the 2003 CDBG application as recommended. by the
EDC. in November of 2002. The two activities being recommended for funding
included the Downtown Code Improvement Program ($73,691) and Downtown
Demolition and Clearance ($30,000). Since the EDC meeting in November, an
additional project has been identified for the possible use of demolition and
clearance funds. Lakeville Tire & Auto Inc. is considering an expansion that would.
include the demolition of a vacant house west of the current location at the corner of
Holyoke- and 209t" Street to create more off-street parking. The demolition of this
house would be an eligible use of CDBG funds.
ConAgra Job Skills Partnership Grant
The Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) had been awarded a $331,154 grant
to assist ConAgra with the training operators of new automated equipment that has
been installed in their Lakeville plant. ConAgra is required to provide matching
funds for this training grant. Unfortunately, DCTC and ConAgra have recently been
.informed- that the grant funds are being held up pending the resolution of the current
state budget shortfall of approximately $350 million. The EDC will be informed once
the status of grant funds has been determined.
Gander Mountain Project
Gander Mountain has recently contacted the City about the possibility of developing
an 80,000 + square foot sporting goods store in Lakeville. One of the sites being
considered is a 10 acre site near HOM Furniture. A preliminary traffic analysis has
indicated this type of commercial use would generate less traffic than other shopping
center type of commercial development.
Spotlight on Business
The Spotlight on Business program for 2003 was initiated at the January 21st City
Council meeting at which EDC member Barry Pogatchnik introduced Mark Hotzler
and presented information on the Lakeville Mall. A copy of the Council memo on
this spotlighted business is attached.
Applied Power Products has been scheduled for the February 3rd City Council
meeting and Airlake Ford has been scheduled for the February 18tH meeting. EDC
presenters are needed for both of these meetings. Interested members should
contact Ann Flad at 985-4425.
Potential State Aid Cuts
In preparation of the possible imposition of Local Government Aid (LGA) cuts to
balance the current State Budget shortfall, a number of City budget line items have
been put on hold pending final decisions by the State Legislature in regards to LGA.
The City Council will be reviewing these recommended budget line items to be
placed on hold at a Council Work Session on Friday, January 24tH
TIF District Budget Amendment and TIF District Decertification
The City HRA approved two actions regarding existing TIF Districts at a Special
_ HRA Meeting on January 2i, 2003. The first action was to approve a resolution
approving the decertification of Tax Increment District No. 1 (McStop). Tax
increments from this TIF District were pledged towards the repayment of bonds that
were issued to finance the construction of the McStop Water Tower and Well No. 7.
The last payment towards these bonds was made in 2002. This allows the HRA to
approve the decertification of this existing TIF District.
The second action taken by the City HRA was to amend the budget for TIF District
No. 1 (Despatch Industries). This is a different TIF District than referenced in the
previous paragraph however was assigned the same number when it was created.
This TIF District is capturing more tax increment than originally anticipated. State
Statute requires that TIF District budgets be amended in this situation. The
additional captured increment will be appropriated to the General Obligation
Improvement Bonds that financed the downtown street reconstruction project. This
TIF District is scheduled to be decertified in 2008.
MEMORp?NDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
CG: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development .Director
FR: Ann Flad, Economic Develo ment Coordinatc~~,,
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DATE: January t 7, 2003
RE; Spotlight on Business: Lakeville Mall
The purpose of the Spotlight On Businessprogram 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 2002 Strategic Work Plan.) The Lakeville Mall has been selected as the next business
to be featured in the Spotlight on Business program. Economic Development Commission member
Barry Pogatchnik will be in attendance at the Gouncil meeting to present information on the Lakeville
Mall and introduce Mark Hotzler, a principal owner of Holyoke Crossing, which owns the malt.
The Lakeville. Mall is located at 20703 Holyoke Avenue in historic downtown Lakeville. The building
was-built in 1922 and was purchased by Holyoke Crossing in 1994. In years past, 'the building,was
used as a furniture store, funeral home, general retail, and residence of a long time Lakeville family
before it was remodeled to accommodate the multiple. tenants it boasts today.
The U.S. Postal Service is currently the largest tenant in the Lakeville Mall, occupying nearly 10,000
sq. ft. of the building, The Community Action- Council, anon-profit, which provides family support
service, is another large tenant. in the Lakeville Mall. Fifteen other businesses also have locations in
the building, including: 'Edward Jones financiaf services, Sound<World hearing aids, Larson
Accounting, Optimal Performance Chiropractic, Columbia Morfgage, Goldmine Dezine graphic design
and printing,: South of the River Driving School, Curves for Women fitness center, Ratzloff home
builders, Kohlnhoffer Agency insurance, Discovery Financial Center, Lakevlle'Area Chamber of
Commerce, Bargers Beauty Salon, Chateau Demo Nail Salon, and Mohn's Barber Shop.
Mark Hotzler, one of the owners of .Holyoke Crossing/Lakeville Mall, has been very involved in the
Lakeville community. He is a .past president of the Chamber of Commerce and served six years on
their board of directors. He and his partner also own the Holyoke Professions! Building in downtown
Lakeville that is occupied by the Lakeville School District and also the newly constructed New Horizon
Daycare building on County Road 50.
Today, Mark Hotzler and Bob Grootswassink own over 700,000 square feet of retail and commercial
space for lease in 11 metro communities. The Lakeville Mall currently is 100% occupied.
The Lakeville Mall provides a substantial tax benefit to the community. The Dakota County Assessor
has assigned an estimated market .value of over $1.2 million to the Lakeville Mall's building and
property. This market value results in the contribution. of $47,484 in local property taxes going to
support the Gity, Dakota County, and Independent School District 194 in 2002.
To: Lakeville. HRA
Robert Erickson, Executive Director
Frorn: Dennis Feller, Finance Director
Date: December 13, 2002
Re; Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 (McStop) -Decertification
The McStop Tax Increment Financing District was created in June of 1984 to
finance, at least in part, the construction and installation of Well No. 7 and the
`McStop water tower.'Approximately $1.3 million of bonds were issued to finance
the improvements with tax increments. pledged to repayment of the bonds. The last
payment on the bonds was February 2002.
It is therefore recommended that the Lakeville HRA approve. decertification of the
project.
RECOMMENDATION
The Lakeville HRA Approval ofResolution Approving the Decertification by the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Lakeville of its Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1 (McStop).
To: HRA Chairman & Board Members
Robert Erickson., Executive Director
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From: Dennis Feller, Finance Director .
Date: January 2, 2003
Re: Tax Increment Budget Amendments
Minnesota Statute 469.175, subd. 4, requires cities to modify their tax increment budget if it receives more
tax increment than was originally anticipated or if there is an increase in total estimated tax increment
expenditures.
The Tax Increment Financing Pian for District No. 1 -Despatch Industries was originally established in 1980
to finance the demolition of the fire station on 207`h street and the construction of Fire Station # 1. The TIF
Plan was modified in April 1990 whereby the increment is appropriated to the General Obligation
Improvement Bonds, which financed the downtown street reconstruction project. The tax increments have
exceeded original budget estimates; therefore a budget amendment is required as follows:
Actual
Adopted Amended As of
Revenues Budget Adjust Budget 12/31/01 Variance
Tax Increment revenue 1,308,010 900,000 2,208,010 1,458,931 749,079
Interest income 18,376 18,376 223,594 (205,218)
Bonds proceeds 775,000 775,000 775,000 -
real estate sales 43,000 43,000 43,000 -
Propertytaxes 1,106,777 - 1,106,777 223,981 882,796
I-iACA - 62,347 (62,347)
.Other - - - 3,793 _ (3,793)
Total revenues 3,2.51,163 900,000 4,151,163 2,790,646 1,360,517
Expenditures -
Land/buildingacquisitions 718,900 718,900 770,510 (51,610)
Bonds principal 775,000 775,000 775,000 -
Bonds interest payments 1,097,752 1,097,752 766,305 331,447
Administrative expense 1,521
Paying agent - 3,868 (3,868)
Bond discount 15,000 15,000 14,805 195
GO Improvement Bonds 644,511 900,.000 1,544,511 459,041 1,085,470
Total expenditures 3,251,163 900,000 4,151,163 2,791,050 1,360,113
Net changes $ - $ - $ - $ 404 $ (404)
The TIF district will be decertified in 200$.
RECOMMENDATION
HRA approval of Resolution Amending Tax Increment Financing District No. I (Despatch
Industries.)
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Press release
City of Lakeville For more information contact:
20195 Holyoke Avenue David Olson
Lakeville, MN 55044 Community & Economic Development
Director
(952) 985-4421
Lakeville's 2002 building permit value tops $167,000,000.
The valuation of building permits issued in Lakeville reached record highs in
2002. Last year, building permits with a total valuation of $167,142,359 were
issued, resulting in an increase of more than $13,500,000 over last year's
valuation and nearly 10% over the previous record.
More commercial/industrial/institutional building permits were issued in 2002 than
in previous years. One hundred sixteen commercial and industrial building
permits were issued in 2002, which is an increase of 38% over the number
issued five years ago.
Commercial/industrial permits in 2002 had a total valuation of $34,028,194.
Among the permits issued for commercial projects last year were Lakeville
Family Dental with a new 17,000-square-foot facility; Hobo, Inc.., with a 15,000-
square-foot expansion; Twin Cities Harley Davidson with a 13,500-square-foot
expansion; and Provincial Bank with a new 12,500-square-foot facility. We also
saw a significant number of permits issued for industrial projects, including:
Wausau Supply with a 79,00-square-foot expansion; C.H. Carpenter Lumber with
a new 69,000-square-foot lumber distribution building; Lakeville Premier Storage
with a new 61,000 square-foot building; Boise Cascade with a new 60,000-
square-foot building materials distribution facility; and Geckler Corporation with a
26,000-square-foot office/warehouse expansion.
Mayor Robert Johnson indicated that the thriving commercial and industrial
valuation is expected to continue in 2003, evidenced by several large projects in
the planning stages, such as: the Crossroads development at Cedar Ave. and
Dodd Blvd. will include 178,000 square feet of commercial development
anchored by a Cub Foods store along with amulti-tenant retail building and 597
townhomes and single family units. The Timbercrest at Lakeville development
(site of the new SuperTarget) is anticipating construction of a second phase of
commercial development that will include a restaurant, bank and retail
establishments. HealthPartners Medical Group will be constructing a 30,000
square-foot clinic at 185t" St. and Kenrick Tr., Belzer's Chevrolet, Dodge, Kia is
undertaking a 40,000- square-foot expansion, and Heritage Commons at 202"d
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St. and Dodd Blvd. is planning a third retail building that is proposed to be
30;000-square-feet multi-tenant building.
On the residential side, the moratorium on residential platting did not affect the
number of residential building permits issued in 2002. The number of residential
building permits totaled 691 in 2002 compared to 537 in 2001.
As in previous years, residential development continues to provide over 75% of
the building permit valuations in Lakeville. For the first time in Lakeville's history,
townhouse valuations have topped $50 million. The number of permits issued for
townhomes in 2002 more than doubled from the previous year. The City's
Comprehensive Plan guided this shift in .focus in residential development to
include more life-cycle housing choices.
While more townhome permits were issued in 2002, valuation for single family
homes continued to dominate. Valuation of individual single-family housing
averaged $243,182 .last year,. excluding the value of the lot....
For more information on development in Lakeville, please contact. Community &
Economic Development Director David Olson at (952) 985-4421.
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Acornlfappe Construction 8254 - 215 Street 128,000 s.f. officelwarehouse Site Plan review Under review. Owner postponing building permit Ron Mullenbach
facility Parking Deferment application. Utilities completed. No record drawinas
submitted.
Airlake 5 Addition Holyoke/CSAH 70 Office building for Dick's and Preliminary and Final plat Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued 12/16/02 Ron Mullenbach
(Dick's Sanitation). Boise Cascade Planned Unit Development .pending Engineering and. Planning approval. Utilities
Site Plan Approval comoleted. No record drawings submitted.
All Saints Catholic Church 19795 Holyoke Avenue Detached Garage CUP Amendment Permit issued. Under construction. Landscaping Ron Mullenbach
2nd Addition inspection summer 2002. No mylar. Record drawings.
Final Inspection. comoleted. Landscaping not
comoleted.
AT&T - MnDot Site MnDot Maintenance Facility, Cellular telephone equipment PUD/CUP Amendment. Landscaping to be completed. Frank Dempsey
Kenrick Avenue. on US West tower. Neighborhood meeting. Certificate of Occupancy issued 7/26/01.
20' extension on an 80' tower, Building Permit.
total 100'.
Belzer's Chevrolet 21111 Cedar Avenue 40,000 s.f. expansion CUP Amendment Awaiting clan. review response on complete plans Ron Mullenbach
Easement Agreement CUP amendment reguired.
Boise Cascade Airlake Development Sixth 72,000 S.F. office/warehouse Preliminary and final plat Final plat approved 9-3-02. Under construction. Ron Mullenbach
Addition. building Parking. Deferment Agreement Utilities 90% completed.
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Celebration Church 16655 Kenyon Avenue New church Building Rezoning from C-3 to PUD .Awaiting revised plans and rezoning applications. City Frank Dempsey
Preliminary and final. plat Council approval 9/4/01, Temporarv Certificate of
CUP Occupancy issued 9/20!02. Landscaping installed
2002, inspect site in 2003. Finalbuildingconstructed.
No final record drawings submitted.
C.H. Carpenter 215xx Highview Avenue 66,000 sq. ft. bldg. Site plan review Temporarv Certificate of Occupancy issued 12/23/02. Frank Dempsey
C.R. 70/Highview Building Permit Buildiha constructed. Landscaping to be insbected Jay Rubash
Spring. 2003. Shields to be installed on wall-pack
Ti hts.
Charter Communications 16900 Cedar Avenue Building Addition. Parking Lot. CUP Amendment 9/18/2000.. City Council approved 9/18/2000. Frank Dempsey
Antenna. To allow outside storage Certificate of Occupancy issued 12/27/02. Trash Gene Abbott
enclosure to be constructed by June 1.2003.
ConAgra 21325 Hamburg Avenue Outside storage tank and Minor Variance Spring 2003 construction. City Council approval Frank Dempsey
screening wall 12/2/02.
Crossroads Development SE Quadrant of Cedar 178.000 S.F. Commercial .Preliminary Plate Awaiting Council action on final plat Ron Mullenbach
Avenue and Dodd Boulevard Development Final Plat
PUD
Rezoina
Comp. Plan Amendment
Dakota Electric Substation Kenrick, south of 205 Street Electric Substation Preliminary and final plat City Council approved on 11/4/02. Waiting for molars. Frank Dempsey
Conditional Use Permit Substation under construction.
Dakota Electric Pilot Knob/160 Street Electric Substation Permitted Use Waiting for detailed plans. Frank Dempsey
Edney Distributing 8485 - 215 .Street Office Expansion Site plan review Engineering to inspect site restoration in Spring. 2003. Frank Dempsey
Building Permit Certificate of Occupancy issued 10/18/02.
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Fire Station #4 185 Street and Ipava New Fire Station Site Plan Review Certificate of Occuoancv issued 12!4/02. As-built John Hennen
Avenue Building Permit gradingplan needed.
Gateway Office Building 17316 Kenyon Avenue Office Building. Site Plah approval Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued 12/4/02. Ron Nlullenbach
(Pahl's Insurance) Building Permit Landscaping inspection Spring 2003. Gene Abbott
Geckler 8095 - 215 Street 3,800 office Expansion Site Plan Review Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued. 9/27/02. Frank Dempsey
22,528 warehouse expansion Building Permit Landscaping to be completed Spring, 2003. Recorded
drawing submitted. but not approved.
Harley Davidson: 1 0770 - 165 Street Building Addition CUP Building permit issued. Under construction. Final site Frank Dempsey
Preliminary & final Plat work/landscaoing to be completed Sprinp, 2003.
Easement Vacation
Building Permit
Heritage Commons Holyoke Ave. to Dodd Blvd. & 20.000 square feet of retail: Easement Vacation Planning. Commission Public Hearing scheduled for Frank Demosev
Second Addition C. R. 50 space. Second Phase. Preliminary and final Plat. 1/23/03•
HOBO, Inc. 21365 Hamburg Avenue 15,000 s.f. warehouse Easements/Parking Deferment Temnorarv Certificate of Occupancy issued 10/17/02. Frank Dempsey
Addition Site andiandscapinp inspection Spring, 2003. As-built
required. Easements recorded.
Holiday Station C.R. 46/Garrett. New motor fuel facility CUP City Council approved September 16. 2002. S rin Frank Dempsey
2003 scheduled#or construction. Awaiting Building
Permit application.
Hosanna! Church 2 9600 -163 Street 51,279 sq. ft. expansion. Interim use Permit required.: Under construction. Frank Dempsey
Addition Expand seating to 1,500. CUP Amendment Parking lot expansion completed. Garage CUP
amendment approved by City Council on 4/15/02.
Need record drawings.
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Hosanna! Church 3` 9600 - 163` Street Parking Lot Expansion Prelimin~°and final Plat City Council approved on 11/18/02. Frank Dempsey
Addition Easement Vacation.
CUP Amendment
Imperial Plastics Airlake Fourth Addition. 14,000 sq. ft. Warehouse Site plan review TCO issued 2/21/02. Inspect site restoration and .Frank Dempsey
Warehouse Heron Way Parking Deferment landscaping in Sprinq 2003. Jav Rubash
JMA & Associates 21041 Heron Way 7,000 s.f. Office/Warehouse Site Plan Review Permit issued March, 2001. Temporary C.O. issued Frank Dempsey
10/29/01. Inspect landscaping Sbrinq. 2003... `Gene Abbott
Lake Marion Collision 20120 Dodd Boulevard 4,300 s.f. expansion CUP Amendment. Under Construction. Ron Mullenbach
Easement Agreement
Lakeville Family Dental North of 165 Street 10,000 sq. ft. office building Site plan review Cost Share Agreement on shared storm water pond Dave Olson
South & East of Kenrick Ave. Building Permit required. Under Construction.
Lakeville Town Office East of 165 Street Five (5) Building Officelfown PUD Rezoning Recommended for approvafat the October 3 2002 Dave Olson
Offices Plan Planning Commission meeting. Scheduled for Daryl Morey
Easement Vacation January 2i, 2003 Citv Council meeting
Latter-Day Saints Church County Road 60 (185 ) & Church CUP Building. completed Final ~arkinq lot lift and striping to Frank Dempsey
County Road 50 be done 2003.
Manders Diesel 1 f250 215 Street W. Remodel Entrance Building Permit Approval Building Permit issued. Under construction. Gene Abbott
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Messiah Lutheran Church. 16725 Highview Avenue Phase IV CUP amendment City Council approved CUP amendment on June 17, frank Dempsey
Education and Recreation 2002. Foundation Permit issued. Under construction.
Midwest Asphalt 195 Street &Kenrick E_ xpand Mining Area Interim Use Permit Awaiting revised plans from Midwest Asphalt. Frank Dempsey
Jav Rubash
Minnesota Valley Free 16075 Highview Avenue Church Addition CUP amendment City Council approved 9/16/02. Spring 2003 Frank Dempsey
Lutheran Church construction.
Oak Corner Development 1.0440 and 1 0450 -1 85 Two 8000 square foot Preliminary and final Plat;. Record drawings required. Certificate of Occupancy Daryl Morey
Street. Professional Office Buildings. PUD/CUP; Rezoning; issued for south building 11/i6/00. Street light must
Easement Vacation; Dakota be installed by the developer at the driveway entrance
Gounty Access Variance off of 185"' Street. Trail along 185"' Street completed.
:Final landscaping inspection Sorino. 2003.
Oak Hills Elementary 165 Street and Highview 200 student addition to Site plan review Building Permit issued. Under Construction. Daryl Morey
Addition Avenue existing 500 student Building permit Engineering issues completed. Gene Abbott
elementary school
Pertormance Office 21565 Hamburg Avenue 56,000 sq. ft. expansion. CUP/variance/ City Council approved on October 14, 2001. Ron Mullenbach
Papers Parking Deferment Awaiting building permit application.
Provincial Bank 1615 Street and Garrett Path New Bank Site Plan review Permit issued. Under Construction. Frank Dempsey
Buildingpermit
Administrative Subdivision
Southfork Animal Hospital 17415 Junelle Path 4,300 S.F veterinary clinic Conditional Use Permit Permit issued. Under construction. Ron Mullenbach
Super Target 18275 Kenrick Avenue 182,000 S.F. Retail Building PUD Approval Building permit issued. Under Construction. Ron Mullenbach
Lot 1. Block 1. Timbercrest Preliminary and Final Plat Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued 10/12/02.
Mvlar for certified gradingplan accepted.
Landscaping inspection Spring, 2003. Pond
construction proceed'mg
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Timbercrest 2 Addition. Outlot A 3 Commercial Buildings PUD Amendment.. Planning Commission public hearing on 1-23-03. .Ron fylullenbach
(30,000 s.f.) Preliminary Plat. No permits until pond is completed.
Final Plan
Tutor Time. 9475 - 176 Street West Daycare Center CUP; Final Plat; Rezoning to ..Certified grading and utility plans needed. Temporary Frank Dempsey
R-B; Purchase Agreement. ...Certificate of Occupancy issued 8/27/99. Jav Rubash
Certified grading and utility
plan needed.
United Products 21470 Grenada Court Building alterations. Site plan approval Half of landscaping escrow released 10/18/99. Dave Olson
Building Permit issued for interior alterations.
Landscaping lhspection Spring 2003.
Wausau 21700 Highview 80,000 sq. ft. additiorr Parking Deferment Temporary Certificate of Insurance issued .12/9/02. Frank Dempsey
Building Permit Final site restoration/paving/landscaping Spring,
2003.
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