HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-03 City of Lakeville
Economic Development Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, February 25, 2003, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Approve January 28, 2003 meeting minutes
3. 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development:
A.) Proposed 2003 Work Plan
4. Update on Status of Life Cycle Housing Development in Lakeville
5. Summary of Development Project Feedback Survey Results for 2002
6. Director's Report.
7. Adjourn.
Attachments:
1. Letter on Status of Metropolitan Council Blueprint 2030
2. Economic Development Association of Minnesota Jan./Feb/ Newslettter
City of Lakeville
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2003
Marion Conference Room, Lakeville City Hall
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Members Present: Comms. Emond, Schubert, Miller, Matasosky, Tushie, Pogatchnik,
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. Smith, J. Erickson.
Others Present: Staff: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Ann
Flad, Economic Development Coordinator. Former Economic Development Commission
Chair Bob Vogel
1. Call Meeting to Order.
Vice-Chair Matasosky called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Marion Conference
Room of City Hall at 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN.
2. Approve November 26, 2002 Meeting Minutes.
Motion 03.01 Comms. Brantly/Schubert moved to approve the minutes of the
November 26, 2002 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Comments by former Chair Bob Vogel.
Former Economic Development Commission Chair Bob Vogel addressed the
commissioners and thanked them for the gift presented to him at the Advisory Commission
Holiday Event on December 4, 2002. He also thanked the Commissioners for the positive
experience working with them and indicated he will miss the EDC's innovation and work
on marketing the community.
Vice-Chair Matasosky indicated that Mr. Vogel .provided the EDC with direction and
energy, which will be greatly missed. Other Commissioners concurred.
City Administrator Erickson thanked Mr. Vogel for the years he dedicated himself to the
EDC and said that the current and past staff have appreciated Mr. Vogel's ability to
provide focus and achieve results.
Mr. Vogel then left the meeting.
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2. Election of Officers.
Ms. Flad indicated that 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.
Vice-Chair Matasosky asked for nominations to fill the three offices. Comm. Brantly
nominated Vice- Chair Matasosky for the position of Chair for 2003. Comma Pogatchnik
nominated Secretary Brantly for the position of Secretary for 2003. Comm. Emond
nominated Comm. Pogatchnik for the position of Vice-Chair for 2003.
Motion 03.02 Comms. Emond/Tushie moved to elect Comm. Matasosky as Chair,
Comm. Pogatchnik as Vice-Chair, and Comm. Brantly as Secretary of
the Economic Development Commission for 2003. Motion carried.
unanimously.
4. 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development: Progress on 2002 Work
Plan; Draft 2003 Work Plan
Ms. Flad indicated that the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic development included
a one-year work plan to guide the EDC's efforts in 2002. A status report was given on the
progress made in achieving the 2002 Work Plan goals.
A draft 2003 Work Plan was developed with the four Strategic Work Areas as identified in
the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development forming the basis of the new
Work Plan.
Efforts toward achieving three goals noted in the 2002 Work Plan continue and were
therefore recommended to be 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.
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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. City Administrator Erickson noted that it is difficult to gain an
understanding of these entities financial needs until it is known how the legislature intends
to deal with budget shortfalls. It was suggested that a priority for the EDC should be to
evaluate the impact of the legislature's decisions when they are known. This will be added
to the work plan as an action step.
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
dialog with Progressive Rail and the Airlake Airport Advisory Committee.
Ms. Flad also indicated that staff suggests adding a fourth goal to the 2003 Work Plan
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
examples of steps that are already being pursued. in order to encourage a balanced tax
base.
Commissioner Tushie indicated that the 2002-2004 Strategic Work Plan did include a goal
to encourage the development of affordable housing, and suggested. that the EDC renew
its focus on this goal. Mr. Olson explained that the City continues to work with the Dakota
County Community Development Agency (CDA) to pursue development of an affordable
rental townhome project on the Gilb site near United Building Products, with the Wren site
on 210th Street slated for a future affordable rental townhome project.
Comm. Tushie commented that there is a need for affordable, "for-sale" homes in
Lakeville, and that this lifecycle housing option is scarce in Lakeville. Mr. Olson indicated
that information would be provided to the Commissioners at the February meeting
regarding the number of townhomes in Lakeville that sold for under $170,000 in 2002,
which is the Livable Communities Act standard for affordability.
Chair Matasosky reflected that there are three ways to affect housing affordability: address
the land price, adjust the density, or secure subsidies. Comm. Tushie added that senior
rental housing required 40-60 units per acre in order to be "affordable." Comm. Emond
inquired how many affordable, for-sale units the community needs, and suggested
reviewing the ratios that other communities have. Comm. Tushie also suggested looking
at the most recent Maxfield Research study.
Comm. Brantly noted that accommodating .affordable housing options in Lakeville helps
achieve the balance between commercial/industrial and residential development that the
EDC discussed during its Strategic Planning process.
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Staff will revise the draft 2003 Work Plan per the EDC's comments and present it for
approval at the February meeting. Pending approval, the 2003 Work Plan will be
presented to the City Council at the first meeting in March.
5. Strategic Plan Work Item: Educate residents on benefits of C/l: Update on efforts
of Himle Horner.
The City Council, at its December 2, 2002 meeting, authorized the retention of the Public
Relations firm of Himfe Horner to review existing communications materials to ensure that
they are consistent with the City's Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
Ms. Flad reported that staff met with Mr. Todd Rapp of Himle Horner and provided him with
copies of documents to review in light of the Strategic Plan for Economic Development on
December 20, 2002.
Mr. Rapp will review the documents 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 mailed to all residents and businesses in 2003.
6. Strategic. Plan Work Item: Encourage Potential Upgrades of Critical Business
Infrastructure: Update on 50-60-70 Interchanges.
Mr. Olson indicated that 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. Chair Matasosky testified at the 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 Street Reconstruction.Bonds. Bids on this proposed bond issuance will be
opened on March 3, 2003 and presented to the City Council.
Chair Matasosky inquired whether residents were expressing interest in the financing for
the interchanges. Mr. Olson responded that primarily businesses and property-owners
were expressing interest.
County Road 50
Mr. Olson also indicated that 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.
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The proposed Interim Improvements that are anticipated 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 175tH 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.
Mr. Olson also indicated that 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.
County Road 60
Mr. Olson reported that Dakota County and the City of Lakeville hosted an Open House on
the County Road 60 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 bakota 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.
Approximately75 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 the for traffic signals at Judicial. Road and Natchez Ave. and the
concerns regarding the speed of traffic and concerns regarding the proposed medians that
will restrict access in some locations to right-in and right-out only.
County Road 70
Preliminary design work continues on the proposed Interchange Improvement at Co. Rd.
70 & I-35. Funding sources have not been identified for this interchange in the
Interchange Financing Report, however, by completing the design process upfront 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 thaf 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
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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.
Comm. Emond indicated that development of the land in the vicinity of the Co. Rd. 70 & I-
35 interchange has been on hold until the design of the interchange improvements is
solidified.. City Administrator Erickson suggested it would be six to twelve months before
the design is finalized.
7. Director's Report.
Mr. Olson reported that 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 209' Street to create more
off-street parking. The demolition of this house would bean eligible use of CDBG funds.
Mr. Olson reported that 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.
Mr. Olson reported that Gander Mountain 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 or
restaurant types of commercial development.
Mr. Olson indicated that 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.
Applied .Power Products has been scheduled for the February 3ra City Council meeting and
Airlake Ford has been scheduled for the February 18t" meeting. Comm. Brantly volunteered
to introduce Airlake Ford at the February 3, 2003 Council meeting, and. Ms. Flad reported that.
Comm. Smith had contacted her indicating he would present at the February 18, 2003
meeting.
Mr. Olson provided an update an potential State Aid cuts, indicating that 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. The City Council approved the recommended hold on these budget line
items at a Council Work Session on Friday, January 24tH
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Mr. Olson indicated that the City Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved two actions
regarding existing TIF Districts at a Special HRA Meeting on January 21, 2003. The first
action was to approve 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..
Comm. Brantly inquired about the status of the court challenge to the Metropolitan Council's
proposal to explore extending a sewer interceptor south to the Elko-New Market area. City
Administrator Erickson reported that the new Met Council has indicated they wifl be reviewing
the proposal before taking further action. City Administrator. Erickson also indicated that Scott
County is considering a proposal to develop 4.5 square .miles of land into 2.5-acre residential
lots. The majority of the area being considered is in Independent School District 194 and
would place a significant fiscal .impact on the school system, even with the. new. high school
Another concern with this proposal is the volume of traffic that Scott County would generate at
the Co. Rd. 70 & 1-35 interchange without sharing in the fiscal obligations for upgrading the
interchange.
Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Attested to:
Ann Flad, Recording Secretary R.T. Brantly, Secretary
Agenda Item
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
FROM: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
DATE: February 19, 2003
RE: 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development - 2003 Work Plan
The Commission reviewed the Draft 2003 Work Plan at its January meeting. A copy of the
previously provided memo explaining the various elements of the Work Plan is attached.
One additional objective was added to Goal #2 at the direction of Commission members.
The new work plan objective states "Evaluate impacts of legislative decisions in relation to
impacts on local units of government."
In addition, while the previous order of the work plan objectives listed for Goal #3 did not
reflect their order of priority or importance, the objective of providing transportation
infrastructure that encourages economic development is now listed as the first work plan
objective.
Requested Action
Recommend to the City Council approval of the 2003 Work Plan for the 2002-2004 Strategic
Plan for Economic Development.
2003 Work Plan
GOAL # 1
To inform and engage residents regarding benefits of the
Commercial and Industrial base in order to gain community
support and appreciation for business growth .
Work Plan Objectives and 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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GOAL#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.
Work Plan Objectives and Action Steps:
1. To understand the impacts of the legislative decisions in relation to the impacts on
local units of government.
Action Steps:
2. 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 at meetings and via the Forward. newsletter.
3. Clearly communicate tax impact of business development and benefits ofi incentives.
Action Steps:
• Prepare tax impact analysis for major C/I developments, which incorporates
components that are relevant to school district and county officials.
• Explore dissemination of the tax impact analysis.
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GOAL#3
Encourage investigation of all potential upgrade
opportunities in critical "business infrastructure" elements
- phone, data, and other inf restructure, to promote
positive outcomes for long term.
Work Plan Objectives and Action Steps:
1. To provide transportation infrastructure that encourages the economic
development in the community.
Action Steps:
a.) Support efforts to upgrade the three interchanges on 1-35.
b.) Facilitate the redevelopment of ,residual properties in the I-35-Co. Rd. 50
interchange improvementprojectarea.
c.) Continue efforts to work with Dakota County on East-West Corridor options.
2. To properly market Lakeville's'opportunities>and needs in orderto 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.
3. 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.
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GOAL#4
Encourage a balance between commercial/industrial 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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Agenda Item
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
FROM: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
DATE: February 20, 2003
RE: Update on Life Cycle Housing Development in Lakeville
At the January meeting, EDC members raised the issue of the development of affordable or
life cycle housing in Lakeville during the discussion of this year's objectives in conjunction
with the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. Staff indicated that
information on this issue would be presented at the February meeting.
Attached is a copy of a report that the City has recently submitted to the Metropolitan Council
entitled Pilot Plat Monitoring Program - 2002 Plats. This is a reporting program that Lakeville
has voluntarily participated in along with other high growth suburban communities including
Woodbury and Maple Grove. This report provides the Met Council with information on plats
approved in the participating cities in the previous year including general background
information on the developments, type of development including allowed density and actual
net density being developed. In addition, the report for 2002 for the first time requested
information on the number of housing units that were considered affordable. The current
definition of affordable under Livable Communities is housing units costing less than
$170,000.
City staff surveyed the developers of the townhome developments approved in 2002 to
determine the number of percentage of their units that would qualify as affordable. Based on
the information provided by the developers, approximately 308 of the 791 or 39% of the
townhome units approved in 2002 would have base prices below $170,000. It should be
pointed out that depending on options or upgrades that may be selected by the buyer, in
some instances, the final costs of these units may be higher.
It is anticipated that townhome development will be continuing at a fairly high level for the
next several years. As of January of this year, there are an additional 929 townhome units in
pending or phased plats that have not received final plat approval.
Another type of Life Cycle Housing that will be developed in 2003 will be the 40-unit
affordable rental townhome project being developed by the Dakota County CDA on the Gilb
property at Iberia and 203rd Street. This development received final plat approval from the
Planning Commission in February and will be considered by the City Council in March.
Construction is expected to begin later this summer.
In addition to the above approved and pending townhome developments, additional Life
Cycle Housing developments will be considered in 2003 or 2004. This includes the 140 unit
senior housing portion of the Crossroads Planned Unit Development. This portion of the
Crossroads development will consist of approximately 100 units of senior housing in 3-4 story
building(s) with underground parking on 4.6 acres. At least one additional type of Life Cycle
Housing development that is still in the preliminary discussion stages will likely result in a
formal development application later this year.
These various projects represent a variety of different types of Life Cycle Housing that have
been approved or will be considered for approval later this year. Staff would be willing to
provide the Commission with additional information on these or other projects if deemed
necessary.
Pilot Plat Monitoring Program 2002 Plats
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Martin Village 4th N I N LDR t-3 Net 1 1 1 1 0.45 O.Ot D.44 2.27 3.22 CoMraclasFinancial Co.
SF =single-family, TWH =twin home, TH =town home,
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Column Headin Subheadin or Unit info. Defintion/Additonal information
Plat Name Name of Plat and Phase, if a licable.
MUSA Ex Please indicate if the lat re wires a MUSA ex ansion.
Infill or Redev.? I(nfill), R(edev.) or Please indicate if the city considers the plat to be infill, redevelopment or greenfield development.
G( reenfield)
Com Plan Amendment? Y(es) or N(o) Please indicate if a com lan amendment, includin land use chan e, was re wired for the ro'ect.
Rezonin (leave blank of NA) From/To If the land was rezoned, :lease indicate what the land was zoned from and to.
Land Use Designation. ex: LDR/MDR/I-IDR Please indicate the land use designation based on the City's land use map, such as low, medium,
hi h densit residential or other des nation.
Allowed Density per land use Ran a Please indicate the allowable densit ran a that comes ondes to the Land Use Desi nation.
Net or Gross? Please indicate whether the City uses. Net.. Density or Gmss Density for determining. the allowable
densit ran e.
Units Allowed (Range*Acres) Lower/IJpper Please calculate the lower and upper limits of units that the plat site can accommodate based on the
allowed densit ran a for the Land Use Desi nation.
Sin le Famil # of Units Please include number of Sin le Famil units.
Multi Famil Please include number of Multi Famil units.
Total Units SF+MF Column will automticall sum the number of sin. iefamil and multifamil units.
Gross Res. Acres Acres Total acres of the site.
Wetland water-bodies ponds Acres Acres of wetlands and natural waterbodies included on the site, not including stormwater retention
onds.
Public Parks and Open Space Acres Acres of public parks and open spaces included on the site, not including private or association
owned arks and o ens aces.
Ma'or Roads Ri ht of Wa Acres Acres of ma'or roads andri ht of wa s included on the site, not includin local streets.
Other (explain) Acres Acres of any other use on the site such as land developed for non-residential buildings or outlots
for future develo merit.
Net Res. Acres Auto calc. Column will automaticah calculate the total net acres of tresidential develo merit on the site.
Net Dens. Auto calc. Column will automacitally calculate the net density of residential development, using Total
Units/Net. Res. Densit .
Gross Dens. Auto calc. Column will automactally calculate the net density of residential development, using Total
Units/Gross. Res. Densit .
Comments An relevant comments or additional information. that would be useful in anal sis of the data.
Affordable Units Are any units affordable, Please indiciate if the plat will have an affordable component. If so, please provide an
if so, how man ? a roximate number of units, if available. ~ ~~Q
Develo er Name of develo er, o tional.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
FROM: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
DATE: February 20,2003
RE: Development Project Feedback Survey Annual Report for 2002
As a result of the 1995 Strategic Plan for Economic Development, the City each year
conducts a "survey of business after the development process for feedback." The surveys
are sent to developers and owners of commercial and industrial projects after they have
received a certificate of occupancy for their project. The Plan also called for an annual report
on survey results during the first quarter of the following year.
Four measures of satisfaction are addressed in the survey. These include:
1. Were questions answered to the respondent's satisfaction.
2. Whether the respondent felt informed and up-to-date on City procedures.
3. Whether staff responded in a reasonable amount of time.
4. Rating the overall service received during the development process:
In addition, respondents were asked to provide comments to the City to continually address
the needs of businesses during the development process.
In 2002 the City sent out 41 survey letters for which 19 responses were received. In 100% of
the surveys that were returned respondents indicated that their questions were answered and
in all instances rated the services they received as good or excellent. The following is a
sample of a number of the written comments that were received in the responses:
"This project went smoothly with the City."- Dr. Paul Krech Dental Clinic
`A little more lead time in the municipal process would have helped with our preparation."-
Family Swim School
`The staff in the Finance Office were very helpful."- Family Swim School
"Everything flowed smoothly for us."- Lakeville Family Chiropractic
"VI/e love the location, facility and we had greaf cooperation with the City -thanks."-Lakeville
Family Chiropractic
"Please note that we worked through Appro Development. Most of our dealings were with
Appro, although we know Appro was working well with the City."- Imperial Plastics
"Everyone of the staff from Bob Erickson on down were helpful."- Celebration Church
"I did not deal with too many of the concerns that came up, however, when I did contact
someone with questions, they responded in a timely fashion."- Back to Health Chiropractic
Services
In comparison to the results from the 2001 survey, the satisfaction or favorable response
level increased from 80 to 100% on question No. 2 and from 84 to 100% on question No. 4.
The responses for questions No. 1 and No. 3 were 100% satisfactory or favorable in 2001.
While the responses to the surveys returned were extremely favorable in 2002, staff will
continue these efforts including the mailing of surveys for projects completed in 2003. The
results of the 2002 surveys are also being forwarded to Planning and Building Inspection
staff.
Agenda Item V
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
FR: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
DATE: February 21, 2003
RE: February Director's Report
The following is the Director's Report for February 2003.
Economic Development Coordinator Position
As Commission members are aware, Ann Flad resigned her position as Economic
Development Coordinator for the City of Lakeville effective February 14, 2003. Ann
has accepted the position as Economic Development Manager for the City of
Burlington Wisconsin. Burlington is a city with a population of 10,000 located in the
Greater Milwaukee area and will allow Ann and her husband both to be much closer
to their extended families.
The City began the search process for Ann's replacement shortly after receiving her
resignation. Ads were placed in the StarTribune, League of Minnesota Cities
Bulletin and the Economic Development Association of Minnesota web site. As of
February 21St, the City has received 11 applications for the position.
Spotlight on Business
Applied Power Products was the featured business at the February 3rd City Council
meeting and was introduced by EDC Member Bob Brantly. Airlake Ford Mercury
was the featured business at the February 18th City Council meeting and was
introduced by EDC Member Tom Smith. Copies of the Council memos for both of
these featured businesses are attached.
City Public Information staff members Lea Guenther and Sue Palm have agreed to
assist in the Spotlight on Business program until a new Economic Development
Coordinator can be hired. EDC presenters are needed for the March and April City
Council meetings. Interested members should contact me at 985-4421.
Himle Horner Update
Himle Horner is in the process of reviewing all of the City publications that have
been provided to them. They expect to have a report with recommendations
concerning these publications to the City by February 28th. This report and
recommendations will be provided to the EDC at the next meeting.
In recognition of the current City staffing levels and discussing the ideal timing for
the City-wide mailing of the Report on Economic Development with Himle Horner, it
was concluded the ideal time for this report to be distributed would be in September
or October since a mailing of this type is not likely to get resident's attention during
the summer months.
January 30, 2003
David Olson
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Dear Dave:
It is with mixed feelings that I am informing you of my intention to resign from my
position as Economic Development Coordinator with the City of Lakeville,
effective February 14,2003. I have accepted a tremendous opportunity to
become the Economic Development Manager for the City of Burlington,
Wisconsin. This move is a significant career advancement for me and brings me
much closer to my family in the Milwaukee area.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to the City Council, Economic Development
Commission, and Gity staff for the personal and professional support offered
during my tenure with the City of Lakeville. Leaving the talented and professional
people I have worked with in Lakeville has been one of the more difficult life
decisions I have made.
I wish the City of Lakeville continued success in the economic development
endeavors you will face. Thank you once again for your understanding and
support.
Sincerely, -
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Ann M. Flad
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Ginny Zarras, Human Resource Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
CC: David L. Olson, Community & Economic DevelopmentDirector
FR: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordina#~-~.. r'-
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DATE: January 29, 2003
RE: Spotlight on Business: Applied Power Products
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 2002 Strategic Work Plan.) Applied Power Products (APP) has been selected as the
next business to be featured in the Spotlight on Business program. Economic Development
Commission member Bob Brantly will be in attendance at the. Council meeting to present information
on Applied Power Products and introduce Bruce Lundeen, Chairman of the Board for the company.
.Applied Power Products is located at'21005 Heron Way in Airlake Industrial Park.. The company was
established in 1988 in Eagan. In 1996, APP expanded their operation, acquired the: NBC Products
building in Airlake Industrial Park, and moved their die cutting capabilities to Lakeville. Within two
years, APP added a 1.5,000 sq. f t. addition to .their Lakeville facility. By 2000, APP outgrew this
Lakeville facility and chose to build a new 70,000 sq. ft. building in Airlake industrial Park.
Applied .Power Products continues to have locations in Lakeville and Eagan. The company -sells
power transmission equipment, rubber products, bulk handling equipment, chains, sprockets- and
bearings, O-rings, Teflon s eats, p ackings, u rethane p roducts, a nd a h ost o f o ther p roducts. Their
market is Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), with major customers including ThermoKing,
Tennant, and Toro,
The Lakeville facility specializes in converting rolled goods into products. By using die cutters and
molders, APP makes custom products in rubber, felt, cork, open and closed-cell foam, and. other
materials. APP uses equipment ranging. from 20 to 180-ton manual and automatic presses to make
their products. Major suppliers include Goodyear, Rubberlite, Biltrite and 3M.
While many of Applied Power Products' customers are located in Minnesota, they also sell their
products throughout the world, including in the Czech Republic, Ireland and Spain.
Applied Power Products provides employment opportunities in Lakeville as well. The company
provides approximately 40 jobs for area residents.
APP a Iso p rovides a s ubstantial t ax b enefit to t he community. The D akota C ounty A ssessor h as
assigned an estimated market value of over $2.3 million to the company's building and property. This
market value resulted in the contribution of $84,098 in local property taxes going to support the City,
Dakota County, and Independent School District 194 in 2002.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
CC: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
FR: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE: February 12, 2003
RE: Spotlight on Business: Airlake Ford
The purpose of the Spotlight. On Business program is "to inform and educate residentson
benefits of C/I base to gain community support and appreciation for business growth" (Goal
#1 of the Economic Development 2002 Strategic Work Plan.)
Airlake Ford has been selected as the next business to spotlight. Economic Development
Commissioner Tom Srn'rth will be in attendance at the Council meeting to present information
on Airlake Ford and introduce Murray Kelly, Jr., General Manager of Airlake Ford.
Airlake Ford is located adjacent to Airlake Industrial Park at the intersection of Cedar Avenue
and County Road 50. Airlake Fard has been at this location since 1993, when the company
(formerly Farmington Ford) moved. to Lakeville and built a 20,000 square foot building.
Airlake Ford is a full service automotive dealership. They typically have 150 to 200 new cars
and 100 or more used cars for safe on their lot. They also have a Service Center that
handles repairs and maintenance of vehicles, and a Body Shop that repairs body damage on
vehicles. The company also has a business finance department that works with twelve
sources, including Ford, in order to obtain loans for customers who are purchasing vehicles
from Airlake Ford.
Because Airlake Ford is not aone-price dealership, customers can negotiate on the price of a
car they are. considering purchasing. The dealership is "Blue Oval Certified:" which means
that Airlake Fard has met. Ford Motor Company's standards for providing quality service to
customers. This certification must be renewed annually.
Customers can look for new product lines at Airlake Ford in the future. The dealership
anticipates having the following product lines in stock in the future:
• The new F150 Truck -the totally redesigned 2004 edition will be out this year.
• The new Ford 500 - a 4 door sedan which is smaller than the Crown Victoria is
anticipated in 2004 or 2005.
• The 2005 Mustang -modeled after the 1967 Mustang, this is one of the few
sports cars with rear-wheel drive.
• The Freestyle -this crossover SUV is on a car chassis; the vehicle is in the
concept stages.
Airlake Ford also provides jobs for area residents. The company has approximately 47 full
and part time employees.
In addition to employment, Airlake Ford provides a substantial tax benefit to the community.
The Dakota County Assessor has assigned an estimated market value of over $1.2 million to
Airlake Ford's buildings and property, resulting in the company's contribution of $43,415 in
local property taxes going to support the City, Dakota County, and Independent School
District 194 in 2002.
Metropolitan Council
Building communities that work
February 7, 2003
TO: Mayors, Planning Commission Chairs, Planning Directors, County and Township Officials
and Stakeholders
SUBJECT: Blueprint 2030
Blueprint 2030 was adopted by the Metropolitan Council on Dec. 18, 2002. Governor Pawlenty
has indicated that the Blueprint contains many thoughtful policy initiatives that will help enhance
the region. However, we want to make sure that the Blueprint is consistent with philosophy and
priorities of the new administration.
Consequently, the Council wants to pause at this point so that newly appointed members can
become familiar with the Blueprint document and its implications. If the new Council identifies
substantive issues of concern, we will hold a series of public meetings around the metropolitan
area to receive feedback on these issues and suggested directions for change. I hope to have this
process completed by early May 2003.
The Blueprint 2030 document, as adopted, is now available on the Council's website:
www.metrocouncil.org/planning/blueprint2030/documents.htm. If you would like a paper copy
of Blueprint 2030, please contact the Council's Data Center by phone (651.602.1140), email
(data.center@metc.state.mn.us) or letter (230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul MN 55101).
In the meantime, you maybe wondering about the implications of the adopted Blueprint 2030 for
local governments.
• First of all, local governmental units~are not required to immediately update their comprehensive
plans (see copy of Council Resolution 2002-10, enclosed). Blueprint 2030 includes information
for local governments to use as they update comprehensive plans that are due to the Council by
2008.
• If you submit a comprehensive plan amendment that is not intended to be part of the 2008
planning cycle, the Council will review that amendment for completeness and conformance based
on metropolitan policy plans in effect as of the date of Resolution 2002-10 (March 2002). The
Council will use Blueprint 2030 and any subsequently revised policy plans to provide advisory
comments only.
• While Blueprint 2030 illustrates the scope of potential investments, it does not commit any
current or future resources to its implementation.
• The Council will continue to provide technical support to help local governments incorporate
regional policies in their planning efforts.
If you have questions. about Blueprint 2030, please call:
- Caren Dewar, Deputy Regional Administrator (651.602.1306);
- Ann Beckman, Director, Planning & Growth Management (651.602.1669); or
- John Kari, Manager, Livable Communities (651.602-1548).
www.metrocouncil.org Metro Info Line 602-1588
230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 (651) 602-1000 Fax 602-1550 $~g~91-~~
M Egval Opportunity Employer
If you would like aface-to-face discussion with Council staff about the Blueprint, please contact
your Council sector representative. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Peter Bell
Chair
Enclosure: Resolution 2002-10
cc: Metropolitan Council Members
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634
Phone (651) 602-1000 TDD (651) 291-0904 FAX (65I) 602-1550 Metro Info (651) 602-1888
RESOLUTION No. 2002-10
STATING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S COMMITMENTS REGARDING THE
ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS BLUEPRINT 2030
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is required by statute to prepare and adopt a comprehensive
development guide for the seven-county metropolitan area that prescribes guides for the orderly and
economical development, public and private, of the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the population of the seven-county metropolitan area is projected to increase by
nearly one million people by the year 2030 and the region can expect more than 460,000 new
households and approximately 550,000 new jobs during that same time period; and
WHEREAS, during the twenty-five years since the Metropolitan Land Planning Act was enacted,
the Metropolitan Council has periodically updated and revised components of its comprehensive
development guide to address changing economic and demographic characteristics of the
metropolitan area and help local governmental units plan for and address matters of local and
regional significance as development and changes occur at the local level; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council's Blueprint 2030 is intended to provide a framework for
guiding the Metropolitan Council's own actions as a regional government as well as provide a
framework for planning work at the local level that may be necessary to address the projected
characteristics and needs of this metropolitan area during the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, through its Blueprint 2030 work and other activities the Metropolitan Council will
work in partnership with local governmental units and other stakeholders as it plans for regional
services to accommodate the needs that will result from the growth and development of the
metropolitan area that are projected to occur during the next several years.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Commitments. For the purposes of informing the local governmental units and other
partners with which the Metropolitan Council will cooperatively work as it plans for and
provides regional services and performs regional planning functions, the Metropolitan
Council deems it appropriate to identify its commitments regarding the adoption and
implementation of its Blueprint 2030. Accordingly, this governing body states that the
Blueprint 2030 will:
(a) Inform deliberations related to the planning for the growth and development of the
seven-county metropolitan area;
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(b) Serve as the basis for investment decisions the Metropolitan Council might make
regarding capital facilities and local. support;
(c) Provide a context for the review of voluntary comprehensive plans and plan updates
undertaken by local governmental units; and
(d) Set forth information for local governmental units to use as they contemplate reviewing
and updating their local comprehensive plans for the 2008 cycle of plans.
2. User-Friendly Guide. The Metropolitan Council intends to adopt the Blueprint 2030
consistent with.. the open, partnering process used to conceive the Blueprint. The Blueprint
2030 process will invite and incorporate input regarding regional policies and areas of
interest to local governments for voluntary comprehensive plan amendments and updates.
Providing new and updated information and guidance in the Blueprint format will articulate
the Metropolitan Council's policy perspective and will serve as auser-friendly guide for the
region's local planning partners.
3. Local Comprehei:sive Plans. Adoption of the Blueprint 2030 and related systems plans will
not trigger a requirement for local governmental units to revise and update their local
comprehensive plans. For any local comprehensive plan amendments submitted to the
Metropolitan Council, the Metropolitan Council will review those local comprehensive plan
amendments for conformance with metropolitan system plans in effect as of March 27, 2002,
as required by Minnesota Statutes section 473.175. In addition, the Metropolitan Council
will review applications for amendments to local comprehensive plans, or amendments
thereto, and provide advisory comments using any amended or revised non-system policy
plans or updated metropolitan system plans that have been adopted when the local
comprehensive plans -are submitted, including Blueprint 2030. Requirements as to the
completeness of an application for review will be based upon the metropolitan system plans
and policies in effect as of March 27, 2002.
4. Regional Systems. Any updates, modifications or revisions to metropolitan system plans
(highways, transportation and airports, regional wastewater treatment, and regional parks)
that might be made in conjunction with the adoption of the Blueprint 2030 will be used by
the Metropolitan Council to provide guidance to local governmental units as local
governmental units review, amend, and update their local comprehensive plans to address
their own local changing needs. Should the Metropolitan Council deem it necessary to issue
any formal system statements, the Metropolitan Council will do so within a timeframe and in
a manner that is compatible with the decennial review process, including Minnesota Statutes
section 473.864, subd. 2, that requires metropolitan-area local governmental units to review
and amend their local comprehensive plans at least once every ten years.
S. Technical Assista~:ce and Support. The Metropolitan Council will complement the
introduction of its Blueprint 2030 by providing technical support to local governmental units
to help facilitate the inclusion of Blueprint 2030 planning principles in local and subregional
planning activities undertaken in the metropolitan area.
6. Grants and Fundi~:g. The Metropolitan Council in evaluating local government requests for
grants and funding may assign a priority to applications from local governments that have
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adopted principles and policies incorporated in the Blueprint 2030 or include such principles
and policies as funding or grant criteria. The Metropolitan Council will not require adoption
of Blueprint 2030 policies as a condition for grant or funding eligibility through 2008.
7. Incorporation. This Resolution will be incorporated into the Blueprint 2030.
Adopt is day of March, 2002.
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T Mondale, Chair Sandra Lindstrom, ecor ' ecretary
BLUEPRINT2030RES
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i With the Theme of "Beyond a STAR
City...Marketing and Lobbying," EDAM
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From the President
EDAM Member News Thursday sessions focused on the idea that even cities that are shining examples of
FOCUS' 2002 success in terms of economic development need to continue to get their message
Awards/Grants out to businesses, site selectors, and the public in order to continue to improve the
• DTED Awards $4.5 community.
Million for
Contaminated Site As speaker Murray Wolf
Grants said, marketing efforts
• Lakes Region allow for the continued ~ ~
Manufacturing Wins expansion of the
State Workforce community. However, these
Development Award efforts need to expand
beyond marketing _
• DTED Anounces Over workforce, development i.
$4 Million In Grants incentives, and access to the
for Dislocated Workers
• Over $4 Million in Job highway. These efforts need
Skills Partnership to differentiate the
Grants Awarded community from others in
Upcoming Events the State.
• EDAM Third Thursdav In addition to marketing Incoming EDAM President BiII Lucking (right) presents outgoing
Event - "Incubator President Linda Lund with a recognition and thank you token from the
Success Stories. " efforts, there are several members of EDAM
February 20, 2003 state legislative efforts that
need to be dealt with to make our communities shine. With more than 59 freshman
Notes for EDAM legislators, and huge challenges facing our state government- including a large
Members deficit, needs for transportation, and increased education funding- the need to be
Development News involved in the legislative process is more important than ever.
• Renville County is the
"Pilot" for Minnesota Friday's
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M ed a I I i st Members Membership Director Martha ten SythoJf and Committee Chair Tom Schotttenbnuer.
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for their support... testify. EDAM's lobbyist Kathy Hahne said, there are three charac-teristics of a
good lobbyist: 1. be prepared, (always leave a handout); 2. be honest (include
discussion of both sides of an issue); and 3. be brief.
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Scholarships during the conference. Linda Lund is pictured congrntulating each of
Submityour news for them: (Top left) Hennepin County Intern Markeysa Peterson; (Top right) Janelle Schmitz,
publication in The Developer. City of Woodbury; and (Bottom left) Dan Hartman, City of Oakdale.
Next Deadline is: March 10,
2003. ~ Speakers continually stressed the
' , - importance of visibility and
involvement as critical to making a
change. This involvement is not only
being involved during the legislative
session, but also building relationships
a with local officials all year round. For
example, invite local representatives to
ground-breaking events and publish the
photos in the local newspaper, or
organize opportunities to meet and
discuss issues with your elected
officials.
With a better understanding. of these processes, as an organization we can provide
beneficial information, which will help shape the future of our state and advance
positive economic development.
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Boyd, Phil Bakken, Curt Jacobsen and Mark Lofthus.
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