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Home My WebLink About02-17-2012 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVE FEBRUARY 17, 2012 EDC AGENDA 4. APPROVE DECEMBER 16, 2011 EDC MINUTES 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Oaths of Office – Greg Belting and Jim Paron B. Appoint 2012 EDC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson C. Set 2012 Economic Development Priorities D. Revise Targeted Business List E. Discuss County Road 10 Corridor Improvements 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS 7. REPORTS OF STAFF A. Recap of February Mounds View Business Council Meeting B. TCAAP Development Update C. Mounds View Business News D. Available Business Sites in Mounds View E. Save the Date: June 14, 2012 ULI “Navigating the New Normal” Workshop 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING – Friday, March 16, 2012 9. ADJOURNMENT Commissioners: Chair Torri Johnson, Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner Harkonen, Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jim Paron City Staff: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting December 16, 2011 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:35am. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chair Torri Johnson and Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson and Gary Meehlhause Member Absent: Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen and Commissioner Jim Paron Staff Present: City Administrator Jim Ericson and Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz 3. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 2011 AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Larson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the approval of the December 16, 2011 EDC agenda. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 4. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 18, 2011 EDC MINUTES Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Meehlhause seconded the approval of the November 18, 2011 minutes. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Review Potential Acquisition of 2832 County Road 10 Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz provided the EDC with background information about the “PAK” building and how the property has been included in a redevelopment area since at least 2002, when URS created the City’s most recent County Road 10 Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. Ms. Steinmetz asked the EDC to discuss what they envision for the site. The EDC discussed that the property is worth land value only assuming the EDA would demolish the building if the EDA acquired the property. Draft EDC Minutes Dec. 16, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Meehlhause said that the two areas along County Road 10 that he would like to see redeveloped are 1) County Rd H2 to Woodale and 2) the “PAK” building area, which includes the former Simon’s building and the EDA-owned residential lot. He said that the EDC should recommend a vision for the PAK building area in conjunction with purchasing the PAK property. He reiterated that the EDA should use the $700,000 in available TIF, rather than returning it to Ramsey County. Commissioner Meehlhause continued by stating that his vision for the area is a medical clinic or a restaurant such as a Davannis. Commissioner Belting mentioned that it will take time to create a vision for the area, so the EDC first needs to decide if acquiring the PAK property is important. City Administrator Ericson added that one could argue that removing the PAK building would be an improvement to the County Road 10 corridor and that a vacant parcel in its place could improve surrounding property values. Chair Johnson said that a redevelopment of the area should 1) compliment CVS Pharmacy and the other nearby businesses and 2) not completely disturb nearby traffic patterns. Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Larson seconded a recommendation to the EDA that the EDA purchase the PAK property for the purpose of future redevelopment. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays B. Discuss Possible Demolition Assistance for 8379 Red Oak Drive Ms. Steinmetz provided the EDC with background information about 8379 Red Oak Drive, including various code enforcement issues and police activity at the property. She added that a representative of the property owned contacted city staff in November 2011 inquiring about assistance that the city might have available to demolish the home on the property. Motion/Second: Commissioner Belting moved and Commissioner Meehlhause seconded a recommendation to the EDA that the EDA offer the property owner of 8379 Red Oak Drive a 0% deferred Mounds View Demolition Home Loan contingent upon a qualifying application. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays C. Discuss Possible Change to Regular EDC Meeting Date/Time for 2012 The EDC decided not to change their regular meeting date and time for 2012. 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Helgemoe mentioned that the Twin Cities North Chamber held their annual holiday luncheon yesterday and that the proceeds from ticket sales were donated to a local food shelf. He said that the Chamber’s annual fundraising Gala will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012. Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned that he attended the El Loro ribbon cutting ceremony, which included a luncheon providing many samples of the menu. He added that the business owners did a nice job of renovating the interior of the building. Draft EDC Minutes Dec. 16, 2011 Page 3 of 3 7. REPORTS OF STAFF Ms. Steinmetz said that the staff reports are included in the December issue of Mounds View Business News. 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:30am. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the December 16, 2011 meeting adjourned at 8:56am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 5A & 5B Meeting Date: Feb. 17, 2012 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: ● Oaths of Office − Greg Belting and Jim Paron ● Appoint 2012 EDC Chair and Vice Chair 5A − Oaths of Office On November 14, 2011, the EDA reappointed Commissioners Greg Belting and Jim Paron to the EDC for terms lasting until December 31, 2014. Greg Belting and Jim Paron will take their oaths of office at the February 17, 2012 EDC meeting. Attached are the Oaths of Office. 5B − Appoint 2012 EDC Chair and Vice Chair Per Section 408.07, Subd. 1 of the City Code, the EDC must appoint a chairperson at their first regular meeting of each year. The position of chairperson is supposed to rotate among members of the EDC, with no member serving more than two consecutive terms. The chairperson term lasts for one year. The EDC Chair in 2011 was Torri Johnson. She is able to serve another term in 2012. The EDC must also appoint a vice chairperson for a one-year term. The Vice Chair in 2011 was Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen. Recommendation Staff recommends that 2011 Chair Torri Johnson lead the EDC in selecting the 2012 Chair and Vice Chair. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Attachments Oaths of Office City of Mounds View Economic Development Commission Oath of Office I, Greg Belting, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States and of this state and to discharge faithfully the duties devolving upon me as a Economic Development Commission member of the City of Mounds View to the best of my judgment and ability. _____________________________ Greg Belting Date: February 17, 2012 Witness: ______________________________ Heidi Steinmetz Economic Development Specialist City of Mounds View Economic Development Commission Oath of Office I, Jim Paron, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States and of this state and to discharge faithfully the duties devolving upon me as a Economic Development Commission member of the City of Mounds View to the best of my judgment and ability. _____________________________ Jim Paron Date: February 17, 2012 Witness: ______________________________ Heidi Steinmetz Economic Development Specialist Item #: 5C Meeting Date: Feb. 17, 2012 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Set 2012 Economic Development Priorities Background Early each year, the EDC discusses its priorities for the upcoming year. Below are the EDC’s 2011 priorities (in order of importance) adopted by the EDC on January 21, 2011: 1) Development/redevelopment along the County Rd 10 corridor  Potential name change for County Rd 10  Premium Stop Redevelopment Area  Silver View Plaza  Complete remaining trailway connections to businesses  PAK building  Select Senior Living  Improve the aesthetics of properties in the County Rd 10 corridor  Vacant BP gas station site  Reconstruction of County Rd 10 2) Monitor and assist with Citywide housing issues and projects 3) Implement an informal business retention program 4) Continue budgeting to implement the Mounds View Branding Project 5) Monitor development plans for the TCAAP site in Arden Hills 6) Monitor Mounds View properties in transition 7) Skyline Motel redevelopment 8) Support the implementation of the Citywide Street & Utility Improvement Program Discussion The EDC reviewed the status of their 2011 priorities during the November 18, 2011 EDC meeting. The discussion prompted two ideas for 2012, which were to better promote the services offered by the Housing Resource Center and to increase focus on improving the City’s most blighted homes. Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC set its 2012 priorities. After adoption, staff will forward the priorities to the EDA for review. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 5D Meeting Date: Feb. 17, 2012 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Revise Targeted Business List Background Chapter 7 (the Economic Development chapter) of the 2008 Mounds View Comprehensive Plan includes the following statement: “In order to continuously refine and review its objectives as economic conditions and realities change, the City, through the Economic Development Commission (EDC) and/or the Economic Development Authority (EDA) will annually update its list of targeted business categories.” Discussion The EDC approved the following targeted business list in May 2008. A documented list can serve as a business recruitment tool for the City.  Specialty Retail o Hardware store o Jewelry store o Florist  Big Box Retail o Grocery store  Professional Office/Services o Medical or dental clinic o Optometrist office o Financial institutions o Funeral home  Sit-down Restaurants Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC review and potentially update its targeted business list, assuming that the EDC’s business recruitment goals are to increase the City’s tax base with highest and best use development, to create high-wage jobs and to provide residents with goods and services that are not currently available in Mounds View. Staff will forward the EDC’s 2012 targeted business list to the EDA. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 5E Meeting Date: Feb. 17, 2012 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Discuss County Road 10 Corridor Improvements Background On November 18, 2011, the EDC reviewed the 2006 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study and made plans to discuss how the EDC would recommend using the EDA’s approximate $700,000 in available TIF funds for redevelopment purposes. On January 3, 2012, the City Council discussed possible County Road 10 improvements and enhancements and directed city staff to contact Ramsey County to inquire about grant funds available for beautification projects. Staff spoke with Joe Lux, Planning Specialist with Ramsey County Public Works, and he confirmed that there is no funding available from the County for beautification projects along County Rd 10. The City Council also asked that the EDC recommend a list of County Road improvements with associated cost estimates that could be implemented as early as this summer. Discussion Listed below are several County Road 10 improvements included within the City’s Five- Year Financial Plan for 2012-2016 (see attached pages 6 & 8 of the Five-Year Plan). The funding for the improvements in the Five-Year Plan is separate from the approximate $700,000 in unobligated TIF funds.  Two intersection improvement projects are planned for 2012 (County Rd H, Silver Lake Rd).  Two intersection improvement projects are planned for 2013 (County Rd I, Woodale Dr).  Two trail segments (6 & 11) are planned for 2013.  Gateway features for at total of $886,600 are planned for 2014.  Median enhancements for $350,000 are planned for 2014. There are also two pending senior citizen housing projects to be constructed along County Road 10 (Select Senior Living and Coventry Senior Living). These projects would significantly improve the image of the County Road 10 corridor. The chart on the next page is a list of beautification ideas that city staff brainstormed, along with the funding mechanisms and estimated costs to complete the improvements. The estimated costs are initial investment costs and do not include ongoing maintenance. Sources for the estimated costs are listed in the chart (see attached 2002 County Road 10 Redevelopment and Redevelopment Plan Preliminary Cost Estimates). Feb. 17, 2012 EDC Meeting Item 5E – County Road 10 Beautification Page 2 of 3 Beautification Item Funding Mechanism Estimated Cost Complete remaining trailway segments $350,000 (this would be the City’s portion of a matching Federal grant for trail segments 6 & 11 included for 2013 in the 5-Year Financial Plan) $750,000 Source: Bonestroo as part of the 2009 Federal grant application for segments 6 & 11 Install decorative fencing (see attached images) Unobligated TIF $28,600 (130 units of fence) Source: 2002 Plan + 10% Create low-to-zero maintenance landscaping elements  City Public Works staff to mow (rough cut) medians & Right-of-Way (ROW) approx. 6 times per season  Plant hearty shrubs in medians and/or plant trees and shrubs along ROW Mowing would be paid out of the City’s General Fund. $350,000 (median enhancements included for 2014 in the 5-Year Financial Plan) $18,000 per year (Mounds View Public Works staff time & equipment) Source: Nick DeBar $20,000 (mix of 90 shade, ornamental and evergreen trees) Source: 2002 Plan $5,280 (160 shrubs) Source: 2002 Plan + 10% Paint the semaphore structures (stop lights) Painting would be paid out of the City’s General Fund. The City would need to hire a private firm for painting (ongoing cost). Blight Elimination  Trash cleanup  Property acquisition & demolition (i.e. removal of blighted vacant buildings) Trash cleanup would be paid out of the City’s General Fund. Unobligated TIF The City would need to hire a private firm for trash cleanup (ongoing cost). Ramsey County does not have its own Adopt-a-Highway Program for trash cleanup. Costs for property acquisition and demolition will vary depending on the property. Signage  Upgrade private business signs through the existing Business Improvement Loan Program or the creation of a business sign grant program  Decorative banners with City logo for existing trailway light posts (see attached images)  Entrance monument signs (see attached images) $50,000 (2012 EDA budget for business subsidies) $1,000 (2012 EDA ad budget for banners) $886,600 (gateway features included for 2014 in the 5-Year Financial Plan) Costs for upgrading private business signs will vary depending on the sign. $3,300 (50 banners & brackets−there are 110 total existing light posts) Source: Carrot- Top Industries $55,000 (two entrance signs) Source: 2002 Plan + 10% Feb. 17, 2012 EDC Meeting Item 5E – County Road 10 Beautification Page 3 of 3 Recommendation Based on the information provided in this staff report and any additional ideas that the EDC might have for beautifying County Road 10, staff recommends that the EDC create a prioritized list of County Road 10 beautification improvements for the EDA to consider at an upcoming EDA meeting. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Attachments  Pages 6 & 8 of the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan for 2012-2016  2002 County Road 10 Redevelopment and Redevelopment Plan Preliminary Cost Estimates  Images of street light banners, monument signs and decorative fencing CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHEET CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 245,700,730 280 251 285 New Year Improvement Total Cost Water, Sewer, Storm Water - Utility Funds Special Projects Fund Park Dedication Fund Street Imp. Fund 2011 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area D 2,437,974 300,000 (614,313) 2011 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area E (Design) 625,456 2011 Mustang Drive Improvements 50,000 2011 CR10/CR-H Intersection Improvements (Design) 125,000 2011 Trailway Development Program 104,000 104,000 2011 Trailway Maintenance Program 20,000 20,000 2011 Edgewood Drive Boulevard Improvements 30,000 30,000 2011 Partial Reroof - City Hall / Full Reroof - Well House Nos. 5+6 250,000 65,000 175,000 2011 Roofing Repairs - WTP#1, Booster Station, Ground Reservoir, PW Facility 5,000 5,000 2011 Tuckpoint & Repair Shell - Booster Station + Ground Reservoir 50,000 50,000 2011 80-kW Emergency Generator - City Hall 20,000 20,000 2011 Irrigation and Landscaping Improvements - City Hall 13,000 13,000 2011 Demo./Const. New Lambert Park Bldg. (Design) 15,000 15,000 2011 Demo./Const. New Lambert Park Bldg. 245,000 245,000 2011 Baseball Field Improvements - Lambert Park 40,000 40,000 2011 Hockey and Skating Rink Improvements. - Hillview Park 10,000 10,000 2011 Sanitary and Stormwater Collection System Sliplining 125,000 125,000 2011 Water Tower Rehabilitation 700,000 700,000 2011 Electrical Mods. for Well No. 2 Motor Conversion 75,000 75,000 2011 Misc. Building Improvements - Well No. 1,2,3 building repairs int. and ext. 22,700 22,700 Totals 4,963,130 1,342,700 362,000 310,000 (614,313) 2012 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area E 3,444,253 300,000 778,280 2012 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area F (Design) 474,027 2012 Mustang Drive Improvements (Construction) 450,000 50,000 300,000 2012 CR10/CR-H Intersection Improvements 875,000 2012 CR 10/Silver Lake Road Intersection Improvements (Design) 50,000 2012 Full Refoofing - Comm. Center / Full Reroofing - WTP#1 300,000 50,000 250,000 2012 HVAC Improvements - Community Center 65,000 65,000 2012 Municipal Well No. 3 & 5 Rehabilitation 75,000 75,000 2012 Replace playground equipment - Silverview Park 100,000 100,000 2012 PIP - Park Improvement Program 25,000 25,000 2012 PIP - Replace Playground Media - City Hall Park 8,000 8,000 2012 PIP - Security Lighting Imp. - Greenfield & Groveland Parks 13,000 13,000 2012 Parking Lot Improvements - MVCC 30,000 30,000 2012 Parking Lot Improvements. - City Hall (Police Dept.) 50,000 2012 Trailway Development Program 104,000 104,000 2012 Trailway Maintenance Program 20,000 20,000 2012 Const. Access Lane to Hidden Hollow San. Sewer 10,000 10,000 2012 Stormwater Mgmt. Imp. - Subdistrict SC-3 20,000 20,000 2012 Stormwater Mgmt. Imp. - Subdistrict SC-1 3,000 3,000 2012 Stormwater Mgmt. Imp. - Subdistrict EW-4 25,000 25,000 Totals 6,141,280 533,000 469,000 146,000 1,078,280 6 2012 CR10/CR-H Intersection Improvements 2012 CR 10/Silver Lake Road Intersection Improvements (Design) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHEET CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 245,700,730 280 251 285 New Year Improvement Total Cost Water, Sewer, Storm Water - Utility Funds Special Projects Fund Park Dedication Fund Street Imp. Fund 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area F 2,586,150 300,000 495,460 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area G/H (Design) 661,966 - 2013 CR10/CR-H Intersection Improvements (Closeout) 50,000 2013 CR 10/Silver Lake Road Intersection Improvements 360,000 2013 Parking Lot Rehabilitation at Greenfield Park (w/ Area F) 50,000 50,000 2013 Seal Coat Project (Areas A, B, C) 75,000 75,000 2013 Full Reroofing - Hillview Park Building 10,000 10,000 2013 CR 10 / CR I Intersection Improvements 500,000 2013 CR 10 / Woodale Dr Intersection Improvements 400,000 2013 CR 10 Trail - Segment 11 (Woodale to Cty H2 southside) 150,000 2013 CR 10 Trail - Segment 6 (Red Oak to Pleasant View Drive) 200,000 2013 PIP - Park Improvement Program 25,000 25,000 2013 PIP - Baseball Field Grading & Irrigation Imp. - HV & GV Parks 15,000 15,000 2013 Stormwater Mgmt. Imp. - Subdistrict NW-1 22,500 22,500 2013 Trailway Development Program 104,000 104,000 2013 Trailway Maintenance Program 20,000 20,000 Totals 5,229,616 322,500 124,000 100,000 570,460 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area G/H 3,151,140 300,000 1,520,140 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project - Area I (Design) 330,000 330,000 2014 Street Pavement Management - Mill/Overlay 350,000 350,000 2014 Street Pavement Management - Seal Coat 350,000 350,000 2014 CR 10/Silver Lake Road Intersection Improvements (Closeout) 40,000 2014 Full Reroofing - Booster Station + Well No. 2 25,000 25,000 2014 CR 10 / CR H2 Intersection Improvements 500,000 2014 CR 10 / Groveland Rd. Intersection Improvements 250,000 2014 CR 10 / Spring Lake Road Intersection 250,000 2014 CR10 Gateway Features 316,000 2014 CR10 Median Enhancements 350,000 2014 CR 10 Gateway Entry Features (NW End) 165,000 2014 CR 10 Gateway Entry Features (SE End) 300,000 2014 CR 10 Gateway Features 105,600 2014 Exterior Shell Improvements for Random Park Building 20,000 20,000 2014 Irrigation System Construction at Random Park 15,000 15,000 2014 PIP - Park Improvement Program 25,000 25,000 2014 City Hall Monument Sign 12,000 12,000 2014 Stormwater Mgmt. Imp. - Subdistrict GF-5 15,000 15,000 2014 Trailway Development Program 104,000 104,000 2014 Trailway Maintenance Program 20,000 20,000 Totals 6,693,740 340,000 136,000 60,000 2,550,140 8 2013 CR 10 / CR I Intersection Improvements 2013 CR 10 / Woodale Dr Intersection Improvements 2013 CR 10 Trail - Segment 11 (Woodale to Cty H2 southside) 2013 CR 10 Trail - Segment 6 (Red Oak to Pleasant View Drive) 2014 CR10 Median Enhancements 2014 CR10 Gateway Features 2014 CR 10 Gateway Entry Features (NW End) 2014 CR 10 Gateway Entry Features (SE End) 2014 CR 10 Gateway Features Street Light Banner Examples Brackets Monument Sign Examples Wrought Iron Fence Examples