HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-01 City of Lakeville
Economic Development Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, May 22, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
Water Treatment Facility Conference Room
18400 Ipava Avenue
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Approve April 24, 2001 meeting. minutes
3. Strategic Planning
A.) Review of strategic planning session
B.) Identification of Critical Issues
C.) Development of Strategies/VVorkplan
4. Status Update on Strategic Pian Items:
A.) HR/Labor Force Committee
B.) High Tech Subcommittee
C.) Incentives Subcommittee
5. Review and make recommendation to the City Council regarding The City of
Lakeville's participation in the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership's
China Trade Committee.
6. Adjourn.
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For Your Information:
1. Dakota County Community Development Agency report on CDBG funded projects.
2. Dakota County Community Development Agency status report for Lakeville regarding
the CDA's number and type of affordable housing in the community.
3. Downtown Lakeville Business Association summary of the April 24, 2001 Downtown
Forum.
Attachments:
1. Home Boom Will Hit Apple Valley. City Business, April 13, 2001.
2. Big Retailers to Fill `Er Up. City Business, April 13, 2001.
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meenng ivunutes
April 24, 2001 City of Lakeville ~t~.
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2001 5:00 p.m.
Water Treatment Facility Conference Room
Members Present: Vogel, Emond, Tushie, Pogatchnik, Brantly, Matasosky, Schubert, ,
ex-officio member Bornhauser.
Members Absent: Miller, excused, alternate member Erickson excused.
Others Present: Mayor Bob Johnson; Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Arlyn
trussing, Community & Economic Development Director; Ann Flad, Economic
Development Coordinator.
1. Cal! Meeting to Order. Chair Vogel called the meeting to order at 5:19 p.m. in the
conference room of the Water Treatment Facility, 18400 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville.
Chair Vogel indicated that the agenda would be revised to address item number three
- Strategic Planning first.
3. Strategic Planning:
Chair Vogel indicated that the purpose of the strategic planning session was to identify the
vision, mission, and issues for 2002-2003 as consistent with the City Council's priorities.
City Administrator/EDC ex-officio member Bob Erickson provided the EDC with a historical
perspective on the EDC.
History & Charge of the Economic Development Commission
Highlights of the EDC's history include the following:
• '84 the EDC was started as a requirement to be a Star City
• '90 Direction started by EDC members
• `90-'91 Council hires first EDC Director
• '92 First Strategic Growth Task Force sets Economic Development goals including
fiscal impact analysis
• '93 First Economic Development Specialist is hired
• '95 Second Strategic Growth Task Force
• '96 First Marketing Plan Developed
• '97 First EDC Strategic Plan adopted by Council
• `99-'00 Second EDC Plan adopted
• '99 EDC starts to act at subcommittee level
• '01 New Council; Chamber increases involvement
• EDC has authority to utilize funding once budget is approved by the City Council
• Serve at pleasure of Council to work toward common goals
• Make annual report of progress/accomplishments with ongoing regular communication
• Should be creative-innovative as well as objective in promoting Council's goals
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• Make pro-active recommendations to the Council for special projects or interests - ,
infrastructure -strategies
City Issues
Mayor Bob Johnson presented the priorities identified by the City Council at their 2001
planning retreat. From the eight priorities, the. EDC identified the following issues as
relevant to Economic Development:
• Property Tax
a.) New growth of commercial-retail tax base
b.) Broaden tax base by use of high tech opportunities
• Transportation
a.) Interchange priorities: 60-70-50
b.) Strategic Placement of major east-west corridor
c.) County and City CIP Implementation
• Communication
a.) Media tools to spur commercial growth
b.) Blend amenities with economic impacts of community development
c.) Communicate economic development successes
• Growth
a.) Provide balance in the community
b.) Pace of growth relative to infrastructure, schools, taxes, transportation, etc.
c.) Provide affordable housing stock
d.) Downtown viability-vitality
Vision: (What would the EDC like to be like?)
• Creative and innovative
• Credible
• Facilitate change -ideas
• Outcomes to provide lasting impact
• Provide better community
• Promoters rather than policy makers
• Builder of relationships between business and residents
• Successful facilitators of council initiatives
• Anticipate difficulty city issues and develop proactive solutions
• Identify issues before they become a problem
• Aggressive innovation
Strengths of Lakeville
Diversity of EDC members' backgrounds
Infrastructure needs relative to resources
Available land for growth
Retail growth beginning
Past planning (Gateway, Heritage)
Freeway corridor
Southern Gateway to the Metro
Proximity to both metro areas
Weaknesses of Lakeville
High Tech infrastructure
Deficient airport runway
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Shortage of affordable housing
• Current lack of retail
I-35 is an outdated road design
Opportunities
New growth-
On retail cusp
In the center of any east-west corridor
Threats
Urban sprawl
Regional government
Public opinion against development
Tax base growth outpaced by development
Increasing land prices causes growth cap
Existing Mission Statement
The Economic Development Commission is committed to programs and policies which
enhance the quality of the business and residential community. Lakeville is a great place
to grow a business!
Proposed Vision Statement
The Economic Development Commission is committed to innovative economic growth
which enhances the quality of and provides balance to the business and residential
community.
Chair Vogel indicated that the next EDC meeting would focus on using the City Council's
priorities to determine the critical issues for the EDC. Strategic goals and objectives can
then be determined.
The next meeting will be held on May 22, 2001 at City Hall in the new Community and
Economic Development Conference Room at 5:00 p.m.
2. Approval of March 27, 2001 minutes
Motion 01.16 Comms. Emond/Matasosky moved to approve the minutes. of the
March 27, 2001 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Status update on Strategic Plan items
A.) HR/Labor Force Committee
Ms. Flad indicated that the HR/Labor Force Committee met on April 12, 2001 in the
conference room at 7:30 a.m. at Ryt-Way Industries.
The committee heard a presentation by a NationJobs representative on their ability to
create a Lakeville page on their web site if at least ten businesses subscribe to
NationJobs. Ryt-Way Industries presented information on the steps and considerations
involved in developing an independent web site for posting job openings. Using the
existing service of Manufacturing Technology of Minnesota's web site "Makelt.com" was
also discussed. Airlake Development's web site could also be structured to accommodate
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a jobs page. Committee members concluded that use of a web site that is already
designed to post job openings would be preferable to creation of an independent one or to
creation of one on the Airlake Development site because the start-up and maintenance is
handled by the host organization.
Ms. Flad indicated that committee members questioned why other cities were able to
provide links to web sites and to the Chamber of Commerce when the city's policy does
not allow links to private entities on the web site as the city does not endorse individual
businesses. Ms. Flad indicated that Sue Palm, the City's Public Information Specialist, has
researched other city's policies about providing links to businesses or job sites on the
city's official web site. A memo from Ms. Palm indicated that only one city in the region,
Robbinsdale, allowed links to private businesses or job sites. Additionally, Ms. Palm's
research revealed that the City could not judge a web site based on its content because of
First Amendment issues. Currently Bloomington and Eagan are the only cities in the
region with a policy on this issue. Both cities' policies do not allow links to any private web
sites. Links can be provided to governmental units and organizations of which the City is a
member, thus the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce is linked to the City's web site.
The Chamber's web site could accommodate a link to a site on which Lakeville
businesses post their job openings.
Committee members will meet again on May 17, 2001 at Ryt-Way Industries at 7:30 a.m.
B.) High Tech Subcommittee
Ms. Flad indicated that the High Tech Subcommittee met and has provided survey revisions
to consultant David MacKenzie. A list of e-mail addresses for businesses in the Airlake Park,
Fairfield Campus, McStop Area and Miller Theater area is being compiled. The revised
survey will be e-mailed to those businesses by the end of April in order to gather a baseline
of information on businesses current telecommunications uses and future needs.
5. Status update on Metropolitan Airports Commission correspondence.
Ms. Flad indicated a letter from Mayor Johnson was sent to MAC Chair Charles Nelson
and MAC Executive Director Jeff Hamiel on Monday, April 23, 2001 requesting assistance
in addressing concerns at Airlake Airport. No response has been received yet.
6. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Attested to:
Ann Flad, Recording Secretary R.T. Brantly, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM I~~,~b _T~. L,
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn trussing, Community & Economic Development Coordinator
FR: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: 5/17/01
RE: Strategic Planning
Attached is a preliminary list of the EDC members' critical issues. Several commissioners
have not provided their critical issues at the time of this printing. A complete list of all
members' critical issues will be provided at the EDC meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2001.
These critical issues will be reviewed and condensed at the EDC meeting. They will then
form the basis for developing a workplan.
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Critical Issues for the EDC -Preliminary List
• Need for major transportation artieries both city and regionally
• How to provide adequate access to commercial/retail areas (ie:
roads).
• Interchange Upgrades (70, 60, 50)
• I-35 Corridor enhancements
• Transportation - I-35 Interchanges/EastM/est Corridor
• Encourage investigation of all potential upgrade opportunities
available in critical "business infrastructure" elements required -
phone, data, etc. and promote positive outcomes for long term!
• Technology Infrastructure
• Where and who can help the City develop more affordable housing
• Remain committed to the philosophy of quality strategic growth
• Make use of "Southern Gateway" opportunities
• Impact of property tax needs for school, city and county
• 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 the City in the future.
• Partner with schools to minimize adverse levy impacts
• Working with the school district(s)
• Our (EDC) budget for projects (cost vs. benefit)
• What if scenario for each $ spent in Lakeville retail vs. residential vs.
industrial, etc.
• Affordability of land and major local road upgrades
• The need to initiate and develop projects that will generate a healthy
tax base
• The need to encourage creative financial options to develop
affordable housing and to encourage new commercial/industrial/retail
growth
• Work to retain the historical flavor of downtown area, yet develop it
into a vibrant business community
• Help residential population appreciate C/I residents - "P.R." for
business community
• Keeping the citizens informed and accounted for on growth issues
Gaining community support for future retail/office/industrial growth
• Pace growth -Allow commercial/industrial sector to keep pace with
residential
• Balance between C/I and residential tax base
• How to increase the retail/commercial tax base
• Investigate/encourage expansion of Airport and rail opportunities and
their impact on C/I community
• Availability and affordable infrastructure
MEMORANDUM Items. `;~d~' _
TO: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn trussing, Community & Economic Development Coordinator
FR: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: 5/17/01
RE: HR/Labor Force Committee Update
The HR./Labor Force Committee met nn nnay 17, ?001 In the cnnfPrenGe room at 7:'~0 a.m. at
Ryt-Way Industries. Present were representatives from Ryt-Way, Menasha, and Parker
Hannifin as well as Jennifer Peterson from a new chiropractic office downtown, Todd
Bornhauser from the Chamber and Ann Flad from the City of Lakeville.
Gary Tholkes began the meeting by indicating concern about the number of participants who
were in attendance. Conversation then ensued about the merits and drawbacks of
Manufacturing Technology of MN's web site. The primary drawback is that it does not list job
openings but rather lists all manufacturer's and provides a !ink to their web site. An additional
concern is that companies that are not manufacturing in nature would be precluded from
using this site.
The committee members determined that NationJobs.com is the most appropriate job posting
web site to pursue. According to NationJobs, at least 10 companies need to participate in
order for them to justify creating a specific Lakeville page on the NationJobs site. Without a
critical mass of ten companies, each company could subscribe to NationJobs individually but
the Labor Force/HR Committee would not have the ability to direct people to a site
specifically on Lakeville jobs.
The committee members also determined that a budget for advertising the jobs web site must
be created. Each committee member is responsible for researching the costs involved for a
portion of the advertising. This figure would be incorporated, along with the NationJobs fee,
into a total fee for Lakeville businesses to subscribe to participate.
Once the total cost for advertising and for NationJobs has been established, the committee
members will create a promotional piece that identifies the benefits to a business for
participating in the program. This promotional material will be distributed to all businesses in
Lakeville and subscriptions will be solicited at this time. If at least ten businesses do not
subscribe, the feasiblity of this project will be re-evaluated.
Peggy from Ryt-Way will call businesses and encourage them to review the information and
participate in the program.
The Labor Force/HR Committee will meet in mid-June to evaluate the status of this project
and determine next steps.
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Memorand~~.m
To: Labor Force and HR Committee
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn Grussing, Community & Economic Development Director
From: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: osii6roi
Re: Applicability of Manufacturing Techology of MN website
Gary Tholkes (Ryt-Way), Todd Bomhauser (Chamber) and Ann Flad (City of
Lakeville) met with Lynn Ostermann of Manufacturing Technology of Minnesota
on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, as she was unable to attend the May 17, 2001
committee. meeting.
Ms. Ostermann indicated that MTM has the ability to create a page on their web
site that specifically highlights Lakeville's manufacturers. This page would
provide information on each manufacturing company and would provide a link
to each individual company's web site. The page would not provide an
opportunity to list job openings, nor would it accommodate non-manufacturing
companies in Airlake and elsewhere in Lakeville. MTM is developing a strong
marketing campaign including commercial spots on Kare11. The cost to have
MTM host a Lakeville page would be $6000 annually. Businesses can choose
to participate in MTM's web site on an individual basis. The cost for this activity
is attached. The creation of a Lakeville page on MTM's site may be appropriate
to consider as amarketing/advertising mechanism once a tool has been
secured to list job openings.
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To: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn Grossing, Community & Economic Development Director
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Frc~rn: Ann Flad, Economic Development: Coordinator 7
C3ate: 5115101
Re: High Tech Subcommittee Update
fihe High Tech Subcommittee is beginning #h~ prt~cess of surveying Airlake, Fairfield, McStop
and Theater area businesses to determine their existing and future telecommunications needs.
Attached is the list of businesses, draft cover I~tter, and the revised survey which wilt be sent to
these businesses.
The High Tech Subcommittee experienced a delay in getting the survey re-formatted so that it
could be e-rnaited and completed via computer. This delay was due to the unfortunate death of
David MacKenzie, the consultant who was working with the subcommittee on the survey
development and interpretation. This delay has necessitated a revision of the survey project
timeline (included.) While the survey distribution and tabulation of results can continue without a
consultant, a new consultant may be sought to assist with evaluating the results and
recommending the next steps. The next subcvrnmittee meeting will be held in mid-June to
review the preliminary survey results.
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Memorandum
To: Robin Selvig, Telecommunications Commission
Doug 11~arr>pson, TelecommurricationsGommission
Bob Brandy, Economic Development Commission
DickMiller, F~canomic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn Grussing, Community & Economic Development Director
Greg Stattman, Telecommunications Commission
Robert Crumpton, Jr., Telecommunications Commission Advisor
From: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: OS/15/O1
Re: Review of survey list, revised survey, and next steps
Attached are a revised survey, list of businesses, and a draft cover letter which were requested
by the High Tech Subcommittee at their April 3, 2001 meeting. Please review these
documents and forward any suggestions to me by Monday, May 21, 2001 at
aflad~uci.lakeville.mn.us or fax (952) 985-4425.
The survey has been revised to include the subcommittee's suggestions. It has also been re-
formatted so that it can be e-mailed to respondents and completed on a computer and returned
via a-mail.
Please review the list of businesses (Airlake Park area, Fairfield, McStop area, and the Theater
area.) A phone call has been made to each of these businesses informing them of the survey
and requesting their participation. Forty-eight percent of the businesses provided a-mail
addresses for their contact person. These people will receive the survey via a-mail while the
remainder of the businesses will receive it by mail.
Note that the preparation of these documents was delayed by the unfortunate death of Mr.
David MacKenzie, the consultant who was working with us on the survey development. The
timeline for this project has been revised and is as follows:
May 25 -recommendations received from High Tech Subcommittee
May 30 -Surveys distributed to businesses via a-mail and mail
June 8-Completed surveys returned
Follow-up calls begin for those who did not return surveys
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Survey tabulation begins
June 15 -Preliminary results compiled
A new consultant will be sought to assist the subcommittee in interpreting the results of the
survey and to make recommendations based on those results. If you should know of a
consultant that we may contact for further information, please provide that information to me by
May 25, 2001 also.
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May 15, 2001
Dear [
The City of Lakeville's Economic Development Commission continually strives to
identify and address issues that strengthen the business environment in Lakeville. The
2000-2001 Strategic Plan for Economic Development identified the goals to "explore
fiber optics and other technologies" and to implement relevant strategies to strengthen
businesses' ability to operate in Lakeville.
Additionally, the Telecommunications Commission is interested in encouraging multiple
telecommunications service providers to offer high quality, cost-effective service to
Lakeville businesses and residents.
In order to develop strategies to benefit businesses, the High Tech Subcommittee (with
members from the EDC and the Telecommunications Commission) has prepared a
survey to determine your current telecommunications uses and your future needs.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the enclosed survey by Friday, June 1, 2001.
Surveys can be returned to Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator, via a-mail at
aflad(c(~ci.lakevilie.mn.us, by fax at (952) 985-4429, or by mail to 20195 Holyoke
Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044.
When a report is compiled, aggregate responses may be shared with
telecommunications providers, however specific company information will not be shared
with third parties. By checking the appropriate box on the survey you will receive a copy
of this report.
Please feel free to call Cable Coordinator Jeff Leuders at (952) 985-4416 for an
explaination of terms or for assistance in completing the survey. Thank you for your
time. Your efforts will help create the most competitive business environment possible
in Lakeville!
Sincerely,
Bob Vogel Greg Stattman
Economic Development Commission Chair Telecommunications Commission Chair
DRAFT
City of Lakeville
Telecommunication Needs Assessment
Please complete the following questions as completely and accurately as possible. If
a question does not apply to your business either leave blank or enter N.A.
Please use the back of the form if additional space is required for the answer to any
question.
All information provided will be considered confidential and will not be shared with
third-parties.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance with the Assessment.
I. If you would like a summary of the survey results, please check this box ?
II. Would you be willing to talk with the High Tech Subcommittee in greater detail about your
telecommunications needs? Yes? No?.
Corporate Information
Company Name
Name of Respondent Title
Street Address
Is this location the company's headquarters? Yes? No?
Is this the only location for the business? Yes? No?
(Please provide the addresses for other company locations in the spaces below.)
1. Street Address 2. Street Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Office? Mfg? Whs? Office? Mfg? Whs?
2. Street Address 4. Street Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Office? Mfg? Whs? Office? Mfg? Whs?
What person and/or position is responsible for making telecommunications decisions?
Name Title Location
Number of employees: Lakeville # 1 #2 #3
#4
Communications Information
Voice:
Does the company have a PBX/Centrex system for managing telephone service? Yes? No?
Please indicate how many of the following types of lines the company has for voice/fax services:
Individual Lines (POTS)
Channelized T-1/DS-1/E-1
What is your cost for each type of line service?
Individual Lines $ per month Installation Cost $
T-1/DS-1/E-1 $ per month Installation Cost $
On average, how long does it take to get new services installed?
1 day ? 7 Days ? 15 Days ? >30 Days ? >45 ?
Who provides your service?
Are your current voice service requirements being met? Yes? No?
If "No", please explain:
Have you considered other options/providers? Please explain.
Data:
Does your company currently have a:
LAN Yes? No? If "Yes": No. of Workstations
Data Rate: lOBaseT? 100 BaseT? Gigabit?
WAN Yes? No? If "Yes": No. of Locations connected
e
Types/No. of Circuits**: 56Kbps ?
ISDN ? Speed
PRI ?
Types/No. of Circuits**: Frame-Relay ? Speed
ATM ?
T-1/DS-1 ?
Fractional DS-3 ? Speed
DS3 ?
**See below for a brief description of each circuit type.
Do you have Internet Access? Yes? No? If "Yes": Means of connectivity:
1. Dial-up Modem ?
2. ISDN ? 64Kbps? 128Kbps ?
3. xDSL ? Speed
4. Cable Modem ?
5. Frame-Relay ? Speed
6. ATM ?
7. T-1 ?
8. Fractional DS-3 ? Speed
9. DS-3 ?
10. Wireless ?
11. Other: ?
Do you require service level guarantees from your provider? Yes? No?
What are. the uses for your external data communications? (Check ALL that apply)
Current Future
? ? Sharing data with other company locations. Avg. file size MB
? ? Sharing data with vendors. Avg. file size MB
? ? Access to computer applications/storage in other corporate locations.
? ? Access to computer applications/storage managed by an Applications Service Provider.
? ? Creation of Virtual Private Network(s).
? ? IP telephony.
? ? E-commerce.
? ? EDI.
? ? Desktop video conferencing.
? ? Corporate research on the Internet.
? ? Other:
Are your current data service requirements being met? Yes? No?
If "No", please explain:
High Tech Survey List
High Tech Survey Organization Name Business Address
x Ruff Manufacturing 10821 - 215th Street West
x Lake Marion Warehouse 10821 215th Street West
x Dunham Brothers 10831 - 215th Street W.
x Ruan Leasing 11120 215th Street W.
x Mander's Diesel Repair 11250 215th Street W.
x Mote16 11274 210th Street W.
x Xtreme Ink & Piercing 1 1276 - 210th Street West
x Canine Cleaners 1 1276 - 210th Street West
x Interstate Chiropractic 11276 210th Street W.
x Mega Wash 11276 210th Street W.
x Subway Sandwiches 11276 210th Street W.
x New Market Bank - C.R. 70 Br 1.1276 210th Street W.
x Tacoville 11276 210th Street W. - # 101
x T J Hair Co. 11276 210th Street W. - # 105
x Northern Natural Gas 11285 - 2l 5th Street W.
x Bernco, Inc. 11356 215th Street W.
x Anderson Consulting & Traini 17409 Hayes Avenue
x Marek's Towing & Repair 20152 Kenrick Avenue
x Terra Products 20600 Kenrick Avenue
x Lakeville 18 Theatre 20653 Keokuk Avenue
x Holyoke Crossing, L.L.C. 20685 Holt /20710 Holyoke Ave.
x Technical Methods, Inc. 20777 Kensington Boulevard
x Harry's Cafe 20790 Keokuk Avenue south
x Super 8 Lakeville 20800 Kenrick Avenue
x Hearth Technologies (Heat-N- 20802 Kensington Boulevard
x McGuire Mechanical, Plumbin 20830 Holt Avenue South
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High Tech Survey Organization Name Business Address
x Lorenz Lubricant Company 20830 Holt Avenue South
x New Morning Windows 20845 Kenbridge Court
x Advanced Wireless Communic 20855 Kensington Blvd.
x DR Horton 20860 Kenbridge Court
x Verified Credentials, Inc. 20890 Kenbridge Court
x Applied Power Products 21005 Heron Way
x DeGidio Services 21033 Heron Way
x Perma Groove, Inc. 21044 Heron Way
x McDonald's (McStop) 21044 Kenrick Avenue
x SuperAmerica 21070 Glade Avenue
x Airlake Ford 21100 Gateway Drive
x Mega Stop 21100 Kenrick Avenue
x Belzer's Chev-Dodge-Geo 21111 Cedar Avenue
x Arden International Kitchens 21150 Hamburg Avenue
x D & J Glass Company 21155 Hamburg Avenue
x Nova-Chek Auto Body/Sales 21155 Hamburg Avenue
x Trans Image, Inc/Big Dog Exp 21178 Kenrick Avenue
x Tangen Industrial Services 21225 Hamburg Avenue
x Document Destruction 21225 Hamburg Avenue
x Pietsch Builders 21225 Hamburg Avenue
x Tom Maurer Construction 21225 Hamburg Avenue
x Bradley Technical 21310 Heywood Avenue
x Performance Tool & Die 21315 Heywood Avenue
x Imperial Plastics 21320 Hamburg Avenue
x Quality Contour 21323 Heywood Avenue
x Ashland Chemical FRP 21326 Heywood Avenue
x Cardinal Industrial Finishes 21326 Heywood Avenue
x Parker Hannifin Corp. 21337 Hemlock Avenue
Wednesday, May 16, 2001 Page 2 of 16
High Tech Survey Organization Name Business Address
x Custom Color Printing 21339 Heywood Avenue
x ConAgra Store Brands 21340 Hayes Avenue
x Toro Distribution Center 21350 Cedar Avenue
x Advanced Metal Products 21357 Hemlock Avenue
x Hobo Inc. 21365 Hamburg Avenue
x Basket Ease 21370 Heywood Avenue (warehouse)
x Brand Contract Furniture 21382 Heywood Avenue
x Industrial and Environmental 21390 Heywood Avenue
x Pinnacle Products 21401 Hemlock Avenue
x Masterglas 21405 Hamburg Avenue
x Darragh Machine Works 21460 Heywood Avenue
x Allison Specialty Components 21463 Grenada Avenue
x Di-Hed Yokes (DHY) 21467 Holyoke Avenue
x Crysteel Truck Equipment 21470 Grenada Avenue
x Crysteel Truck Equipment 21470 Grenada Avenue
x Tee Jay North 21475 Heath Avenue S
x Airlake Development, Inc. 21476 Grenada Avenue
x APPRO Development, Inc. 21476 Grenada Avenue
x Viking Acoustical 21480 Heath Avenue
x Lakeville Collision 21480 Keokuk Avenue
x B-P Woodworks 21539 Cedar Avenue*
x Automated Assembly 21543 Cedar Avenue
x CarQuest Dist. Center 21560 Grenada Avenue
x SFI (Standard Forms Inc.) Z 1565 Hamburg Avenue
x ITC Intercircuit N.A. 21625 Grenada Avenue
x Century Refining 21630 Hanover Avenue
x Laser One Inc. 21653 Cedar Avenue S., Suite 3
x Aerospace Fabrication and Ma 21653 Cedar Avenue S., Suites 6 & 7
Wednesday, May 16, 2001 Page 3 of 16
High Tech Survey Organization Name Business Address
x Tech Innovations 21653 Cedar Avenue*
x A.J.'s Metal Fab 21659 Cedar Avenue
x Granse & Associates 21670 Hamburg Avenue
x Spartan Cast Products 21670 Hamburg Avenue
x Performance Office Papers 21673 Cedar Avenue
x Chemcentral MN 21675 Hamburg Avenue
x Hoffman's Custom Countertop 21679 Cedar Avenue
x American Cast Iron Pipe 21695 Highview Avenue
x Wausau Supply 21700 Highview Avenue
x Air-Lake Machine & Welding 21710 Grenada Avenue
x Seal King Inc. 21720 Hamburg Avenue
x QAl Precision Products 21730 Hanover Avenue
x Merillat Industries 21755 Cedar Avenue
x Landscape Junction 21778 Highview Avenue
x ISG Resources, Inc. 21778 Highview Avenue
x Progressive Rail 21778 Highview Avenue
x Rosemount Office Systems 21785 Hamburg Avenue
x General Transport 21790 Hamburg Avenue
x Ryt-Way Industries Z 1855 Cedar Avenue (warehouse)
x Strout Plastics 21860 Hamburg Avenue
x Track II Corp. 21860 Kenrick Avenue
x Equine/Small Animal Medical 21900 Kenrick Avenue S.
x Midstate Trucking & Reclamat 21955 Grenada Avenue
x Stampings of Minnesota 21980 Hamburg Avenue
x Midland Equipment 21980 Kenrick Avenue
x Flyteline Services 22100 Hamburg Avenue
x Crown Pacific 4167 Eau Claire Tr., Prior Lake, MN 55372
x Dakota Electric Association 4300 - 220th Street West
Wednesday, May 16, 2001 Page 4 of 16
High Tech Survey .Organization Name Business Address
x Dakota Electric Assocation 4300 - 220th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024
x Inthermo, Inc. 7640 215th Street W.*
x Nichols & Associates 7646 215th Street W.*
x Med Products Plus, Inc. 7648 215th Street W.*
x Craftline Manufacturing 7650 215th Street W.*
x Professional Turf 7780 215th Street W.
x Rotadyne 7785 218th Street W.
x Alcorn Beverage 7870 218th Street W.
x National Polymers 7920 215th Street W.
x College City Homes 7920 Lakeville Boulevard
x J & E Manufacturing 7925 215th Street W.
x Designed Cabinets 7965 215th Street W.
x Menasha Packaging Corp. 8085 220th Street W.
x Geckler Company 8095 215th Street W.
x Wayne's Metal Products 8135 215th Street
x Metropolitan Airports Comm. 8140 - 220th Street West
x Scruples, Inc. 8231 214th Street W.
x Rexam Corporation 8235 220th Street W.
x Lakeville Family Restaurant 8275 210th Street W.
x International Chemtex 8287 - 214th Street West
x Budget Mart (Budget Oil Co.) 8333 210th Street W.
x Gold Star Printing 8345 210th Street W.
x Farmers Insurance Group 8353 210th Street W.
x Nu-Shapes Construction 8393 213th Street W.
x Minnesota Connection 8393 213th Street West
x Crown Cork & Seal Co. 8415 220th Street W.
x MainStreet Automotive 8418 210th Street W.
x Watkins Pattern Company 8420 220th Street W.
Wednesday, May 16, 2001 Page 5 of 16
High Tech Survey Organization Name Business Address
x Atlas Specialized Transport 8425 213th Street W.
x Buckboard Restaurant 8455 210th Street W.
x Lakeville Machine 8485 - 210th Street West
x Railroad Services, Inc. 8485 210th Street W.
x Lakeville Printing 8485 210th Street W., Suite 100
x Edney Distributing Co. 8485 215th Street W.
x Jacobson Engineers & Surveyo 8500 - 210th Street W.
x Offerman & Company 8500 - 210th Street West
x Kiehm Construction 8500 - 210th Street West
x Johnson Companies 8500 - 210th Street West, Suite 120
x John Deschene, CPA 8500 - 210th Street West, Suite 152
x Corner Stone Construction 8500 210th Street W.
x Valley Temporary Staffing 8500 210th Street W. - # 100
x Jimmy's Auto Care 8535 210th Street W.
x ISD 194 8670 210th Street
x St. John's Lutheran Church 8748 210th Street W.
x Dick's Sanitation 8984 215th Street W.
x Lakeville Sanitary Service 8984 215th Street W.
x Hoffbeck Trucking, Inc. 9745 215th Street W.
Reliant Engery - Minnegasco
People's Natural Gas
Over-Bye Transport
CP Rail System
Aztec Industies
Telephone Network Design 10190 Oak Shore Drive
Red Carpet Welcome Service 10345 170th Street W.
Dakota Valley Laser Clinic 10482 185th Street
Gopher Mini-Storage 10685 165th Street W.
Wednesday, May 16, 2001 Page 6 of 16
Memorand~~.m
To: Robin Selvig, Telecommunications Commission
Doug Thompson, TelecommunicationsCommission
Bob Branfly, EconomicDevelopment Coirnnission
DickMiller, Ecriic Development Corrunission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn Grossing, Community & Economic Development Director
Greg Stattmann, Telecommunications Commission
Robert Crompton, Jr., Telecommunications Commission Advisor
From: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: OS/15/O1
Re: High Tech Subcommittee Meeting Review
The first meeting of the High Tech Subcommittee was held on April 3, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Engineering
Conference Room of City Hall. Present were Subcommittee members Doug Thompson and Robin Selvig of
the Telecommunications Commission, and Bob Brantly and Dick Miller of the Economic Development
Commission. Also present were Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator, Arlyn Grossing Community
& Economic Development Director, and Jeff Lueders, Cable Coordinator.
Ms. Flad began the meeting by indicating that Greg Stattmann and Robin Selvig of the Telecommunications
Commission joined Jeff Lueders, Cable Coordinator, at the September, 2000 EDC meeting to request the
creation of a High Tech Subcommittee to explore the potential of creating a High Tech Business Park. The
EDC supported that request, and in January, 2001, the EDC appointed Commissioners Bob Brantly and Dick
Miller to the High Tech Subcommittee to address the following components of the Economic Development
Strategic Work Plan:
¦ Research and identify fiber optics and other emerging technologies," as identified in the 2000-2001
Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
¦ "Encourage additional office park/business campus development to achieve desired business mix," as
identified in the 2000-2001 Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
¦ "Attract and retain employers that will utilize the skills of residents," as identified in the 2000-2001
Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
Mr. Lueders added that the Telecommunications commission originally was interested in examining the
feasibility of a High Tech Business Park, however the scope quickly evolved to include looking at the needs
of existing Lakeville businesses. The Telecommunications Commission has also expressed interest in
having the Subcommittee meet with current and prospective telecommunications service providers to
ascertain their plans for expansion in the future and to encourage them to provide the full range of services
needed at a reasonable cost.
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Mr. Thompson also added that while Eden Prairie has access to two fiber rings and thus did not strategically
create a High Tech environment, Lakeville does not have two fiber rings. The High Tech Subcommittee may
therefore act as a catalyst for creating an environment conducive to recruitment of businesses with high
tech/telecommunications needs.
Ms. Flad indicated that traditional manufacturers are also using telecommunications technology, and
ensuring that Lakeville's existing businesses have access to telecommunications services is a good business
retention strategy.
Ms. Flad then indicated that Mr. David MacKenzie, a consultant who has worked with the
Telecommunications Commission in the past, had been retained (see attached agreement) to assist the High
Tech Subcommittee in gathering data and determining a course of action to achieve the above objectives.
Ms. Flad distributed a copy of the agreement with Mr. MacKenzie and reviewed the items he will be assisting
with.
The draft survey was then reviewed. It was suggested that the survey be written for respondents who may
not be well versed in telecommunications terminology. Several changes were suggested, including the
addition of DS3, Wireless, ATM and Sonet to the list of facilities companies currently use. The Subcommittee
suggested adding an option for survey respondents to receive a summary of the results, and suggested
emphasizing that information would be kept confidential. Other questions to be added include "Who provides
your current service?" and "Have you considered other options?"
Distribution of the survey was discussed. Subcommittee members suggested that phone calls be made to
businesses to determine the best contact to receive the survey. It was also suggested that a-mail addresses
be obtained and used whenever possible. Limiting the survey to a specific geographic-area would allow the
Subcommittee to focus efforts, and that additional areas could be addressed in the future. Airlake Industrial
Park and the Fairfield area- (including McStop and the Theater) were chosen as the initial focus area.
The Subcommittee set a timeline of early May for distribution of the survey. A cover letter will accompany the
survey, and respondents will be encouraged to contact Jeff Lueders, Cable Coordinator, with questions or
assistance. Assistance from Mr. MacKenzie can be sought if Mr. Lueders cannot answer respondents'
questions about specific technologies. The cover letter will also emphasize that respondents and their
information will be kept confidential and will not be shared with a third party.
Ms. Flad noted that Robert Crompton, Jr. and Greg Stattmann are acting as advisors to the Subcommittee.
Mr. Crompton is a Lakeville resident and has been involved in a number of start-up High Tech businesses.
Mr. Stattmann is the Chair of the Telecommunications Commission and has successfully integrated the use
of the Internet into his real-estate brokerage. They receive all background information and their input is
sought., however they will not be attending meetings or making decisions.
The Subcommittee determined they would review the final survey, cover letter, and list of businesses via e-
mail or fax. At the next meeting they will review a draft of the survey results. Meetings will continue to be
held on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Commission
FROM: Arlyn Grossing, Community and Economic Development Director ~
DATE: May 17, ?001
RE: Financial Incentives Study
Springsted ~is in the process of preparing the Financial Incentives Matrix including
background information. Lakeville staff and city attorney have reviewed a preliminary
copy of the document and suggested several clarifications and additions. The new
document is to include changes resulting from the current legislative session (depending
on timing and special session).
The document is proposed to be completed in early June and the Financial Incentives
Subcommittee will meet prior to the next EDC meeting to review the Matrix.
MEMORANDUM
TO: EeunomicDevelopment Commission
FROM: Arlyn Grussing, Community and Economic Development Director
DATE: May 16, 2001
RE: Request for funding from Dakota Development Partnership for China Trade
Committee
The attached letter to Mayor Johnson from LaDonna Boyd and Todd Bornhauser requests
the .City of Lakeville participate in the development of a countywide booklet with.
Chinese/English interpretation. The cost to participate is $500. The City of Lakeville
will have two (2) pages of this document to highlight Lakeville. It is my understanding
that 200 copies of the Lakeville feature will be given to the City for our marketing
efforts.
LaDonna Boyd is planning to attend the EDC meeting and provide additional information
and answer any questions. If the EDC sees merit in participating in the program a
recommendation to the City Council is in order.
China Da kot~a CC) t,.l t1~y - . , ~ . ,
' ECONC?MIC DEVL•'1?OFiM'EN'(' , -
Trade ~ PARTNERSH•° P r,
'Committee _
LaDonna Boyd The Honorable Mayor Bob Johnson
Dakota ElectricAssociaNon CIty Of LakeVllle
Li King Feng 20195 Holyoke Avenue
Minnesota Trade Office Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 ~
Dan Fish ~ Y . - ~ ~
QualityingredienLSCorp. Mayor JOhI1SOn:
Cheryl Frank
IrrverHillsCommunityCollege We are fortunate in Dakota County to have innovative people who see the need to reach beyond borders
eoneen Gatti to bring positive economic growth to our area. Such is tite case with respect to the China Trade
InfoPaclnternadonal Committee. Under the auspices of the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership, this
Kat}rleen Gaylord committee has begun to pursue understanding and fi-iendstip between China and Dakota County.
City °f
South SL Paul
Barb Harrison As you may know, the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership is charged with helping to
University ofMinnesota unite efforts in the cotmty to enhance its economic well-being. Few opportunities to extend our cotmty's
Donald Haugen standing on the world stage offers the type of impact of a Sister City relationship. Enclosed is a list of
WaterousComparry businesses that are already doing business in China. We hope that list will grow along with our Sister
Jodi xenaier City relationship!
River Heights Chamber of
commerce Progress to date includes:
Taud Hoopingarner • Dakota County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation to pursue Sister City relationships
Dakota County with China.
Dean R Johnson • Entertained a delegation from the Shanghai and Yunnan provinces from China.
Resouroe Strategies Corp.
• Conducted a trip to the International Friendship City Conference in Beijing.
Dean W. Johnson
rrusealAmer;aa This is a great start. Future activities will include entertaining our proposed Sister City May 20 - 22,
Steve King 2001 when we will receive and discuss a formal memo of understatldiug. We invite you to participate in
Dakota County Economic the Ma 20-22 events when we host Chen de details will follow Our next ste will be to ofliciall si n
Development Partnership y g ( p y g
Howard Knutson an agreement during an October trip to our proposed Sister City.
Farmer State Senator In support of these activities and to further understanding, a cotllttytvide booklet with Clunese/English
TonyLorusso interpretation is being produced to distribute on the trip. Each city will have two pages to lighlight their
Minnesota Trade Office The estimated cost to produce this booklet is $40,000. Revenues are being raised from a number of
Bitt Linking sources to pay for production. All cities and organizations in Dakota County are invited to participate in
Progress Plus
Jay Novak this history-making publication.
MSPCommunicationr We hope Lakeville will be part of this exciting new partnership with China. If Lakeville is interested,
Barb Obershaw here is how to participate:
Burnsville Chamber of Commerce . Issue a letter of confirmation of interest.
Laure Peot • Designate a representative from your city to serve on the Clina Trade Committee.
rOS1e"~s • Make a contribution of $500 to help offset expenses (see budget).
Vicki Roy
Independent School District 191 Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and help. We need your positive response by June 1. If you
Rte, ~po,,,~ have questions, please contact one of us.
Dakota County Techrrical College
Sincere ,
Mike Turner
Dakota County /~f
Jamie Verbrugge ~ r/ L~ /~/Ctiyt,~i~
City of Eagan
Rich Weiss LaDonna Boyd Todd Bornhauser
Northwest Aalines
China Trade Committee, Co-chair Lakeville Area Chamber of Colnlnerce
shuxin xu 651-463-6232 Executive Director, 952-469-2020
China Council for the Promotion of
International Trade (CCPIT) Encl.: Structure and background information; Business list; October trip itinerary
Cc: City Council members, City Administrator, Community Development Director
~~'HY C~L,Q~AI.~I~A`T'ICJI`L
20% of world output is open to global competition today
i•~ Within 30 years 80% .will be globally contestable
N McKinsy study
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1. Largest and fastest growing emerging market in the world
1/5 the world's population 400 million youngsters
Warld's 3 largest economy only behind U.S. and Japan
china ranks 3rd in Minnesota exports
a. Exceeded only by .:Canada and Japan
b. Expected to move to 2nd place by 2003
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High-growth, Major Export Market for Minnesota
China is Minnesota's third largest market for exported manufactured goods ($590 million in 1999)
after Canada and Japan, up from fifth in 1998 and 11th in 1990. State export growth nearly tripled
national performance during the 1990s.
One of the World's Largest Economies
China is the world's most populous nation with one of the largest economies. With China's
entrance in the World Trade Organization, the timing and size of this market opportunity for
Minnesota businesses is unprecedented.
Rapidly Growing Market
China is one of the world's largest economies, with a flourishing private sector that is fueling
robust economic performance (8 percent growth.. in 20..01) and a growing demand for foreign
" goods-especially the high-tech goods that Minnesota businesses offer. Minnesota has an
opportunity to get in "on the ground floor" and fully benefit from this tremendous market
opportunity.
A Good Match for Minnesota Products
China is a major market for several Minnesota industries ranking among he top six markets for
industrial machinery, including computer-related goods ($340 million); electronic/electrical
equipment ($84 million); rubber and plastic. products ($20 million); and scientific instruments
including medical products ($20 million).
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Strong High-Tech Export Opportunities
Medical devices, telecommunications equipment, computer-related products and computer
software are among the most promising export industries to China. We need to expand the
number of Minnesota's businesses already taking advantage of these growing industry segments.
Important Agricultural Market
In 2000, China was the fourth largest market for U.S. agricultural bulk commodities and related
food products trailing only Japan, Canada and Mexico. Agricultural exports to China grew 21
percent between 1999 and 2000 and nearly half of these exports were soybeans and poultry-two
Minnesota specialties.
Education Connections
Chinese students have been on the University of Minnesota campus since 1914, and today the
University has the largest Chinese student and scholar populations among all academic institutions
in the United States. And in 2000, China's Ministry of Education approved a joint executive MBA
program operated by the university in China.
Chinese Interest
More than 25 governmental delegations have visited Minnesota since 1990 and expressed interest
in expanding the China-Minnesota connection. Many of these delegations have worked with
Minnesota governments to establish cultural ties, including asister-state relationship with Shaanxi
Province.
NMinnesota Department of Trade and Economic Deve%pment information
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China Trade Committee (CTC)
.Executive Committee
Responsibilities
¦ Provide oversight of program
¦ Report to DCEDP
¦ Set up trade tour to China
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. Members
¦ DCEDP - LaDonna Boyd &Taud Hoopingarner
¦ One representative from each committee
¦ Dakota County Commissioner representative
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Social/Cultural Economic Trade Education: Scientific 8~ Technical
Responsibilities Responsibilities Responsibilities
¦ Pursue Sister Cities activities ¦ Determine business market interest ¦ Set up classes and seminars
¦ Identify emerging markets ¦ Explore scientific and technical development
¦ Trade Zone -tariffs and related issues opportunities
¦ Develop website as a clearing house of information ¦ Exchange program
Members
¦ Develop resource list of assistance programs
¦ Chambers of Commerce, Presidents ¦ Develop brochure
¦ CVB Directors _ _
¦ Interested cities (Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, I Members
Farmington, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Members ¦ Ron Thomas, DCTC
Heights, W. St. Paul, So. St. Paul) ¦ Cheryl Frank, IHCC
¦ County Commissioners invited to participate with ¦ Finance ¦ Vicki Roy
respective cities in their districts ¦ Free Trade Zone -Taud Hoopingarner ¦
¦ Former Senator Howard Knutson ¦ Dean W. Johnson
Database - LaDOnna Boyd
¦ Barb Harrison ¦
Businesses-Dean R. Johnson, Bill Lucking
¦ Mayor Kathleen Gaylord
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Reviewed by:
Reviewed Date
1. China Trade Committee Noy. s, Zooo
2. Dakota County Economic Development Partnership n,o~. 9, zooo
3. Dakota County City Managers Organization Dec. ~4, Zooo
4. Dakota County Board of Commissioners Feb. s, zoos
5. Dakota County Chambers of Commerce Mar. 19, 2001
6. Dakota-County Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVB) nnar. 19, 2001
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Operating Budget Special Protect: Booklet
Revenue Revenue
Dakota County $1,000 Tourism grant $ 5,000 Applied for
Dakota Electric Association 1,000 Dakota Electric Association 9,000 Confirmed
grant
$2,000 Dakota County 1,000 Confirmed
Cities (11 @ $500 each) 5,500
Expenses Other utilities 10,000
Trade Committee $ 500 City Business In process
Cultural Committee 500 Real Estate Journal In process
Education Committee 500 Other sponsor/grants 9,500
Postage/Supplies 500 $ 40,000
$2,000
Expenses
Booklet production/layout $40,000 *Rough estimate
2,500 pieces, 30 pages
Each city will receive 100
book/ets
rsusinesses in><eres><ea in or uoing ausiness wain ~.nma
Apple Valley Burnsville Burnsvil e
` File As: China Business Services File As: Crystal Fresh, Inc. File As: Vital Signs MN, Inc.
Company: China Business Services Company: Crystal Fresh, Inc. Company: Vital Signs MN, Inc.
12101 Gantry Lane 12132 Riverwood Drive 12250 Nicollet Avenue South
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124-6204 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-1509 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-1649
Bus: (952) 890-2165 Bus: (952) 890-2788 Bus: (952) 894-7523
Bus Fax: (952) 894-0318 Bus Fax: (952} 890-7533 Bus Fax: (952) 894-0546
Apple Valley Burnsville Castle Rack
File As: Vac System Industries of File As: Fish, Dan File As: Poly-Tex, Inc.
Minnesota Company: Quality Ingredients Company: Poly-Tex, Inc.
Company: Vac System Industries of Corporation 27725 Danville Avenue
Minnesota 14300 Rosemount Drive P.O. Box 458
5995 149th Street West, #102 Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 Castle Rock, Minnesota 55010-0458
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124-5711 Bus: (952) 898-4002 x1428 Bus: (651) 463-7009
Bus: (952) 432-3955 Bus Fax: (952) 898-4421 Bus Fax: (651) 463-2479
Bus Fax: (952) 432-1584
Burnsville Eagan
Bloomington File As: Francis, Tom File As: Air Express International
File As: ATOCHEM North America, Company: Powder Technology, Inc. Company: Air Express International
Inc. 14331 Ewing Avenue South 2965 Lone Oak Circle
Company: ATOCHEM North America, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Eagan, Minnesota 55121-1425
Inc. Bus: (952) 894-8737 Bus: (651) 454-1335
2 Appletree Square, Suite 141 Bus Fax: (952) 894-0734 Bus Fax: (651) 454-4805
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425-1610 E-mail; Pti@wavetech.net
Bus: (952) 854-0450 Eagan
Bus Fax: (952) 854-0669 Burnsville File As: Century Controls, Inc.
File As: Rupp Industries, Inc. Company: Century Controls, Inc.
Burnsville Company: Rupp Industries, Inc. 3140 Neil Armstrong Boulevard, Suite
File As: Altimate Medical, Inc. 3700 West Preserve Boulevard 226
Company: Altimate Medical, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Eagan, Minnesota 55121-2272
12372 River Ridge Boulevard Bus: (952) 707-5105 Bus: (651) 454-0323
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Bus Fax: (952) 707-5104 Bus Fax: (651) 454-0326
Bus: +1 (507) 697-6393
Bus Fax: +1 (507) 697-6900 Burnsville .Eagan
File As: Trade International File As: Communications East
Burnsville Company: Trade International Company: Communications East
File As: Atrix International, Inc. 14031 Burnhaven Drive, #100 4396 Garden Trail
Company: Atrix International, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-4424 Eagan, Minnesota 55123-1755
1350 Larc Industrial Boulevard Bus: (952) 898-5150 Bus: (651) 905-9612
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-1412 Bus Fax: (952) 898-1290
Bus: (952) 894-6154 Eagan
Bus Fax: (952) 894-6256 'Burnsville
File As: Eagan Technical Services,
File As: Twin Cities Digital Inc.
Burnsville Company: Twin Cities Digital Company: Eagan Technical Services,
File As: Charthouse International 211 South River Ridge Circle, Suite 103 Inc.
Learning Corp. Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-1610 1408 Northland Drive, Suite 304
Company: Charthouse International Bus: (952) 895-0522 Eagan, Minnesota 55120-1013
Learning Corp. Bus Fax: (952) 895-0521 Bus: (651) 688-0098
221 River Ridge Circle Bus Fax: (651) 688-7829
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Burnsville
Bus: (952) 890-1800 File As: Ventaire, Inc. Eagan
Bus Fax: (952) 890-0505 Company: Ventaire, Inc. File As: Ergotron, Inc.
11900 Riverwood Drive Company: Ergotron, Inc.
'Burnsville Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-1505 1181 Trapp Road, #100
File As: Chromatography Technology Bus: (952) 894-6637 Eagan, Minnesota 55121-1266
Services Bus Fax: (952) 894-0750 Bus: (651) 452-8135
Company: Chromatography Bus Fax: (651) 681-7716
Technology Services
11975 Portland Avenue South, Suite
116
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337-2901
Bus: (952) 895-8292
Bus Fax: (952) 895-8493
Businesses Interested In or Doing Business with China
Eagan Eagan Lakeville ,
File As: Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc. File As: Stinar Corproation File As: Heat-N-Glo Fireplace
Company: Hypertension Diagnostics, Company: Stinar Corproation Products, Inc.
Inc. 3255 Sibley Highway Company: Heat-N-Glo Fireplace
2915 Waters Road, Suite 108 Eagan, Minnesota 55121-1606 Products, Inc.
Eagan, Minnesota 55121-1562 Bus: (651) 454-5143 20802 Kensington Boulevard
Bus: (651) 687-9999 Bus Fax: (651) 454-5143 Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
Bus Fax: (651) 687-0485 Bus: (952) 890-8367
Eagan Bus Fax: (952) 890-3797
Eagan File As: Water Heater Innovations,
File As: Ironwood Electronics Ina Lakeville
Company: Ironwood Electronics Company: Water Heater Innovations, File As: Royal Milc, Inc.
P.O. Box 21-151 Inc. Company: Royal Milc, Inc.
990 Lone Oak Rod, #120 3107 Sibley Memorial Highway P.O. Box 548
Eagan, Minnesota 55121-0151 Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
Bus: (651) 452-8100 Bus: (651) 688-8827 Bus: (952) 469-3492
Bus Fax: (651) 452-8400 Bus Fax: (651) 688-6615 Bus Fax: (952) 469-3492
Eagan Eagan Mendota Heights
File As: L.A. Tan Sun Care File As: West Group File As: Air-Serv, Inc.
Company: L.A. Tan Sun Care Company: West Group Company: Air-Serv, Inc.
1325 Eagandale Court 610 Opperman Drive 1370 Mendota Heights Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120-
Bus: (651) 452-9234 Bus: (612) 22$-7000 1128
Bus Fax: (651) 452-9475 Bus Fax: (951) 688-3938 Bus: (651) 454-0465
Bus Fax: (651) 454-9542
Eagan Farmington
File As: MediVators, Inc. File As: Centre Manufacturing Mendota Heights
Company: MediVators, Inc. Company: Centre Manufacturing File As: General PumplUS Inc.
2995 Lone Oak Circle, #10 5200 211th Street West, #B Company: General Pump/US Inc.
Eagan, Minnesota 55121-1431 Farmington, Minnesota 55024 1174 Northland Drive
Bus: (651) 405-1661 Bus: (651) 776-7131 Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120-
Bus Fax: (651) 405-1881 Bus Fax: (651) 776-0653 1167
Bus: (651) 454-6500
Eagan Farmington Bus Fax: (651) 454-8015
File As: Power Dynamics File As: P.H. Feely & Son, Inc.
Company: Power Dynamics Company: P.H. Feely & Son, Inc. Minneapolis
1971 Senaca Road, Suite J P.O. Box 181 File As: Cartwright Consulting
Eagan, Minnesota 55122-1039 420 2nd Street Company
Bus: (651) 454-5504 Farmington, Minnesota 55024 Company: Cartwright Consulting
Bus Fax: (651) 454-5409 Bus: (651) 463-8611 Company
8324 16th Avenue South
:Eagan Inver Grove Heights Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425-1742
File As: Sayre, Jennifer File As: Beno, Don Bus: (952) 854-4911
Company: Northwest Airlines Company: Harmony Marketing Bus Fax; (952) 854-6964
5105 Northwest Drive 1801 50th Street East
Department A6030 Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077 Minneapolis
Eagan, Minnesota 55111 Home: (651) 220-2764 File As: Jensen Marine
Bus: (612) 726-6963 Hm Fax: (952) 440-7413 Company: Jensen Marine
Bus Fax: (612) 726-7947 E-mail: Bharmoy@wwdb.org 3050 Metro Drive, #300
E-mail: jennifer.sayre@nwa.com Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425-1547
Lakeville Bus: (612) 854-7363
Eagan` File As: Arden International Kitchens Bus Fax: (612) 854-6107
File As: Skyline Displays, Inc. Company: Arden International
Company: Skyline Displays, Inc. Kitchens Minneapofis
3355 Discovery Road 21150 Hamburg Avenue File As: Norman G. Jensen, Inc.
Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Lakeville, Minnesota 55044-9032 Company: Norman G. Jensen, Inc.
Bus: (651) 234-6000 Bus: (952) 469-2000 3050 Metro Drive, #300
Bus Fax: (651) 234-6001 Bus Fax: (952) 469-1490 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425
Bus: (952) 854-7363
Bus Fax: (952) 854-6144
Businesses Interested In or Doing Business with China
MinneapoFis South St. Paul West St. Paul
File As: TeleDigital Development, Inc. File As: Twin City Hide Incorporated File As: Multi-Arc Scientific Coatings
Company: TeleDigital Development, Company: Twin City Hide Company: Multi-Arc Scientific
Inc. Incorporated Coatings
1325 East 79th Street, #6 491 Malden Street 1990 Christensen Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425-1124 South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075-5934 West St. Paul, Minnesota 55118
Bus: (612) 221-1017 Bus: (612) 455-1511 Bus: (763) 552-2555
Bus Fax: {612) 221-1013 Bus Fax: (612) 455-6744 Bus Fax: (763) 552-2525
Newport St. Paul
File As: Oakland Instrument Corp. File As: A & RPallet-Crating
Company: Oakland Instrument Corp. Company: A & RPallet-Crating
303 21st Street, Suite 221 1154 Orchard Place
Newport, Minnesota 55055 St. Paul, Minnesota 55118-4118
Bus: (651) 459-1050 Bus: (952) 423-5577
Bus Fax: (651) 459-1050
St. Paul
Northfield File As: Lakes Minnesota Macaws,
File As: Lundsrum, Ed Inc.
Company: Sheldahl Company: Lakes Minnesota Macaws,
1150 Sheldahl Road Ina
Northfield, Minnesota 55057 639 Stryker Avenue
Bus: +1 (507) 663-8000 St. Paul, Minnesota 55107-2843
Bus Fax: +1 (507) 663-8535 Bus: (651) 290-0606
Rosemount St. Paul
File As: Viking Explosives & Supply, File As: Llewellyn
Inc. Company: Llewellyn
Company: Viking Explosives & 84 South Wabasha Street
Supply, Inc.. St. Paul, Minnesota 55107-1803
12955 Courthouse Boulevard Bus: (951) 291-1970
Rosemount, Minnesota 55068 Bus Fax: (651) 291-1970
Bus: (651) 437-3101
Bus Fax: (651) 437-4136 St. Paul
South St. Paul File As: Scanlan International, Inc.
Company: Scanlan International, Inc.
File As: Gunderman, John One Scanlan Plaza
Company: Cherokee Manufacturing 324 State Street
501 East Richmond Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55107
South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 Bus: (651) 298-0997
Bus: (651) 451-6568 Bus Fax: (651) 298-001 S
Bus Fax: (651) 451-1138
St. Paul
South St. Paul File As: Thompson Lightning
File As: Haugen, Donald J. Protection
Company: Waterous Company Company: Thompson Lightning
125 Hardman Avenue South Protection
South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 901 Sibley Memorial Highway
Bus: (651) 450-5000 St. Paul, Minnesota 55118-1709
Bus Fax: (651) 450-5090 Bus: (651) 455-7661
Bus Fax: (651) 455-2545
South St. Paul
File As: Heger Company St. Paul
Company: Heger Company File As: Tractor Implement Supply
545 Hardman Avenue South Company
South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075-2413 Company: Tractor Implement Supply
Bus: (952) 451-9696 Company
Bus Fax: (952) 451-0708 232 Lothenbach Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55118-3592
Bus: (651) 455-6681
Bus Fax: (651) 455-2111
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~ Dakota County, Minnesota
Trade Trip to China Itinerary:
3:00 p.m....... October 20.......... Leave Minneapolis/St. Paul
5:35 p.m........October 21.......... Arrive Tokyo
6:30 p.m........October 21.......... Leave Tokyo
9:25 p.m........October 21.......... Arrive Beijing
October 22-23 Meet with. dignitaries to discuss
trade options; tour Beijing (Great Wall and other sites of interest)
October 24-26 Visit Chengde and meet with
dignitaries; sign agreement; deliver letter of invitation from Governor Ventura
10:00 a.m.......October 27.......... Leave Beijing
11:45 a.m...... October 27.......... Arrive Xian
Visit with dignitaries to open trade opportunites and visit Terracotta Warriers
5:15 p.m........October 28.......... Leave Xian
7:00 p.m........October 28.......... Arrive Beijing
9:00 a.m........October 29.......... Leave Beijing
1:20 p.m. ,......October 29.......... Arrive Tokyo
2:25 p.m........October 29.......... Leave Tokyo
10:20 a.m.......October 29.......... Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul
Shuxin Xu will set up official meetings, hotels, internal communications,
tours, etc.
Cost for plane $1186; Hotel, food, tours extra-approximate cost
$2, 500. Hotels run approximately $65-they like to book 2 to a room
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To: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn Grussing, Community & Economic Development~D~rector
From: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordi'riatbr `m=
Date: OS/ 16/01
Re: Dakota County Community Development Agency's Report on CDBG
Attached is the Dakota County CDA's report on CDBG funding. Included is a chart
showing the historical funding Dakota County has received from the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Dakota County's CDBG funding increased 4% in
2001 from the previous year.
Also included is information on the Housing Rehab Activity for each City in the County.
Note that Lakeville has the second highest activity in number of projects in the County
(14) and the third highest activity in dollars expended ($130,735.07.)
The third chart shows the all of the projects in the County funded by CDBG dollars in
2001.
Dakota County
Community Development Agency
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Dakota County CDBG Recipients
FROM: Dan Rogness and Lee Smith
DATE: March 1, 2001
RE: CDBG Information
We are providing you the following. general information about Dakota Crunty's
CDBG program:
Funding Levels. The first enclosed. table gives you a historical funding level
summary from _1984-2001, which has had an average annual increase of 3.5%
for those 18 years. The 4.0% increase from 2000-01, however, has been the
largest since 1995.
Housing Rehab Activity. T.he~second enclosed table pravides a project
completion report for calendar year 200'0. for i 1 cities. The top three cities, both
in terms of projects and expenditures, included :B~rnsville, Lakeville and West St.
Paul. Some summary information includes:
• Total rehab loans. in 2000 = 80 (66 CDBG+ 14 MHFA)
v Total rehab funding = $1,045,000
• Average loan = $13,060 per house
• Mobile home financed projects = 16 (of the total 80 units)
• Total installment loans within CDA portfolio = 154 (3% interest with terms)
• Total non-installment loans = 419 (deferred 0% interest; repaid at sale)
Proposed ?041 Actil~ities. the follo~~~i;:g hrealc+er,n, shows the tapes of
activities that are being funded from 2001 CDBG dollars for all recipients; a
detailed listing of all activities is enclosed:
• Acquisition/Clearance = $738,500 (35.0%)
• Public Services = $403,300 (19.1
• Residential Rehabilitation = $374,500 (17.7%)
• Planning/Administration = $283,100 (13.4%)
• Homeownership Assistance = $208,300 (9.9%)
• .Public Facilities = $:97,300 (4.6%)
• Economic Development = ; $ 5,000 (0.2%)
Please contact us if you have further questions Dan at 651-423-8107 or Lee at
651-423-8113.
2496 145th Street West ®Rosemount, MN 55068
tel 651-423-4800 fax 651-423-1273 TDD 651-423-8182
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HISTORY OF CDBG FUNDING LEVELS
Dakota County Entitlement Program
Fiscal Total Dollar 'Percent
Year Funding Change '..Change
1984 $1,328,000
1985 $1,351,000 $23,000 1.7%
1986 $1,161,000 -$190,000 -14.1%
19$7 $1,272,000 $111,000 9.6%
1988 $1,223,000 -$49,000 -3.9%
1989 $1,277,000 $54,000 4.4%
1990 $1,254,000 -$23,000 -1.8%
1991 $1,416,000 $162,000 12.9%
1992 $1,545,000 $129,000 9.1%
1993 $1,851,000 $306,000 19.8%
1994 $2,016,000 $165,000 8.9%
1995 $2,088,000 $72,000 3.6%
1996. $2,048,000 -$40,000 -1.9%
1997 $2,019,000 -$29,000 -1.4%
1998 $1,945,000 -$74,000 -3.7%
1999 $2,001,000 $56,000 2.9%
2000 $2,028,000 $27,000 1.3%
2001 $2,110,000 $82,000 4.0%
TOTAL $29,933,000 $782,000 5$.9°!0
"'AVERAGE $1,662,944 $46,000. 3.5%
Note: Dakota County received 3°/4 of MN's total CDBG.
allocation of $72.9 million in 2001. The state's Small
Cities program received 35%, and Mpls/St.Paul
received 38% of the total MN allocation.
Fiscal Year is July 1-June 30.
I Housing Rehabiiitation Protect Completions in 2000
Ci Number of Pro'ects Fund Source Amount Ex ended % Total Pro'ects % Total Expenditures
Apple Valley 4 CDBG $ 23,285.24
2 MHFA $ 30,000.00
Subtotal: 6 $ 53,285.24 7.5% 5.1%
Burnsville 18 CDBG $ 261,021.66
2 MHFA $ 29,634.00
Subtotal: 20 $ 290,655.66 25.0% 27.8%
Eagan 4 CDBG $ 60,026.00
1 MHFA $ 9,860.00
Subtotal: 5 $ 69,886.00 6.3% 6.7%
Farmin ton 5 CDBG $ 58,760.69
1 MHFA $ 15,000.00
Subtotal: 6 $ 73,760.69 7.5% 7.1%
Hastings 5 CDBG $ 74,455.00
0 MHFA $ -
Subtotal 5 $ 74,455.00 6.3% 7.1%
Inver Grove Heights 2 CDBG $ 25,500.00
2 MHFA $ 26,234.00
Subtotal: 4 $ 51,734.00 5.0~ 5.0~
Lakeville 11 CDBG $ 85,735.07
3 MHFA $ 45,000.00
Subtotal- 14 $ 130,735.07 t 7.5% 12.5%
Mendota Hei hts 4 CDBG $ 47,160.02
0 MHFA $ -
Subtotal: 4 $ 47,160.02 5.0°k 4.5%
Randolph 0 CDBG $ -
1MHFA $ 13,691.00
Subtotal: 1 $ 13,691.00 1.3% 1.3%
Rosemount 3 CDBG $ 36,640.00
0 MHFA $ -
Subtotal: 3 $ 36,640.00 3.8% 3.5~
West St. Paul 10 .CDBG $ 188,459.60
2 MHFA $ 14,557.00
Subtotal: 12 $ 203,016.60 15.0% 19.4%
Total: 80 $ 1,045,019.28
CDBG=Dakota County Community Development Block Grant Housing
Rehabilitation Loan Program.
MHFA=Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Rehabilitation Loan Program
(administered by CDA).
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DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001
DISTRICT 1
Empire Township Infrastructure Management Plan $ 14,400.00 Planning
City of Hampton Replace Sanitary Sewer Moin $ 14,100.00 Public Facilities
Randolph Fire Dept. Purchase New Fire Pumper Truck $ 15,000.00 Public Facilities
City of Vermillion Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Plant $ 33,224.00 Public Facilities
TOTAL FUNDING FOR DISTRICT 1: $ 76,724.00
DISTRICT 2 ; -
City of Inver Grove Heights Acquire property in the 100-year floodplain in the $ 150.000.00 Acquisition
Doffing Ave. neighborhood for clearance. & Clearance
City of Mendota Develop & Implement Housing Maintenance Codes $ 8,000.00 Planning
(activity is questionable)
City of Mendota Heights Provide Housing Rehabilitation loans for low and $ 45,000.00 Residential Rehabilitation
moderate income homeowners to improve their homes.
City of South St. Paul Acquire blighted property for clearance and resole $ 118.804.00 Acquisition
through the Rediscover South St. Paul Program. & Clearance
City of South St. Paul Funding for the General Administration costs of the $ 25,000.00 Administration
City's CDBG Program.
City of West St. Paul Acquisition of property for redevelopment $ 120.000.00 Acquisition
TOTAL FUNDING FOR DISTRICT 2: $ 466,804.00
DISTRICT 3
City of Apple Valley Mobile Home Replacement Program $ 179,291.00 Homeownership Assis?ance
City of Burnsville Recreational & Public Safety services for residents of $ 131,748.00 Public Service
11 multifamily rental complexes in the City of Burnsville.
City of Burnsville Funding for Family Support Caseworkers employed by the $ 67,714.00 Public Service
Community Action Council & serving Burnsville residents.
City of Burnsville Ethnic Community Outreach $ 10.000.00 Public Service
City of Burnsville Youth Internship Program $ 44.580.00 Public Service
City of Burnsville EMS Grants for low income residents $ 10,000.00 Public Service
City of Burnsville BAC Youth Scholarship Program $ 7.664.00 Public Service
Ciiy of Burnsville Funding for the General Administration costs of the $ 19.845.00 Administration
City's CDBG Program.
City of Eagan Clearance of blighted property or public improvements for $ 40,000.00 Clearance
redevelopment in the Cedarvale Shopping Center area.
City of Eagan Downpayment and closing cost assistance for first-time $ 10.000.00 Homeownership Ass stance
homebuyers in the city of Eagan.
City of Eagan Recreational services for youth living in the Wescott $ 10,500.00 Pub°ic Servic°
Square Townhome development.
City of Eagan Public Safety services for residents of the Wescott $ 30.000.00 .Public Service
S .:,uare Townhome development.
City of Eagan Senior Housing Site Acquisition $ 59,862.00 Acquisition
(targeted to Cedarvale area
City of Eagan City of Eagan "swap' of CDBG funds for County HOME $ 100,000.00 Residential Rehab ~ ~ticn
funds-CDBG funds used for County-wide Rehab Loans
TOTAL FUNDING FOR DISTRICT 3: 5 721,204.00
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DISTRICT 4
City of Farmington funding fcr Senior Center Coordinator $ 25,000.00 Public Service
City of Farmington Acquisition & Clearance of blighted property $ 31,927.00 Acquisition &
of 300 1st St. Clearance
City of Hastings Emerygency Housing Rehabilitation Loans for Hastings prop- $ 15,000.00 Residential Rehabilitation
erty owners needing to comply with City Maintenance Code.
City of Hastings Acquisition & Clearance of Site for affordable $ 40,551.00 Acquisition & Clearance
housing development (SFH)
City of Hastings Assessment abatement for low and moderate income $ 25.000.00 Public Facilities
City of Hastings Poot posses for low income families $ 5,000.00 Public Service
City of Lakeville Acquisition of a Site for Family Housing Development $ 109,058.00 Acquisition
City of Rosemount Acquisition of Blighted Property $ 68,281.00 Acquisition
Block 3
TOTAL FUNDING FOR DISTRICT 4: $ 319,817.00
NORTHFlELD
City of Northfield Assistance to microenterprises-leasehold improvements $ 5,000.00 Economic Development
at 311-313 Division St.
City of Northfield Grants to send low income youth to summer crimp. $ 2,000.00 Public Service
City of Northfield Assistance to owners of mobile homes to dispose of and $ 6.000:00 Homeownership
replace older, substandord units Assistance
City of Northfield Removal of barriers to accessibility in the Northfield $ 10.000.00 Public Facilities
Ice Arena
City of Northfield Support for a Summer Youth Activities Program $ 4,000.00 Public Service
City of Northfield Support for the Northfield Community Resource Center, $ 55,000.00 Public Service
which houses several public service organizations.
City of Northfield Assistance to FTHB's to correct lead-based paint hazards $ 15.000.00 Residential Rehobilitation
City of Northfield Downpoyment and closing cost assistance for first-time $ 13,000.00 Homeownership Assistance
homebuyers in the city of Northfield.
City of Northfield Funding for the General Administration costs of the $ 4,946.00 Administration
City's CDBG Program.
TOTAL FUNDING FOR NORTHFIELD: $ 114,946.00
COUNTYWIDE PROJECTS
Dakota County CDA Funding for the General Administration costs of the $ 211.000.00 Administration
County CDBG Program
Dakota County CDA Housing Rehabilitation loans for low and moderate income $ 184.505.00 Residential Rehabilitation
County homeowners.
Dakota County CDA well Sealing Grants for Covnty property owners to $ 15.000.00 Residential Rehabilitation
properly abandon unused water wells.
TOTAL COUNTY-WIDE FUNDING: $ .410,505.00
TOTAL FISCAL YEAR T000 CDBG FUNDING: $ 2,110,000.00
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Memorandum
To: Economic Development Commission
CC: Robert Erickson, City Administrator
Arlyn Grussing, Community & Economic Development D~re~tor
From: Ann Flad, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: 05/16/01
Re: Dakota County Community Development Agency's Apri12001 Status
Report on existing affordable housing initiatives in Lakeville.
Attached you will find the Dakota County Community Development Agency's April
2001 Status Report on existing affordable housing initiatives in Lakeville and in
Dakota County. The CDA is providing 941 housing units in Lakeville and 13,637
housing units in Dakota County with assistance to secure and/or maintain affordable
housing.
The CDA currently provides rental assistance to 134 elderly handicapped/disabled
persons in Lakeville, including the operation of 64 senior units at Winsor Plaza.
Rental assistance is provided to 152 families (an increase of one family from the
March 2001 report), including the operation of 30 Cedar Valley Townhome units.
Assistance with home ownership has remained the same from the March 2001
report. The CDA is providing assistance to 53 elderly handicapped/disabled and
602 families in Lakeville. This assistance includes first time homebuyer programs,
home improvement loans, energy and rehabilitation loans and mobile home
rehabilitation loans.
Dakota County
Community Development Agency
MEMORANDUM
TO: CDA Commissioners, Dakota County Liaison Commissioner, City Managers,
County Administrator, and Dakota County Planning Department
FROM: Mark S. Ulfers, Executive Director
SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT FOR ASSISTED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
DATE: May 3, 2001
Enclosed is the April Status Report for all Assisted Housing Programs and Community
Development Programs currently being operated in your community and a summary sheet-for
Dakota County:
If you would like to also receive reports on other Dakota County communities, please call Melissa
Smith of our staff.
Enclosures
2496 145th Street West • Rosemount, MN 55068
tel 651-423-4800 fax 651-423-1273 TDD 651-423-8182
Status Report for Dakota County' '
April, 2001
Elderly Amount
Handicappedi of
ASSISTED HOUSING ~ Family Total Chanae
Section 8 Housing:
Certificates 112 172 284 -24
Vouchers 455 1501 1956 22
Project Based 183 290 473 0
202 (elderly/handicapped) 235 0 235 0
811 (handicapped) 24 0 24 0
Low Rent Housing (HUD) 380 244 624 0
Community Housing 627 215 842 0
MAX 200 (Short Term -Senior) 17 0 17 -2
Shelter + Care 15 0 15 -2
Supported Housing Services 35 0 35 4
RAFS 0 35 35 1
Homeless 0 0 0 0
236 Rental 0 382 382 0
FMHA 37 24 6 i 0
TIF Assisted ~ 4 2S 4
TOTAL ASSISTED HOUSING 2,146 2,863 5,009 -1
Section 8 Portable Outgoing 13 31 44
Section 8 Portable Incoming $ 2.2 34
TOTAL NUMBER OF ASSISTED 2,125 2,810 4,935
HOUSEHOLDS IN DAKOTA COUNTY
Elderly Amount
Handicapped/ Commercial/ of
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Disabled Emily Multifamily Total Increase
MHFA Home Improvement Loan 39 216 0 254 0
MHFA Home Rehab Loan 97 123 0 218 1
MHFA Home Energy Loan 12 185 0 196 0
CDBG Rehab Loan 208 699 0 907 4
CDBG Rehab Loan -Mobile Home 7 51 0 58 0
Habitat for Humanity 0 17 0 17 0
CDA First Time Homebuyer Dakota Cou 0 3439 0 3439 0
Rural & Unknown Cities 0 151 0 151 0
HOME Program -Rehab Loan 1 13 0 14 0
HOME Program -Mobile Home 2 3 0 5 0
Weatherization 1? Z 2.983 Q 44 Q
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1,633 7,880 0 8,702 5
The City of South St. Paul is included in Assisted Housing, Rental Rehab, and Weatherization,
but are excluded from the rest of the Community Development programs; South St. Paul operates
separate Community .Development programs.
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Status Report for Lakeville
April, 2001
Elderly Amount
Handicapped/ of
ASSISTED HOUSING Disabled Family Total Chance
Section 8 Housing:
Certificates 11 6 17 -4
Vouchers 33 87 120 5
Portable 0 3 3 0
202 (ElderlylHandicapped) 24 0 24 0
Low Rent Housing (HUD) 0 22 22 0
Community Housing 64 30 94 0
MAX 200 (Short Term Senior) 1 0 1 0
Shelter + Care 1 0 1 0
Supported Housing Services 0 0 0 0
RAFS 0 4 4 . 0
Homeless 0 0 0 0
TOTAL ASSISTED HOUSING 134 152 286 1
Elderly Amount
Handicapped/ Commercial/ of
CQMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Disabled Family Multifamily Total Chance
MHFA Home Improvement Loan 0 8 0 8 0
MHFA Home Rehab Loan 7 5 0 12 0
MHFA Home Energy Loan 0 10 0 10 0
CDBG Rehab Loan 11 35 0 46 0
CDBG Rehab Loan -Mobile Home 2 7 0 9 0
First Time Homebuyer 0 320 0 320 0
Weatherization ~ ~ 4 2~4 4
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 53 602 0 655 0
Community Housing:
Winsor Plaza (64 Senior)
Cedar Valley Townhomes (30 Family)
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P.O. Box 371 Lakeville, MN 55044
612-710-8620
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May 2, 2001
The Downtown Lakeville Business Association held a public forum on Apri124`k'
to solicit input regarding changes and development in the downtown area. Larry Werner,
Vice President of the DLBA facilitated the discussion and opened the evening by having
all in attendance introduce themselves. Nancy Smith, co-chair of the DLBA reviewed the
history of the organization and the relationship with businesses and government. Next,
Greg Peterka, co-chair of the DLBA shared the strategic plans that the members are
tivorking to achieve.
The discussion. was spurred by written questions such as;
What do you like and dislike about downtown? What could the present businesses do to
improve? what kind of businesses do you think we need in downtown? The discussion
flowed well and most everyone in attendance had a chance to speak. Notes from the
discussion are enclosed.
One. of the goals for the DLBA is to hold forums such as this on a regular basis.
Our next forum is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5~'. Please call our office at (612) 710-
. 8620 if you would like to attend the forum.
Thank you for your interest in downtown.
Sincerely,
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Christine Mondus,
Executive Director, DLBA
~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ c~~vntown Lakeville Business Ass®ciati~n
P.O. Box 371 Lakeville, MN 55044
b 12-710-8620
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Types of stores needed:
Video store ie: Mr. Movie
Children clothing store ie: Once Upon a Child
Adult clothing store ie: Sonny's
Book. stores ie: Christian book store
Bakery
Restaurant suggestions ranged from Mexican and Chinese to
franchises such as TGIF, Champps and AppleBees
Ice Cream Shop
Gift shops
Antique stores.
Music shop
Electronics ie: TV repair or Radio Shack
Bed & Breakfast
How to Attract people:
Community Events:
Quarterly (Build on the ones you have started)
Jazz in the Pazk
Art Fair
"Late night" in Lakeville -stores stay open later and advertise such
Band shell
Retail. mix and numbers
Niche stores
What attracted other businesses?
Saw the potential
Belief that downtown will boom
Saw a need
? Noted teens hanging around in the afternoons -usually those with no money - as
noted -they go to the mall -few play pool in the bowling alley - need a place to
hang out
Other observations:
? Downtown seems forgotten ? Good atmosphere
? Needs to be a destination ? Good customer service
? Things are handy ? Nice people
? Warm community ? Affluent demographics
Noted events•
Mazket to people who come to town for the AAU baseball tournament in August
Vdelcoz~e brochure in ir~ailii-~gs?
Run special -promote downtown shopping conveniences
Village Creek
Dave. Luick asked. what this. group thought. of the. development, mentioning the high
number of letters he had received. One of the citizer_s at the forum summed up, " Of
course the road has to go through.... Yes, I .feel for the people, but they had to know it was
coming. You can't have that many homes so close to downtown but not have an access
for them into downtown." The people in attendance seemed to agree.
Heritage Commons
Some people were surprised to learn that the area between 207 to City Hall is not
already zoned commercial. The reason_it was not rezoned at the time of the
comprehensive plan was to not tax the current residents' at a commercial rate. The DLBA
learned that the city would like to rezone on a block by block basis,. preferably working
from 207` North to City Ha1L "faz reaching thought to create a flow with Heritage"
Someone asked about the grocery store. Mentioned that the dynamics have changed.
SiQ.~na~e•
Billboard -Would the city match funds for a billboard on the highway (perhaps
near the theatre) to promote downtown? What would the cost be?
It was mentioned that when driving down Holyoke the signs are hazd to read. The
florist is ordering new awnings to address this. The jeweler is considering different types
of signage, perhaps a clock.
Summary of attendees:
? Approximately 25 people
? General mix ofbusiness/property owners
? Fewer residents than expected (8 or 9 general residents)
? Representatives from the city council, newspapers and the police department
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Carlton lakes housefioids by 30 percent. 320 acres in the southeast cornea of the city. Cedar Avenue to the airport this summer, on the parcel is ttp for city
review in May.
A 240-acre project, called Carlton Lakes, is said Bob Erickson, Apple Valley city council The transformation from. gravel mine to
;APPLE ~ 0\~a. being developed about ahalf-mile northwest member. "But. I keep reminding them that it neighborhood has been done in other parts of
VALLEY ~ aaa by a partnership between the landowner and means the ravel. mining will be done that Apple Valley, and. it usuall allows for
x o Cobblestone Lake:. g amenities such as the new Cobblestone Lake
A a residential developer, Newland much sooner:'
- tt;ocn sc. a Communities, based locally in Ederi Prairie. Peter Gualtieri, Midwest president o#' San and. walking trail, described by a city o#iicial
LAKEVILLE Both projects anticipate a #ive- to seven- Uiego-based Newland Communities, said as "our own Lake Nokomis:'
`'SW' year time frame for full development. demand for gravel has been higher than was The Fischer Marketplace near downtown
3<< Developers plan to break b~round on the first anticipated when he formed a devtlopment Apple Valley, which will include a new V4'al-
APPLE VAILEY housing units in spring 2002. partnership in 1993 with the landowners, Mart, Menards and a Kohl's Dep<u-trnent
-{az Activity from these developments will Astra Ventures Inc. owned by the James Store and several hundred new houses when
i likely exceed the average annual pace of new Seed family. As a result he's been able to it is completed, used to be a gravel mine too.
home construction in the city, which of#icials speed. up his timeline for development. Lila Robsou, part-owner of Apple Valley-
ay Sam Black estimate has remained. constant at about 500 Newland is planning 950 to 2,400 multi- based Fischer Sand and Gravel, which owns
>taff reporter units per year for the past 30 years. family apartments and town houses in the shopping center, said gravel companies
Apple Valley is paving its way to explosive Apple Valley, which has about 17,180 Carlton Lakes, along with some big-box have become real estate
developers by
=rowth in the next few years. households and 4~,U00 residents, jumped in retailers, restaurants and various neighbor- default.
"Two developments that will eventually add 3,190 ,population about 30 percent in the past hood services. Gualtieri said he's stepping up "We buy the real estate
for the aggregate,
0 5,400 units of housing and up to 600,000 square decade, according to the 2000 U.S.. Census. his talks with potential tenants for the com_ thaC's our business," Robson said.
But when
'eet of commercial space are expected to break The heady .growth of construction and mercial sites because the land will. become the aggregate is gone,
"we end up indirectly
~raund next year at the sites of two existing gravel expansion across the Twin Cities has sped up available sooner than expected. The site has
becoming a real estate owner that needs to
mines. When complete they could boost the number the reclamation of these industrial sites :('or already been rezoned and Newland is prcpar_ develop it:'
~~f households in the southern suburb by as much as development, said Tom Lovelace, Apple ing a development agreement far city review. am lac~n e reac e at
Valley city planner. The preliminary plan for Cobblestone 2103 or sbhck@bizjournals.cam.
In the early 1990x, when the city opened Lake, which is still under environmental
up land south of 150th Street for gravel min- review by the Metropolitan Council, calls for
ing, there was thought to he a 30- to 50-year 2,240 to 3,000 units, including 550 to 600
supply of rock. But with fewer mines being units of single.-family detached homes. Rob
developed and a very high demand for grav- Wachholz, a principal at Tradition
el in the Twin Cities, especially for construe- Development, said the loosely planned
tion of a new runway at the lvlinneapolis-St. 300,000 square feet of commercial and retail
Paul Internationiil Airport, only about five space won't be done until the latter stages of
vears' worth of gravel is left on those sites. the development. A request to change zoning
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g ~ ~ Q ~1y/ partner with the Minneapolis office of has gas pumps. at all of its stores. It began as And for Target, it rnakes a lot of sense to
p J1? PricewaterhouseCoopers, an extra service to customers 20 years ago build atwo-story site downtown, where it
from page I "It is undoubtedly going to happen," he and has never gone away, said Kurt Van will be exposed to thousands of workers
said. "This is like the final charge up the Hout, advertising manager. who have wanted a convenient place to shop
ger pieces of the retail pie. They add services hill. , Industry people say it also boils down to for household items, Sims said.
to capture new customers and new spending -I'he process has happened hit-by-bit. reaching as tnany people in as many places "It's a hell of a lot easier for rue to do
that
and change store formats to fit small and tight First they perfected pricing, then conven- as possible. "There's an overriding eon- on my lunch hour,' he said.
markets where their original. store designs fence. Adding these services, he said, is the Sumer demand that makes all these retailers
were too big or sprawling. final ste .adjust," said John Johannson, vice president New forms for new markets
Retailers in the Twin Cities market are: p'
• Addin lines, such as fuel, groceries and (IV4ore than half of Costco's customers of retail for Bloomington-based Welsh Cos. Two-level stores would be a last resort
for
g are small businesses, including retailers who Eden Prairie-based Best Buy Co. Inc., said
in-store banking, to become a "one-stop buy from Costco and resell the merchandise, Thinking taN spokeswoman Joy Harris. The chain is, how-
shop' ; said John Gaherty, senior vice president and While land is scarce and expensive, ever, experimenting to reach new buyers.
• Building tall rather than wide, such as regional manager for the Midwest.) retailers still have to find ways to build upon Best Buy purchased Musicland Stores
the two-story Target in downtown
Minneapolis, to combat tight space and Gas margins wren t high, but the product their customer base, and adding new servic- Corp. of Minnetonka last year, rn part
expensive land; and gets consumers to the store, Berg said. es isn't the only way to go about it. To com- because of the desire to enter smaller mar-
• Shrinkin rotat ical stores for small- Product expansion is happening all over the bat a shortage of available land throughout kets and malls. On Cue,
a popular small-
g P yP United States. - the Twin Cities and skirt high redevelopment market format, and Sam Goody's welt-
er markets or moving into mall. settings to $zntonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores costs, companies are exploring alternative known. mall stores accomplished
that, she
reach a diifererit audience. Inc. recently opened banks in two Twin store formats. said.
"You're always looking for more sources Cities stores and is looking at gas pumps The two-story design for the downtown "You can't grow much by reaching
the
of value," said Mark Bergen, associate pro- here. So is Lewisville, Texas-based Fleming Minneapolis Target was alast-resort effort to same customers over and over again;'
she
fessor of marketing and logistics manage- Cos. Inc., which operates Hopkins-based fit the tight space downtown, said Tom said.
ment at the Carlson School of Management Rainbow Foods. Rainbow has banking in Palmquist, vice president of retail develop- Since 1999, Best Buy has also opened
in Minneapolis. some stores and sells gas in some markets. ment for Ryan Cos. U.S. Inc., which is about 20 smaller Best Buy stores in markets
A new product tine, such as gasoline, can So does Kmart. Woodbury is talking with working with Target on some of its develop- such as Mankato. The 30,000-square-foot
provide that value: "The economy is tighter, WaI-Mart's warehouse store unit, Sam's menu. But he added that retailers sometimes models offer the same product lines
as
people want to get more done in one trip,' Club, about gasoline. "It gives people anoth- have to react to changing conditions and 45,000-square-foot prototype
stores, but. on
said Dick Groves, principal with Edina- er way to concentrate a trip," Groves said. adapt, as Target did downtown. a smaller scale, Harris said.
based Cambridge Commercial Realty, which Mike Sims, vice president of retail bro- In general, two-story shops aren't the The Carlson School's Bergen calls it dual
is representing Costco as it looks for land in kerage for Bloomington-based United most attractive option for retailers, said distribution -the idea that while
stores are
the Twin Cities. Properties, represents Rainbow. "The cus- Groves. They're inconvenient for shoppers, mastering their prototypes, they also have to
Costco opened its first gas-added store in
1995 and now has more than 120. In some tourer has little to no time, he said. "We he said, adding that studies have indicated look at different
ways to reach consumers,
markets bi -box fuel o era4ons are crowd- `Want to service as many of their needs as we that consumers will often skip the second be it smaller stores, the
Internet or in the
g P level. But if it is the difference between hav- case of Best Buy, mall stores.
ing out small operators, mirroring the can:'
squeeze applied to small retailers by the first "Wal-Mart continues to adapt," said ing and not having a presence in a market, "I believe what it will do is make them
spokeswoman Karen Burk. "We understand and if the competitive situations for others more flexible a5 markets adjust and things
big-box wave. that our customers want convenience." are the same, retailers will consider them, he change," he said. ¦
NOt just COStCO Some say it's simply retailers returning to said. n rew a ijo n can a reac a at b -
Big boxes have evolved over a decade the way things once were. Adding product "If you are Target and you compete with 2102 or atellijohn@bizjournals.com.
and .are now displacing smaller retailers, lines to specialized retailers moves them Wal-Mart; at least you're on equal footing,"
including gas stations, said John Berg, a back toward the "general store" model of Groves said. "As long as everybody is the
years past. Brainerd-based Mills Fleet Farm same, you'll see some that will do it:'
Adr~in gas, ~r€~cer-i~s
~"Fte ~e~x g~~'s k~i~~er
f?etariers are expanding the rod~ct and sei-vcce
offerings to rear! for ais+:onu~ s and ter ritcry. Here
are some retail`Flapers in this market and new ele
~y AEtdCeW Telliyohn ments they're rou~n~ ~=ut
Staff reporter 7a~rget corp. Greceres, two-s:cry do.va-
~ou just checked out at Costco with ~-our gr0"" Mrnrreapolis mvtn sure
ccries and vour clothing. You're sick of shopping Cesstco YVholesale Carp. Gasoline pumps
brti yozt need a full tank Of gas. lssdqu~h,Wash.
No problem. Pull to tlze~ pump, swipe, your mem-
herst~ip and ~zedit cards and fuel up. Wei-Mart StarFS Enc. Banking, gracenes,
Sentonvifle,Arf:.. passibly gas pumps
The city of Coen Rapids in i4'Iarch approved
Issauuah, V4rasl> -based Costco Wholesale Cozp.'s Best Buy Via. Inc. Mall stares af~d
propOSal to build a "11y'permart" - a Store. with a Eden Prairie' small-!n~rket prototypes
gaS staClOn that will include zriembers-Only Fieming Cos. inc. Banlring, considering gasoline
pumps. The store will continue a national trend that (dba Raiobaw foals!
began in the nlld-1~190s. NOW TTZOre than 1,200 Hopkins (pcrent r_ompocy in Okloisorna City)
stores nationally seal gas, according to Energy
Analysts Intez~zational Inc., a aznstilti.ng and prod-
uct development firm. ~ ° B~
Big boxes, ;zrguabIy the biggest retail concept in TARGET WS6A1.•MAR7"
the last decadz., are evolving in an effort to snatch big- °
Source GzyB,~srness research
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