HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-1995 • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 23, 1995
6:00 P.M.
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER ( Q ; 05' P.M.
2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A)
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✓ Malone ✓ Seipp
cl bsosJ- Mountin ✓ Welsch
✓. Nelson ✓ Hen-lner-(E A Liaison) — C uta-'
Bennett (Staff)
• 3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES
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4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Presentation of Mounds View Housing Study
Jennifer Bergman, Housing Intern - City of Mounds View
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Discuss Procedure for Commission Member Involvement in Business
Retention Calls
• Action: Motion
Second
Vote
Comments:
B. Consideration of Format for Evaluation of North Metro Business
• Development Survey
Action: Motion
Second
Vote
Comments:
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Next Meeting April 27, 1995
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 23, 1995
6:00 P.M.
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER P.M.
2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A)
Goff Schmidt
Malone Seipp
Mountin Welsch
Nelson Hankner (EDA Liaison)
Bennett (Staff)
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3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES
January 26, 1995
Action: Motion
Second
Vote
February 23, 1995
Action: Motion
Second
Vote
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Presentation of Mounds View Housing Study
Jennifer Bergman, Housing Intern - City of Mounds View
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Discuss Procedure for Commission Member Involvement in Business
• Retention Calls
Action: Motion
Second
Vote
Comments:
B. Consideration of Format for Evaluation of North Metro Business
Development Survey
Action: Motion
Second
Vote
Comments:
7. ADJOURN P.M.
Next Meeting April 27, 1995
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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 26, 1995
City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
Members present were as follows: Rosemary Goff, Mark Malone, Dan Nelson, Ron Schmidt, Phil Seipp
and Delane Welsch. In addition, EDA Liaison Sue Hankner, EDA alternate Gary Quick and Economic
Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett were present. Member Peg Mountin is on a leave of absence.
3. Approval Of Minutes:
Motion/Second: Seipp/Nelson moved approval of Minutes of EDC Meeting, December 14,
1994.
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6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
4. Special Business
A. Presentation Regarding Proposed Hotel Development
Charlie Hall and Dan Hall, owners of the Mermaid Supper Club, gave an overview of their
preliminary plans to build a hotel and conference center in Mounds View. Charlie Hall noted
that they have been meeting with the Rice Creek Watershed District to resolve stormwater
drainage issues in regards to the added bituminous surface due to the development. Mr. Hall
noted that this would be their fourth expansion at that location. The proposed hotel would be
six stories with a conference center on the first floor that would seat about 450-500 people
banquet style. Mr. Hall will be requesting Tax Increment Financing assistance from the EDA and
wanted to gain support from the EDC for the project.
EDC members noted that they support the project in concept but would like to review the
results of the hotel survey prior to making a formal recommendation.
5. EDC Business:
A. Election of 1995 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Motion/Second: Welsch/Nelson moved to approve the nomination of Phil Seipp as 1995 EDC
Chairperson
• 6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
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Motion/Second: SchmidtiWelsh moved to approve the nomination of Dan Nelson as 1995 Vice
Chairperson
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 95-EDC4 Accepting 1995 Bylaws .
The following amendments were proposed to the Bylaws:
Section II MEETINGS. - change regular meeting to the fourth Thursday of each month.
Section VI ADJOURNMENT. - change adjournment to on or before 9:00 PM.
Section VII MINUTES, A.(9) - change to "time of adjournments".
Section IX CONFLICT OF INTEREST- change to potential conflict of interest.
Motion/Second: Goff/Nelson move to approve resolution No. 95-EDC4, 1995 Bylaws as
amended
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 95-EDC5 Accepting the 1995 Calendar of EDC Meetings
Motion/Second: Goff/Schmidt move to accept Resolution No. 95-EDC5, 1995 Calendar of EDC
Meetings.
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
D. Consideration of 1995 EDC Work Plan •
Motion/Second: Malone/Seipp move to accept 1995 Work Plan as amended
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
E. Consideration of Resolution No. 95-EDC6 Approving the Highway 10 Vision Statement
Coordinator Bennett explained that the Highway 10 Subcommittee is submitting a Vision
Statement for highway 10 for the EDC's consideration. The Vision Statement concept followed
the last drafted plan which divided the City into three nodes - Eastgate, City Center, Westgate.
Although the EDC agreed that each section of the City has a different purpose with clearly
different issues, they felt that the corridor should be review in total and viewed as one main
thoroughfare that serves the City resident, business and commuter needs. The Commission
slightly revised the proposed Vision Statement and outlined new action steps for the Highway
10 Subcommittee.
Coordinator Bennett commented that the Vision Statement will be reviewed at the Council/Staff
Strategic Planning and asked for volunteers to present the vision statement to the EDA at the
February 6, 1995 work session. Commissioner Schmidt volunteered.
Motion/Second: Nelson/Malone move to accept revised Highway 10 Vision Statement.
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried •
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F. Consideration of Resolution No. 95-EDC4, Supporting the City of Mounds View
Application for Economic Recovery Grant on behalf of Dvnex Industries.
Coordinator Bennett reported that at the request of the EDC the City and Dynex have been
working on Part I of the application for an Economic Recovery Grant. The resolution will
accompany the submitted application to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development.
Motion/Second: Nelson/Seipp move to approve Resolution No 95-EDC4, supporting the City of
Mounds View's Application for an Economic Recovery Grant on behalf of Dynex Industries.
6 ayes o nays
Motion Carried
6. Reports From Chair and Commissioners:
There were no reports
7. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Economic Development Coordinator
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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
• City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 23, 1995
City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson, Phil Seipp.
2. Roll Call:
Members present were as follows: Rosemary Goff, Mark Malone, Dan Nelson, Ron Schmidt, Delane
Welsch and Phil Seipp. In addition, EDA Liaison Sue Hankner and Economic Development Coordinator
Cathy Bennett were present. Member Peg Mountin is on leave of absence.
3. Approval Of Minutes:
There were no minutes for approval.
• 4. Special Business
A. Presentation Regarding Proposed Improvements to Moundsview Square
Richard Janke, Leasing Agent for Moundsview Square gave an overview of the retail shopping
center located on Highway 10. Mr. Janke mentioned that the nature of shopping centers has
changed due to the big box centers whereby the center is supported by large stores such as
Cub, Target or Menards. Also, he mentioned that it is very unlikely that Moundsview Square
will attract a grocery store or hardware store. In any case they are currently working with a
Mattress Store, Furniture Store and Copy Center.
Mr. Janke gave an overview of improvements that they would like to make to the center such
as a new pylon sign, tenant improvements to eliminate the common area, parking lot lighting
and illuminated entrance signs. Mr. Janke mentioned that other Cities have contributed Tax
Increment Financing for these improvements and would like Mounds View to consider this as
well.
Staff will work with Paster Enterprises on a plan to present to the EDC.
5. EDC Business:
A. Discuss Promotion of the Value of EDA\EDC.
Coordinator Bennett mentioned that there has been some concern in the community regarding
the increased economic development activities. Most of the concerns stem from the notion
that property tax dollars are being used for these activities. The EDC discussed options to
i educate the public on the economic development programs and explain that all these activities
are funded solely from development revenues generated from the use of Tax Increment
Financing.
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Commissioner Seipp suggested that we prepare a package to give to people when they have
concerns and put an article in the Mounds View Matters regarding Tax Increment Financing. A
suggested item is to look at what the property taxes would be if the City paid for the
development from the general fund rather than with TIF. 111
B. Consideration of Target Industries for Mounds View's Future Development.
Coordinator Bennett presented some target industries for consideration by the EDC. This is a
requirement under the 1995 work plan and the target industries will assist staff in prioritizing
projects on the basis of needs for the community. Commissioner Goff suggested adding a Gift
Shop and Commissioner Seipp suggested adding a white table restaurant and mailing facility.
Motion/Second: Goff/Schmidt move to accept the list of targeted industries as amended.
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
C. Review results of Hotel Development Survey.
Coordinator Bennett presented the results from the Hotel Development Survey. Over 600
businesses received the survey with a 12 percent return. Eighty-five percent of the respondents
were in support of the hotel\conference center, only a few were opposed and the remaining did
not currently use or have use for a hotel/conference center.
EDC directed staff to relay the results of the survey to Mr. Hall and continue to contact some of
the larger companies in Mounds View who did not respond.
D. Consideration of Action regarding the Realignment of Old Highway 8
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Coordinator Bennett noted that in her interviews with businesses on Mustang Drive there was a
concern regarding the condition of Old Highway 8 and the intersection of 8, Highway 10 and
County Road H. Recently it was learned that the County have pushed the realignment of Old
Highway 8 from 1996 to 1997.
In an effort to send a message to the County regarding the importance of the realignment it
was suggested to send a resolution to the County Commissioner Dick Wedell expressing the
EDC's concern from an economic and health and safety standpoint.
Motion/Second: Welsch/Goff move to accept Resolution No. 95-EDC6 strongly encouraging the
County to keep the realignment of Old Highway 8 on schedule for 1996 rather than move it to
1997.
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
E. Review of Business Sign Issues
At the request of the Planning Commission, Coordinator Bennett reviewed the results from the
business retention survey regarding the City's sign ordinance. Forty six percent of the
companies felt that the City should place a high priority on revising the sign ordinance.
The EDC encouraged the Planning Commission to place a high priority on revising the sign
ordinance keeping in consideration that Mound View's sign issues need to at least be •
competitive in relation to surrounding communities.
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The summary of the report will be passed onto the Planning Commission through a memo from
the EDC.
6. Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff:
Coordinator Bennett noted that Mounds View School District has set up a task force to explore
the needs of the elementary schools in Mounds View. The task force will be reviewing the
possibility of the City providing up front funds for expansion of the schools using tax increment
financing. These funds will be repaid over time from the School District. A representative from
the EDC is requested to sit on the task force which will meet 3-4 times between March and May
1995.
The EDC's input is valuable since the school's proposal involves the use of TIF funds.
Motion/Second: Schmidt/Welsch move to assign Dan Nelson as the EDC representative on the
task force.
6 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
7. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Economic Development Coordinator
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• Staff Memo
To: Economic Development Commission Members
From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: March 16, 1995
Agenda Item: Overview of Mounds View Housing Study
(Special Business)
Over the past 10 months the City of Mounds View has been studying the condition of
the City's housing stock. This was done through a windshield survey of the single
family homes in the community. In addition, demographic data was collected,
existing housings program were researched and other metro area City's housing
programs were evaluated.
As a result, the attached housing study provides an overview of these findings.
• housingintern, Jennifer Berman who will be
The work was done by the City's Bergman,
present to give a brief overview of the study and answer any questions you may have.
The use of excess Tax Increment Financing dollars may be a source to fund programs
to rehabilitate existing single family and multi family dwellings similar to the business
loan program.
We would like as much input on the study as possible and the EDC's participation and
insight is requested.
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Staff Memo
To: Economic Development Commission Members
From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: March 16, 1995
Agenda Item: Discuss Procedures for Commission Member
(5.a.) Involvement in Business Retention Calls
Even though the City participated in the North Metro Business Retention & Expansion
Survey (BRE) process, retention and communication with local businesses is an
ongoing process. Even more importantly it is beneficial for the business leaders to
have contact from representatives other than City Staff, namely the EDC. Therefore, a
procedure for your participation in business retention calls should be reviewed.
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be responsible for four types retention team p of interviews:
1 . Meet and welcome new businesses to the community and educate them on the
programs and services available to them as part of the Mounds View business
community.
Since the City participated in the BRE process there have
been at least three new additions to the community worth
visiting. (C.G. Hill & Sons, Crouse Cartage Company, 2nd
Wind Exercise Equipment)
2. Proactively meet with key companies in the community on an annual basis as a
courtesy and to spearhead issues before they become a problem.
There were 55 companies (34%) that did not participate in
the North Metro Business Retention and Development
Survey. I have attached a list of those companies for your
review. The EDC should make an effort to meet with these
companies so that we may have a complete database of
information on every company within the City.
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3. Meet with companies that are at risk of leaving the area or that are rapidly •
growing to see if there are ways that the City can be of assistance to either keep
them at their current location or relocate them to a new location within the City,
Northern Region, Metro Area or State.
These companies would be those that are considering
expansion, consolidation, closure, leasing facilities or those
that are within our target industries.
We learn of these companies usually through the rumor
mill, newspapers or through a proactive interview.
4. Meet with those companies that have already decided to relocate to gather
important statistical information regarding their departure.
It is important for the City to evaluate why companies are
leaving even if it is something that is out of our control. In
addition, it is good public relations to show concern for
those companies. There are four companies that I know of
in this category. (Onan Corporation, Clinch-On Products,
Nasco, Moundsview Antiques)
I have attached information regarding retention interviews, potential interview 1111
surveys, follow-up procedures and lists of companies to target for the program for
your review.
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II. Importance of Business Retention
Advantages to the Local Economy
Although the goal of recruiting new industry to bring additional jobs and tax dollars to a community
is admirable,efforts to retain established businesses are critical to a community for a number of reasons.
Established businesses are already providing the community with jobs and tax dollars. Locally owned
businesses are more likely to be responsive to community needs and to retain profits in the community.
They have established reputations and existing relationships with local bankers and accountants.
In addition to their current contributions,existing businesses are also the most likely sources of future
economic growth.Research indicates and experience confirms that at least two-thirds of new industrial
jobs created come from the expansion of existing successful businesses. Local businesses don't have
Itobe lured by expensive marketing programs or financial incentives that may cost the community a
fortune without ever achieving results.
As resources for local economic development groups are usually limited, the relative success of BRE
efforts versus prospecting efforts should be kept in mind when allocating any economic development
group's time and money. As it's often said:
"Local businesses are prospects, outside businesses are suspects."
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BRE efforts should be a strong focus of any economic development organization.
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Positive Influence on Industry Attraction
Local businesses can also be the community's best salesforce.It's much easier to attract new businesses
if a city can demonstrate that existing companies are successful, expanding, and feel positive about
being located in that community.In addition,when a prospect hears from existing businesses that local
conditions are favorable and that the local government supports its industry, half the attraction battle
is won.
"Industry will go where it is wanted and stay where it is well treated,market conditions permitting."'
Interdependence of Local Businesses
No business is an island. The web of businesses in a community is like a living organism in that the
success or difficulty of one company can have strong affects on another.
A commodities company in a town of 700 provides a good example of how interdependent many
businesses are. The company is a market for numerous specialty crops from Midwestern farmers. It
buys milo,millet,sunflowers,safflowers,oats and corn from farmers and through local elevators.The
company also rents 4,000 square feet of storage warehouse space from a local seed company. Its
success and growth have brought economic opportunities to the area and helped area businesses
succeed as well.
Keep in mind it's important to be concerned with all the businesses in your community and their
linkages.
Consistent Philosophy Toward Businesses
The retention of existing businesses and the recruitment of new ones need to be handled consistently.
Clear policies on incentives should be developed and adhered to. Local businesses may feel slighted
if prospects are offered incentives not available to them. They should be offered equal, if not better,
development incentives. Having your policies documented prevents any such criticism, and also
prevents you from the temptation to give away too much in the heat of negotiations with a prospect.
For all these reasons, a consistent and organized BRE program is very important to the health of the
local economy.
1 Miles K Luke,'Now to Implement Local Industry Development and Retention,'Economic Development Review,Winter, 1991,
Vol.9,No. 1,p 16.)
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VII. RETENTION OF INDUSTRY0
/ Integral to any successful economic development program or plan is an ongoing
industrial retention effort. Why? Because it is hard to attract new companies to
1 a community if they're unable to retain those already there. Besides, keeping
// present employers is the first, and easiest, step in expanding the economic base.
Statistics state that 75 to 85 percent of all new jobs in a community come from
the expansions of existing companies. It is, therefore, critical to make every
effort to keep what you already have. This is where most of the growth will
occur and will actually help in attracting new companies. A contented businessman
is the best ambassador for prospective industries.
In Chapter III, Page 5, we stated that one "base job" stimulates enough cash flow
to support ten people in the community. The converse is also true. With layoffs
and plant closings come the resultant social problems. Usually, crime increases,
and the general quality of community life deteriorates. We reemphasize to take
care of the businesses you currently have.
So, how does a community insure itself against losing its present industrial base?
By talking with them! ,
Open up the lines of communication between the community and companies and
"tune in" on any matters that may be indications of trouble. Then act in a
positive way to avoid serious situations which could result in employee layo
cancelled expansion plans, plant closings, or relocations.
Not all problems are solvable — especially those brought on by hard economic
times. However, issues involving zoning laws, streetlighting, water and sewage
facilities, tax inducements or incentives, labor relations, or transportation
facilities are most often solvable or correctable. It's important to have lines of
communication established to detect these issues and work on them before they
become full-blown problems.
One of the more successful methods to open this communications channel is the
paired team visitation approach. This involves two community volunteers making
a direct call on the CEO or owner of the business and establishing a dialogue.
The purpose of the visit would be to express the community's gratitude for them
being part of the community, to talk over any problems which might exist, and
to encourage them to consider expansion plans. The visit also allows for an
informal questionnaire to be taken, which will be discussed later in this chapter.
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1. Company Identification:
Name
Address
Contact Title
Phone Number presently employed
General Information (date founded, product, market, union, etc)
2. Visitation Date Visitation Team
IIII3. How does the interviewee perceive the attitude of the community toward business in general?
and toward his/her firm?
4. What is his/her attitude as an employer toward the community?
5. Is he/she satisfied with city services?
6. Is he/she c,atisfied with local institutions and quality of life as a whole?
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7. Are there additional industries or specific companies they would like to see in the community?
8. Would they like to have foreign firms establish plants in the community?
i 9. Are they planning any expansion or new facility within the next five years?
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10. Are they aware of local assistance and incentive programs available to encourage this growth?
and would they like an appointment with the localev •
d elopment agent to discuss these pro-
grams in more detail?
11. What does he/she like best about doing business here?
and least?
12. Additional comments:
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DANGER SIGNS
The following are danger signs that increase the likelihood of an area
business to make the decision to relocate. These danger signs are to be
detected through in-person interviews, questionnaires, business forums,
and other communication techniques
Internal Operations of Local Business
* Recruitment and Retention Problems
high turnover
- dissatisfaction with quality of workforce
- majority of recruits from outside local labor pool
- recruitment difficulty/resistance of transferees to relocate
* Structural Changes of the Company
- recent reorganization
- new leadership
- recent merger or acquisition
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- recent or planned consolidation
* High Operating Costs
- wage levels
- electric power costs
- occupancy costs
* Inadequate or Poorly Configured Facility/Lack of Space for Expansion
- not enough room at current location
- inefficiencies in space utilization
- inappropriate location of facility relative to highest and best use
of land, neighboring businesses, operational adjacency efficiencies
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Staff Memo
To: Economic Development Commission Members
From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: March 16, 1995
Agenda Item: Discussion of Strategies to address findings of the North
(5.B.) Metro Business Retention and Development Survey (BRE)
I have summarized several different parts of the BRE survey but have not thoroughly
analyzed the data as a whole. Attached is a summary of Part I of the survey. Please
review the attached Part I questionnaire and summary to see if there is any other
information that should be reviewed.
I have yet to summarize Part II and the industry supplements. I have attached a copy
of these parts for your review. Ask yourself the following questions. Which questions
should we summarize? What information would be most useful for the EDC to
evaluate?
The easy part of the survey is the summary. The hard part is what to do with the
information and how to communicate our efforts in addressing the findings back to
the businesses . One suggestion is to have a reception whereby results of the survey
are outlined and proposed programs/policy decisions are introduced to address the
issues and needs revealed.
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March 16, 1995
Part I Summary
Total of 108 companies completed Survey Part I.
3. Sixty three percent (68) of the companies are corporate headquarters.
Market Area Analysis:
7. Only six percent are involved in international sales with fifty one
percent having 100% of their sales in the twin cities metro.
Employment Analysis:
10. A small percentage of companies have a very difficult time recruiting
and retaining employees in all of the categories. Service and
Technical/Skilled Labor had the highest percentage of difficulty in
recruiting with Services, by far, the highest percentage in retaining.
The breakdown is listed below.
Employment Category Difficulty Difficulty
Recruiting Retaining
Scientist and Engineering 3 0
Other Professional 3 1
Managerial 3 1
Sales 2 1
Clerical 0 0
Services 6 5
Technical/Skilled Labor 6 1
Unskilled Labor 1 2
11.b Nine companies stated that there was difficulty in recruiting
employees due to the lack of skills and three noted the difficulty
in retaining due to lack of skills.
12. The following are skills that their employees are the weakest.
Technical/Computer, Customer Service, Reliability and Work Ethic,
Basic High School
Reading
and Writing, Professionalism, Motivation
and Productivity and Math.
13. Twenty Five percent of the companies are interested in learning more
about technical and community college training. •
• 15. In each category, employers will be increasing their sthff over the
next five years with the largest increase in the Sales sector and
close seconds from the Managerial, Services and Technical
categories.
Business Changes:
17.F. Thirty five percent (38) of the companies have increased employment
in last 3 years.
17.G. Eleven percent (12) experience a decreased in employment over the
last 3 years.
18.F. The good news is that forty six percent (50) of the companies will be
increasing their current employment levels in the next 2 years.
18.G. Only two percent expect to have a decrease in employment over the
next 2 years.
18.J. Ten companies (9%) indicated that they are considering relocation of
their facility in the next two years.
19. Of those companies that indicated that they are considering
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relocation, 50% said they would locate in the North Metro with two
companies looking to relocation out of Minnesota.
20. Of those companies that are considering relocation, one will be
moving in 6 months, one in one year and the remaining in one to
three years.
Location Factors:
21. Roads, Property Taxes and Facility Space were the three top factors
that companies considered in making a relocation or expansion
decision. Following close behind were State Income Tax and Sales
Tax, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Insurance Costs and the
Permit Process. Other factors noted that were not listed include
visibility and access off Highway 10 and the freeway and positive
business climate.
22. The top two reasons companies noted for relocating outside the City
were Incentives from other cities/states and Minnesota Business
Climate. Other factors IloLeU uiai were not listed include local City
hassles and zoning/land use incompatibility.
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Business Outlook: •
23. Thirty one percent of the companies surveyed indicated that they
anticipate an excellent business outlook over the next two years with
only one company having a poor outlook.
25. Sixteen percent indicated that better facilities would be a high
priority in assisting their company.
Business Service Usage:
26. The majority of companies purchase 100% of their services in the
North Metro. The breakdown of those services that are purchased
100% in the North Metro is as follows:
Category % of Companies
Accounting 46%
Advertising 43%
Management 36%
Assist.
Employee 47%
Training
Bank Deposits 70%
Financing 38%
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Marketing 21%
Production 18%
Transportation 19%
Warehousing 34%
27. The following services were noted that companies would like to see
in the North Metro Area.
• Major grocery store or clothing store
• Large water treatment or waste water treatment plant, power plant or
chemical plant
• Hardware store
• Satellite Office Space
• Catering Service
• Quality restaurant
• Quality Hotel
• Clerical based industries
28. There were twenty companies that are current members of the local
Chamber and there are twelve that may be interested in becoming a
member.
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North Metro Business Development Commission
Community Business Survey
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Blame
New Hope
MOUNDS VIEW
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SCommunity Resource Partnerships, Inc.,
8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 5, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 612 493-5373
Copyright 1992, CRP, Inc.
Community Business Survey
Part I
This survey is designed to address specific local business concerns to better understand what the local
communities can do to help businesses. This survey is made up of two parts, this mail survey is the first.
The second part will be conducted by a Community Resource Partnerships interviewer.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Please answer each question.
2. The North Metro area is defined as all area north of Highway 12 from the west end of
Hennepin County, and north of Highway 36 from the east end of Washington County.
The first portion of the survey is to collect general business information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Respondent Name (prefer
CEO or Senior Manager): Title
Business Name:
Business Address:
City:
Telephone:
Please Describe: •
Principle Product:
Secondary Product:
Secondary Product:
Primary Standard
Industrial Classification
Code: (if known)
1. Please indicate the year the business was established:
2. Please indicate the year the present ownership/management assumed control:
3. Is this location the company headquarters? (check one)
Yes
No IF YOU ANSWER NO, PLEASE ANSWER QUESTION 3.A
3.A If no, what is the location of the company headquarters? (circle one only)
A. Within city limits 1
B. Outside city, within North Metro 2
C. Inside Twin Cities 7 County Area, but outside North Metro 3
D. Outside Twin Cities, within Minnesota 4
E. Outside Minnesota (Go to 3.B) 5
3.B If outside Minnesota, where? •
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• 4. Please indicate the legal entity type: (circle only one)
A. Corporation 1
B. Partnership 2
C. Sole Proprietor 3
D. Nonprofit Corporation 4
E. Cooperative 5
F. Other (specify) 6
5. Please indicate the appropriate special category for your business: (circle all that apply)
A. Minority Owned 1
B. Female Owned 2
C. Not Applicable 3
6. Product Distribution: (indicate the appropriate percentage)
A. Original equipment or component manufacturer %
B. Retail %
C. Distributor/Wholesale %
D. Direct Sales %
MARKET AREA
7. Please indicate the proportion of company sales to each market you serve: (the proportions should total
0 to 100 percent)
MARKET AREA PROPORTION
Twin Cities 7 County Metro Area
Rest of Minnesota %
5 State Area (WI, SD, ND, IA, Except MN) %
Rest of Nation % . ._
International
8. Within the Twin Cities 7 County Metro market, please indicate how your sales are allocated: (the
proportions should total to 100 percent)
MARKET AREA PROPORTION
North Metro (North of Hwy 12)
Rest of Twin Cities 7 County Metro %
The North Metro area is defined as all area north of Highway 12 from the west end of Hennepin
County, and north of Highway 36 from the east end of Washington County.
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EMPLOYMENT
9. Please estimate the total number of employees in each category: (indicate the number of full time and
part time employees)
CATEGORY FULL TIME PART TIME
A. Scientists and Engineers
B. Other Professional
C. Managerial
D. Sales
E. Clerical
F. Services
G. Technical/Skilled Labor
H. Unskilled Labor
TOTAL
10. Have you ever had difficulty recruiting or retaining employees in the following categories? (circle the
appropriate number, answer for both recruiting and retaining)
Recruiting Retaining
CATEGORY Easy Difficult' N/A Easy Difficult
A. Scientists and Engineers 1 2 3 4 N/A 1 2 3 44'
B. Other Professional 1 2 3 4 N/A 1 2 3 4
C. Managerial_ 1 2 3 4 N/A 1 2 3 4
D. Sales 1 2 3 4 N/A 1 2 3 4
E. Clerical 1 2 3 4 N/A 1 2 3 4
F. Services 1 2 3 4 N/A 1 2 3 4 •
G. Technical/Skilled Labor 1 2 3 4 N/A 1 2 3 4
H. Unskilled Labor 1 2 3 4- N/A 1 2 3 4 .'
11. Please indicate the difficulty level to recruit or retain employees for the most difficult employee category
in Question 10, how important are the following reasons: (circle the appropriate number, answer for
both recruiting and retaining)
Employee category (A to H from Question 10)
Recruiting Retaining
CATEGORY Easy Difficult Easy Difficult
A. Cost of Labor 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
B. Lack of Skills 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
C. Labor Shortage 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
D. Personal Taxes 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
E. Employee Health Benefits 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
F. Lack of Day Care 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
G. Other (Specify) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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In neral what'slnfsare your employees weakest?(provide summary response)
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IF YOU HAD A RESPONSE FOR QUESTION 12, PLEASE ANSWER QUESTION 12A, OTHERWISE GO
TO QUESTION 13.
12.A Please indicate the extent of the problem? (indicate 1, 2, or 3)
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A. Significant Problem 1
B. Moderate Problem 2
C. Not a Problem 3
13. If arrangements could be made with local technical:or community colleges to provide specific'skill
training would you be interested?(indicate yes or no)
Yes
No.
14. What areas of training would you like to see? (indicate your areas of interest)
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15. If you are planning to make changes in staffing over the next five years, please indicate the change(s):
(circle one for each response)
Decrease No Change Increase
A. Scientists and Engineers 1 2 3
B. Other Professional 1 2 .3
C. Managerial 1 2 3
D. Sales 1 2 3..
E. Clerical 1 2 3
F. Services 1 2 3
G. Technical/Skilled Labor 1 2 3
H. Unskilled Labor 1 2 3.
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16. How important are the following personnel issues to your company and employees now, and how
important do you expect them to be in five years? (circle the appropriate numbers for each response
with 1 being very important and 4 being not important) el
Currently In Five Years
CATEGORY Very Not Very Not
Important Important Important Important
A. Lack of Appropriate Skills 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
B. Labor Costs 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
C. Labor Skills 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
D. Labor Training 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
E. Employee Health Benefits 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
F. Retirement/Pension 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
G. Flexible Work Schedules 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
H. Day Care 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
I. Work Force Diversity 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
J. Employee Parking/Commuting 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
K. Organized Labor Issues 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
L. Drug/AIDS Testing 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
M. Labor-Management Relations 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
N. Other (Specify) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
BUSINESS CHANGES
17. At this facility, in the past three years, have you? (circle one for each response)
A. Changed your mix of goods and services Yes No
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B. Added production lines Yes No
C. Modernized production lines Yes No
D. Made other capital improvements to equipment or buildings Yes No
E. Expanded research and development spending Yes No
F. Increased employment Yes No
G. Decreased employment Yes No
H. Expanded labor/skill training Yes No
18. At this facility, what do you plan to do in the next two years? (circle one for each response)
A. Change your mix of goods and services Yes No
B. Add production lines Yes No
C. Modernize production lines Yes No
D. Make other capital improvements to equipment or buildings... Yes No
E. Expand research and development spending Yes No
F. Increase employment Yes No
G. Decrease employment Yes No
H. Expand labor/skill training Yes No
I. Expand elsewhere Yes No
J. Relocate all of part of this operation elsewhere Yes No
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• The North Metro area is defined as all area north of Highway 12 from the west end of Hennepin
County, and north of Highway 36 from the east end of Washington County.
19 If you indicated plans to relocate or expand, where would you move and/or expand?
A. Within city limits 1,
B. Within the North Metro area 2
C. Inside Twin Cities 7 County Area, but outside North Metro 3
D. Outside Twin Cities, within Minnesota 4
E. Outside Minnesota 5
20 When might yourelocate"and/or expand? (circle one)
A. Within six months 1° ..
B. Six months to one year{' ,- : tY - . - 2
C. One to three years ,..:: h 3
D. More than three years r 4
LOCATION FACTORS
21. How important are the following factors in making expansion or relocation decisions? (Circle one for
each response, indicate the relative importance for each with 1 being very important and 4 being
insignificant.)
Very Not
FACTOR Important Important Important Insignificant
A. Labor Skill 1 k 2 3 4
B. Labor Availability 1 2 3 4
• C. Roads (highways, local roads) 12 3 4
D. Other Transportation (rail, air, water) 1 .; 2 3 4
E. Land/Facility Space 1 2 3 4
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F. Permit Process 1:'; 2 3 4
G. Public Services 1.:; 2 3 4
H. Utilities 1 2 3 4
I. Finance (equity, debt, venture, stocks) 1 2 3 4
J. Government Programs (assistance,
incentives,job training) 1 2 3 4
K. Business Services (legal, financial) 1 2 3 4
L. Market Access (local, regional, international) 1 2 3 4
M. Supply Access (raw materials, components) 1 2 3 4
N. Quality of Life (environment,
recreation, culture) 1 2 3 4
0. State Income/Sales Tax 1 2 3 4
P. Workers Compensation Costs 1 2 3 4
Q. Unemployment Insurance Costs 1 2 3 4
R. Property Taxes 1 2 3 4
S. Local Education (K-12) 1 2 3 4
T. Community Colleges 1 2 3 4
U. Technical Colleges 1 2 3 4
V. Other (specify) 1 2 3 4
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22. What would yourprinciple'reasons be for:locating or expanding outside the city?;(circle all that apply)
A. Labor supply/labor costs Yes No
B. City services Yes No
C. Inadequacy of land/facilities Yes` No
D. Incentives from other cities/states Yes No
E. Minnesota business climate Yesi No
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F. Insufficient local capital Yes' No
G. Other Yes; No
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
23. In general, how is your business outlook for the next one to two years? (circle one response)
A. Excellent 1
B. Good 2
C. Fair 3
D. Poor 4..w_
24. Please indicate the likelihood of future growth strategies for your company: (circle the appropriate
response for each question)
Very Somewhat Not
Likely Likely Likely
A. Expand market share of current product lines 1 2 3
B. Add new product lines generated internally 1 2 3
C. Vertical integration (bring supplier and/or
subcontractor functions in-house) 1 2 3III
D. Post production enhancement (bring direct marketing,
warehousing, distribution functions in house) 1 2 3
E. Acquire other companies in the same business 1 2 3
F. Acquire other companies in different businesses 1 2 3
G. Merger 1 2 3
H. Franchise, license existing product service line 1 2 3
25. What priority would you place on additional resources that would best help your company? (circle all
that apply)
High Medium Low
A. Capital 1 2 3
B. Production Capacity 1 2 3
C. Management Support 1 2 3
D. Marketing Skills 1 2 3
E. Better Facilities 1 2 3
F. Additional Research & Development 1 2 3
G. Better Distribution Networks 1 2 3
H. Other (Specify) 1 2 3
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-26 Please indicate the percentage of business services you purchase in each area: (estimate the percentage
across for"eachcategory,'A to J making sure the total is 100 percent)
Outside
Twin Cities
Within the 7 County
Businee Se vice;° North.Metro Rest of Metro Area
A. Accounting
B. Advertising
C. Management Assistance
D. Employee Training
E. Banking Deposits
F. Financing
G. Marketing Services
H. Production
I. Transportation
J. Warehousing
27. Please indicate any services (production or other) that are not available in the North Metro area that
you would like to see. (think of goods and services that would be beneficial to your business if located
within the area)
28. Are you a member of your local Chamber of Commerce?
Yes
No
28.A. If yes, are you active?
Yes
No
28.B. If you are not a member, why not?
28.0 Are you interested in becoming a member?
Yes
No
CLASSIFICATION QUESTIONS
29. What is your current sales levels: (all responses will be held completely confidential)
A. Less than $100,000 1
• B. $100,000-$499,999 2
C. $500,000-$999,999 3
D. $1,000,000-$4,999,999 4
E. $5,000,000-$14,999,999 5
F. $15,000,000 and above 6
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Name:
Business Name:
Business Address:
City:
Telephone: •
FACILITIES
1.' Is this facility owned or leased?
A.Owned 1
B. Leased from Principles2
C. Leased from Others 3 IF THE FACILITY IS LEASED, THEN ASK 1.A
1.A. When does the lease expire? GET THE DATE OR ESTIMATE
2. How long has the company been in this facility in years and months?
years months
3. How many square feet of space is in your facility?ASK SQ FT
4. How long do you plan on staying in this facility? READ THE OPTIONS 11111
A l year or less 1 I a RED FLAG I
B. l to 3 years 2
C. 3 to 5 years 3
D. 5 plus years 4
5. Where was the company located prior to this location? OBTAIN THE NAME OF THE CITY
6. Why did you choose this location? REPORT THE PRIMARY REASON(S) FOR LOCATING IN THE
PRESENT LOCATION.
7. If you were to outgrow your present facility, indicate the likelihood of the following actions? READ
THE LIST THROUGH ONCE, THEN READ AGAIN WITH THE OPTIONS FOR EACH
QUESTION.
Very Somewhat Not
Likely Likely Likely
A. Build to suit a new building which you own/lease 1 2 3
B. Find a larger existing building to purchase/lease 1 2 3
C. Build expansion to existing building 1' 2 3
D. Expand into adjacent space 1 2 3
E. Establish satellite facility elsewhere 1 2 3
F. Divest one or more operations currently
performed in house 1 2 3
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0 8. Are you currently leasing or subletting your facility to any other company or entity?
Yes
No
IF YES GO TO QUESTION 8.A and 8.B
8.A Who you sub-lease to?RECORD NAME AND PHONE NUMBER.
NAME PHONE
8.B Is the sub-leasee a subsidiary or a directly related operation?
Yes
No
9. What percent of the maximum building utilization are you currently at? READ THE FOLLOWING
LIST AND RECORD THE ANSWER.
A. Less than 50% ... 1
B. 50% to 75% 2
C. 76% to 90% 3
D. 91%-99% 4
E. 100%+ 5
LOCAL SERVICES
10. What specific factors do you regard as most advantageous or favorable to remaining,expanding, or
relocating within this community? Specify as many as you wish. RECORD THE FACTORS
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11. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following local services. READ THE LIST AND
RECORD THE RESPONSE.
Very Very
FACTOR Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied
RED FLAG
A. Roads 1 2 3 4
B. Sewers 1 2 3 4
C. Water 1 - 2 3 4'
D. Police Protection 1 2 3 4
E. Solid Waste Disposal 1 2 3 4
F. Hazardous Waste Regulations 1 2 3 4
G. Emergency Medical Services 1 2 3 4
H. Electric/Natural Gas Services 1 2 3 4
I. School Systems 1 2 3 4
J. Facility Space Availability 1 2 3 4
K. Land Availability 1 2 3 4
L. Rail Service 1 2 3 4
• M. Air Service 1 2 3 4
N. Local Economic Development Efforts 1 2 3 4
0. Postal Service 1 2 3 4
P. Local Capital Services/Banks 1 2 3 4
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12.-.What specific factors discourage you from remaining,-expanding, or relocating within this community?
Specify as many as you wish. RECORD THE FACTORS
G RED FLAG
LOCAL ISSUES
13..Have you had any specific difficulties with any city services? PROBE IF ANSWER IS TOO VAGUE
ESPECIALLYIN AREAS LISTED AS DISSATISFIED OR VERY DISSATISFIED IN
QUESTION 13.
RED FLAG
14 If you indicated that one or more of the community services were inadequate, have you contacted the
city/county about the problem?
Yes
No
15. Did officials make a satisfactory effort to solve the problem?
Yes
No
16. Was the problem satisfactorily resolved?
Yes
No a RED FLAG
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
17. How do the following transportation issues affect your business? READ EACH ISSUE AND THE
LIST OF IMPACTS TO THE INTERVIEWEE.
Positive No Negative
Impact Impact Impact
A. Airport moving to Dakota County.. 1 2 3
B. Light rail transit in the area 1 2 3
C. Additional Mississippi River
crossings 1 2 3
17A. Do you use local airports?
For business purposes? Yes No
For personal use? Yes No
17B. If yes, which airport?
A. Crystal 1 •
B. Blaine/Anoka 2
C. Other 3
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ill FINANCING
18. In terms of business financing; are local financial institutions responsiveto..your needs?
Yes
Noy:p--rr, 'IF NO ASK QUESTION 18.A
18.A If no, why not
19. Currently, to what degree has your company's growth been restricted by lack of adequate capital andlor
debt financing?,READ THE CHOICES AND THEN RECORD THE RESPONSE.
A. Significantly 1
B. Somewhat 2
C. Insignificantly 3
D. Not affected 4
20. Where-LS-kalif need for financing? READ EACH POINT FIRST THEN RECORD THE RESPONSE.
A. Facilities 1
B. Capital Equipment 2
C. Working Capital 3
D. Inventory 4
E. New Product Development 5
F. Other (ASIS) 6
21. Have,you triSmall Business Administration Financing?
Yes IF YES ASK QUESTIONS 21.A TO 21.D
No IF NO ASK QUESTION 21.E
21.A. If yes, did you receive financing?
Yes
No
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21.B. If yes, was the experience: Positive/Negative
Positive
Negative
21.C. If yes, would you do it again? Yes/No
Yes
No
21.D. If yes, did you have assistance in receiving the financing from outside your local bank?
Yes
No
21.E If no, why have you not tried SBA financing?
A. Didn't think that I qualify 1
B. Difficult to obtain 2
411) C. I do not know how 3
D. I do not need financing 4
E. SBA Reputation 5
F. Won't work with Government 6
G. Too much paper work 7
H. Other 8
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CEO/GENERAL MANAGER LIFESTYLE
22. Do you live in'the North-Metro area
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Yes- IF THE CEO LIVES IN THE NORTH METRO AREA THEN GO TO QUESTIONS 22.A-G
IF THE CEO DOES NOT LIVE IN THE NORTH METRO GO TO QUESTION 23
22.A
-In what city do you live?
22.B. How far is your one way commute in miles?
22.C. How long is your one way commute in time?
22.D.`` What do you like MOST about living in the North Metro area. PROBE IF TOO VAGUE
22.E. What do you like LEAST about living in the North Metro area. PROBE IF TOO VAGUE
22.F. What one thing could be done to attract other executives to the area? PROBE IF TOO 4110
VAGUE
22.G. How long did you live in the North Metro area before being associated with your current
company?
A. Did not live in the area 1
B. 0 to 3 years 2
C. 4 to 10 years 3
D. 10 plus years 4
23. In what city do you live?ASK THE CEO THEN ASK QUESTION 22A-F
23.A. How far is your one way commute in miles?
23.B. How long is your one way commute in time?
23.C. Is there any reason you don't live in the North Metro area? PROBE IF TOO VAGUE
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III 23.D. Other than proximity to work, what would be the most positive feature of relocating in the
North Metro area? PROBE IF TOO VAGUE
23.E. Other than the disruption of moving, what would be the most negative feature of relocating in
the North Metro area? PROBE IF TOO VAGUE
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23.F. What thing could be done to attract other executives to the North Metro area? PROBE IF
TOO VAGUE
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24. Do you use local technical or community colleges for your employee recruiting and/or training needs?
Yes
No IF NO,ASK QUESTION 24.A
24.A. If no, why not?
25. Are you aware that local technical or community colleges will provide custom training for your business
needs?
Yes
No
26. The following list requires a yes or no answer. Do you have any current needs for or want additional
information on: READ THE LIST AND RECORD THE RESPONSE
A. Business planning/management/marketing information Yes No
B. Financing assistance Yes No
C. High technology manufacturing Yes No
D. Job training assistance Yes No
E. Government procurement Yes No
4=1 RED FT An
F. Exporting information Yes No
G. Permits and licensing Yes No
H. Environmental regulations Yes No
I. City ordinances, zoning, etc Yes No
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K. Other information Yes No
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27. What is the single most important thing that could be undertaken to make the local community a better
place to operate a business?RECORD THE RESPONSE-PROBE IF TOO VAGUE
28. What business assistance would you like to see the city provide? RECORD THE RESPONSE -
PROBE IF TOO VAGUE
29. Would you be willing to provide technical or professional support to new young businesses
in your area of expertise?
Yes
No
EMPLOYEES
30. Does your company frequently have openings for entry level type jobs?
Yes
No:
31. Where does your company list entry level job openings? READ THE LIST AND RECORD THE
RESPONSE
A. Local Newspapers 1
B. Metro Newspapers 2
C. MN Job Service 3
D. County Job Training Programs 4
E. Word of Mouth 5
F. Temporary Services 6
G.Technical and Community Colleges 7
32. Could your company generate one or more summer job opportunities for area youth?
Yes _
No
33. Does your company generate internship opportunities for area youth?
Yes
No
34. Please estimate the maximum distance your employees commute to work at this facility:
Miles What community do they come from?
35. Would better mass transit be of value to your company?
Yes
No
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Part I -Manufacturing Supplement
THIS SECTION OF THE SURVEY IS FOR MANUFACTURING FIRMS ONLY.
If your company is not involved in any manufacturing processes, please skip this section
and proceed to the Warehousing and Distribution Supplement found 4 pages beyond this
section.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
30. What is your scale of production? (this concerns the quantity of items produced)
A. Small (Prototype; one or two items) 1
B. Medium 2
C. Large (Long run-repetitive, high volume production) 3
31. What is your current production capacity utilization? (circle one)
A. 0% - 25% 1
B. 26% . 50% 2
C. 51% - 75% 3
D. 76% - 95% 4
E. 96% - 100% 5
F. 100%plus 6
32. What specific specialty and expertise does your firm offer? (provide a brief description of your company)
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33. Please list your major pieces of equipment:
34. Please list major industries that you serve and their locations: (indicate the major industry not
customers and the location, circle as many as apply)
Local Rest of State National International
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
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36. Has your company every participated in job training programs?
Yes IF YES, READ FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST AND CIRCLE THE RESPONSE
No
1. Job Training-OJT
2. Job Skills Partnership
3. Community College/l'echnical College
4. Targeted Jobs Tax Credit
5. Veterans-OJT
6. Job Training Partnership Act-JTPA
7. Private Training Program
8. Other
37. Would you use these programs again?
Yes
No IF NO, GO TO 37A
37.A.. If no, why would you not use these programs?
THANK YOU FOR THE TIME THAT YOU HAVE SPENT WITH ME TODAY.
Interview Date411
Interviewer Signature
Other Interviewers present
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38. Please indicate the raw material forms that you use: (circle yes or no for each response)
illA. Rods, Wires Yes No
B. Filaments, Rovings Yes No
C. Ingots, Scrap Yes No
D. Tubing, Pipe Yes No
E. Bars, Flats, Plate Yes No
F. Sheets, Coils Yes No
G. Rolled Shapes Yes No
H. Castings, Molded Parts Yes No
I. Forgings Yes No
J. Extrusions Yes No
K. Granules, Powders, Resins Yes No
L. Other (Specify) Yes No
39. Please indicate the basic shapes you produce: (circle yes or no for each response)
A. Prismatic Yes No
B. Rotational Yes No
C. Columnar Yes No
D. Sheet Yes No
E. Wire Forms Yes No
F. Other (Specify) Yes No
S 40. Please indicate any advanced technology that you either are currently using or have future plans to
acquire: (circle all that apply)
Fully
Implemented In Process
and of Need Not
Producing Implementing Information Interested
A. CAD- Computer Aided Design 1 2 3 4
B. CAM-Computer Aided Manufacturing 1 2 3 4
C. MRP, MRP II, etc.) 1 2 3 4
D. Scheduling, Production Management
Control Systems 1 2 3 4
E. Office Automation-Office Computerization. 1 2 3 4
F. SPC-Statistical Process Control 1 2 3 4
G. SQC-Statistical Quality Control 1 2 3 4
H. SPS-Statistical Problem Solving, Using
Charts/Graphs Taguchi Methods 1 2 3 4
I. Local Area Networks-Computer LANS 1 2 3 4
J. Automated Inspection-Computerized 1 2 3 4
Inspection Control
K. AMH-Automated Materials Handling 1 2 3 4
L. Robotics-Manufacturing Robotics 1 2 3 4
M. FMS-Flexible Manufacturing Systems 1 2 3 4
N. JIT-Just in Time 1 2 3 4
0 41. In which industry groups are you involved? (circle all that apply)
A. Local 1
B. State 2
C. National 3
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35. Please list the major components or raw materials that you use and the location of suppliers (indicate III
the major industry and the location, circle as many as apply).
Local Rest of State National International
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
36. Please list the types of activities your firm performs:
Sell as Perform Need to
Service to Internally Purchase from
Others Only Other Firms
A. Molding 1 2 3
B. Casting 1 2 3
C. Metal Stamping 1 2 3
D. Machining 1 2 3
E. Fabrication 1 2 3
F. Assembly 1 2 3
G. Finishing 1 2 3
H. Manufacturing Services 1 2 3
I. Process Industry 1 2 3 •
J. Other 1 2 3
37. Which of the following materials do you use? (circle yes or no for each response)
Metals:
A. Stainless Steel Yes No
B. Cast Irons Yes No
C. Low Carbon Steel Yes No
D. High Alloy Content Yes No
E. Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, etc Yes No
F. Zinc Yes No
G. Copper Yes No
H. Mercury, Lead, Beryllium. etc Yes No
I. Other (Specify) Yes No
Non-Metallic:
A. Composites Yes No
B. Wood Yes No
C. Ceramic, Stone, Clay, Glass Yes No
D. Polymers, Plastic, Elastomers Yes No
E. Textiles Yes No
F. Food Products Yes No
G. Other (Specify) Yes No
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IIIThis section of the survey is for wholesale/distribution firms only.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
30. What is the primary industry that you serve? (circle one)
Industry Type
A. Agriculture 1
B. Mining 2
C. Manufacturing 3
D. Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 4
E. Retail 5
F. Services 6
G. Government 7
H. Other - 8
31. Please indicate the number of suppliers for your materials. (circle one)
Source
A. Single Source 1
B. 1-3 Suppliers 2
C. 4-10 Suppliers 3
D. 11-30 Suppliers 4
E. 30-100 Suppliers 5
F. 100+ Suppliers 6
1110 32. What percentage of your business is divided between customer pick up and shipment by you? (indicate
the percentage, the total should equal 100 percent)
Distribution Percentage
A. Customer Pick Up
B. Materials Shipped
C. Materials Delivered
33. Please indicate the percentage of in-coming and out-going transportation methods: (the columns should
Equal 100 percent)
In-coming Out-going
Method Goods Goods
A. Semis (over-the-road)
B. US Mail
C. UPS, Federal Express
D. Company Fleet
E. Local Cartage
F. Rail
G. Air freight
H. Other
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34. What percentage of sales are: (indicate the percentage, the total should equal to 100 percent) •
Sales to Percentage
A. Original Equipment Manufacturers
B. Individual End Users
C. Other Business End Users
D. Retail Outlets
35. What specific specialty and/or expertise does your firm offer? (provide a brief description of your
company)
•
36. Is there any way the city could help your company grow?
37. Please list major industries that you serve and their locations: (indicate the major industry not
customers and the location, circle as many as apply)
n
Local Rest of State National International
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
38. Please list the major components, raw materials, or services that you use and the location of suppliers:
(indicate the major industry and the location, circle as many as apply)
Local Rest of State National International
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
39. In what single specific industry is your largest customer? (indicate the industry not the customer name)
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41) 40. Do you: (circle all that apply)
Functions
A. Accept large lots and repackage into smaller lots 1
B. Stock wide range of product lines 2
C. Provide additional value added functions 3
D. Provide warehousing for non-related businesses 4
E. Maintain clean room standards 5
F. Control humidity and temperature 6
G. Provide bonded storage 7
H. Maintain other standards: 8
41. If you provide other value-added functions, what are they? (list all)
42. Please rate the Twin Cities as a distribution hub, in terms of access to markets, compared to other large
metro areas: (circle the appropriate response)
Better than Same as Not as Good as
the Twin Cities the Twin Cities the Twin Cities
• A. Chicago, IL 1 2 3
B. Atlanta, GA 1 2 3
C. Kansas City, MO 1 2 3
D. New York, NY 1 2 3
E. Omaha, NE 1 2 3
F. St. Louis, MO 1 2 3
G. Denver, CO 1 2 3
H. Other 1 2 3
I. Don't Know 1 2 3
43. How could the Twin Cities be a better distribution hub? (list)
44. How important are the following storage types to your company? (circle a response for each type)
Very Somewhat Not
Important Important Important
A. Cold Storage 1 2 3
B. High Bulk 1 2 3
C. Refrigerated 1 2 3
D0 . General Warehouse 1 2 3
E. Heavy Equipment 1 2 3
E. Crane-way 1 2 3
F. Open Yard Storage 1 2 3
G. Other 1 2 3
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45. Do you have any of the following storage types? (indicate yes or no) •
YES NO
A. Cold Storage
B. High Bulk
C. Refrigerated
D. General Warehouse
E. Heavy Equipment
E. Crane-way
F. Open Yard Storage •
G. Other
45. A. If you have outside storage, approximately how many square feet do you have?
45. B. If you have outside storage, what do you use it for? (indicate the percentage, the total should
equal 100 percent)
Percentage
A. Work area
B. Truck Parking
C. Product Storage
D. Other
46. Do you need additional storage for the following types? (circle a response for each type)
Need Need Do Not 411)
Greatly Somewhat Need
A. Cold Storage 1 2 3
B. High Bulk 1 2 3
C. Refrigerated 1 2 3
D. General Warehouse 1 2 3
E. Heavy Equipment 1 2 3
E. Crane-way 1 2 3
F. Open Yard Storage 1 2 3
G. Other 1 2 3
47. Does the North Metro area provide sufficient warehouse space of the following types? (indicate yes or
no for each type)
The North Metro area is defined as all area north of Highway 12 from the west end of
Hennepin County, and north of Highway 36 from the east end of Washington County.
YES NO
A. Cold Storage
B. High Bulk
C. Refrigerated
D. General Warehouse
E. Heavy Equipment
E. Crane-way
F. Open Yard Storage
G. Other •
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• 48. Does the Twin cities area provide sufficient warehouse space of the following types? (indicate yes or no)
YES NO
A. Cold Storage
B. High Bulk
C. Refrigerated
D. General Warehouse
E. Heavy Equipment
E. Crane-way
F. Open Yard Storage
G. Other
49. Are you tied directly to customers: (indicate yes or no)
YES NO
A. Via computer & modem
B. Direct computer link
C. Other
50. What are the primary factors affecting the growth of your business? (list the most important)
51. To what extent are your shipments affected by: (indicate the appropriate response)
Greatly Somewhat Not
Affected Affected Affected
A. Road Congestion 1 2 3
B. Road Construction 1 2 3
C. Weather 1 2 3
D. Road Condition 1 2 3
E. Seasonality 1 2 3
F. Regulation 1 2 3
52. If seasonality is an issue, then when are your seasons? (indicate the season(s), i.e.: fall, winter)
High Season Low Season
52. A. During low season, could you accommodate temporary storage? YES NO
53. What traffic routes create the most problems? (indicate roadway/corridor, i.e.: I-35W)
54. What is your drive time to the nearest interstate freeway access? Minutes
55. Do you handle any merchandise that would benefit from Free Trade Zone Treatment? YES NO
• If so, please list the merchandise.
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GENERAL QUESTIONS 1111
30. Please indicate your status: (circle one)
Status
A. Owner 1
B. Manager with full responsibility including financial decisions 2
C. Manager with full responsibility excluding financial decisions 3
D. Manager/Clerk with limited responsibility 4
31. Please indicate the type of retail unit: (circle one)
Unit
A. Single Store (one owner, one store) 1
B. Chain (one owner, many stores) 2
C. Franchise (one owner, pays franchise fee) 3
32. Please indicate the number of stores: (if a franchise, how many units in the franchise): (circle one)
Number
A. Single Store 1
B. 1-3 Stores 2
C. 4-10 Stores 3
D. 11-30 Stores 4
E. 30+
'
33. If you have more than one store, what is the approximate distance to your closest location? (indicate the
distance in miles) miles
34. Where is your headquarters located? (circle one)
Location
1. North Metro Area 1
2. Elsewhere in Twin Cities 7 County Metro Area 2
3. Rest of Minnesota 3
4. 5 State Area (WI, SD, ND, IA, Except MN) 4
5.- Rest of Nation 5
6. International 6
35. From where is product shipped to the store? (indicate the approximate proportion of each method, the
column should total to 100%)
Origin
A. Central corporate warehouse
B. Directly from the manufacturer %
C. Directly from the distributor
D. By a jobber (sets up and stocks display racks)
TOTAL 100%
•
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36. Indicate the type of building where you are located? (circle one)
A Enclosed shopping center (i.e. Northtown) 1
B. Strip Center 2
C. Stand Alone Building 3
D. Other 4
37. What is your primary target market? (circle one, household income)
Target Market
A. Income $150,000+ • 1
B. Income $75,000 - $150,000 2
C. Income $25,000 - $75,000 3
D. Income <$25,000 4
38. Approximately how big is your trade area? (indicate the miles in terms of an approximate circle around
the store)
Store
Miles radius
39. Indicate the proportion of each type of sales generated: (indicate the proportion of dollar value of sales,
the total should add to 100 percent)
Sales
A. Retail
B. Mail Order
C. Wholesale to others
D. Outside sales (sales made by outside sales representative)
TOTAL 100%
40. Which credit cards do you accept? (circle all that apply)
Credit Cards
A. Master Card 1
B. VISA 2
C. American Express 3
D. Diners Club 4
E. Discover Card 5
F. Stores own card 6
G. None 7
H. Other 8
41. Where do you advertise? (circle all that apply)
Advertising
A. Local Newspaper 1
B. Twin Cities Newspaper 2
C. Radio 3
D. Television 4
E. Yellow Pages 5
F. Billboards 6
G. Direct Mail
H. Specialty Magazines (i.e. Mpls/St. Paul) 8
I. Other 9
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42. Indicate the level of competition: (circle one)
Highly Somewhat Not1111
Competitiveness Competitive Competitive Competitive
A. Price Competition 1 2 3
B. Quality Competition 1 2 3
43. What type of signage do you have? (circle all that apply)
Signage
A. Fixed on building 1
B. Free standing pylon (>15 feet) 2
C. Free standing monument<15 feet) 3
D. Portable sign 4
44. Is your signage adequate?
Yes
No
44.A. If not adequate, what would you consider adequate? (please describe the situation)
45. Are your parking facilities adequate?
Yes
No
45.A. If not adequate, what would you consider adequate? (please describe the situation)
46. Indicate the two nearest cross streets to your location?
and
47. Do you face any traffic conditions that affect your business?
Yes
No
47.A. If yes, please describe the situation?
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• 48. Please indicate the extent of any security problems: (circle the appropriate response)
Severe No
Problem Problem Problem Problem
A. Shop lifting 1 2 3
B. Bad checks 1 2 3
C. Credit card fraud 1 2 3
D. Other 1 2 3
48..A. If Other, please describe:
•
49. Have security problems changed over the past 2.3 years? (circle the appropriate response)
Problem Increasing Same Decreasing
A. Shop lifting 1 2 3
B. Bad checks 1 2 3
C. Credit card fraud 1 2 3
D. Other 1 2 3
50. Do you use a check verification service?
1110 Yes
No
50.A. If yes, who do you use?
50.B. If yes, indicate your level of satisfaction with this service: (circle the appropriate response)
Satisfaction
A. Very Satisfied 1
B. Satisfied 2
C. No Response 3
D. Dissatisfied 4
E. Very Dissatisfied 5
51. Have you had to summon the police during the past year?
Yes
No
51.A. If yes, how often? (circle one)
Frequency
A. Once a week 1
B. Once a month 2
11111 C. Every 2-3 months 3
D. Every 3-6 months 4
E. Once a year 5
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51.B. In general, was the police response adequate to the circumstances?
Yes •
No
51.C. If the response was not adequate, please describe the circumstances:
52. Indicate your satisfaction with the police response to: (circle the appropriate response)
Problem Satisfied No Opinion Dissatisfied
A. Shop lifting 1 2 3
B. Bad checks 1 2 3
C. Credit card fraud 1 2 3
D. Other 1 2 3
53. Would you like the police to conduct the following: (circle all that apply)
A. A security survey of your premises 1
B. A robbery presentation 2
C. A shoplifting presentation 3
D. A bank deposit safety presentation 4
E. Other 50
54. Is there any way the city could help your business grow?
Thank you for your time.
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• 30. How important to your company are the following storage types? (circle a response for each
type)
Very Somewhat Not
Important Important Important
A. Cold Storage 1 2 3
B. High Bulk 1 2 3
C. Refrigerated 1 2 3
D. General Warehouse 1 2 3
E. Crane-way 1 2 3
F. Open Yard Storage 1 2 3
G. Other 1 2 3
31. Do you have any of the following storage types? (indicate yes or no)
Yes No
A. Cold Storage •
B. High Bulk
C. Refrigerated
D. General Warehouse ...
E. Crane-way
F. Open Yard Storage
G. Other
• 31. A. If you have outside storage, how many acres do you have Acres
31. B. If you have outside storage, what do you use it for? (circle all that apply)
A. Work area 1
B. Truck Parking 2
C. Product Storage 3
D. Equipment Storage 4
E. Other 5
32. Do you need additional storage for the following types? (circle a response for each type)
Need Need Do Not
Greatly Somewhat Need
A. Cold Storage 1 2 3
B. High Bulk 1 2 3
C. Refrigerated 1 2 3
D. General Warehouse 1 2 3
E. Crane-way 1 2 3
F. Open Yard Storage 1 2 3
G. Other 1 2 3
33. Approximately how big is your delivery/service area? (indicate the miles in terms of an
approximate circle around the site. If you are inter-state, indicate the maximum distance
traveled)
• Store
Miles radius
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34. What is your drive time to the nearest interstate freeway access? minutes •
35. Do you handle any merchandise that would benefit from "Free Trade Zone Treatment" and if so.
what is the merchandise? (Free trade zones allow the importation of component parts duty free
for assembly within the zone)
36. Do you face any traffic conditions that affect your business?
Yes
No
36.A. If yes, please describe the situation?
37. Have you had to summon the police during the past year?
Yes
No
37.A. If yes, how often? (circle one)
Frequency
•
A. Once a week 1
B. Once a month 2
C. Every 2-3 months 3
D. Every 3-6 months 4
E. Once a year
37.B. In general, was the police response adequate to the circumstances?
Yes
No
37.C. If the response was not adequate, please describe the circumstances:
38. Is there any way the city could help your business grow?
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41110 This section of the survey is for professional/service firms only.
30. Please indicate your status: (circle one)
A. Sole Owner
B. Partner `'
C. Manager with full responsibility including financial decisions :3
D. Manager with full responsibility excluding financial decisions 4
31. Is your office space: (circle one)
A. Leased from others 1
B. Owned-condominium 2
C. Owned-wit ire building :1
32. Do you face any traffic conditions that affect your business? (indicate)
Yes
No
32.A. if yes. please describe the situation?
al . 33. What type of si,nage do you have? (circle all that apply )
A. Fixed on building 1
B. Free standing pylon (>15 feet) 9
C. Free standing- monument <1.5 feet) :3
D. Portable .sign 4
34. Is your si,natte adequate? (indicate)
Yes
No •
34.A. If ffili adequate. what would you consider adequate? (please describe)
34. Have you had to summon the police during the past venr? (indicate)
Yes
No
:34.A. If yes. how often'? (number of times) t Imes
111 34.B. In gore raI. was the police response adequate to the circumstances? (indicate)
Yes
No
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34.C. If the response was not adequate, please describe the circumstances:
•
35. Would you like the police to conduct the following: (circle all that apply)
A. A security survey of your premises 1
B. A robbery presentation 9
C. A bank deposit safety presentation '1
D. Other 3
36. Is there any way the city could help your business grow? (please describe)
37. If you were to relocate within the next five years. would you prefer to locate in: (circle one for each)
Somewhat Not
• Likely Likely Likely
TYPE
A. High rise leased premise I 9 :3
B. Low rise leased premise 1 2 3
• C. Single stury building 1 9 3
OWNERSHIP •
D. Multi-tenant. which you would own/occupy and lease to others1 2 :3
E. Multi-tenant. that you would lease 1 9 .3
F. Condominium 1 9 :3
G. Free standing - own 1 9 :3
. H. Free st:tn lin, • lease I 2 :1
SETTING
I. Professional services building with amix ul'professionals 1 9 :3
J. Professional services building with only/mostly your profession . 1 2 :3
K. General office mix setting 1 9 :3
L. Retail setting 1 9 :3
M. Other 1 2 :3
38. Do you Wyant a city representative to assist you with your current development plans? (indicate)
Yes
No
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1111 This section is for medical services providers only.
:39. Is there a nerd for any additional or expanded medical facilities in the North Metro Area? (indicate)
Yes
No
39.-x. If so. what would they be? (please describe)
40. Are you a member of an HMO? (indicate)
Yes
No
40.A. II so. \\Il ich one?
Thank you for your time.
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REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS
This section of the survey is for Real Estate firms only.
30. Please indicate your licenses: (circle all that apply)
Licenses
A Minnesota Real Estate Broker 1
B. Minnesota Real Estate Sales Person 2
C. Other 3
•
31. Are you a member of a Board of Realtors? (indicate)
Yes
No
31.A. If so, please indicate the Board: (circle one)
Board
A. Greater Minneapolis 1
B. Anoka Board 2
C. Other 3
32. Please indicate the functions your firm normally provides by indicating the percentage of time spent on
each activity: (the total should add to 100 percent)
Functions
A. Residential Sales %•
B. New Home Sales
C. Commercial Sales and Leasing
D. Residential Property Management
E. Commercial Property Management
F. Appraisal
G. Investment Real Estate Sales
H. Residential Relocation Services
I. Commercial Development
J. Residential Development
K. Other
TOTAL 100%
33. Is your office: (circle one)
Ownership
A. Independently owned 1
B. Part of a franchise 0
C. Part of a corporation 3
33.A. If part of a franchise or corporation, where is your headquarters? (circle one)
Location
A. North Metro Area 1
B. Elsewhere in Twin Cities 7 County Metro Area 9
C. Rest of Minnesota 3
D. 5 State Area (WI, SD, ND, IA, Except MN) 4
E. Rest of Nation 5
F. International 6
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34. What is the number of agents in your office? (indicate the number of agents for each section below)
Agents
A. Part Time
B. Full Time
Agents with Specialized Designations
A. CRS
B. CRB
C. CCIM •
D. CPM
E. CRE
• F. SIOR
G. GRI
H. Other
35. What is your principle market area? (circle one that best describes your area)
Market Area
A. North Metro Area 1
B. Entire 7 County Metro Area 2
C. North and West Metro Area 3
D. Minneapolis and Minneapolis Suburbs 4
E. Anoka County 5
F. St. Paul and St. Paul Suburbs 6
G. Other 7
36. In your opinion, within your principle market area, are residential housing values: (circle one)
Values
A. Declining in value 1
B. Relatively stable 2
C. Exhibiting moderate growth in value 3
D. Increasing in value in advance of overall metro average 4
37. Currently, which house price range are in greatest demand in your principle area of activity? (circle
one)
Price Category
A. Less than $80,000 1
B. $80,000 to $120,000 2
C. $120,000 to $180,000 3
D. $180,000 to $220,000 4
E. $220,000 or more 5
38. Is there currently a shortage of homes in any given price range? (indicate)
Yes
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38.A. Lf yes, indicate which price category has a shortage: (circle one)
111
Price Category
A. Less than $80,000 1
B. $80,000 to $120,000 9
C. $120,000 to $180,000 3
D. $180,000 to $220,000 4
E. $220,000 or more 5
39. Is there currently a surplus of homes in any given price range? (indicate)
Yes
No
39.A. If yes, indicate which price category has a surplus: (circle one)
Price Category
A. Less than $80,000 1
B. $80,000 to $120,000 2
C. $120,000 to $180,000 3
D. $180,000 to $220,000 4
E. $220,000 or more 5
40. What are the predominant positive selling points for residences in: (indicate)
Brooklyn Center
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Brooklyn Park
Blaine
41. What are the predominant negative selling points for residences in: (indicate)
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Blaine
42. What general recommendations would you make for improving the attractiveness of the following
communities:
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
•
Blaine
43. Is there any way in which your firm could assist the city in improving the quality of life and/or
marketing of the North Metro area?
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III 44. What needs to be done to make the North Metro area more attractive to executives transferring into
this area from out-of-state?
45. If you are engaged in commercial real estate. list the types of property you regularly deal in: (circle all
that apply)
Commercial Real Estate
A. Office Lease/sales 1
B. Retail/Commercial properties 2
C. Industrial/Warehouse/Distribution facilities 3
D. Other 4
46. Is there a shortage of property types in the following communities: (indicate property type)
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Blaine
III 47. Which property types are most over built in the following communities: (indicate property type)
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Blaine
Overall North Metro Market
48. Please indicate the percentage of revenues generated in listings versus sales/leases: (indicate the
percentage, the total should be 100%)
Revenue
A. Listings %
B. Sales/Leases %
TOTAL 100%
49. Do you provide buyer/tenant agency services? (indicate)
Yes
No
50. What percentage of your business is br-ver/tenant representation? %
411 As Real Estate practitioners, you and your office are in a unique position to assess the strengths and
weaknesses of the participating North Metro communities.
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51. Please indicate the principle positive features of the overall North Metro region:
52. Please indicate the principle negative features of the overall North Metro region:
53. What are the primary factors new Twin City residents use to determine where to locate in the
•
Metropolitan area:
•
54. Of these factors, which tend to attract them to live in the North Metro?
•
•
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This section of the survey is for Finance and Insurance firms only.
Firms engaged in financial related business complete sections 1 and 3. Firms engaged in insurance related
business complete sections 2 & 3.
FINANCIAL BUSINESS QUESTIONS
If you are an insurance related business please skip to the next section, Question 34.
30. Please indicate your title:
31. Please indicate the type of finance unit: (circle one)
Unit
A. National Bank 1
B. State Bank 2
C. Savings and Loan 3
D. Credit Union 4
E. Finance Company 5
F. Brokerage 6
G. Other 7
32. Do you make loans? (indicate)
Yes
No
32.A. If you make loans, who makes your lending decisions? (circle one)
• Loans
A. All decisions made at this location 1
B. Lending decisions up to $500,000 made at this location 2
C. Lending decisions up to $1,000,000 made at this location 3
D. All lending decisions made at other locations 4
32.B. If you make loans, please indicate your maximum lending limit: (circle one for each category)
Commercial General
Maximum Lending Limit Real Estate Loans
• A. Less than $100,000 1 1
B. $100,000 to $499,999 2 2
C. $500,000 to $999,999 3 3
D. $1 million to $5 million 4 4
E. Greater than $5 million 5 5
32.C. If you make loans, please indicate your minimum lending limit: (circle one for each category)
Commercial General
Minimum Lending Limit Real Estate Loans
A. Less than $100,000 1 1
B. $100,000 to $499,999 2 2
C. $500,000 to $999,999 3 3
D. $1 million to $5 million 4 4
E. Greater than $5 million 5 5
4110 32.D. If you make loans, do you participate in the following programs? (circle all that apply)
Programs
A. SBA 7A 1
B. SBA 504 2
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33. Please indicate the geographical distribution of your loan portfolio? (indicate the proportion of dollar
value of loans, the total should add to 100 percent).
Location
A. North Metro Area %
B. Elsewhere in Twin Cities 7 County Metro Area %
C. Rest of Minnesota
D. 5 State Area (WI, SD, ND, IA, Except MN)
E. Rest of Nation
F. International %
TOTAL 100%
INSURANCE BUSINESS QUESTIONS
If you are not an insurance related business, skip to the next section
34. Please indicate your title:
35. Please indicate the type of insurance unit: (circle one)
Unit
A. Insurance Company 1
B. Insurance Agency 2
36. What insurance products do you offer? (circle all that apply)
Products
A. Property
B. Life
•
C. Automobile
D. Recreational (RV. Boat) 4
E. High Risk 5
F. Disability 6
G. Other 7
37. Do you finance real estate development projects? (circle all that apply)
Development Projects
A. Residential 1
B. Commercial 2
C. None 3
D. Other 4
38. Where are your back-room operations (underwriting, pooling risk, etc.) located? (circle one)
Location
A. This facility 1
B. Elsewhere in the North Metro Area 2
C. Elsewhere in Twin Cities 7 County Metro Area 3
D. Rest of Minnesota 4
E. 5 State Area (WI, SD, ND, IA, Except MN)
F. Rest of Nation 6
G. International
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GENERAL QUESTIONS
• 39. Where is your headquarters located? (circle one) .
Location
A North Metro Area 1
B. Elsewhere in Twin Cities 7 County Metro Area 2
C. Rest of Minnesota 3
D. 5 State Area (WI, SD, ND, IA, Except MN) 4
E. Rest of Nation 5
F. International 6
40. What are the biggest security/fraud issues your organization faces?
41. Have you had to summon the police during the past year?
Yes
No
41.A. If yes, how often? (circle one)
Frequency
A. Once a month 1
B. Every 2.3 months 2
C. Every 3-6 months 3
D. Once a year 4
41.B. In general, was the police response adequate to the circumstances?
Yes
No
41.C. If the response was not adequate, please describe the circumstances:
42. Is there any way the city could help your business grow?
Thank you for your time.
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This section of the survey is for construction firms only. •
30. Please indicate your status: (circle one)
A. Owner 1
B. Partner 2
C. Manager
v
31. Describe your office space: (circle one)
A. Leased from others 1
B. Owned multi-tenant building 2
C. Owned free-standing building 3
D. Work out of personal residence 4
32. Where do you perform most of your work?(indicate the proportion of work in each area)
A. North Metro (North of I-394/Hwy. 36 east-west axis)
B. Rest of Twin Cities
C. Minnesota outside the Twin Cities
D. Outside Minnesota within 4 state region (WI, IA, ND, SD)
E. Outside Minnesota and the 4 state region, within the United States
F. Outside United States
33. What types of construction do you perform? (indicate the proportion of each type)
A. Single family homes % •
B. Remodeling (room additions, porches, kitchens, etc.)
C. Multi-family residential
D. Commercial/Industrial
E. Office buildings
F. Highways, streets, utilities and related facilities
G. Restoration/Rehabilitation
H. Tenant leasehold improvements
I. Other %
34. Indicate if you are a general or sub-contractor: (check all that apply)
1. General
2. Subcontractor
35. List all of your licenses: (list)
36. What is your specialty? (please describe)
range)How many subcontractors do you normally work with? (indicate the number or ranb ) S
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III/ Mounds View Survey Supplement
Community Involvement
1. Please indicate whether you have, are, or intend to become involved in each of the
following community activities. (Check each category that applies.)
Past Present Future
A. Festival in the Park
B. Community Theater
C. Focus 2000
D. Advisory Commission
E. Partnership with Local Schools
F. OTHER (specify below)
2. Please offer any comments you may have about local community activities, and describe
OTHER if you listed OTHER above in question 1.F.
3. IIow would you rate the following Mounds View amenities? (Circle one number for each
• item)
Excellent Good Adequate Fair Poor
A. Shopping Facilities 1 2 3 4 5
B. Recreational Facilities 1 2 3 4 5
C. Local Newspaper 1 2 3 4 5
D. Dining Facilities 1 2 3 4 5
E. Accommodations for Clients 1 2 3 4 G
F. Community Events 1 2 3 4 5
G. City Image 1 2 3 4 5
H. Housing Costs 1 2 3 4 5
T. Housing Availability 1 2 3 4 5
J. Land/Bldg. Costs/Lease rates 1 2 3 4 5
4. What priority would you recommend the city place on each of the following topics?
(Circle one for each topic)
High Medium .I.ow
A. Area Clean-tip & Maintenance 1 2 3
13. Crime, Security, and Safety 1 2 3
C. Housing Rehabilitation 1 2 3
D. Improving City's Image 1 2 3
E. Improving Labor Force Quality. 12 3
F. Commercial .Redevelopment
Along Main Arteries 1 2 3
• G. Revising Sign Ordinance 1 2 3
H. Streets, Public Works 1 2 3
I. OTHER (specify on next page) 1 2 3
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5. Please offer any comments you may have about city priorities and/or describe OTHER •
if circled in question 4,I,
The following three questions deal with laud use and zoning issues:
(Circle YES or NO for each question)
6. Are you satisfied with your current zoning? YES NO
7. Would you be interested in serving on a zoning advisory
committee? YES NO
8. In your opinion, is the Highway 10 corridor in need of
rezoning? YES NO
9. If you anwered YES to question 8, what changes would you suggest?
•
The following three questions deal with the city's efforts to communicate with the
business community. (Circle YES or NO for each question)
10. Arc you receiving the city's newsletter, "Mounds View
Matters"? YES NO
11. Would you he interested in a newsletter specifically for
business? YES NO
12. Would you be interested in contributing articles to such a
newsletter? YES NO
13. Are there any suggestions you would like to make regarding the city's newsletter?
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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting \\ \\1 \
March 23, 1995
City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 y y
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chairperson, Phil Seipp.
2. Roll Call:
Members present were as follows: Mark Malone, Dan Nelson, Ron Schmidt, Delane Welsch and Phil
Seipp. In addition, EDA Liaison Sue Hankner and Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett
were present. Members Peg Mountin and Rosemary Goff were absent.
3. Approval Of Minutes:
Motion/Second: Welsch/Nelson moved approval of amended Minutes of EDC Meetings,
January 26 and February 23, 1995
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
4. Special Business
A. Presentation of Mounds View Housing Study
Jennifer Bergman, City of Mounds View Housing Intern, gave a brief overview of the findings
and conclusions of the Mounds View housing study for the Commission. In particular, Jennifer
noted the funding mechanisms and the potential use of Tax Increment Financing funds to
begin a housing loan program. The program could essentially be set up similar to the business
loan program whereby the City participates in a portion of the loan at a reduced interest rate
and the bank matches the City's portion at conventional rate. Program proposals will be
brought back to the Commission at a later date.
5. EDC Business:
A. Discuss Procedures for Commission Member Involvement in Business Retention Calls.
Coordinator Bennett outlined the importance of continuing a retention program to meet with
those companies that were unable to participate in the North Metro Business Retention and
Expansion Program. In addition, Coordinator Bennett noted that there are a couple of new
companies and a few at risk companies that may be leaving Mounds View that should be
contacted.
111111 Coordinator Bennett distributed a list of businesses that were not covered under the survey
process. It was recommended to try and meet with 5 companies per month. Each Commission
Member was asked to designate 2-3 dates in April that would be convenient to meet with the
businesses and Coordinator Bennett would arrange the meetings.
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Coordinator Bennett would also draft a brief questionnaire to use in the meeting.
• B. Discussion of Strategies to address findings of the North Metro Business Retention and
Expansion Survey (BRE).
Coordinator Bennett presented Part I summary results of the BRE survey for the commission's
review. The EDC will be responsible for making recommended action steps EDA in response to
the findings of the survey process. There was discussion regarding the presentation of the
results to the business community. Staff was directed to arrange a reception for the business
community to unveil the results of the program and action steps adopted by the EDA.
Chairman Phil Seipp offered to host the reception at SYSCO.
The EDC will review the survey results in their entirety at the next meeting and make
recommendations to the EDA at the June work session with the reception to be scheduled later
in June.
6. Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff:
There were no reports
7. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
SRes.ectfully Submitted,
E • omic Deve p ent Coordinator
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