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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-03 ~,"If)t U~ L+~~C~'VIt~G Economic [~ve1©pment Comm~~~ Work Se~si©n A~}enda Tuesday, May 27, 2~3, S:A~ p.m. City ~-Iall, Labe Marion Conference Room C/I Subco~rtmittee M~etiug Work S~~iou Y. Review lift Himle Horner PowerPoint presentation and scheduDe formal prat~icm by Todd Rapp. City of Lakeville -Economic Develapment'Cammission Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 27, 2003, 6:00 p.m. City Hall, .20195 .Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 1. Colt meeting to order. 2. Approve Apri122, 2003 meeting minutes 3. Public Hearing on Wage 1=1oorAmendment to the Business Subsidy Policy 4. Update on Subcommittee Recommendations on Himle Horner's PowerPoint Presentation on Communication Strategi®s #or Economic . .Development 5. <Update ort.Advanced Wireless Inc. Project. 6. Director's,Report 7. Adjourn Attachments: 1. 'May 11, 2003 St. Paul Pioneer Press Article on Airlake Airport. -2. May 12, 2003 MN Real Estate Journal Article on Lakeville Crossing Item I'~vT~. A , City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Marion Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Brantly, Emond, J. Erickson, Gehrke, Matasosky, Miller, Pogatchnik, Schubert, Smith, Tushie, Ex-Officio member Todd Bornhauser - Executive Director -Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce,. Ex-Officio member Robert Erickson -.City Administrator. Members Absent: Schubert. Others Present: Staff present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Amanda Alfson, Community & Economic Development Coordinator; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chair Matasosky called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Marion .Conference Room of City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota. 2. Approve .March 25, 2003 Meeting Minutes. Motion 03.08 Comms. J. Erickson/Brantly moved to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2003 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Introduction of New Economic Development Coordinator -Amanda Alfson Mr. Olson welcomed and introduced Amanda Alfson as the new Economic Development Coordinator. The EDC members introduced themselves. Ms. Alfson provided the members information on her background and why she sought this position. 4. Update on Subcommittee Recommendations on Himle Horne's Recommended Communication Strategies for Economic Development. Mr. Olson stated that members of the C/I Subcommittee met on Thursday., April 17 to begin discussing the implementation of the Himle Horner recommendations for communication strategies for economic development. Mr. Olson indicated the consensus of the subcommittee, identifying the individuals who should attend the presentation by Todd Rapp. Economic Development Commission _ ' Meeting Minutes r.~::r April 22, 2003 ~ F Y Comm. Matasosky indicated that the subcommittee decided that the group attending the initial presentation needs to be limited. City Administrator Erickson concurred. Mr. Olson indicated that the initial group would include 20-30 people. We have not shared this information with ISD #194. Mr. Olson stated that a trial run is needed with this initial group. Mr. Olson stated that it was the consensus of the Commercial/Industrial Subcommittee to request Himle Horner to prepare a draft PowerPoint presentation to include the key points and recommendations to be used in the presentation to these individuals. He indicated that the subcommittee will meet again to review this draft presentation and~further plan the event at which Mr. Rapp will make the presentation. Mr. Olson. stated that the cost for Mr. Rapp to prepare and give the presentation would be between $1,000 - $1,200. 5. Review of the Status of Dakota Future, Inc. (formerly known as the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership, DCEDP) Mr..Olson summarized the recommendations of Taud Hoopingarner, DCEDP Organizational Task Force Chair, pertaining to the creation ofi Dakota Futures Inc. He indicated that this organization is proposed to replace the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership and. described the focus of the proposed new organization. Mr. Olson stated that the proposed Dakota Future Inc. would be structured as a 501 c(6) and/or a 501 c(3) in order to leverage both private and public sector resources to put toward its goals. He indicated that the size of the Board of Directors would be reduced from 27 members to 17 members. Mr. Olson explained Exhibit A, Board of Directors Appointment Schedule and Process. Mr. Olson stated that the Organizational Task Force is also requesting consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding that attempts to better define the roles, contributions and responsibilities of member cities, other organizations and the new Dakota Future Inca Mr. Olson indicated what the City would agree to in the. draft Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Olson indicated that the new membership dues structure has not been established for city members of the proposed Dakota Future Inc. He stated that it is not anticipated that the cost of membership would increase significantly. In fact, Mr. Olson indicated that it has been suggested that City dues be reduced to $1,000 for the first year while the new Dakota Future Inc. becomes more established. Mr. Olson stated that the City Council previously placed a hold on the $5,600 that was included in the 2003 Economic Development Budget pending the outcome of the State Aid cuts being considered by the Legislature. If the City G:\Economic Development\EDC\EDC Meetings\2003mtgs\04 April\minutes April 22.doc 2 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 is to consider membership even at a reduced level of $1,000 for 2003, Mr. Olson stated that the City Council would need to re-appropriate the necessary funding. Mr. Olson stated that staff is not recommending approval of the Memorandum of Understanding at tonight's meeting. He indicated that it is anticipated that more will be known in the next 30-60 days regarding the proposed initial dues structure, what the consensus of other cities is on the proposed Dakota Future Inc. and the impact of State Aid cuts to cities being considered by the State Legislature. Comm. Brantly asked who was bringing this change. Mr. Olson indicated that Mr. Hoopingarner, and LaDonna Boyd from Dakota Electric are taking the lead to keep this organization going. It was the consensus of the EDC that the City .has not received any tangible benefits from its membership in the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership and questioned whether we needed to continue membership in this new organization. 6. Discussion of Wage Floor Amendment to the Business Subsidy Policy Mr. Olson stated that the City of Lakeville adopted a Business Subsidy Policy on February 22, 2000 in compliance with the Minnesota Business Subsidies Act. This policy has been utilized since that time for projects that have received subsidies in excess of $100,000. Mr. Olson indicated that a provision of the Act requires granting agencies to incorporate a specific wage floor for the jobs created as an internal part of our Business Subsidy Policies by May 1, 2003.. He stated that the wage floor may be stated as a specific wage rate or may be stated as a formula that will generate a specific wage rate. Mr. Olson presented examples of the wage floors that are being- considered or have been approved by several local entities. Ms. Alfson provided the EDC with some examples of what cities around the metro area have in place for the wage floors. The current Federal Minimum Wage is $5.15 per hour. Mr. Olson indicated that staff would suggest utilizing a formula as opposed to a fixed dollar amount that is likely to require updating more frequently. Mr. Olson also pointed out that the wage floor is a minimum and the City will consider numerous aspects of a proposed project in addition to the wage levels of the jobs to be created when determining whether a business subsidy is warranted. Mr. Olson stated that one reason to consider establishing a wage floor on the lower end of the range is that certain types of redevelopment projects are subject to Business subsidy policies and the wage levels for jobs created in retail and G:\Economic Development\EDC\EDC Meetings\2003mtgs\04 April\minutes Apri122.doc 3 . - r - Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes _ - L' April 22, 2003 commercial type projects tend to be lower than those created in the manufacturing sector. Mr. Olson recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for the May 27 EDC meeting to consider a proposed amendment to incorporate a minimum wage floor into the City's current Business Subsidy Policy. It was the consensus of the EDC to not advertise a dollar amount and that the minimum wage floor be equivalent to the Federal Minimum Wage. Motion 03.09 Comms. Tushie/Brantly moved to recommend a public hearing be scheduled for the May 27 EDC meeting to consider a proposed amendment to incorporate a federal. minimum wage floor into the City's current Business Subsidy Policy. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Update on Advanced .Wireless Inc. Project Mr. Olson stated that based on the provisions of the approved Contract for Private Redevelopment dated April 1, .2002 and amended on July 15, 2002 and September 3, 2002, Coons Family LLC (d/b/a Advanced Wireless Communications). was to have completed construction of the footings and foundation of its building on the lot. they purchased from the City in the Fairfield Business Campus by April 1, 2003. This was not accomplished and as a result, on April 10, the City Attorney's office notified Coons Family LLC in writing that- they were in default and that they had 30 days to remedy this default or the City would pursue its remedies available underthe terms of the Contract. Mr. Olson had provided a copy of a letter to the City from Ben Coons, dated April 10, 2003 that explains the situation regarding the status of their project and why construction had not commenced on the building. Mr. Olson indicated that the City has received inquiries from another Lakeville business that is interested in possibly constructing a new building on this lot. He stated that the business owner has been informed that the City cannot consider his inquiry until both parties to the current contract have had the opportunity to exercise their remedies under this contract. Mr. Olson stated that staff would continue to keep the EDC apprised as to the status of this project and its anticipated construction start date. 8. Director's Report Mr. Olson indicated that Despatch Industries was featured at the April 7 City Council meeting and was introduced by Commissioner Emond. Alcorn Beverages G:\Economic Development\EDC\EDC Meetings\2003mtgs\04 AprilMinutes April 22.doc 4 ' Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 .was scheduled for the April 21 City Council meeting, but was rescheduled due to the owner being unable to attend the City Council meeting. Mr. Olson stated that the City Council recognized the developers of six different Life-Cycle Housing projects that have been or are in the process of being constructed in Lakeville. Commissioner Schubert and Guy Peterson of the Metropolitan Council participated in the recognition and presentation at the April 21 City Council meeting. An updated Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Project list, dated April 7, 2003, was distributed to the EDC in their packets. Mr. Olson also updated the EDC on City Council approval of several actions regarding the County Road 50 and 135 Interchange Project including extension of the Moratorium for up to an additional twelve months and authorization of the preparation of plans and specifications for the Interim Improvements to be constructed in 2004... Mr. Olson discussed the summer meeting. schedule. It was suggested that the July meeting be cancelled due to summer.vacations. The EDC members concurred with this recommendation. 9. Adjournment.. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Attested to: s Penny a ,Recording retary R. T. Brantly, Secretary G:\Economic Development\EDC\EDC Meetings\2003mtgs\04 ApriAminutes April 22.doi: 5 Agenda Item MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator FROM: David L. Olson Communi & Economic Devel t Director ' ty opmen y DATE: May 20, 2003 RE: Public Hearing to Consider Business Subsidy Policy Amendment At the April 22, 2003 Meeting, the EDC discussed a requirement in Minnesota Statutes that requires all agencies involved in the granting of Business Subsidies incorporate a specific ~vage #loor provision into their Business Subsidy Poiicie5 by iJiay 1, 2003. Most local agencies have delayed incorporating this provision until recently. Examples of what other local granting agencies are considering and/or have approved were provided at this meeting. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the EDC to recommend that the Business Subsidy Policy be amended to incorporate the Federal Minimum Wage as the minimum floor wage for any jobs that would be created as a result of a business subsidy. This recommendation was based on a number of factors including the fact that future business subsidies may likely to be considered in conjunction with redevelopment projects. These types of projects typically involve retail development that creates jobs with wage levels lower than those in the manufacturing sector. A copy of the current business subsidy policy with the recommended amendment is attached. Action Requested 1. Close the public hearing. 2. Forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the proposed amendment to the Business Subsidy Policy to incorporate the Federal Minimum Wage as the wage floor for any jobs created as a result of a business subsidy. t Wage Floor Survey Apple Valley Federal Minimum Wage* Burnsville Federal Minimum Wage* Rochester 110% of the Federal Minimum Wage* Richfield HRA .110% of the Federal Minimum Wage* Dakota County CDA 150% of the Federal Minimum Wage* City of Elk River $15.00 St. Paul Port Authority $9.50 Northfield $10.28 (60% of Median Wage in Rice Co.) Big Lake $12.00 (at least 50% of the jobs) $9.65 - (50% St. Cloud $12.00 *The Current Federal Minimum Wage is $5.15. CITY OF LAKEVILLE LAKEVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICY This Policy is adopted for purposes of the Business Subsidies Act (the "Act"), Minnesota Statues, Sections 116J.993 through 116J.995. Terms used in this Policy are intended to have the same meanings as if used in the Act, and this Policy shall apply only with respect to "subsidies" as defined by the Act if and to the extend required thereby. The City of Lakeville and the Lakeville Economic Development Commission maintain several policy documents which speak to the general goals and objectives for the provision of public assistance for private development or redevelopment activities. These documents include, but are not limited to the current Strategic Plan for Economic Development and the Tax Increment Financing Policy. While it is recognized that the creation of good paying jobs is a desirable goal, which benefits the community, it must also be recognized that not all projects assisted with subsidies derive their public purposes and importance solely by virtue of job creation. Worthwhile projects may provide value to the community in the forms of infrastructure improvements, stabilization of business districts or neighborhoods, or enhancement of economic diversity. In addition, the imposition of high job creation requirements and high wage levels may be unrealistic and counter-productive in the face of larger economic forces and the financial and competitive circumstances of an individual business. With respect to subsidies, the determination of the number of jobs to be created and the wage levels thereof shall be guided by the following principles and criteria: ¦ Each project shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, recognizing its importance and benefit to the community from all perspectives, including created or retained employment positions and other policy objectives of the City of Lakeville. . ¦ In cases where the objective is the retention of existing jobs, the recipient of the subsidy shall be required to provide reasonably demonstrable evidence that the loss of those jobs is imminent. ¦ The setting of wage and job goals must be sensitive to prevailing wage rates, local economic conditions and/or external economic forces over which neither the grantor nor the recipient of the subsidy has control, the individual financial resources of the recipient and the competitive environment in which the recipient's business exists. The wage floor for wages to be paid for the fobs created shall be the established federal minimum wage. The City of Lakeville will seek to create fobs with higher wa eg s as appropriate for the overall public purpose of this policy. ¦ If a particular project does not involve the creation of jobs, but is nonetheless found to be worthy of support and subsidy, it may be approved without any specific job wage goals, as may be permitted by applicable law. ¦ East project shall not only be evaluated against the Business Subsidy Policy but also against other applicable City or Economic Development Commission policies, including the Comprehensive Guide Plan, current Strategic Plan for Economic Development and the Tax. Increment Financing Policy. ¦ Because it is not possible to anticipate every type of project which may in its context and time present desirable community building or preservation goals and objectives, the governing body must retain the right in its discretion to approve projects and subsidies which may vary from the principles and criteria of this Policy. Agenda Item MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Amanda Alfson, Economic Development Coordinator FROM: David L.°Olson, Community & Economic Development Director DATE: May 22, 2003 RE: Himle Horner PowerPoint Presentation The C/I Subcommittee will be reviewing the draft PowerPoint presentation at a Subcommittee meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2003. The Subcommtte® will also be discussing possible dates to invite Todd Rapp down to make his presentation to'the group of 20-30 individuals from the City, School District, Chamber of"Commerce and other organizations that have previously,been identified. This PowerPoint Presentation will be presented to the full EDC meeting at 6:00 p.m. along with suggestions or recommendations from the Subcommittee. Agenda Item MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Amanda Alfson, Economic Development Coordinator FROM: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director DATE: May 22, 2003 RE: Update on Advanced Wireless Communications Project Considerable progress has been made on this project since the April 22, 2003 meeting of the EDC. ThP City Attorney's Office provided Advanced 1~l~ire!ess a letter dated .^.^.ay 2003 tl;at specifies the items need to completed by June 9, 2003 in order to resolve the current default on the Contract for Private Redevelopment as amended. A copy of this letter is attached. Amendment to Sublease Agreement Advanced Wireless has reached agreement with its current landlord on a Lease Termination Agreement. This agreement has been signed by Itron Inc. and requires that Advanced Wireless vacate their present leased space by December 31, 2003 or be faced with a monthly lease payment three times their current rate. Approval and Issuance of a Building Permit A complete building permit application was submitted on May 12, 2003. The initial review letter for this building permit application will be completed by May 23, 2003. This will allow adequate time for any remaining plan revisions or additional submittals that may be necessary to issue a building permit by June 9, 2003. Closing on Construction Financing The City has received a copy of a signed Commercial Loan Commitment dated May 1, 2003 from Landmark Community Bank, N.A. for the Advanced Wireless Project. All indications are that Advanced Wireless will be able to close on this construction financing and also receive approval of its permanent project financing by June 9, 2003. Staff will continue to keep the EDC apprised as to the status of this project. It is possible that a ground-breaking for this project will occur prior to the next meeting of the EDC. CA~ViPBELL K:NUTSON Professional Association , L ~ C O Attorneys at Law n1On`as 1' ~"`p~l (651) 452-5000 John F. Kelly Roger N. Knutson ~ Fax (651). 452-5550. Matthew j. Fo(i 'Thomas M. Scott Soren M. Merrick Elliott B. Knetsch 1~1~ latnnik Marguerite M. McCarron Andrea McDowell Poehkr . * . Gina M. Brandt Matthew K. Brok!* Writer's Dirux 1)isl: (65i) 234-6214 •Af:o 8benred in t~{trnntdc Writer's a-rosil: mfuli®ck-law.eom May 7, 2003 VIA FACSIlVIII,E AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Thames E. McEllistrem, Esq. Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, P.L.L.P. West 1100 First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Stream Si~ Paul, MN 55101-1379 Re: CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT CIT'YOFLAKEVILLEAND COONS FAMILI; L.L.G Dear Mr. McEllistrem: My client has reviewed the Commercial Loan Commitment ("Loan Commitment") dated May 1, 2003 addressed to Mr. Ben Coons from Landmark Community Bank, N.A. (`Bank'. Qn page four, the Loan Commitment provides that the `Beak will require that the City of Lakeville issue all requisite permits and approvals and that the. current default on the Development Agreement be cured.". The City will consider your client's current default under the terms of the Contract for Private Redevelopment cured upon the occurrence of the following three events, on or before 3une 9, 2003: 1. Execution by Northfield Telecommunications, Inc of the Amendment to Sublease Agreement dated April 24, 2003 between Itron, Inc, and Northfield Telecommunications, Inc.; 2. Approval by the Ciiy of your client's building permit application and issuance by the City of a building.. permit for- the redevelopment project which is the subject of the Loan Commitment; and 3. Closing on the Bank's construction financing. Sincerely, CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professio Associct*ion BY: Matthew J. Foli MJF:dmo cc: Robert A. Erickson, City Administrator - City of Lakeville David L. Olson, Community and Economic Development Director - City of Lakeville Suite 317 • Eagandale Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, Iv1N 55121 Agentla Item MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Amanda Alfson, Economic Development Coordinator FR: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director DATE: May 22, 2003 RE: May Director's Report The following is the Director's Report #or May 2003. Down#own Carwash I Drycleaner Proaerty Update The City has reacheda tentative agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to sell the former Drycleaner Carwash property to Wells Fargo to allow them to construct additional parking adjacent to their Downtown location. The Purchase Agreement specifies hat the Gty will complete the demolition of the existing building, This demoli#ion will be funded-.with previously approved GDBG funds. It is anticipated that this purchase agreement'will be considered by the City Council on June: 2, 2003. state of the City. - :The annual State of the City event was held on Wednesday, .May 2t, 2003 at Crystal Lake Golf Club and was attended by more than 120 people including EDC` Chair Jack Matasosky The presentations were made by myself and City Engineer Keith" Nelson. My presentation included updates on recently completed ar planned commercial and ..industrial developments and an overview of the recently completed Dakota County East-West Corridor Study. Mr. Nelson's presentation included updates on the three 1-35 Interchange projects. including: the design, .project cosf and 'construction schedule for each of the three: interchange projects. Copies of the' PowerPoint presentation from this: event are available on CD Rom. Spotl~c~ht on :Business I introduced. Scott LaFavre, president of Equity Holdings Inc., who is the owner of the. Cedar 70 Partnership buildings in Airlake Industrial .Park at the May 5`", 2003 City Council meeting... A copy ofi the Council memo ort this spotlighted business is :attached. EDC member Barry Pogatchnik introduced Terry and Kathy North, owners of Alcorn Beverage.. at the May 19, 2003 City Council meeting. A copy of the Council memo on this spotlighted business is attached. Comfort Inn has been scheduled for the June 2nd City Council meeting. An EDC .:presenter is needed for this meetinag. EDG members that would be available to introduce this business on June 2' can contact Amanda Alfson at 985.4425 ar let Amanda or 1 know at the meeting on the 27~'. \1 emo - r To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator Cc: .David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director From: Sue. Palm, Public Information Specialis~J~ Date: May 1, 2003 Re: Spotlight on Business: Cedar 70 Partnership Spotlight on Business continues to inform residents on the benefits of a strong commerciaVindustrial tax base, in order to gain community support and appreciation for business growth (Goal#1 of the Economic Development 2003 Strategic Work Plan). The Cedar 70 Partnership, owned by Equity Holdings. LLC will be featured at the May 5 Council meeting. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Olson will present information on Cedar 70 Partnership and introduce Scott LaFavre, president of Equity Holdings, LLC. The four buildings of the Cedar 70 complex, located on the southwest corner of Cedar Ave. and Co. Rd. 70, offer 93,000 sq. ft. of commercial/industrial rental space. Built between 1983 and 1985, the Cedar 70 complex offers space in our community for smaller . entrepreneurial businesses. Cedar 70 was purchased by Equity Holdings, LLC in 1996. Equity Holdings is afull-service property management and leasing company, which oversees the Cedar 70 Partnership buildings. They have additional holdings in Lakeville,, as well as in Minneapolis, Kansas City, and New Orleans. Thirteen businesses are currently tenants in the complex, which is at 85% occupancy. ? Inthermo, Inc. -The largest tenant, occupying nearly 14,500 sq. ft. Inthermo manufactures heat intensive industrial cleaning ovens. ? B-P Woodworks, LLC -millwork and cabinetry ? Scents of Inspiration, Inc. -arts and crafts opportunities for handicapped individuals ? Lois Ornat -dog obedience training ? Diaper Deck and Co. -fold-down diaper changing tables ? Automated Assembly Corp. -flexible circuits and electronics ? A.J.'s Metal Fab., Inc. -precision sheet metal fabrication, specializing in prototypes ? Laser One, Inc. -precision laser cutting and welding ? Finite Systems, Inc. -computer system integration ? Aerospace Fabrications & Materials -manufactures spacecraft insulation Businesses in the Cedar 70 complex provide employment opportunities for dozens of area residents. In addition to employment, Cedar 70 provides a substantial tax benefit to the community. The Dakota County Assessor has assigned a current estimated property market value of over $2,875,000 to the four buildings and property. This market value resulted in the company's contribution of $88,816 in local property taxes for 2003 going to support the City, Dakota County, and Independent School District 194. Y. T e m a <<~ To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator Cc: -David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director From: Sue Palm, Public Information Specialist Date: May 12, .2003 Re: Spotlight on Business: Alcorn Beverage Co., Inc. -May 19 Spotlight on Business continues to inform residents on the benefits of a strong commercial/industrial tax base, in order to gain community support and appreciation for business growth (Goal#1 of the Economic Development 2003 Strategic Work Plan). Alcorn Beverage Co., Inc. will be featured at-the May 19 Council meeting. EDC member Barry Pogatchnik will be in attendance to present information orr Alcorn Beverage and introduce Terry North, president of the company. Truman Alcorn founded the Alcorn Beverage Company, Inc. in South St. Paul just after prohibition ended. Alcorn served as police chief of the city, and his brother served as Mayor. The company did a steady business in the distribution of alcoholic beverages. After the death of Truman Alcorn in 1966, Bill North purchased the company.. In 1977 he moved the company to Lakeville and built a new facility at 7870 218th St. W. In 1985, Terry North purchased the company from his father, and since that time the company has grown five-fold. The company serves as a distribution and marketing business for a variety of brewing companies, including, Leinenkugels, Molson, Fosters, and the Miller Brewing Company. Alcorn distributes beverages to over 600 licensees in Dakota and Scott Counties, as well as half of Washington and part of Ramsey County. Licensees include restaurants, bars, and liquor stores. The company maintains a commitment to properly training bartenders and servers to prevent over serving customers or sales to underage drinkers. Community Affairs Director, Kathy North, has trained over 1000 servers on behalf of Alcorn, and the company strives to emphasize the importance of responsible drinking. The Lakeville facility has been expanded three times since 1985 and the work force has grown from nine full-time employees to 45. In addition to employment, Alcorn Beverage provides a substantial tax benefit to the community. The Dakota County Assessor .has assigned an estimated property market value of over $1,637,900 to the company's building and property. This market value resulted in the company's contribution of $55,046 in local property taxes for 2003 going to support the City, Dakota County, and Independent School District 194. Alcorn Beverage recognizes the importance of community involvement. Amongst many community donations, the company is a major corporate sponsor of Pan-O-frog each year, and supports programs of the Community Action Council, based in Lakeville. A SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2003 i.0 C A L NEW S SOUTH METRO • ~ • l ans In wor s or sma er alr o Airlake hopes to draw business traffic Eberlein Share Hansen's enthusiasm. "There is all sorts "I want to change our of potential for growth there, BY BOB SHAW between Lakeville and Eureka mostly .from the weekend or image of an airport Pioneer Press Township, handles an average nighttime fliers," Eberlein said. of about 190 takeoffs and land- "It's the ma-and-pa fliers who that just caters to Like the airplanes it serves, ings a day. "It should be a lot happen to own an airplane Airlake Airport is starting to higher than that," Hansen said. rather than a lake cabin." smaller airplanes. " take off -with a $500,000 "He is a new player on the Eberlein said that small- upgrade to attract corporate block, and he has lots of big plane tourists who fly in to see RON HANSEN aircraft. plans," said Jack Eberlein of the Mall of America, for exam- One of the owners of The airport, with an aggres- the Metropolitan Airports ple, don't use the Minneapolis- Aircraft Resource Center live new manager, is poised to Commission, or MAC. The air- St. Paul International Airport, fill a need in the fast-growing port was built in the 1960s, and but must find smaller airports south-metro area, offering the commission bought it in the in places like Anoka or South small aircraft a convenient 1980s. It leases the .land to St. Paul. class planes can land on the southern portal to the Twin Hansen, who owns the build- But Hansen sees another 4,100-foot runway, .but they Cities. ings. kind of potential customer. As won't fit in the hangars. So "I want to change our image Right now, the airport is he gave a tour of the airport Hansen is building a larger of an airport that just caters to home to 170 aircraft. Eberlein last week, he looked hungrily $300,000 hangar and a $100,000 smaller airplanes," said Ron said 150 people who want to across the parking lot at an engine repair shop, and is mak- Hansen, one of the owners of build more hangars are on a industrial park. Those are the ing other improvements. Aircraft Resource Center, waiting list. "All those aircraft businesses, he said, whose Inside the one-story, blue- which has operated the airport need a home, where someone executives shouldn't have to green main building, the lobby since March L will sell them fuel and service drive from other srz~all airpcE•*~~ is spacious and airy, with The airport, which sits the aircraft," he said. Many of the ~ _ ~ ~ {•~,:;ches and a fake fireplace by _ a wall of huge windows fac- ing the runway. Various fly- mg groups, from the Civil Air I Patrol to the Pilots for Christ, meet there regularly. Hansen is trying to make the place more homey for weary pilots. A sign offers rides to a nearby restaurant, and Hansen added a lobby machine for free popcorn. He is also planning to ope~i a small airplane supply store in the building featur- ing charts, radios and acces- lorries. Hansen, who once operat- ed a small airport in the Karaas City area, has made a living buying and selling air- craft. .But, he said, the improvements and potential of Airlake might just be start- ing. "Who knows?" he said. "We may even put a restau- rant in here, if we feel rich in the next couple of years." t3rit~ Shaw can be reached at I h~hnw@pioneerpress.com or y t~:i i 1 228-5433. O` Q 3 o j. w w O ~ N ~s ` 7 3 3%°- 3' ~T3 ~C~ ~'~r~ ~w0 ~Dw ~T~ i~'p m~^ ~w~ ra ~ 1p T ~ ^ ~ c 3 x. io °i ~ n, ~o ~ w m ~ c °pn row ne fD-c p ~ Pn ~ Ty Sc en ~ ~np m ^ O ~ oa `p(~ cn~o ~ m Pn •G ry' ~ fjp o_ 2'a cn `D w q, ~ c. 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G...-. n w AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) SS County of Dakota ) TAD JOHNSON, being duly sworn, on oath says that he is an authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper known as Thisweek Newspapers, and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below: ~'U~LIC N~TIC CITY QF LA[iFVIt ? F (A)The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARiI as a legal newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statutes 33 I A.02, 331 A.07 and other applic- di3SINES.S SLRi.SIDY CRI'I'EItA 1~1'tC'L IS lii~RP,aY GIVEN that t1x able laws, as amended. L~sdiUe Ecorrorrdo Aeveiiiprrient Com- tnissien of the City of Lakevikte, Hnkota ~nnnty, !'4inrwgta ~ritl tt~e; at LaYcvilk (B) The printed City Halt. 20195 lfolyake Avenue,Lake- vitYe, Min:xs<~hr 55044,' an Tuesday May Z7, Zfl03, at 6:oa a.m: to hold a P~tic Heating on. behalf of the Lakeville City C,eiuuil arxt l.akevi]le Housing. & I<edavct- eprirent Authority, which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and pub- The purtwse of the hearing is to obtain yuhlic comment an a protxned amerxt- • . .went to thz uitena for business subsidies lisped once s • it-was Etut 3uaY be provideYl to businesses loyted within the City of l.at4evilie, to inc}ude a first published or3 Saturdagthe T Way of V ~ minimum wage fluvr Fut iobs crzated r+ndea a 6usin~s subsidy, pursuant to 1~ Statutes l I61. 994. ,and was thereafter printed and published on every Saturday to and including Adi interested parties will he given an ~rhrnity to fie heard at sail tine k11d placx. Saturday, the _ .day of ;and print- . E)ATF.D this 7th day ~f May 2003 ed below is a copy of the tower case alphabet from A to 2:, both inclusive, which is hereby Charlene hl-iedgis, City CIeYk City of Lakeville acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of Robert A. Erii keen, Exeartive Director the notice: abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvxnryz t,akeville Housing & itedevetnpment Aetthority 't92I' Sllfb~t3 BY: /~~~1GYr--~ TITLE: Managing Editor Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 1 day of . Notary Public ¦ ntitintinnnnnnnnnn • GAROL J, HAVERLAND NOTARY PUBLIC -MINNESOTA My Commission Expires 1-31-2005 ¦ • CITY OF LAKEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUSINESS SUBSIDY CRITERIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lakeville Economic Development Commission of the City of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota will meet at Lakeville City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044, on Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. to hold a Public Hearing on behalf of the Lakeville City Council and Lakeville Housing & Redevelopment Authority. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment on a proposed amendment to the criteria for business subsidies that may be provided to businesses located within the City of Lakeville, to include a minimum wage floor for jobs created under a business subsidy, pursuant to MN Statutes 116 7.994. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this "7 day of May, 2003 . Charlene Friedges, City C e k t of L eville Robert. A. Erickson, Executive Director Lakeville Housing & Redevelopment Authority