Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.01.16 EDA Packet AGENDA CITY OF HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007 - 9:30 AM HUGO CITY HALL 9:30 am 1. Call to Order 9:31 am 2. Roll Call 9:32 am 3. Approval of Minutes EDA Meeting of December 18,2006 9:35 am 4. Update and Discussion on TIF District • TIF District Subcommittee • TIF Policy and Application • Egg Lake Development • Schedule Public Hearing 10:30 am 5. Update on Downtown Master Plan for Concept Change at Southwest Corner of County Road 8 and Highway 61 • Hugo Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines 11:00 am 6. Hugo Business Association Update 11:15 am 7. EDA 2007 Goals 11:30 am 8. Adjournment BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF Tuesday, January 16, 2007 3. Approval of Minutes EDA meeting of December 18,2006 City staff recommends that the EDA approve the minutes for the December 18, 2006 EDA meeting as presented. 4. Update and Discussion on TIF District Staff has completed the necessary tests to determine if the proposed TIF District will qualify. The proposed TIF District will qualify and has met the coverage and building inspection tests as outlined in Minnesota State Statutes. Staff has attached a map of the proposed TIF District. Staff has been working with the TIF Subcommittee and Springsted to develop details for the policy and application for the entire TIF District. The policy includes requirements for a development to meet before it can qualify for TIF. Attached is the draft TIF policy that was revised by the subcommittee and Paul Steinman from Springsted. The EDA should review the policy and provide staff with comments. The TIF application is a process by which the City can evaluate a project to see if it will qualify for TIF. The applications will be graded by completing the application review worksheet. From the evaluations of the worksheet the city will determine if the project qualifies to receive TIF and the term the project will receive. The EDA should review the application and provide staff with comments. Staff has been working with the TIF Subcommittee to develop a plan for the downtown to include what the EDA would like to see in the area along Egg Lake. Staff has attached a map of the area across from City Hall and along Egg Lake to help demonstrate the area we have potential to work with. The EDA should discuss what kind of development they would like to see in the downtown area and proved staff with comments. The next step in the process is to schedule a public hearing at a City Council meeting within the next couple of months. This will provide the public a chance to present feedback to the City Council about the TIF District. The EDA should discuss the date for the public hearing. 5. Update on Downtown Master Plan for Concept Change at Southwest Corner of County Road 8 and Highway 61 At its March 15, 2006 meeting the EDA made a recommendation to staff to look at having more office on the downtown plan for the southwest corner of County Road 8 and Highway 61. Bryan Bear has been working with Carolyn Krall from Landform to develop a new plan for the area. Staff has attached a revised plan that includes office buildings and requests comments from the EDA. Also attached is the Hugo Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines for the EDA to review. 6. Hugo Business Association Update The Hugo Business Association(HBA) launched their website in December just before the New Year. Visit the HBA website at www.hugobusinesses.com. City Administrator, Mike Ericson, attended the HBA's January 9, 2007 meeting and will report about the City's involvement with the HBA. 7. EDA 2007 Goals Staff has attached the EDA Goals for 2007. MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2006 EDA President Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. PRESENT: Jan Arcand, Jim Bever, Tom Denaway, Mike Granger, Phil Klein, Brian Thistle, and Fran Miron City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, CD Intern Rachel Simone ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES EDA MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20,2006 Miron stated that he was not present at the meeting. Klein made motion, Thistle seconded, to approve the minutes for the EDA meeting of November 20, 2006 with the change of members absent. All aye. Motion carried. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON TIF DISTRICT The City is getting closer to establishing a Tax Increment Financing(TIF) District. The TIF subcommittee is now meeting on a regular basis again to help piece together some details for the TIF District. They last met on Thursday, December 7, 2006 to talk about a strategy for the subcommittee. Earlier on in the process the EDA talked about what kind of developments they would like to see come into the Downtown. At the EDA meeting staff asked to have a discussion with the EDA on what they would like to see for development on the City owned property across City Hall along Egg Lake. Staff requested direction to send developers to put a project together for that area. Staff recommended that the EDA discuss what they would like to see there and give direction to staff. CD Director gave an update on the establishment of the TIF District. He stated that staff, Springsted, and the TIF subcommittee will be working on the TIF policy and application for development. He stated that the City owns many properties on Egg Lake that is planned to be redeveloped. The Anderson properties that hold Carpenters Restaurant and the Antique Shop may also be in play for redevelopment. Granger asked about the Bunge property. City Administrator stated that staff has been in contact with them and they are willing to listen. Miron asked if staff has contacted all property owners that own land on the west side of Egg Lake. CD Director stated that we have and there are two properties owners that are not willing to sell their property to the City at this time. Klein asked about access to the properties that are planned to be redeveloped along Egg Lake. CD Director stated that the driveways are likely to be vacated and referred to the downtown redevelopment map. Miron asked if there was an easement the City owned along Egg Lake and between the properties on the west side. CD Director stated that he was not sure and that staff would look into is there is an easement. Arcand stated it seems that TIF District have had some bad press in the papers recently and asked if the City has had any bad feedback towards TIF. CD Director stated most people have been supportive. Miron stated that most of the big issues with bad press on TIF districts are when condemnation of land is happening. CD Director stated that the articles that he has seen of late have been about the suburbs taking big businesses from the inner city. City Administrator talked about when Nor Lakes came into the Bald Eagle Industrial Park they received TIF subsidies and asked for rail access. Granger stated that people only really here about bad TIF projects and little about good ones. Miron stated that we need to start thinking about a TIF policy and to think about what kind of development would be best for the City. Granger stated that even though the City does not own the Holmgren property it can be worked around. He asked what the market study said about what development would work in the City. CD Director stated that the market study talks about retail, office, and housing mostly,but housing may not be a priority any more. Bever stated that he would like to see Egg Lake being preserved with the downtown redevelopment and also be able to have view of the lake from Highway 61. He would also like to see more businesses, offices and restaurants in the area. He is not that big on having senior housing in downtown. Granger, Arcand, and Miron agreed. Arcand asked if the properties along Egg Lake were already zoned Commercial. CD Director stated that they are currently zoned Central Business (C-1). Klein stated that he still thinks that having businesses with housing above is a good idea. Miron stated that he supported that. Granger stated he liked the idea of mixed use. Granger asked if we will have to use eminent domain at any time. CD Director stated that this idea will come up at some point,but he does not know if we will use it. CD Director stated that the TIF subcommittee will be working on the TIF policy and applicant once staff gets a draft completed. The subcommittee will use the ideas that are brought forth today to work towards that final draft. Denaway stated that we should be thinking about the big picture. We need to remember when putting the TIF policy and application together that we have to make it for the whole district and not just the downtown area. He stated that we also need to look at the portion of the policy that sets what we want to spend money on like environmental remediation, land acquisition and demolition of buildings. Granger stated that we need to take a close look at the qualifications on the application to make sure we are not limit people from doing a good project. Bever stated that he likes the job creation portion of the policy Arcand asked if the DNR has policies that the City has to follow for the lake and wetland setbacks. Thistle asked if a park was still the idea for a portion of the property along Egg Lake. He stated he liked the idea of lake view from Highway 61. CD Director stated that the park idea was favored by the citizens at the open house and that we must be aware of that. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE FOR 2008 CD Director stated that in January staff would like to get the City Council,Planning Commission, EDA, and Parks Commission together for a kick off meeting to talk about the comprehensive plan update process. This joint meeting will go over what the comprehensive plan process will be and to figure out how much public involvement there will be. The EDA will be working on issues such as a location of a possible new industrial park, what businesses the City needs, and the land use map. Arcand asked if we will expand the MUSA boundary. CD Director stated that we may not need a MUSA any more but if we do not have one we will have to create a growth policy for the City. DISCUSSION ON WASHINGTON COUNTY AND ITS COMMUNITIES COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Washington County has provided the City with a draft proposal for a comprehensive economic development strategy for the County and its communities.The proposal is suggesting that there be a partnership with the County and its cities to work together on appropriate economic growth within the County. There was a meeting on November 30, 2006 to talk about the economic development strategy between Washington County and its communities. Washington County would like to set up a work group for this that includes a City designee that will represent the City. City Administrator updated the EDA on the Washington County economic development strategy meeting. The County would like to have a city representative to be at the workshops to establish the strategy. The EDA suggested having a staff member be designated to go to the workshops. Mike Ericson, the City Administrator has decided he will be the city representative to go the workshops and report back to the EDA. Arcand asked if this will be a policy that will have to be approved at sometime. Miron stated that this is just a way for the County to get involved in economic development with its communities. DISCUSSION ON 2007 GOALS Attached are the City Council goals for 2006 and the on going priorities for the City. In January there will be a City Council workshop to establish the 2007 City goals. The EDA discussed several goals that they would like to set for 2007. Staff will compile the goals and include them in the next EDA agenda packet. MISCELLANEOUS Arcand stated that the EDA meetings for January and February must get changed due to the holidays that occur on the regularly scheduled dates. Granger made a motion, seconded by Arcand,to move the EDA meeting dates to the Tuesday after the regular meetings at 9:30 am. All aye. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion,Klein seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 am All aye. Motion carried. Page 1 of 1 Rachel From: Paul Steinman [psteinman@springsted.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:32 PM To: Rachel Cc: Bryan Bear Subject: Hugo Draft TIF Policy 1-11-07.DOC Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Yellow Attachments: Hugo Draft TIF Policy 1-11-07.DOC Rachel: Here is the latest Draft of the Hugo TIF Policy. I re-worked all the sections to reflect our discussion and the discussion with the Subcommittee. I also re-worked the Worksheet so that it is a "Redevelopment Worksheet". I left all the major policy issues highlighted in yellow, and where I made changes since our Subcommittee discussion, I've highlighted in turquoise. When you print these out in black and white, the highlighted portions show up in lighter (yellow) and darker (turquoise) shades so it should be easy to lead the EDA through the discussion. would recommend that they spend a fair amount of time understanding and walking through the Redevelopment Worksheet, as I have taken some liberties with creating new criteria and the ranking which I assigned to them. Please call me if you have any questions about it. I am available to go to the meeting and assist if you choose -just let me know. Thanks. Paul T. Steinman Vice President, Consultant Springsted Incorporated 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55101-2887 651-223-3066 Direct Dial This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, or distribution of the message, or any action or omission taken by you in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received an email message in error, please notify the sender immediately and return and/or destroy the original message. 1/12/2007 r ' City of Hugo, Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Policy & Application Adopted: Revised: ` Table of Contents I. Policy Purpose 3 II. Objectives of Tax Increment Financing 3 III. City of Hugo Policies for the Use of TIF 4 IV. Qualifications 5 V. Subsidy Agreement & Reporting Requirements 6 VI. Application Process 7 VII. Application 8 Applicant Information 8 Project Information 9 Public Purpose 9 Sources & Uses 10 Checklist &Additional Information 11 VIII. Application Review Worksheet 12 IX. Exhibits 14 A Corporation/Partnership Description B Project Description C Shareholders D But-for Analysis E Prospective Lessees 2 I. POLICY PURPOSE For the purposes of this document, the term "City"shall include the Hugo City Council and Economic Development Authority. The purpose of this policy is to establish the City of Hugo's position relating to the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for private development above and beyond the requirements and limitations set forth by State Law. This policy shall be used as a guide in the processing and review of applications requesting tax increment assistance. The fundamental purpose of tax increment financing in Hugo is to encourage desirable development or redevelopment that would not otherwise occur but for the assistance provided through TIF. The City of Hugo is granted the power to utilize TIF by the Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended. It is the intent of the City to provide the minimum amount of TIF at the shortest term required for the project to proceed. The City reserves the right to approve or reject projects on a case by case basis,taking into consideration established policies, project criteria, and demand on city services in relation to the potential benefits from the project. Meeting policy criteria does not guarantee the award of TIF to the project. Approval or denial of one project is not intended to set precedent for approval or denial of another project. The City Council and Eccmic Developmtt A a frog this policy for projects that supersede the objectives identified herein II. OBJECTIVES OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING As a matter of adopted policy, the City will consider using TIF to assist private development projects to achieve one or more of the following objectives: • To retain local jobs and/or increase the number and diversity of jobs that offer stable employment and/or attractive wages and benefits. • To encourage additional unsubsidized private development in the area, either directly or indirectly through "spin off' development. • To facilitate the development process and to achieve development on sites which would not otherwise be developed but/for the use of TIF. • To remove blight and/or encourage redevelopment of commercial and industrial areas in the city that result in high quality redevelopment and private reinvestment. • To offset increased costs of redevelopment (i.e. contaminated site clean up) over and above the costs normally incurred in development. • To create opportunities for affordable housing. 3 • To contribute to the implementation of other public policies, as adopted by the city from time to time, such as the promotion of quality urban or architectural design, energy conservation, and decreasing capital and%or operating costs of local government. III. POLICIES FOR THE USE OF TIF a. When possible, TIF shall be used to finance public improvements associated with the project. The priority for the use of TIF funds is: 1. Public improvements, legal, administrative, and engineering costs. 2. Site preparation, site improvement, land purchase, demolition, and environmental remediation. 3. Capitalized interest, bonding costs. b. The following types of TIF districts may be established: 1. Economic Development Districts 2. Redevelopment Districts 3. Housing Districts Other types of TIF districts, along with specific criteria, may be considered on a case by case basis. c. TIF assistance will be provided to the developer upon receipt of the increment by the City, otherwise referred to as the pay-as-you-go method. Requests for up front financing will be considered on a case by case basis. d. A maximum of ten percent (10%) of any tax increment received from the district shall be retained by the City to reimburse administrative costs. e. Only for projects which supersede the objectives identified herein will the term of the TIF assistance exceed 15 years. f. Any developer receiving TIF assistance shall provide a minimum of twenty percent (20%) cash equity investment in the project. TIF shall not be used to supplant cash equity. g. TIF will not be used in circumstances where land and/or property price is in excess of fair market value. An appraisal by a third party, agreed upon by the City and Developer, will determine the fair market value of the land. 4 h. Developer shall be able to demonstrate a market demand for a proposed project. TIF shall not be used to support purely speculative projects. i. TIF will not be utilized in cases where it would create an unfair and significant competitive financial advantage over other projects in the area. j. TIF shall not be used for projects that would place extraordinary demands on city services or for projects that would generate significant environmental impacts. k. The developer must provide adequate financial guarantees to ensure completion of the project, including, but not limited to: assessment agreements, letters of credit, personal guaranties, etc. 1. The developer shall adequately demonstrate, to the City's sole satisfaction, an ability to complete the proposed project based on past development experience, general reputation, and credit history, among other factors, including the size and scope of the proposed project. m. For the purposes of underwriting the proposal, the developer shall provide any requested market, financial, environmental, or other data requested by the City or its consultants. IV. PROJECT QUALIFICATIONS All TIF projects considered by the City of Hugo must meet all of the following requirements: a. To be eligible for TIF, a project shall result in: i. For Economic Develo ment TIF Districts, new construction of a minimum of square feet; ii. For Economic Development TIF Districts, the minimum me job per $100,000 04 iii. For Redevelopment TIF Districts, a minimum value increase of I times the current year assessed value; and, b. The project shall meet at least one of the objectives set forth in Section II and satisfy all the provisions set forth in Section III of this document. c. The developer shall demonstrate that the project is not financially feasible but-for the use of TIF. 5 d. The project must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Plan, and Zoning Ordinances. e. The project shall serve at least two of the following public purposes: • Creation of jobs with livable wages and benefits. • Increase of tax base. • Enhancement or diversification of the city's economic base. • Industrial development that will spur additional private investment in the area. • The project contributes to the fulfillment of the City's development or redevelopment objectives. • Removal of blight or the rehabilitation of a high profile or priority downtown site. V. SUBSIDY AGREEMENT & REPORTING REQUIRMENTS All developers/businesses receiving tax increment financing assistance from the City of Hugo shall be subject to the provisions and requirements set forth by state statute 116J.993 and summarized below. All developers/businesses receiving TIF assistance shall enter into a subsidy agreement with the City of Hugo that identifies: the reason for the subsidy, the public purpose served by the subsidy, and the goals for the subsidy, as well as other criteria set forth by statute 116J.993. The developer/business shall file a report annually for two years after the date the benefit is received or until all goals set forth in the application and performance agreement have been meet, whichever is later. Reports shall be completed using the format drafted by the State of Minnesota and shall be filed with the City of Hugo no later than March 1 of each year for the previous calendar year. Businesses fulfilling job creation requirements must file a report to that effect with the city within 30 days of meeting the requirements. The developer/business owner shall maintain and operate its facility at the site where TIF assistance is used for a period of five years after the benefit is received. In addition to attaining or exceeding the jobs and wages goals set forth in the Subsidy Agreement, the applicant shall meet the qualifications set forth in Section IV of this document. Developers / Businesses failing to comply with the above provisions will be subject to fines, repayment requirements, and be deemed ineligible by the State of Minnesota to receive any loans or grants from public entities for a period of five years. 6 VI. APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Applicant submits the completed application along with all application fees. 2. City staff reviews the application and completes the Application Review Worksheet. 3. Results of the Worksheet are submitted to the appropriate governing authorities for preliminary approval of the proposal. 4. If preliminary approval is granted, the Tax Increment Financing Plan, along with all necessary notices, resolutions and certificates are prepared by City staff and/or consultants. 5. Notices are published and sent to the county and school board. 6. Public hearing(s) on the proposed project are held. 7. The EDA recommends approval or denial of the project to the City Council. 8. The City Council grants final approval or denial of the proposal. 7 VII. APPLICATION FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING A. APPLICANT INFORMATION Name of Corporation/Partnership Address Primary Contact Address Phone Fax Email On a separate sheet, please provide the following: • Brief description of the corporation/partnership's business, including history, principal product or service, etc. Attach as Exhibit A. • Brief description of the proposed project. Attach as Exhibit B. • List names of officers and shareholders/partners with more than five percent (5%) interest in the corporation/partnership. Attach as Exhibit C. • A but-for analysis. Attach as Exhibit D. Attorney Name Address Phone Fax Email Accountant Name Address Phone Fax Email Contractor Name Address Phone Fax Email Engineer Name Address Phone Fax Email Architect Name Address Phone Fax Email 8 B. PROJECT INFORMATION The project will be: Industrial Greenfield: New Construction Expansion Commercial Redevelopment: New Construction Rehabilitation Industrial Redevelopment: New Construction Rehabilitation Housing Redevelopment: New Construction Rehabilitation Mixed Use Redevelopment: New Construction Rehabilitation Other Please explain the basic components of the project proposed, i.e., amount of new commercial square footage, numbers of housing units (rental or owner occupied), etc. The project will be: Owner Occupied Leased Space If leased space, please attach a list of names and addresses of future lessees and indicate the status of commitments or lease agreements.Attach as Exhibit E. Project Address Legal Description Site Plan Attached: Yes No Amount of Tax Increment Requested for: Building Demolition $ Environmental Remediation $ Public Improvements $ Site Improvements $ Land Acquisition $ (Land Acquisition shall not exceed M of total subsidy request) Total Subsidy Requested $ Current Assessed Value on Project Site: $ Current Real Estate Taxes on Project Site: City $ County $ School District $ Estimated Assessed Value upon Completion: Phase I $ Phase II $ Estimated Real Estate Taxes upon Completion: Phase I $ 9 Phase II $ Construction Start Date: Construction Completion Date: If Phased Project: Year % Construction Completed Year % Construction Completed C. PUBLIC PURPOSE It is the policy of the City of Hugo that the use of Tax Increment Financing should result in a benefit to the public. Please indicate how this project will serve a public purpose. _Job Creation: Number of existing jobs Number of jobs created by project Average hourly wage of jobs created _Increase in Tax Base _Enhancement or diversification of the city's economic base. New industrial development which will result in additional private investment in the area. _The project contributes to the fulfillment of the City's development or redevelopment objectives. _Removal of blight or the rehabilitation of a high profile or priority downto" site. Other: D. SOURCES & USES SOURCES NAME AMOUNT Bank Loan $ Other Private Funds $ Equity $ Fed Grant/Loan $ State Grant/Loan $ Other Loans $ ID Bonds $ Tax Increment $ 0 ** TOTAL $ "Note: Tax Increment is not an upfront funding source as it will be provided only on a pay-as-you-go basis. Developer needs to identify funding sources to cover ALL costs up front, absent Tax Increment. USES AMOUNT Land Acquisition $ Site Development $ Construction $ Machinery & Equipment $ Architectural & Engineering Fees $ 10 Legal Fees $ Interest During Construction $ Debt Service Reserve $ Contingencies $ TOTAL $ 11 E. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION Applicants will also be required to provide the following documentation. A) Written business plan, including a description of the business, ownership/management, date established, products and services, and future plans B) Financial Statements for Past Two Years Profit & Loss Statement Balance Sheet C) Current Financial Statements Profit & Loss Statement to Date Balance Sheet to Date D) Two Year Financial Projections F) Personal Financial Statements of all Major Shareholders Profit & Loss Current Tax Return G) Letter of Commitment from Applicant Pledging to Complete During the Proposed Project Duration H) Letter of Commitment from the Other Sources of Financing, Stating Terms and Conditions of their Participation in Project n refundable ChAk for $*;000 to be placW in es` _ 6ed by the City to complete analysis of the subsidy requested, and to pay costs associated with Attorney's fees to for the TIF Agreement (unused portion to be refunded) The undersigned certifies that all information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of the undersigned's knowledge. The undersigned authorizes the City of Hugo to check credit references and verify financial and other information. The undersigned also agrees to provide any additional information as may be requested by the City after the filing of this application. Applicant Name Date By Its 12 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROPOSAL REVIEW WORKSHEET Redevelopment Districts 1. The project meets the criteria set forth in Section III of the City's Tax Increment Financing policy. a) Meets minimum thresholds for size, value, and tax capacity. b) Meets at least one of the objectives in Section III and satisfies the provision set forth in Section IV. c) Demonstrates need for TIF with the but-for analysis. e) Consistent with all city plans and ordinances. f) Serves at least two public purpose as defined in Section IV. 2. Ratio of Private to Public Investment in Project: Points: $ Private investment 5:1 5 $ Public Investment 4:1 4 Ratio Private : Public Financing 3:1 3 2:1 2 Less than 2:1 1 3. Structure of Financing: Points: < 10% of Subsidy Requested for Land Acq. 11% - 20% of Subsidy Requested for Land Acq. 21% - 30% of Subsidy Requested for Land Acq. iq_ 31% - 40% of Subsidy Requested for Land Acq. 2 41% - 50% of Subsidy Requested for Land Acq. 4. Type of Project: Points: /o Owner Occupied 5 Mix Owner Occupied & Investment 4 Investment Property 3 5. Use: Points: Retail 5 Office/Commercial 4 Mixed-use 3 Housing 3 Industrial 1 6. Type of Development: Points: Redevelopment of Substandard Structures 5 Development of Vacant Land 3 7. Job Creation/Wage Level Points: 15+ Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Jobs, $15-$20 per hour 5 10-14 FTE's, $10-$14 per hour 4 1-9 FTE's, $7-$9 per hour 3 13 8. Assessed Value: Points: 7+ times current 5 6 times current 4 5 times current 3 4 times current 2 3 times current 1 9. The project will pay annual Points: property taxes in the first fully 50,000+ 5 assessed year of$ 35,000+ 4 20,000+ 3 10,000+ 2 Under 10,000 1 10. Likelihood that the project will result in Points: unsubsidized, spin-off development. High 5 Moderate 3 Low 1 Sub - Total Points: of a possible 45 points. 8. Bonus Points Bonus Points: The project will be 100% Pay-as-you-go TIF. 3 points The project meets the goals of downtown redevelopment 2 points Total Points• Overall Project Analysis: 40-48 Points Max Remaining Term 35-39 Points 65-75% of Remaining Term 25-34 Points 40-50% of Remaining Term 15-24 Points 25-30% of Remaining Term 0-14 Points Not Eligible 14 EXHIBIT A Description of the corporation or partnership EXHIBIT B Description of the proposed project EXHIBIT C Names of officers and shareholders/partners with more than five percent (5%) interest in the corporation/partnership. EXHIBIT D But for analysis EXHIBIT E Prospective Lessees 15 SAMPLE BUT-FOR ANALYSIS WITH NO WITH TAX INCREMENT TAX INCREMENT SOURCES AND USES SOURCES AND USES SOURCES SOURCES Mortgage 9,600,000 8,667,000 Equity 2,400,000 2,400,00 Tax Increment Financing 0 933,000 TOTAL SOURCES 12,000,000 12,000,000 USES USES Land 1,500,000 1,500,000 Site Work 300,000 300,000 Soil Correction 468,000 468,000 Demolition 100,000 100,000 Relocation 65,000 65,000 Subtotal Land Costs 2,433,000 2,433,000 Construction 6,750,000 6,750,000 Finish Manufacturing 250,000 250,000 Subtotal Construction Costs 7,000,000 7,000,000 Soft Costs 350,000 350,000 Taxes 35,000 35,000 Finance Fees 850,000 850,000 Project Manager 542,000 542,000 Developer Fee 540,000 540,000 Contingency 250,000 250,000 Subtotal Soft Costs 2,567,000 2,567,000 TOTAL USES 12,000,000 12,000,000 Income Statement Income Statement Sq. Ft. Per Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Per Sq. Ft. Rent-Space 1 100,000 $8.00 800,000 100,000 $8.00 800,000 Rent-Space 2 25,000 $8.50 212,500 25,000 $8.50 212,500 Rent-Space 3 25,000 $9.00 225,000 25,000 $9.00 225,000 Other 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 0 1,237,500 1,237,500 Mortgage 20 Term 1,051,646 20 Term 949,439 9.00% Interest 9.00% Interest 9,600,000 Principal 8,667,000 Principal Net Income 185,854 288,061 Total Return on Equity 7.74% 12.00% 16 EXHIBIT A Description of the corporation or partnership 17 EXHIBIT B Description of the proposed project 18 EXHIBIT C Names of officers and shareholders/partners with more than five percent (5%) interest in the corporation/partnership. 19 EXHIBIT D But for analysis 20 EXHIBIT E Prospective Lessees 21 IS 4 e _ SL N , FINALE �. \I L ' 1 . LEY c _ e � •'. ,vw LAY } n a , it k*taffy J i ''-FONDACC FO _ -- - 1-4 • WOXHILL , AL ¢ , 147TH IT fie; ; .r _ S- _ LOWER 147TH s � ga x , ♦ r 1 x 0 s gym: n<. At— i Y ! T ' a r ;�; a rq i•'� * � . . y , n 4 / */ ti + ae 4 Legend 145TH u. • • Lake Prop-rt 00—ft—setback easement y --- -- iwater "I City of Hugo, Minnesota Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment)District No. and Tax Increment Financing Policy Preliminary Time Schedule for Approval 1 November/December 2006 Complete building inspections of p ies within proposed boundaries of Districtei November/December 2006 Analyze blight findings,mniAA final determination of District boundaries November/December 2006 TIF Subcommittee meeting to review boundaries,disctfs timeline and process December 2006 D „TIF Plan and TIF Policy January 8,2007 City-� cil calls for public hearing for the TIF Plan to be held on Marc+ ,a2007 (Resol ', o ' ed by Briggs&Morgan) January 2007 bcome meeting—discuss what primary components should _ i d i IF Policy Februar ; 007 Council worksession to review draft TIF Plan and draft TIF Policy On/Before'February 4,2007 County Commissioner receives notification letter Y 30 days prior to publication of notice of public hearing (Sent by SPRINGSTED) On/Before February 15, ? County and School District receive impact letters&draft TIF plan 30 days prior to public hearing (Sent by SPRINGSTED) February 19, 2007 Economic Development Authority reviews TIF documents and TIF Policy, makes recommendation to Council February 28, 2007 City Planning Commission reviews TIF documents (TIF documents provided by SPRINGSTED) (Resolution provided by Briggs and Morgan) 1/11/2007 March 5, 000 City Cun,c|@/e� w TIF documents and Plic March 7, 000 Publictio� n/nfc, eof public hearing Deadline: March { 20 10-30days prior mpublic hearing (Arrangements made by SPRINGS Eq March 19, 000 CilCunclhlodspublic harng, and adopts resolutions establishing TIF District, resolution approving TIF Policy (Resolution/ovddbBriggs and U77"'r/ . . After MJm ]% 000 State filing and regm4lro m tion%F$eTIF Dsnld (Completedb SPRINGS � . <\ \ 77 r \ \ > �«<» l 114412007 Rachel From: Bryan Bear Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:35 PM To: Rachel Subject: FW: plan revised per our discussion Attachments: SKMBT_C45007O11011480.pdf SKMBT_C45007011 011480.pdf(45 ... Please copy this e-mail as well as the drawing for the EDA meeting -----Original Message----- From: Carolyn Krall [mailto:ckrall@landformmsp.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:14 PM To: Bryan Bear Cc: Kendra Lindahl Subject: FW: plan revised per our discussion Bryan: this is still an unfinished sketch, but I wanted to get your input before we got it fully rendered and colored up. I think this reflects our conversation last night, but do let me know if I missed anything. The plan shows a significant office complex on Hwy 61 (2-3 story building on the corner, 1-2 story building to the south) ; a branch bank with drive-through is shown on the western corner; and two single story buildings with 22 office condo's are in the center. The office condos have parking directly in front of the buildings, head-in along the street (like an old-style Main Street) reducing the impermeable surface over a more traditional parking lot and streets with no parking. Since there is no through traffic on this site, I think it should be workable. Then the plan allows for significant open space and ponding for the large office parking lots. The only thing I might add for the EDA's consideration, is that if there was a residential component -- if the southern-most office building was senior assisted living, for instance -- then the large parking lot could be shared and the site would be more active 24/7. Might be worth talking about with the EDA (without changing the plan) . Let me know if you have suggestions or revisions and I'll try and get this back out to you later today-tonight. Thanks, Carolyn 612-638-0253 -----Original Message----- From: landform@landform.net [mailto:landform@landform.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:53 AM To: Carolyn Krall Subject: Message from KMBT C450 The following document has been scanned on the Fiery and attached to this email: SKMBT C45007011011480.pdf 1 Revised Planlor SW Corner : : Hwy 61 r I '40 Y41 c f P I N I of i a Z = a 0 50' rv17. 2DC m d FORM LAND._...... x x S I*tY of Hugo Downtown Plan Desi* gn Gui* deli* nes January 16, 2007 Credits &Acknowledgements: We would like to thank the City of Hugo's citizens—the residents and business owners—who attended the workshops and meetings, sent in their comments and gave their time to participate in the planning process. Their input has been invaluable in developing a master plan and design guidelines for the downtown area. We would like to thank the City of Hugo's City Council, Planning Commission, City staff and consultants for leading this planning process. Funding for development of the downtown design guidelines and the preparation of this document was provided by a Livable Communities Opportunity Grant from the Metropolitan Council in 2004. City Council Fran Miron, Mayor Becky Petryk, Council Member Ward 1 Frank Puleo, Council Member Ward 2 Chuck Haas, Council Member Ward 3 Mike Granger, Council Member At Large Planning Commission Dave Schumann, Chairperson Bronwen Kleissler Tom Weidt Ron McRoberts Victoria Hoffbeck Bob Rosenquist Kelly Bailly City of Hugo Mike Ericson, City Administrator Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Michele Lindau, Community Development Assistant Mary Ann Creager, City Clerk Jay Kennedy, City Engineer(WSB) Kendra Lindahl, City Planner(Landform) Planning & Urban Design Consultant Carolyn Krall, AIA LANDFORM Page 1 of 23 Hugo Downtown Planning Framework Incorporated in 1906, Hugo is a rural small town with a family-oriented feel. As Hugo grew, the intersection of Forest Boulevard (now Highway 61) and Frenchman Road (now 145th Street) became the center of town. With a train depot and an active feed mill, this was the ideal location for local, small businesses. A downtown neighborhood began to grow into a comfortable, rural village. It is this small village familiarity that the residents of Hugo wish to preserve. Aerial Photograph of Hugo in 1974 Minnesota Historical Society The Hugo Downtown Framework Plan and Design Guidelines are intended to provide direction to new development in downtown Hugo and, where needed, to shape plans for redevelopment. The Plan illustrates the type of commercial and residential development, civic and community facilities, and amenities envisioned by the citizens of Hugo. The Plan extends beyond the central commercial business district (CBD)to illustrate the entire downtown commercial area of Hugo, both existing and envisioned in the future. This vision of future development in Hugo encourages commercial growth, while seeking to concentrate that growth, around the downtown area. The Planning Process The Hugo downtown plan and preliminary design guidelines were originally developed in 1998 to address redevelopment of the downtown commercial "Main Street' on Forest Boulevard (Highway 61). But the County Road 8 improvements and rerouting required that the original plan be revisited. The new plan was needed to address the developable area along County Road 8 and to consider the impact of the new County Road 8 and Highway 61 intersection. This planning process began in the fall of 2003 and included workshops with the City Council and downtown business and property owners. A community-wide open house was held in May 2004 to encourage public input on the final plan. In August 2004, the City was awarded an Opportunity Grant from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account to develop design guidelines for the downtown area to assist in implementation of the downtown plan. Page 2 of 23 The Influence of Transportation Improvements A major influence on the plan is the County's re-alignment and improvement of County Road 8. The county's plan will widen and reroute the road to the south, connecting to Highway 61 at approximately 143`d Street. The County Road 8 re- alignment will have a significant impact on the downtown, offering 61 opportunities for growth, improved vehicle and pedestrian access around the downtown area, and $ the potential for .. redevelopment to make improvements to the core of the downtown CBD and surrounding public and civic spaces. It is vital that 8 the CBD not be cut off from County Road 8 and from the high volume of traffic . which will use this route to access the interstate. Highway 61 is planned to continue to run north = 4 Y and south through downtown and the CBD. Despite projections of increased traffic volumes, this highway should not be widened beyond four lanes except to provide for turn movements. f ,ro5� Instead, improvements to the roadway and access improvements can help accommodate the tq ` increased volumes. " �x. The downtown plan ? recommends improvements to improve street access and connectivity within ' downtown, as well as tyw.e Re.a ugrwr.nn G enhancements to w �ryN pedestrian access and walkability. The plan also calls for extending the regional trail south across County Road 8 on the existing railroad bed and allows for the possibility of future commuter transit within this corridor (either in the railroad ROW or on Highway 61). If Hugo is to continue to have a healthy downtown, it is important to plan for these future transportation changes. Page 3 of 23 s 61 y 8 Defining Downtown The downtown CBD in Hugo has always been located on Forest Boulevard (Highway 61)on both sides of the main traffic signal at 145th Street. But over time, the commercial area has grown and extended north and south along Highway 61, and the new development has been less compact and more auto-or highway-oriented than the older, more traditional downtown CBD. Without planning controls, this same pattern of commercial development could be expected to occur along the improved and upgraded County Road 8. While the core downtown central business district(CBD) is focused along Forest Boulevard- Highway 61 from County Road 8 to 147th Street, the Downtown Plan extends north to the Post Office and 1501h Street, south to 140th Street, and from the shores of Egg Lake on the east to the bend in County Road 8 at the old LaValle farm to the west. One of Hugo's planning goals is to maintain a more compact and concentrated downtown CBD. This goal will be achieved by encouraging new development in and around the core of the downtown area, while planning for limited but well-ordered commercial development in specific areas along other commercial routes such as Highway 61 and County Road 8. Community feedback has consistently supported new CBD uses which complement downtown (such as restaurants and entertainment) and suggest that larger, single-use development and auto sales/service businesses, for instance, be located in commercial areas planned closer to 1-35. Page 4 of 23 Hurq<;r:+astrtr>t,�i Frar��?�a%)rk Fear, To create a sense of arrival in downtown, the plan recommends placing gateway elements —a landscaped sign, monument, or other feature— at these key entry points into downtown. While the plan doesn't specify the elements at each location, when you enter downtown you should know that you are downtown. New development at these "gateway" locations should be planned not only to allow for these gateway elements but to convey the sense of quality and character that the downtown plan envisions. .` Gateway elements—signs,flags or monuments—should be included in the new downtown area to welcome a resident or visitor into an established and thriving downtown. Elements depicting the quality and character of downtown a Hugo are displayed based on the historical and current architectural rte.. elements of Hugo. ESTABLISHED IM Wiwi Proposed monument sign, Nov.29,2004 RSP Architects for Contractor Property Development Company The Downtown Plan The plan is a tool to help the City of Hugo create a pedestrian-friendly downtown and concentrates new development and redevelopment around the existing intersection of 1451H Street and Highway 61. As Hugo continues to develop, the actual projects built may differ from the Illustrative Downtown Plan in the details of the development of any specific block or site, but the primary elements of the plan, including the public infrastructure (roads, parks, trails, open space) and the quality and character which makes this plan unique to Hugo are expected to be maintained. Page 5 of 23 Hugo Dr rn,vn Framework;Plar, The Downtown Plan Improved park with future community center } j rJL %City park with trails,gazebo, Traditional dock,pedestrian bridge residential blocks 11 " Shared public parking Carpenters on the Lake New mixed-use _ "' : development with J housing,offices and ,B complementary 4 retail/commercial uses 3 a -,walkable community spaces along trail ROW New mixed-use I �� development blending *' dditional downtown office and multi-family r for housing housing uses r, gghf Proposed trail connections h J t..�rt �• �ema� aeea� -` ;es.+N.r-.. _-- Lan w _ Hugo Downtown Framework (North Page 6 of 23 Design Guidelines The intent of the Hugo Downtown Design Guidelines is to provide a baseline for quality in order to revitalize and expand the downtown business district. These guidelines are written to meet the community's goals: Goal 1: Preserve the rural small town character of Hugo Goal 2: Establish a threshold or baseline for design and quality Goal 3: Maintain a harmonious visual environment within the existing architectural context Goal 4: Communicate the community's high expectations for new development in Hugo Obiectives The specific objectives for downtown Hugo design guidelines are: • To establish a clear definition of urban design standards that informs property owners, developers, builders and decision-makers. • To serve as a tool that planners and designers can use and incorporate into their plans to achieve and support the City's design objectives. • To act as a basis for a uniform and consistent review of development and redevelopment proposals by the City Council and Planning Commission. The design guidelines which apply specifically to the CBD also include principles that can be broadly applied to the entire Hugo Downtown Area. Downtown CBD The Design Guidelines apply specifically to the central business district or"Old Downtown" concentrated around Highway 61, from 147th Street to the new County Road 8 intersection. The guidelines provide more detailed definitions of requirements for site planning, placement of building mass, materials, architecture, lighting, signage, and design of the public realm. e 61 s Page 7 of 23 ,`r,al Man,&,D sign t;luideknes Framework Principles for Downtown Hugo 1. Preserve and celebrate Hugo's small I {,, town character. 2. Enhance the public realm, to maintain a ry pedestrian-oriented downtown. 3. Expand civic space and uses around City Hall. 4. Add new retail which complements ' existing businesses and shops and supports downtown neighborhoods. 4 _ I t. 5. Encourage unique small businesses to locate downtown and larger, single-use developments closer to the 1-35 corridor. 6. Provide life-cycle housing to encourage senior-living in the downtown area. 7. Provide recreational uses for diverse age groups in the downtown area. 8. Improve downtown access and circulation with improvements to Highway 61 and downtown intersections (147th, 145th, County Road 8). 9. Reduce the impact of development close to Egg Lake to improve lake quality and preserve wildlife habitat. 10. Build upon unique assets such as the church, feed mill and City Hall with complementary design and materials. Page 8 of 23 Downtown District Design Guidelines General Design Standards • These design guidelines are intended to apply to the Downtown District CBD, but include principles that can be broadly applied to the greater Hugo Downtown Area (as indicated on the Downtown Plan), including the Central Business, Future Central Business and Central Residential zones If the CBD development extends beyond this boundary, the Downtown District boundaries may need to be extended accordingly. • On all streets in the downtown district, the guidelines are intended to apply to street frontage properties on both sides of the street. • New downtown development shall provide for pedestrian as well as vehicular circulation and shall create linkages to existing and proposed sidewalks and trails. • All new development should be sensitive to existing downtown neighborhoods and residences in the design and location of new uses and buildings with respect to shading, views, light or noise pollution; where necessary appropriate screening or buffering shall be provided. • All new development shall be designed to value, respect, and preserve identified natural features and resources. • A sense of City history should be encouraged, and landmarks such as St. YF John's Cemetery and St. John's Church should be preserved as important contributors to Hugo's character. • Key points which have been identified as primary entrances to downtown Hugo H should be designed as"gateways"to the City; gateway elements could include open space, unique landscaping, walls or gates, water features and City identity signage. These points include: • From the west—the bend in the County Road 8 at the western edge of Hugo; • From the east—At Egg Lake and the intersections where 147th and 140th meet Highway 61; • From the south —Where 140th meets Highway 61; • From the north—Where 147th meets Highway 61. • Along the west side of Highway 61, new downtown development will need to be designed to integrate with the railway corridor as it comes through the center of town: as a public open space, supporting the proposed trails, and considering future uses. Page 9 of 23 General Land Use • Downtown development should be appropriate for a traditional downtown area: mixed- use buildings combining retail, commercial, and residential uses, and encouragement of multi-story buildings in the downtown. • Neighborhood retail, service, and commercial buildings and uses which support downtown residential neighborhoods such as drug stores, banks, and specialty markets or small grocers are encouraged. • Destination retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, particularly mixed with compatible, complementary, or other synergistic uses, are highly encouraged. • New auto-dominated commercial development such as fast food, auto service, or similar high traffic drive-through facilities and large, single-use developments are discouraged in the downtown CBD. • Uses appropriate to the downtown area such as banks, coffee shops and pharmacies which enhance their business by providing drive-through services may be permitted provided they are designed to minimize impact on local downtown traffic circulation and pedestrian access. • Parking lots should only be allowed as an accessory use, except for municipal or public district parking; larger parking areas should be broken up into smaller areas to reduce the overall area of paving and promote a friendlier pedestrian environment. • New residential development should provide for the full range of life-cycle housing, offering choices of housing types (single-level flats, condominiums or lofts, single-level and multi-story townhouses, and single-family attached or detached), styles and prices, at a density appropriate to the downtown area. • New residential development should be sensitive to existing residential neighborhoods and incorporate well-designed transitions from multi-family to existing single-family residential areas. • Traditional neighborhood design (TND) based on a traditional street grid is a desirable option for downtown, medium-density areas. Single-family homes (detached or attached) or row townhomes should line the street with front porches and stoops, front yards, sidewalks and boulevards with regularly spaced trees and street lights. I Garage access at rear of house rh . TND example with traditional street grid and porches facing the street Sidewalks and boulevards on both sides of the street with regularly spaced street trees Page 10 of 23 • All downtown residential developments should be planned and designed to minimize paving for driveways and surface parking. Garage-forward or"snout-house" homes or townhomes are highly discouraged. Highly Discouraged: Example of Garage-forward design,dominating view from sidewalk and street. Streets, Public Space &Amenities • Forest Boulevard (Highway 61)and 1451h Street should be restored to be closer to their original, traditional downtown "Main Street"form, lined with street trees and planters, pedestrian street lights, and street furniture including benches and trash receptacles. The fixtures that are selected for these streets should be required continuously within the downtown CBD district and highly encouraged throughout the downtown commercial area for visual continuity. • Downtown intersections should be designed to be safe for pedestrians; enhancements to safety include use of textured-colored paving or striping to mark crosswalks, narrowed or throated intersections, pedestrian-oriented street lighting, planted center medians or landscaped boulevards, and warning signage at busy crossings along Highway 61, such as 147th, 145th and County Road 8. Change in paving or striping marks the 8a safe crossing zone for pedestrians at d t8 A major crosswalks. o ¢ d '" qs d Planted center medians or landscaped . €` boulevards provide resting points for ,u pedestrians at major crosswalks,facilitate turning movements, and help calm traffic speeds. Page 11 of 23 r ,e To be safe for both pedestrians and vehicles,downtown Hugo should include street improvements: narrowed intersections,pedestrian lighting (top left),planted medians(top right and bottom left),and visible signs warning of pedestrian crossings/vehicular speed decrease(top right). • The City street grid is a vital part of the way the downtown functions, so restoring streets or adding new streets that connect to the existing street grid are encouraged; disconnected streets and cul-de-sacs are highly discouraged. • Forest Boulevard (Highway 61)and 145th Street are the original "Main Streets"of downtown and, to an extent, the few remaining brick buildings along these streets should be preserved, renovated, or restored to productive use; new buildings close to these older structures warrant careful attention to design and detailing in order to relate well to the original structures. • The small park which is planned on Highway 61 across from City Hall is intended to act as a Town Square or Village Green—a community focal point with passive uses (green space, gardens, historical markers)and active uses (a gazebo, lake overlook, Farmers Market) incorporated into the design. Civic and mixed-use buildings should be located adjacent to the Town Square or Village Green, welcoming visitors to downtown Hugo. • The plan proposes a future pedestrian bridge over Highway 61, connecting the park and Egg Lake to City Hall and the bulk of the downtown area. This bridge, if well-designed, could also act as a visual cue to drivers to reduce speed and could create a sense of arrival and welcome for the downtown CBD. Page 12 of 23 Hugo Dos lit; 9n f ';gin The edge along the railroad ROW and the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail along the west side of Highway 61 should be maintained as an open-space corridor connecting City Hall and the CBD to new development to the south. This edge should include: • trail connections for bicycles and winter sports uses • landscaping to act as a year-round buffer; • pedestrian-oriented trail and street lighting; • places to rest with benches, planters and trash receptacles. APR— • On downtown streets where retail and commercial uses are proposed, on-street parking is encouraged; streets should be designed with the parking lane designated either by curbing or with a change in paving materials. • Downtown district streets should allow for public right-of-way between the curb and the building wall, a minimum 10'-12' wide. This area should be "zoned" to provide for street signs, landscaping and street trees, and both street and sidewalk lighting closest to the curb. There should be a clear pedestrian walking path in the center, and then an area designated for seating or other street furniture (trash receptacles, bus benches, etc) and commercial opportunities (including newspaper boxes). Where necessary, such as , where the street ROW does not allow for a wider sidewalk, these amenities may need to be accommodated within the parcel boundaries. .,: ,; .. r Page 13 of 23 Huge Ccw !:r�r, rarn._r;:t k PianFinai Pian&C nsiun Guidelines Minimum ROW from curb to building (10'-12') �' �` % ,✓' G i� ice' .-i ',, 2'-3' Shop related f v furniture&amenities - 5'-6'Walking Area 3' Public Area: - —- --- — - — trash receptacles, newspaper stands, Defined 8' parallel lanearking streetlights, signs p -- - &street trees planted where sidewalk widens 1 �_ ;• c u T � f•y another option is a t .'. defined 20' head-in angled parking zone ti 4� 'v Page 14 of 23 HuyO k -st.wvn s.neev>t P lea i Fina)i 1--in&De.iqn Guideime5 Architecture • Architecture of new buildings should be respectful of the existing historical structures which enhance the character of Hugo; design which reflects the elements of vernacular"Main Street", Hugo's French trading post roots, or mid-western "prairie style" architecture is encouraged: Well defined roof line O Cornice or roof —� tr------C -- ---� line distinguishes 15s story from /q 1S`story with glazed 2"d story ' display windows c o F F E >= M A )z E T Building base expressed with masonry Awnings with accent lighting and graphics Entry feature;well distinguished and covered instead of applied signs from the weather Y � b Early trading post and mill buildings in rural Minnesota were often made of stone with a simple gabled roof and expressed chimney. Page 15 of 23 Traditional Main Street style building: flat roofs, often an extended or false parapet on"front"side or marking the main entrance. ✓i H HLJIILI 9i fi -- Prairie Style: roofs are hipped, low and spreading with Al �, � deep overhangs and eaves; Hugo City Hall has many of these elements. Pstissicr� _BOULANGER BE Hugo was once a French trading post,and many residents have - -"01 expressed a desire to reflect those roots in the architecture of the rnal downtown. Appropriate architectural elements include: steeper or mansard roofs with a' dormer windows, open storefronts ® with awnings, and exterior plaster, stone and brick. Page 16 of 23 Hugo Downt-own Fra! ev k. =Ia , Finsi Pian,s Design Guidelmes • Architecture of new buildings should be built upon Hugo's existing assets such as the church, the feed mill, and the new City Hall, r ' with complementary design and sense of scale. • Buildings should be designed to relate well to the existing natural and man-made environment and stay within context in massing, materials, style and color; design of the landscape and hardscape should be coordinated and harmonious with the building design and materials. • Buildings should be constructed and maintained for permanence and longevity; therefore durable, maintainable materials (brick, stone, etc.) should be used; temporary buildings, metal sheds, etc. shall not be permitted. New"Main Street"buildings should complement an established downtown through their architectural character. t rrl�I, Building entries should be visible from the street, well lit, covered or protected from weather, and include significant glazing and glass doors where the public will be entering buildings. Page 17 of 23 • Awnings, overhangs and arcades are encouraged where pedestrians are expected to walk and shop ; flat awnings are preferred (no barrel awnings)with adequate clearance above sidewalk. • Building design elements should include an expression of a building base (of brick or stone), a middle, and a top with cornice elements at the top of the first floor and the top of the building. • Buildings should be designed with "four-sided architecture", using the same quality materials on all sides: • all facades shall be articulated with a variety of materials, glazing, awnings, or other details to add visual interest; • roof lines and cornice details shall be completed in a three-dimensional manner so that the features on the back of the roof or similar unfinished areas are not visible; • the front fagade may have a unique design or more significant glazing. • Buildings should be oriented to the street with fully articulated street facades based on traditional storefronts (doors and display windows) along the sidewalk. • Zero Lot Line commercial buildings are allowed and highly encouraged on all streets within the downtown district. • Along CR 8 and Hwy 61, entrances may be oriented to a side or rear parking lot, as long as the entry also has good pedestrian access and visibility from the street, and any building wall along these streets must contain significant amounts of"real' windows. • Equipment, mechanical systems, transformers, trash enclosures, etc. must be screened from view in a way that is integral to the architecture of the building with similar materials: • metal fencing or a mechanical vent screen alone is not sufficient; • access to these service areas needs to be provided at the alley, side or rear of the building. Rooftop equipment shall be screened from the line of site of pedestrians and _ integrated into the design and massing of the roof form Page 18 of 23 Parking & Service Areas • Within the downtown CBD, shared parking is encouraged to take advantage of varying parking demands between mixed uses. • Businesses are encouraged to establish or participate in a municipal parking district providing shared, public parking with reductions in required on-site parking. • Parking should not be located between a building and the street or main road the building faces and be distributed around the building, especially to the side and back of buildings. • Parking adjacent to the street should be minimized; • Where a parking lot is located along a street, the same zero-lot-line or setback conditions of the adjacent buildings should be maintained with a wall, ornamental fence, or similar landscape elements to continue the built edge along the street. • Where a parking lot is located along a street, it should be well landscaped and screened with a combination of fencing or wall plantings along the street edge. 6'zone between parking and sidewalk with fence or wall centered in zone / � O f� j Landscaped edge combines fence -. with trees, low shrubs and ground cover for parking lot screening and buffering along the street Page 19 of 23 ^.a!Plan 8 D(7sign Gui e ine:3 Larger parking areas (over 25 vehicles)should be planned with internal landscaping, pedestrian sidewalks or walkways and be divided into smaller areas where possible: ■ pedestrian walkways provided in larger parking lots should be landscaped, include path lighting, and provide direct access for pedestrians to an entrance of a commercial building; ■ walkways should be raised, paved areas or defined paths distinguished by striping or a change in paving provided that pedestrians are kept safe from vehicular travel on the route to an entrance of a commercial building. O Pedestrian walkways through busy parking lots are important because they provide a safe,well lit,direct access to the entrance of a building. Larger parking lots should have pedestrian ' walkways that are clearly -: identified and combined with ~' landscaping to break up large areas of pavement(top illustration and bottom photo). Page 20 of 23 F U�tLiUI il(YN;?Y c 1N; Final nal Play 8 Elf frig ,G;Jldeltnes • Buildings should be oriented to minimize views of service areas and loading docks from the street; service areas should be buffered with a combination of landscaping and screening; mechanical equipment and trash areas must be fully enclosed and integrated into the architecture using the same materials as the building: • metal fencing or a mechanical vent screen alone is not sufficient; • access to these service areas needs to be provided at the alley, side or rear of the building. • Residential buildings (single-family homes and multi-family buildings)should be oriented to minimize views of garages and parking areas from the street: • free-standing or detached garages should not be allowed for multi-family residences. • parking should be located below buildings or underground where possible. !Y 4 zc a a ov Below-grade parking:side or rear access. Garages should not be as invisible from the street as possible to create a traditional neighborhood feel. Page 21 of 23 HII U(- D�-A f 111."' fJF �P '-t?AI h'1d C Signage • Downtown signage is critical to the character of the area, especially at night; all downtown signage is subject to careful review with the City and must comply with all zoning and ordinance requirements for size, placement, materials, etc; • Signage and graphics should be integral to the building architecture or used as a decorative design element. Back-lit, box signs are not acceptable downtown. • Decorative neon, moving or other decorative sign types are desirable only when displayed within storefront window interiors of downtown buildings. • Corporate chains are encouraged to customize their architecture to express their design "brand" within a design, context, and material appropriate to the character of downtown Hugo. Awning sign should be located on the awning face or fringe Awning Signs. --o0 Projecting orlL_j� LI 11 IEEE Hanging tt— U Sign fMF"" D Projuting or Hanging Signs. IrLLEK tLJ uJ � Wall Sign integrated into the building design Binding Fare b Mndaw Signs, Page 22 of 23 Open Space and Storm Water Management • New development should provide both private and public usable open space, plazas etc; these spaces should be connected to existing or proposed trail and sidewalk networks. • The downtown area is plmust plan cohesively for storm water management and for improving the water quality of Hugo, however, where possible rain gardens or similar infiltration and holding areas should be integrated into the design of parking areas; design which harmonizes more groomed and landscaped areas with more natural landscape is encouraged: DP I(�� b Trail or sidewalk Swales planted as a rain garden;plants and soil provide filtration • Storm water ponds, rain gardens and other storm water management or holding areas shall be designed to be attractive in both flooded and dry conditions; use of native plants for filtration around pond and wetlands and other sustainable design approaches to site and landscape design are encouraged: +'t1 11 t t1� .4 0_ More formal ►! t Trail or and groomed Sidewalk landscape Filtration Egg Lake Vegetation Page 23 of 23 I am A� I WWII so= Ago= XMWW= Q City of Hugo ffisolm �JO 2007 City Focus Goals Target Date Description.of Goal for Completion 1. Focus on Economic Development a) Continued membership and active involvement in the HBA a) b) Develop marketing and promotional strategy for Hugo and the EDA, utilizing continued visits with existing businesses b) in the City of Hugo c) Promotion and establishment of TIF district c) d) Begin master-planning Northern Gateway d) • Industrial Park • Infrastructure demand assessment 2. Transportation Planning a) Traffic Signals a) b) CSAH 14/1-35 Interchange b) c) Street Reconstruction Implementation c) 3. Public Safety Goals a) Review police protection services a) b) Cooperative Agreement for BLS Ambulance Service b) c) Fire Marshall Safety Report c) 4: > Multiple Parks Projects a) Finalize Oak Shore Park Plan; prepare for 2008 a) construction b) Form Implementation Committee for Rice Lake Park b) Soccer Complex c) Ongoing evaluation of opportunities for parkland acquisition c) (I.e., Ball field Complex) d) Ongoing recreational programming d) 5. Comprehensive Plan Update a) Update City Transportation Plan a) b) Update Parks Master Plan b) c) Update City Utilities c) 6. Rice Lake Management Plan 7 Recodification of City Code a) Rural Preservation Ordinance a) b) Nuisance Ordinance b) c) Sign Ordinance c) d) Board of Zoning d) 8. Historical Commission Projects a) Regional Host for Historical Commissions a) b) Continue verbal and written collection of history b) c) Hugo Good Neighbor Days Display c) EDA Goals For 2007 1. Hugo Business Association involvement as an active partner 2. Develop marketing and promotional strategy for Hugo and the EDA ' Create a list of businesses in Hugo ' Develop retention and attraction goals 3. Continue performing site visits with existing businesses in the City 4. Establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District ■ Create TIF policy ■ Create TIF application ■ Continue working on downtown redevelopment 5. Identify a location for another industrial park ■ Northern gateway ' Future development in northern Hugo