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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-02 City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 6:00 p.m. Marion Conference Room, Community Development Department City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue. 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Approve March 26, 2002 meeting: minutes 3. Introduction of new EDC member Tom Smith 4. 2002-2004 Strategic Plan A.) Work Plan Goal #1: Educate residents on benefits of C/I • "Spotlight on Business" • Update on Cfl Subcommittee S.) Work Plan Goal # 3: Encourage investigation of critical business infrastructure • Interchange Study • High Tech Subcommittee -Progress on E-Commerce Readiness Certification; Meeting with additional service providers 5. Ordinance concerning Official Mapping; Ordinance. concerning Official Controls 6. Director's Report. 7. Adjourn. Attachment: 1. "Get Jobs" Job Fair y F~ A City of Lakeville Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes March 26, 2002 Marion Conference Room, City Hall Members Present: Bob Brantly, Jim Emond, Jerry Erickson, Jack Matasosky, Dick Miller, Jeanne Schubert, Gary Tushie, City Administrator Robert Erickson, Ex-Officio member Todd Bornhauser. Members Absent: Bob Vogel, Barry Pogatchnik. Others Present: Ben Coons, Advanced Wireless Communications, John O'Keefe, Airlake Hanger Owners' Association representative; Steve Wentworth, Airlake Flytline Services. Staff present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator. 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, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota. 2. Approve February 26, 2002 Meeting Minutes. Motion 02.07 Comms. Emond/Erickson moved to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2002 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Advanced Wireless Redevelopment Agreement. Vice-Chair Matasosky noted that because of his relationship with Advanced .Wireless Communications he would excuse himself from discussion and voting on the Private Contract for Redevelopment. Mr. Olson indicated that City staff and the City's attorney have been working with Advanced Wireless Communications (AWC) regarding their purchase of .Lot 2, Block 1, Fairfield Business Campus 2"d Addition from the City. The City will sell the parcel to AWC using captured tax increment to write down the cost to AWC. AWC will build their corporate headquarters on the lot. Finance Director Dennis Feller has reviewed AWC's financials and has indicated that the company demonstrates consistent growth and has the financial and managerial ability to undertake the project. Mr. Olson reviewed the proposed Private Contract for Redevelopment. A change was made to the information provided in the EDC packets regarding the Contract: the date of substantial completion has been changed from November 1, 2002 to Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes March 26, 2002 December 31, 2002 in order to ensure that the project will be completed on time. Comm, Erickson asked Mr. Coons of AWC whether he was comfortable with the time frame. Mr. Coons responded that his. discussions with the City and with his legal counsel have reassured him that the time frame is adequate to complete the project.. The Contract states that AWC will construct a 23,000-sq. ft. two-story building. The Fairfield Architectural Review Committee, which is comprised of all property owners of the Fairfield Business Association, has approved the proposed building. AWC has also agreed that the minimum market value of the property be set at $1,575,000 for the duration of outstanding bonds in the TIF district, which is approximately 20 years. It is estimated that AWC will generate $57,603 per year in taxes, with $18,536 of that being captured as increment and used primarily to pay the debt service on bonds issued for the TIF district. Comm. Emond questioned whether the minimum market value and the subsequently generated increment are transferable in the event of the property's sale. City Administrator Erickson indicated that they are transferable for the life of the TIF district. The new Business Subsidy Laws require that job creation goals be a part of-any business subsidy or Redevelopment Agreement. According to the proposed Redevelopment Agreement, AWC agrees to create 14 jobs within two years, with wage level goals of $30,000 per year. Mr. Olson stated that default of the Agreement would occur if there was a failure to meet job creation goals, failure to maintain operations at the facility for five years, or failure to pay property taxes. In the event of a default of the agreement, AWC would be required to repay the City $232,900 (the amount the City has provided in subsidy (land write down), based on the County Assessor's determination of market value for the property.) Park dedication fees ($14,434) and storm sewer area fees ($20,842) will also be paid by AWC. By entering into the Private Contract for Redevelopment, AWC also agrees to the City's standard provision about insurance and condemnation, prohibitions against assignment, transfer and indemnification, and determination of events of default. Motion 02.08 Comms. Emond/Erickson moved to recommend that the City Council enter into the Redevelopment Agreement with Advanced Wireless Communications. Comm. Matasosky abstained, motion carried. 4. Update on the purchase of Flyteline Services: Steve Wentworth: Vice-Chair Matasosky indicated agenda item # 4 regarding the sale of Flytline Services would be placed at the end of the agenda. 2 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes March 26, 2002 5. 2002-2004 Strategic Plan A. Work Plan Goal #1: Educate residents on benefits of C/I Ms. Flad indicated that the C/1 Subcommittee requested information. on operating budgets per capita, percent of property that is tax exempt, percent of land designated for various land uses (i.e.: commercial, industrial, residential, public or tax exempt) and city and total property taxes on a 250,000 home. This information was. requested for the following communities: Lakeville, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Eagan, Burnsville, and Woodbury. According to Finance Director. Dennis Feller, Counties must legally have this information available by March 31, 2002. The Subcommittee will convene in April once these figures are gathered. Ms. Flad reported that two businesses have been featured in the City Council's new "Spotlight on Business" program. Information about the featured business is presented by an EDC member and includes the dollar amount of taxes paid by that business. On March 4, 2002, Progressive Rail became the first business to be highlighted in the "Spotlight on Business" series. EDC Chair Bob Vogel introduced the program. Tim Eklund, Vice President of Industrial Development for Progressive Rail was present to receive a framed certificate of appreciation. Americlnn was highlighted at the March 18, 2002 City Council meeting. EDC member Jim Emond introduced Americlnn manager Dave Franks and presented information on the motel. Jack Matasosky will introduce Verified Credentials at the April 1, 2002 City Council meeting, and Todd Bornhauser will introduce Toro and Con Agra at the April 15th City Council meeting. Comm. Jerry Erickson suggested that information be printed. in the newspapers regarding the businesses that have been spotlighted. This would increase the audience for the Spotlight on Business Program and is consistent with Goal #1 of the Economic Development 2002 Strategic Work Plan which is "to inform and educate residents on benefits of C/I base to gain community support and appreciation for business growth." City Administrator Erickson suggested that a press release be sent to the Lakeville This Week Life & Times and the Sun Current regarding each Spotlight Business. A.) Work Plan Goal # 3: Encourage investigation of critical business infrastructure Ms. Flad indicated that several meetings have been held between Springsted, Inc. and City staff to compile information on various funding sources for Lakeville's interchanges. When this information has been compiled and analyzed, updates will be provided to the EDC. The purpose of the High Tech Subcommittee was also reviewed. At their September 26, 2000 meeting, the EDC authorized the formation of a High Tech Subcommittee to explore the development of a High Tech Business Park. Development of a High 3 Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes March 26, 2002 Tech Subcommittee is consistent with the EDC's economic development strategies, and specifically addresses the following: 1. "Research and identify fiber optics and other emerging technologies," as identified in the 2000-2001 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. 2. "Encourage additional office parklbusiness campus development to achieve desired business mix," as identified in the 2000-2001 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. 3. "Attract and retain employers that will utilize the skills of residents," as identified in the 2000-2001 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. 4. "Encourage investigation of all potential upgrade opportunities in critical "business infrastructure" elements -phone, data, and other infrastructure, to promote positive outcomes for the long term" as identified in the 2002 Strategic Work Plan. Commissioners Bob Brantly and Dick Miller joined Telecommunications Commission members Doug Thompson and Robin Selvig to form this subcommittee. The committee held their first meeting on April 3, 2001 and identified three goals as listed below: 1. Develop a High Tech Business Park (HTBP) 2. Educate the business community on telecommunications options 3. Encourage additional telecommunications services to support Lakeville's existing business The High Tech Subcommittee will convene by mid-April to review the status of their goals and determine the next steps for the subcommittee to undertake. Additionally, at the January 29, 2002 EDC meeting, Commissioners moved "to direct staff to pursue E-commerce Certification with the assistance of Frontier Communications on the basis that it is consistent with Goal #3 of the City's 2002- 2004 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. Responses to the survey questions are being finalized and will be delivered to Margaret Olson of the Department of Trade & Economic Development in April. Staff will work with Ms. Olson on the coordination of an event at which the City of Lakeville will formally receive E-Commerce Certification. This event is tentatively anticipated to be held in June at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Frontier is also coordinating an educational seminar for community leaders which is designed to educate community leaders on technology terms and innovations. They have retained Bill Coleman of Minnesota Technology (formerly of the Dept. of Trade & Economic Development) to present this seminar on April 30, 2002. EDC members and other community leaders will be invited to attend. 4 f Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes March 26, 2002 6. Director's Report. Mr. Olson reported on the annual Dakota Electric Association -Partners in Progress Event attended by Mayor Bob Johnson, Council Member Rieb, City Administrator Bob Erickson, Mr. Olson and Economic Development Coordinator Ann Flad. The event was held on March 7, 2002 in Eagan. This DEA sponsored. annual event highlights the development achievements of the cities in Dakota County that are served by DEA. Each city provides DEA with information about their development activities for the previous year. Lakeville issued building permits with a total valuation of $138,867,465 in 2001 which .was the highest of any city in Dakota County. The total valuation for commercial and industrial building permits issued in Lakeville in 2001 was $28,497,465 which was second only to the City of Eagan which issued permits totaling $67,509,800. This event and report provides an excellent comparison of the development activity in Dakota County communities. City Administrator Erickson added that Apple Valley produced nearly the same number of houses as Lakeville, however Lakeville has nearly twice the valuation due to the development of high density housing in Apple Valley. Additionally, Mr. Olson reported that a customer service training event was conducted on March 6, 2002 at the City Water Treatment Plant for all City employees. The training was held in two half-day sessions that allowed approximately 165 full-time City employees to attend either the morning or afternoon session. The training seminar was facilitated by Petra Marquart, Customized Training Coordinator for Hennepin Technical College. The EDC was represented by members Vogel, Erickson, Matasosky, Pogatchnik, and Schubert. Several local business people also attended. The consensus of nearly all that attended the training was that it was helpful and applicable to all City employees and business people alike. Funding for this training seminar was provided as part of the . City's Strategic Plan for Economic Development. Mr. Olson also indicated that City staff is updating its database of information on local businesses. The City mailed 721 postcards to known local businesses requesting verification or updated information on each business. As of March 15~', the City received responses from 339 businesses. Staff will continue to make the necessary changes to the database as more responses are received. 4. Update on the purchase of Flyteline Services: Steve Wentworth Steve Wentworth, the new owner of the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Airlake Flytline Services Inc., was present to discuss plans for the FBO at Airlake Airport. Mr. Wentworth explained that he purchased the hanger, chalet, pumps, and other property of the FBO through a competitive bidding process. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), as owner and manager of the Airport, then entered into a 20 year ground lease with him. Mr. Wentworth provided the EDC with a copy of a letter that is being sent to the owners of all aircraft based at Airlake Airport. Mr. Wentworth indicated that he intends to provide 5 Economic Development Commission 9 Meeting Minutes March 26, 2002 full-service fueling at the airport, provide a new flight planning/weather room, remodel the bathrooms and other features of the main building, offer additional hanger space, and provide a large space for corporate aircraft. Additionally, extended fueling hours and a rebate program will be implemented. City Administrator Erickson indicated that the Mayor has requested that the Airlake Airport Advisory Committee be convened and meet on a regular basis. John O'Keefe of the Airlake Hangers' .Association was also present. Mr. O'Keefe indicated that there are 85 hanger owners in the Airlake Hangers' Association, and he is the representative from the Association that sits on the Airlake Airport Advisory Committee. City Administrator Erickson also reported that the Eureka Township Board expressed oposition to the development of a crosswinds runway in the portion of Airlake Airport that is within the Eureka Township boundaries. Most corporate jets can be accommodated at Airlake Airport with a 4,100-ft. runway, according to Mr. Wentworth. On rare occasions an aircraft may not be able to land at Airlake Airport when an insurance company requires they land at a longer runway. Mr. Wentworth .indicated that he is not aware of any requests to lengthen the runway to accommodate a specific aircraft. Mr. Wentworth also indicated that he has requested that MAC give him an opportunity to make Airlake Flytline Services Inc. a profitable business before they consider authorizing a second FBO at Airlake Airport. Mr. Wentworth invited the EDC to hold a meeting at the Airlake. Flytline Services facility in May or June once the renovations are done. 7. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Attested to: Ann Flad, Recording Secretary R. T. Brantly, Secretary 6 Agenda Item MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director FROM: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: April 18, 2002 ~iE: introductioiii of ~~e'vv Ewi ioniiC DG~veIV~/l l ICI Il Cl~l 1111 IIJJIVneI T vi i i Siiiiii i According to the February 22, 1994 resolution by the City Council confirming and defining the purpose, responsibilities and terms of office for the Economic Development Commission, the EDC shall consist of nine (9) persons appointed by the City Council (see attached resolution.) The appointment of former EDC member Dale Detjen to the Planning Commission created a vacancy on the Commission. After advertising the opening and reviewing the applications of four interested parties, the City Council appointed Tom Smith to the EDC for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on December 31, 2002. Mr. Smith has been active in the Lakeville business community over the past 8 years, is a past President of the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce, and is the President of Brackett's Crossing Country Club. Agenda Item MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director FROM: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: April 18, 2002 RE: Work Plan Goal #1: Educate residents on benefits of C/I Goa! #f of the Economic Deve%pin¢nl g00! Strategic Woik P/an is "to inlorr~n and ea/acate residents on benefits of C// base to gain commanit? sapport and appreciation for business growth." C/I SUBCOMMITTEE Dennis Feller and I have compiled information about Lakeville, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Eagan, Burnsville, and Woodbury's General Fund Budget, land uses (including tax exempt land} and total property taxes on a $250,000 home. This information is being presented to the C/I subcommittee on Monday, April 22, 2002. The Subcommittee will update the Commissioners at the EDC meeting. SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS The City Council approved a "Spotlight on Business" program at their February 25, 2002 work session with the request to feature one to two businesses at each City Council meeting. Consistent with Goal #1 of the Strategic Work Plan, this program provides a forum to share information on the benefits of having a business base in the community. Information about the featured business is presented by an EDC member and includes the dollar amount of taxes paid by that business. Per Commissioner Jerry Erickson's suggestion, staff contacted the This Week Life & Times. They have agreed to publish press releases regarding the businesses featured in the. "Spotlight on Business" program. Comm. Matasosky introduced Steve Spang of Verified Credentials, and Ex-Officio member Bornhauser introduced Gary Stone of Toro and Paul. Lapadat of Con Agra at recent City Council meetings. A copy of the information provided to the City Council is attached for your reference. Provincial Bank and Muller Theater will be introduced by Comm. Miller at the May 6, 2002 Council meeting. A Commissioner is needed to introduce Heat-N-Glo at the May 20, 2002 Council meeting. The time commitment includes .approximately 15 minutes during the day or directly prior to the City Council meeting to review the presentation with the cable department staff, and approximately 20 minutes to attend the Council meeting. EDC presenters are asked to be at the Council Chambers at 6:50 in order to meet the business representative before the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council City Administrator CC: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director FR: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: April 12, 2002 RE: Spotlight on Business: Con Agra Store Brands At the February 25, 2002 City Council work session, the Council approved a "Spotlight on Business" program to feature and recognize one to two businesses at each City Council meeting. This is consistent with goal #1 of the Economic Development 2002 Strategic Work Plan, which is "to inform and educate residents on benefits of C/I base to gain .community support and appreciation for business growth." Con Agra Store Brands has been selected as one of the next businesses to spotlight.: Con Agra Store Brands General Manager Paul Lapadat will be in attendance at the City Council meeting. Ex-Officio EDC member Todd Bornhauser will introduce him and present information on the company. ConAgra Store Brands is located at 21.340 Hayes Avenue in Airlake Industrial Park. The business has been at its Lakeville location since 1969 when the current facility was built by Grist Mill. Grist Mill was acquired by International Home Foods which was subsequently acquired by Con Agra Foods in 2000. Con Agra Store Brands is a division of Con Agra Foods'that manufactures "private label" foods (such as "Best Yet" brand foods) for major national and international food distributors, including WalMart, SuperValue, Nash Finch, and Flemming. Some products made at the Lakeville plant include various snack bars, rice crispe bars, cereals, marshmallows, fruit snacks, and pie crusts. The company also provides jobs for area residents. Con Agra Store Brands has approximately 550 employees in the manufacturing plant and approximately 50 employees in the office, for an estimated total of 610 employees. Employment at Con Agra Store Brands in Lakeville is relatively stable even during"downturns in the economy, because people continue to purchase food products, and often people purchase more private label brands when funds are tight. In addition to employment, Con Agra Store Brands provides a substantial tax benefit to the community. The Dakota County Assessor has assigned an estimated market value of $6.4 million to Con Agra Store Brands building and. property, resulting in the company's contribution of $234,592 in local property taxes going to support the City, Dakota County, and ISD 194 in 2002. A enda `Item ` MEMORANDUM T0: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City. Administrator David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Di for I=ROM: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: Aprill8, 2002 RE: Work Plan Goal # 3: Encourage investigation. of critical business infrastructure. Goal # .3 of the 2002 Strategic Work Plan is to encourage investigation of critica/business .infrastructure. INTERCHANGE STUDY City staff fiave had several meetings with Springsted staff regarding various options in regards to funding the City's share of interchange improvements for the 1-35 .Interchanges ocated at County State Aid Roads 60, 70, and 50. Springsted has been provided with. most current cost estimates available for the. three. interchanges. While the costs for CSAH 70 and CSAH 50 are still preliminary, the current total cost for all three interchanges is estimated at $40,D70,000. The current estimated: City share is $19,800,000for the three interchanges. Springsted will be working on preliminary analysis of local funding sources to possibly fund the City's .share of these interchanges that include: • MunicipaF State Aid (MSA) funds (bothcurrer?t and Advance Encumbrance amounts) • Tax abatement (both City and County) • EDA Property Tax Levy • Special Assessments • Special Taxing District Bonds • Water and .Storm Sewer Trunk Funds While progress has been made to determine the feasibility and practicality of several of these various financing sources to fund the City's portion. of these three interchanges, considerable study and analysis is stiD necessary. It is anticipated that preliminary information should available to discuss with the. EDC within the next couple of months. HIGH TECH SUBCOMMITTEE The High Tech Subcommittee met on April 3, 2002 at 5:30 in the Marion. Conference Room at City Hall. Focal_Communications provided information about the telecommunications services they: can provide to businesses in Lakeville. The Subcommittee also reviewed the status'of their progress and identified additional activities to accomplish #heir goals. Staff will implement the activities. identified and the Subcommittee will meet on an as-needed basis in the future. Additionally, at the January 29, 2002 EDC meeting, Commissioners moved "to direct staff to pursue E-commerce. Certification. with the assistance of Frontier on the basis that it is consistent with .Goal #3 of the City's 2002-2004 Strategic Plan for. Economic Development. Staff met with Margaret Olson of the Department of Trade and Economic Development on April 8, 2002 to review a draft of the E-Commerce Readiness application (attached.) The formal: application. is being submitted by mail and Ms. Olson will. present it to DTED Commissioner Rebecca Yansch and other DIED staff for: approval An event is tentatively scheduled for June 21 2002 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center at which DTED will formally ` present .the City of Lakeville with E-Commerce Readiness Certification. Tentative event activities are included for your reference. Frontier is .also coordinating an educational seminar for community leaders which is designed to educate community leaders on technology terms and innovations. `They have'retained Bilf Coleman of Minnesota Technology_(formerly of the Dept. of Trade & Economic Develaprnent) to present this seminar on April 30, 2002. The City of Lakeville has been provided with fifteen tickets to this event. EDC members, Telecommunications members and businesses that expressed interest in telecommunications vii the High,Tech survey wi11 be invited to attend. Agenda item MEMtJRANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator FROM: David L. Olson,. Community & Economic Development Director`/f DATE: April 18,.2002 RE: City Council Approval of.Official Mapping of I-35/Co. Rd 50 and City Council .Approval of Interim Ordinance Regarding New.-Residential Plats Included in this packet is information on the two ordinances that were approved by the City Council at their April 15, 2002 meeting and press releases and the letter sent to property owners in the 1-35 and CSAH 50 commercial area. Staff will present the EDC with additional background information on these two ordinances and will answer any questions Commissioners may have regarding these actions. MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Commission CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator FROM: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director DATE: April 18, 2002 RE: April March Director's Report Current Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Projects Attached is a list of approximately 20 commercial, industrial and institutional projects that either have been proposed or are pending in Lakeville. The commercial and industrial projects for which plans have been submitted include a total of 186,000 square feet. This does not include the proposed Crossroads project proposed at Cedar and Dodd which contains approximately 182,000 square feet commercial space. The next steps for this project will include neighborhood meetings, review of a concept plan by the Planning Commission and City Council, and completion of an EAW. In addition to Crossroads, it is anticipated that additional commercial uses to be located in TimberCrest will be announced by Avalon in the near future. Wren Property The Dakota County CDA has recently closed on the purchase of the Wren property along 210tH Street. The CDA will be submitting an application to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development to do further environmental investigation on the required cleanup of the dump site(s) located on the property. The CDA is also proceeding with submitting applications to the various funding sources to develop their next affordable rental townhome project on the Gilb property adjacent to UBC. Car Wash / Drycleaner Property adiacent to Marquette Bank (now Wells Fargo) The City is continuing the process of obtaining clear title to this property. Representatives of Wells Fargo have indicated that once the property is conveyed to them, they would complete the necessary building demolition and cleanup required on this site in addition to constructing additional off-street parking on the site. Main Street Manor Three of the four commercial spaces in Main Street Manor have been leased and two have been occupied. The new tenants that currently occupy the building include the. State Farm Insurance agency that was previously located across the street in the same building as the Prickly Pear. The second tenant that has leased space in the building is ATA Karate which also has a location. 4 i in Burnsville. New Market Bank is the third tenant that agreed to lease space but has not completed lease-hold improvements. HOM Furniture Grand Opening The grand opening and silent auction to benefit the Lakeville Area Arts Center was held on Saturday, April 13, 2002. Approximately 600 people attended the event including a number of EDC members and approximately $18,000 was raised for the Art Center through the silent auction. The following is a list of commercial, industrial and institutional projects currently being .processed by Planning and Community and Economic Development Department staff: A. Airlake Development. Fifth Addition Preliminary and Final Plat Description: One, I-1 District lot and one outlot on 31 acres. 5,400. square foot building for Dick's Sanitation proposed on Lot 1, Block 1. Metals USA is no longer proposing to locate within the development at this time. Location: South of 215"' Street (C.R. 70) and west of the CP Rail tracks in Airlake Industrial Park. Status: Preliminary and final plat and PUD applications submitted. Revised. plans were submitted on April 3`~ and are pending staff review. B. AI Saints Catholic Church Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: Proposed construction of softball field, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, and picnic shelter on the south side of the site adjacent to the Heritage Square townhouses and condominiums. Location: 19795 Holyoke Avenue. Status:. CUP amendment application submitted. Comments sent to the church. Awaiting revised plan submittal C. Belzer's Chevrolet/Dod4e/Kia Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: 42,000 square foot building expansion and 360+ parking/sales stall expansion. Location: Southwest corner of Cedar Avenue (C.R. 23) and Lakeville Boulevard (C. R. 50). Status: CUP amendment application and plans submitted. Comments sent to the developer. Awaiting revised plan submittal. D. C.H. Caraenter Revised Site Plan Description: C.H. Carpenter proposes to construct a 63,000 square foot building with outside storage buildings. Location: Southwest corner of 215th Street (C.R. 70) and Highview Avenue in Airlake Industrial Park. Status: Site plan review in conjunction with a building permit. Staff met with the developer at the March 27`h staff/development meeting. Awaiting revised plan submittal E. Dakota Electric Substations Description: Dakota Electric Association is proposing to construct two new electric substations. A conditional use permit is required. Location: One substation is proposed on the west side of I<enrick Avenue, south of 205th Street. The other substation is proposed on the south side of 160`h'Street (C.R. 46), west of Pilot Knob Road (C.R. 31). Status: CUP applications have not been submitted. F. Farmer's Co-Op Description: The Farmer's Co-op is proposing to remodel and expand their existing building to include car wash and convenience food uses accessory to the motor fuel facility/convenience store. A conditional use permit is required. Loca#ion: South of 202"d Street, west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9). Status: A CUP application has not been submitted. A concept site plan has been submitted and issues have been discussed with the property owner. G. Gateway Office Building Description: 4,000 SF office building. Location: South of the Holiday Station on Kenyon Avenue in Gateway Second Addition. Status: Site plan review in conjunction with a building permit. Meeting held with the developer. Building permit submittal being prepared. H. Geckler Building Exaansion Description: A 30,000 square foot addition is proposed onto the existing building. Location: 8095 - 215"' Street in Airlake Industrial Park. Status: Site plan review in conjunction with a building permit. Staff met with the developer on the property to discuss site development and. drainage issues. Awaiting revised plan submittal I. Holidav Motor Fuel/Convenience Store fMcStoa) Description: The installation of aself-service truck scale on the south side of the Holiday property. Location: South of 215`h Street (C. R. 70) and east of Kenrick Avenue in the McStop PUD. Status: Requires an amendment to the McStop planned unit development. A PUD amendment application has not been. submitted. The owner of the Holiday motor fuel and convenience store is taking the lead to remove the existing non-conforming electronic reader-board sign and replace it with a smaller sign for Holiday, Motel 6 and possibly the Big Dog Truck Wash. Staff is awaiting written ..authorization from the McStop property owner's association. Consideration of this request cannot move forward until the non-conforming reader-board sign is addressed. J. Holidav Motor Fuel/McDonalds Description: Anew Holiday motor fuel facility/convenience store and a new McDonalds restaurant. Both uses require a conditional use permit. Location: Southwest corner of 160"' Street (C.R. 46) and Garrett Avenue next to Pro-Tech Automotive. .Status: CUP applications have not been submitted. A concept site plan has been submitted and is pending staff review. K. .Hosanna! Lutheran Church Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: Proposed construction of a new 1,232 square foot detached accessory building to replace the existing detached accessory building. Location: 9600 -163` Street. Status: CUP amendment application submitted. Scheduled for the April 4`h Planning Commission meeting. 3 L. ISD 194, Kenwood Center Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: Expansion of space in the Kenwood Center for Early Childhood Family Education and Kid Zone Extended. Day programs. Location: Kenwood Center, 17765 Juniper Path. Status: A CUP amendment application has been submitted but is incomplete. Awaiting revised plan submittal M. ISD 194, Oak Hills Elementary Expansion Description: Proposed expansion of Oak Hills Elementary to accommodate increased student enrollment. Location: Intersection of 165th Street and Highview Avenue Status: Previously received CUP approval. Contingent on approval of April 23`~ Referendum question seeking approval $4 million to finance the expansion N. ISD 194, New Hiah School Description: Proposed $59.9 Million second high school Location: Along the south side of 210th Street one mile east of I-35 Status: Contingent on approval of April 23`~ Referendum question. Will require plat and CUP approval. O. James Refrigeration Property (Old Tom Thumb Store) Description: Proposed remodel of the existing building for coffee shop, dry cleaning, and office uses. A conditional use permit is required for adrive-through window proposed with the coffee shop. Location: Northeast corner of 175'h Street and Kenwood Trail (C.R. 50). Status: A CUP application has not been submitted. The City's transportation consultant (SRF) is completing a traffic study to determine whether the site can accommodate the proposed uses. P. Lake Marion Collision Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: 4,000 square foot expansion of major automobile repair use. Location: East of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9) and north of 202" Street (C.R. 50). Status: A CUP amendment application has been submitted. Comments sent to the developer. Awaiting revised plan submittal O. Lakeville Family Dental Description: Proposed construction of two medical/dental office buildings totaling approximately 15,000 square feet of space. Location: South and east of Kenrick Avenue, north of 165'h Street adjacent #o Gopher Mini-Storage. Status: Site plan review in conjunction with a building permit. Revised plans were submitted on April 1St and are pending staff review. R. Messiah Lutheran Church Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: Proposed addition to the existing church building consisting of a fellowship hall, gymnasium, kitchen and classrooms. Location: 16725 Highview Avenue. Status: CUP amendment application submitted. Pending staff review. 4 1 S. River City Asphalt Minina and Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: River City Asphalt is proposing an extension to their existing mining and excavation permit for an additional 5 years, although staff is recommending only an additional 3 years. The plans include the relocation of the asphalt plant to an area (not yet determined) that is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Location: North of 205th Street and west of Kenrick Avenue. Status: CUP amendment application submitted. A neighborhood meeting was held on February 20th. Scheduled for the April 4th Planning Commission meeting. T. Tvco Plastics Conditional Use Permit Amendment Description: 62 foot high tower addition to existing industrial building. Location: 8235 - 220th Street in Airlake Industrial Park. Status: CUP amendment application submitted. 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Minnesota Department of Economic Security ~ ~ STOP BY THE WORKFORCE CENTER BOOTH FOR FREE RESUME ADVICE! MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council City Administrator CC: David L. Olson, Community & Economic Development. Director FR: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: April 12, 2002 RE: Spotlight on Business:Toro Distribution At the February 25, 2002 City Council work session, the Council approved a "Spotlight on Business" program to feature and recognize one to two businesses at each City Council meeting. This is consistent with goal #1 of the Economic Development 2002 Strategic Work Plan, which is "to inform and educate residents on benefits of C/I base to gain community support and appreciation for business growth." Toro has been selected as one of the next businesses to spotlight. Ex-Officio EDC member Todd Bornhauser will be in attendance at the Council meeting to present information on Toro and introduce Gary Stone, manager of Toro Distribution. Toro Distribution is located at 21350 Cedar Avenue in Airlake Industrial Park. The business has been at its Lakeville location since 1986. The Lakeville facility is part of the Toro Company which began in 1914 and has become a leading worldwide provider of outdoor maintenance and beautification products for home, recreation and commercial landscapes. The Toro Company provides equipment for Golf course management, professional contract services, ground and sports turf maintenance, and home yard care.. Types of equipment provided by Toro include snowblowers, lawnmowers, irrigation equipment, turf cultivation equipment, utility equipment, and handheld equipment such as trimmers and leaf blowers. Toro Distribution in Lakeville serves the consumer division which includes home yard care products. Approximately 3200 truckloads of product leave the Lakeville facility annually (that equates to an estimated. 62 trucks a week.) Products are received from Toro's plants in Windom, MN, EI Paso, TX, Beatrice, NE, and Tomah, Wl.and are then shipped to customers such as Home Depot. Nearly 150,000 units of product have been shipped to Home Depot alone so far this year, and it is expected that Home Depot will take approximately 325,000 units this year (up from 30,000 last year.) The company also provides jobs for area residents. Toro has approximately 30 employees. Two shifts are run from January to June, and one shift is run from June to December. In addition to employment, Toro Distribution provides a substantial tax benefit to the community. The Dakota County Assessor has assigned an estimated market value of $5 million to the Toro Distribution building and property, resulting in the company's contribution of $183,016.84 in local property taxes going to support the City, Dakota County, and the school district in 2002. Toro is one of the largest taxpayers in ISD 192: