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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.04.12 EDA Packet r AGENDA CITY OF HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010 8:30 AM 8:30 am 1. Call to Order 8:31 am 2. Roll Call 8:32 am 3. Approval of Minutes EDA Meeting of March 8, 2010 8:35 am 4. Update on Downtown Redevelopment • Antique Store • City Owned Property Concept 9:00 am 5. Update on BR&E Program Commencement Celebration • Survey Results • Implementation Projects 10:00 am 6. Discussion on Commercial Design Guidelines • Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) Recommendation 10:30 am 7. Adjournment BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the March 8, 2010 EDA Meeting as presented. 4. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff has recently met with Mike and Catherine Anderson, and their attorney to discuss the future of the property at 14583 Forest Blvd. N. City staff has been encouraging the Andersons to demolish the Antique Store building because of its blighted and unsafe condition. City staff is of the understanding that the Andersons continue to work with their insurance company following the Fre that occurred at the Carpenter's restaurant site, and that it is financially difficult for them to expend the funds to demolish the Antique store building at this time. Staff would prefer that the building be demolished at this time, because it would allow for the construction of turn lanes in front of the property in conjunction with the 147`" St/TH 61 project. City staff and the Andersons have tentatively agreed to an assessment agreement, whereby the building would be demolished, and the cost of the demolition would be incurred by the City and spread against the property to be paid back over time with interest. Staff has prepared an assessment agreement and a resolution ordering the demolition project. At their April 5, 2010, meeting the City Council directed staff to order the demolition of the antique store, approve the assessment agreement subject to revisions agreeable to staff and Catherine Anderson, change the construction plans for the TH61/1471" Street project to add turn lanes at 146`" Street, and to prepare a resolution for approval at the next City Council meeting. Staff would also like to discuss the concept plan that was presented to the EDA for the City owned property in downtown. Staff met with development team on April 6, 2010, to discuss the plan and the letter of intent that was presented to the EDA. Staff will update the EDA on the meeting and would like to discuss the letter of intent with the EDA. 5. UPDATE ON BR&E PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATION The BR&E Commencement celebration was held at the Hugo American Legion on April 7, 2010. Staff presented the background of the program, the survey results, and the implementation projects. Approximately 50 people attended the celebration. Staff will present the survey results to the EDA and discuss the implementation projects. Enclosed in the packet are the BR&E summary report, survey results, and the 2010 goals for the EDA. 6. DISCUSSION ON COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Staff would like to discuss with the EDA commercial design guidelines. The comprehensive plan discourages "big box" commercial buildings. The implementation portion of the plan states that the City should adopt an ordinance to limit building size in order to be consistent with the comp plan. The ORC thought that large commercial buildings may be alright as long as they're designed correctly and instead of having an ordinance to limit building size, the same intent can be achieved with design guidelines. MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MARCH 8,2010 EDA President Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. PRESENT: Jan Arcand, Tom Denaway, Jim Bever, Phil Klein, Brian Thistle and Fran Miron ABSENT: Mike Granger CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator, Mike Ericson, Community Development Director, Bryan Bear, Planner, Rachel Simone, and Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/ Parks Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2010 Klein made motion, Denaway seconded, to approve the minutes for the EDA meeting of February 8, 2010. All ayes. Motion carried. SUBWAY—NEW OWNERSHIP Subway in Hugo has a new owner, Mike DeWeefe. He was present at the meeting to talk about the business and to answer any questions that the EDA may have. Staff recommended that the EDA welcome Mr. DeWeefe as a new business owner in Hugo. Mike stated that Tim Bolton is still a part of the ownership of the business. They plan to stay at their current location and if they were to move they would stay in Hugo. The sales at the store have been exceeding expectations and there has been lots of business from the trail in front of the store. He stated that they are very happy at their location and are looking forward to the improvements on Highway 61 this summer. DISCUSSION CITY OWNED PROPERTY DOWNTOWN Mark Finnemann, Richard Fischer, and Mike Brass, were present at the meeting to showcase their new concept plans for the City owned property in downtown. The team of developers has been to the EDA before to present their ideas for the City owned property. They have discussed the plans with the EDA. The development team has new concept plans for the city owned property that includes a 17,000 square foot building with adjacent parking. They stated that they have been in contact with a funeral home and a restaurateur. There would be a gathering area/event center between the uses that that could be shared by all tenants. There will be an owner of the building that will do all of the scheduling of the event center. They presented a letter of intent to the City to be able to market the property for a period of time. The EDA will discuss the letter of intent at another meeting. Although the plan was not presented to the EDA until the meeting, the EDA generally liked the plan and idea. They liked the idea of an event center and multi-use space. There was a small amount of discussion on the letter of intent and financials. The EDA recommended to the development team to think about the pedestrian friendly aspect of the plan and incorporate it as much as possible. As staff reviews the presented plan, the EDA will take a closer look at the concept for the property. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PROJECTS Staff updated the EDA on the downtown redevelopment progress and other projects in the City. Staff has been in contact with the Anderson's on the Carpenters Restaurant and the antique store property, but still has several items to work out with them. Staff will continue to update the EDA on the topic. The CD Director updated the EDA on the 147`h Street and Hwy 61 and 130`' Street and Hwy 61 improvement project. He stated it includes traffic signals and will start this summer. UPDATE ON BR&E PROGRAM Staff updated the EDA on the progress of the BR&E Program. Enclosed in the packet are the survey results and the projects that are part of the implementation of the program. Staff stated that the Commencement Celebration will be in April to showcase the results of the survey and project teams for the implementation items. Miron made a motion, seconded by Arcand, to hold the meeting on April 7, 2010 at the Hugo American Legion. All ayes. Motion carried. The Planner gave an update on the Glamos Wire Site Plan application for an addition to their building. Miron suggested inviting the owners to an EDA meeting and think about showcasing the improvements that have been done in the Peloquin Industrial Park. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Bever, to adjourn at 10:25 am. All Aye. Motion Carried. March 5, 2010 Mr. Bryan Bear City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue Hugo, Minnesota 55038 RE: LETTER OF INTENT Dear Bryan: Please consider this Letter of Intent summarizing the basic terms and conditions for Mark Finnemann (Buyer) to purchase 1. acres of land and located at Egg Lake Land(Property), from Cit, of f Hugo (Seller), along the following lines: 1. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price shall be One Hundred Forty Thousand and 00/100($140,000.00), payable in cash at closing. ($5.00 per usable square feet X 28,000 square feet of usable land) 2. EARNEST MONEY. The sum of Five Hundred and 00/100($500.00) shall be deposited in an escrow account within three (3) days of execution of the purchase agreement by all parties. 3. CONTRACT NEGOTIATION. Buyer to deliver the draft contract of sale within three (3) days of execution of Letter of Intent. 4. CONTINGENCIES. The purchase agreement will be contingent upon the following: a. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY. Seller shall provide a current Phase I environmental study, prepared to satisfy standard lender requirements. b. SURVEY. Seller shall provide an as-built survey of the Premises prepared to ALTA requirements and certified by a registered surveyor showing (i) the area, dimensions and location of the Premises to the nearest monuments, (ii) the total area of the Premises, and (iii) the location of all available utilities and sewer connections. Mr. Bryan Bear Page 2 3/5/2010 c. ALTA TITLE DOCUMENTS. Seller shall provide evidence of marketable ALTA title, free of any and all restrictions and encumbrances that could restrict Buyer's use of the Property. d. DUE DILIGENCE. Buyer will have Twenty Four Month (24) months after the Purchase Agreement is executed to complete its review of all documents, inspection of the physical condition of the Property and its investigation and evaluation of all legal and financial matters related to the purchase, all at Buyer's sole cost and expense. Seller will cooperate with Buyer in obtaining all necessary governmental approvals and in the physical inspection of the Property. At the end of this period,Buyer's earnest money will be non-refundable. 5. CLOSING. The sale will close on or before March 31, 2012. 6. RIGHT OF ENTRY. Seller hereby grants to Buyer and its agents, contractors and employees the right to enter upon the Property at any reasonable time, with prior notice, in order to conduct soils, environmental and other engineering tests. Buyer will hold Seller harmless from any liability caused by such entry. 7. CLOSING COSTS. The following expenses shall be paid by Seller in connection with the closing: (i) furnishing evidence of marketable title, (ii) cost preparation of the warranty deed and other documents of conveyance, (iii) state deed tax, (iv) the cost of recording any documents necessary to make title marketable, (v) 1/2 of the closing fee charged by title company, (vi)cost of survey, (vii) cost of the Phase I environmental study, (viii) Seller's attorney's fees, (ix) Real Estate Commission due Welsh Companies, LLC. Buyer shall pay the following costs: (i) filing fee to record warranty deed, (ii) 1/2 of the closing fee charged by the title company, (iii)premium for any owners or lenders title insurance obtained by or for the benefit of Buyer, (iii) Buyer's attorney's fees. Buyer and Seller shall prorate taxes, insurance, utilities and assessments as of the date of closing. 8. RESPONSE. This offer shall expire, unless accepted by Seller, at 5:00 PM, EST, Monday, June 21, 2010. While this Letter of Intent is non-binding, it is the intent of both parties to negotiate and execute a purchase agreement to the standard terms contained in a Minnesota purchase agreement, and the terms of this Letter of Intent shall be incorporated into the agreement. If the general terms as outlined above are acceptable by Seller, please have Seller indicate by signing this Letter of Intent and returning it to me. Mr. Bryan Bear Page 3 3/5/2010 Sincerely, Mark Finnemann Agreed and accepted SELLER By: Its: Date: BUYER By: Its: Date: Ole � a { IX o• 110elo ° o �. : f fie� 4° ° fo'o ►� �1 19 klo h � • 1 All 'Aa al AA 0 ,_ � Return To: David K.Snyder Eckberg,Lammers,Briggs,Wolff &Vierling,P.L.L.P. 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater,MN 55082 CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT INSERT LEGAL THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2010 by and between the City of Hugo, a Minnesota municipality organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as "City"); and (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"). Owner owns the property legally described on Exhibit A hereto, including improvements and a building ("the Property"). WITNESS: Rev.04/07/t 0 WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City to enter into development contracts as contemplated in Minnesota Statutes §462.358, Subd. 2(a). WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §463.151 provides in part that "The governing body of any municipality may remove or raze any hazardous building upon obtaining the consent in writing of all owners of record occupying tenants and all lien holders of record; the cost shall be charged against the real estate...(or) the governing body may provide that the cost so assessed may be paid in not to exceed five (5) equal annual installments with interest thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum. WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §463.21 provides in part that "(t)he cost of the razing...or removal may be: a lien against the real estate." WHEREAS, Owner has requested that the City proceed,at the earliest possible time, to raze the building on the property and all its contents and proceed to demolish it and remove all improvements, rubble and debris because the property owner believes that the building is inadequately maintained, dilapidated and is a hazard to public health and safety. Furthermore, Owner is not able to manage the removal of the building and improvements and requests and requires that the City remove it. WHEREAS, the City requires certain temporary easements in connection with the reconstruction of T.H. 61. The temporary easement forms are attached as Exhibit hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises and conditions contained herein, it is agreed by the parties hereto as follows: 1.) Upon the execution of this Agreement, the City, its contractors, agents and employees are permitted to enter upon the property and secure it. The City is permitted to terminate and secure all utilities serving the property. 2 2.) The City may thereafter raze the building and improvements upon the property and remove all rubble and debris. Any personal property left on the property shall be deemed worthless and of no value whatsoever. The City may fill in basement areas and level the surface of the excavated area. 3.) The City may permit the following improvement to be left behind. (foundation footings?) 4.) Owner consents to the entry of the City, its employees, consultants and contractors upon the property to perform the work permitted hereunder. When the City determines that it has completed the work, it shall send a notice to Owner and record it at the Washington County Recorder. The work shall be complete not later than sixty (60) days after execution of this Agreement. 5.) Owner shall furnish the Rights of Entry, attached as Exhibit B, to the City to permit the work required in connection with the T.H. 61 Improvement Project of 2010. 6.) Assessment. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Owner shall pay the sum of $ to the City by cash or certified funds check as a down payment. The remaining assessment amount of$ .00 shall be certified and assessed against the property as a lien and payable as taxes pursuant to the payment schedule set forth in the attached Exhibit C. Owner, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns including successors in title, waives all notices and requirements of Minn. Stat. § 429 et. seq. and waives and releases all claims and defenses thereunder, including the right to appeal under Minn. Stat. § 429.081. Owner certifies that such assessment is accepted and the property is benefited by the work in at least the amount assessed. 7.) Warranty of Title. Owner warrants and represents to the City that it is the fee owner of the land described herein and that it has authority to execute this Development Agreement and agree to the conditions hereof and to subject the land hereto. Owner also represents and warrants that the use for which this development is sought will not violate any restrictive covenants applying to the property. 8.) BindingEffect. This Agreement shall be deemed to be a restrictive covenant and the terms and conditions hereof shall run with the land described herein and be binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs, representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto, and shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the subdivision, and shall be deemed covenants running with the land. Reference herein to the Owners, if there be more than one, shall mean each and all of them. This Agreement shall be placed of record so as to give notice hereof to subsequent purchasers. The cost of said recording shall be borne by the Owner and charges against the escrow account. 9.) Restrictions on Transfer/Indemnification. Owners agree to defend and hold the City, and its officials, employees and agents, harmless against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, judgments, damages, penalties, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of actions or omissions by Owners, their employees, and agents, in connection with the Project. No transfer or assignment shall be made without City approval and any assignment or transfer without such approval shall be void. 10.) Incorporation by Reference. All general and special conditions, plans, special provisions, proposals, specifications and contracts for the play and for any improvements furnished and let pursuant to this Agreement shall be and hereby are made a part of this Agreement by reference as if fully set out herein in full. 4 1 l.) Evidence of Title. Owner shall furnish the City with evidence of fee ownership of the property through an attorney's title opinion or title insurance policy upon request. OWNER By: Its: STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) On this day of , 200_, before me, a Notary Public, within and for said County and State, personally appeared to me personally known, who, being duly sworn, acknowledged said instrument to be his/her free act and deed. Notary Public 5 CITY OF HUGO By: By: Michael A. Ericson, Administrator Mary Ann Creager, Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )SS. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2010, by Michael A. Ericson, the Administrator of the City of Hugo, a Minnesota municipal corporation,on behalf of said City with full authority to do so. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2010, by Mary Ann Creager, the Clerk of the City of Hugo, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of said City with full authority to do so. Notary Public DRAFTED BY: David K. Snyder ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651)439-2878 6 EXH[B[T C (PAYMENT SCHEDULE) The assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments including principal and interest extending over a period of years, with interest at the rate of percent(_/O) per annum, in the amount annually required to pay the principal over such period at such rate, the first of said installments to be payable with general taxes for the year 20 , collectible with such taxes during the year 20 9 HUGO BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION STRATEGIES PROGRAM 1/06/10 N=38 ALL RESULTS ARE A PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SURVEYS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Community or township: Date: Ia. Is all the information on the cover sheet complete and correct? (Circle ONE answer) 71% (t) Yes 8% (2) No lb. If No, make the necessary corrections. 2a. Did your business begin its operation in this community? (Circle ONE answer) 71% (1) Yes 29% (2) No 2b. If No,where did you move from and when? Community State Year 2c. If Yes,what year? 3. Which of the following best describes your business in Hugo? (Circle ONE answer) 76% 1. Locally owned and operated, with one location 8% 2. Locally owned and operated, with more than one location. Please indicate the name(s) of the cities with other locations: 3% 3. Franchise: Please indicate where headquarters are located (city,state and country): 8% 4. Branch location of a retional, national or international company: Please indicate where your corporate headquarters are located (city,state and country): 4. Please identify where this business is located. 18% 1. Exclusively in my home 5% 2. In my home and another location 66% 3. Exclusively outside of my home Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 3 5. Which of the following industry categories best describes your business? (Circle ONE answer) 3% (1) Agriculture production 0% (9) Lodging 0% (2) Mining 8% (10)Tourism/recreational services(i.e., 8% (3) Construction golf, boating, bike rental, theater,etc.) 5% (4) Manufacturing 5% (11)Other services 0% (5) Transportation and 11%(12) Food & beverage public utilities 8% (13) Education 3% (6) Wholesale trade 3% (14) Mail order/internet sales 13% (7) Finance, insurance, and real estate 0% (15)Government(not including education) 8% (8) Retail trade 29%(16)Other(specify) Your product/service 6. We are interested in learning about your primary products and services. a. Name the major products or b. What percentage c. Are sales of this product or service? services offered by this establishment of your total sales (Circle ONE answer) comes from each? (Total should equal 100 (1) FOR LOCAL USE ONLY % (I)Increasing (2)Stable (3)Decreasing (2) FOR LOCAL USE ONLY % (I)Increasing (2)Stable (3)Decreasing (3) FOR LOCAL USE ONLY % (I)Increasing (2)Stable (3)Decreasing (4) Other products or services (specify) % (I)Increasing (2)Stable (3)Decreasing FOR LOCAL USE ONLY Check total should equal 100% 100 % 7. What is special or unique about your major products or services? (BR&E visitor:Please take detailed notes here.) FOR LOCAL USE ONLY Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 4 8 a. Who are your key competitors and where are they located? (List UP TO THREE) • Name of business FOR LOCAL USE ONLY Location • Name of business Location • Name of business Location b. Why are people buying from your competitors? FOR LOCAL USE ONLY Labor Force 9. How many workers(including yourself) are employed by you at this location? We'd like you to break this out between full-time and part-time for the two time periods shown. Trim Mean per a. Full b. Part time (as defined by c. Seasonal(hired by d. Temp agency firm time the business) the business) employees Currently 3.8 I 6.33 7.17 0 Three years ago 7.63 6.89 24.5 0 Total a. Full b. Part time (as defined by the c. Seasonal(hired by the d. Temp agency time business) business) employees Currently 599 224 43 0 Three years 883 160 98 0 ago 10. If the number of employees changed from three years ago, please identify up to 3 reasons for the employment change. (Circle UP TO THREE reasons) 0% (a) Technological changes 5% (b) Change in management 26% (c) Growth in demand, or lack of demand 18% (d) Change in profits 0% (e) Business did not exist 3 years ago 5% (f) Improved or decreased efficiency 3% (g) Government regulation 0% (h) Increased competition 5% (i) Renovation/expansion 3% 0) New products/services 0% (k) Entered new markets 5% (l) Change in subcontracting 5% (m) Corporate decisions/policies 21% (n) Other Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 5 11. If you reported any employees as seasonal in question 9c,when is your busy season? (Circle UP TO TWO seasons) 11% (1) Spring 16% (2) Summer 16% (3) Fall 3% (4) Winter 3% (5) Varies (6) Not applicable 12. What is the average hourly starting wage paid to employees in each category? (If you do not have employees in that category, write Not Applicable or NA) (a) Unskilled labor(ex: waiters,janitorial, hotel maids, unskilled manufacturing labor, etc) $_$10.86 (b) Precision production/specialty skills $_$20.00 (c) Clerical/secretarial $ $11.96 (d) Sales $_$24.67 (e) Engineers $_$18.56 (f) Professional/management $_$21.50 (g) Information technology $_$19.00 (h) Temporary/contract employees $_$22.25 (i) Youth employees $ $9.25 0) Other $_$22.92 13. Does your company have problems recruiting employees in the following categories? (Circle ONE answer per line) Category Yes No Unsure Not Applicable (a) Unskilled labor 3% 45% 0% NA (b) Precision production/specialty skills 8% 29% 0% NA (c) Clerical/secretarial 0% 32% 3% NA (d) Sales 11% 21% 5% NA (e) Engineers 3% 16% 0% NA (f) Professional/management 5% 32% 3% NA (g) Information technology 5% 16% 0% NA (h) Temporary/contract employees 3% 21% 0% NA (i) Youth employees 3% 21% 0% NA 0) Other 0% 16% 0% NA 14. If you answered "yes" for any category in question 13 above, identify up to 3 of the most important reasons for your recruiting problem. (Circle UP TO THREE.) 5% (a) Poor work attitudes 11% (b) Inadequate labor skills 5% (c) High cost of training employees 5% (d) High wage rates for labor 3% (e)Competition for employees 3% (f) Workers will not migrate into the area 3% (g) Workers cannot pass screening(drug, criminal record check, etc.) 0% (h) Lack of child care 13% (i)Other Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 6 15. Which of the following benefits are available to your full-time employees? (Circle Yes or No for each item) Yes No (a) Health insurance 47% 24% (b) Life insurance 32% 39% (c) Disability insurance 29% 42% (d) Paid vacation time 53% 26% (e) Paid holidays 53% 24% (f) Paid sick leave 39% 34% (g) Pre-tax Account for Health Care 29% 26% (h) Pre-tax Account for Dependent Care 26% 29% (i) Bonus 37% 34% 0) Profit sharing 24% 47% (k) Stock options of company 5% 63% (l) Tuition reimbursement(for-credit courses) 21% 47% (m) Non-credit training/professional development 29% 39% (n) Pension Plan 16% 37% (o) Retirement/401 K contribution 45% 32% (p) Uniforms/uniform allowance 29% 45% (q) Child care/dependent benefits 8% 61% (r) Employee discounts on merchandise 42% 26% (s) Company car 11% 58% (t) Other(specify) 16% 39% 16. Please estimate the commute time for your employees. (a) Within a 15 minute drive one way 48% (b) 16-30 minute drive one way 42% (c) 31-60 minute drive one way 9% (d) 61+minute drive one way 2% Check total(should equal 100%) 100% 17. What resources are you currently using to locate new employees? (Circle ALL that apply) 11% (a) Ad in metro/state-wide papers 24% (b) Ad in local community papers 13% (c) Placement office of four-year, community and/or technical colleges 3% (d) Private search businesses 32% (e) Referrals from existing employees 8% (f) Professional associations 5% (g) Minnesota Workforce Center 5% (h) Temporary agency/staffing service business 11% (i) Hire our own apprentices 29% 0) Promote from within 18% (k) Hire people who were initially temporary employees 13% (l) Job Fair 32% (m) Internet/world wide web 3% (n) Union 5% (o) Sign in the window 39% (p) Walk-in Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 7 55% (q) Word of mouth 16% (r) Other 18a. Do you expect the number of employees you have in each of the following categories to increase,decrease or stay the same over the next three years? (Circle 1, 2 or 3 for each category) b. If you expect a change, how many employees will be added or subtracted? (Indicate by how many) Increase Stay The Same Decrease By How Manx? Percent of Employees in this catego (a) Unskilled labor 16% 45% 0% 73 57% (b) Precision production/specialty skills 16% 21% 0% 13 14% (c) Clerical/secretarial 18% 34% 0% 9 51% (d) Sales 26% 29% 0% 14 49% (e) Engineers 0% 32% 0% 0 20% (f) Professional/management 8% 47% 0% 6 3% (g) Information technology 3% 29% 0% 2 0.5% (h) Temporary/contract employees 5% 32% 0% 1 0% (i) Youth employees 3% 37% 0% 2 0% 0) Other 5% 29% 0% 5.5 43% 19. Overall, how do you rate your employees with respect to their attitude toward work and their productivity? (Circle ONE answer per line) Very Average Excellent(5) Good 4 Good 3 Fair 2 Poor 1 4.4 (a)Attitude toward work 47% 29% 1 l% 0% 0% 4.4 (b) Productivity 42% 34% 8% 0% 0% 20. Employees and owners often need additional training for their current job. From the list below,select the training topics which are needed but are not already being provided. (Circle Yes or No for each item. For those you answered Yes, write the number of people needing this training.) Number of People Comment on a Yes No Needing Training specific need General Skills a--Basic math 3% 68% 1 b--Basic Shop Math 3% 68% 1 c--Reading and Writing 3% 68% 2 d--Interpersonal Communication 11% 63% 7 e--English as a Second Language 3% 68% 0 f--Diversity 3% 68% 0 --Customer Service 18% 58% 32 Managerial Skills h--Basic Accounting 13% 61% 4 i--Financial Management 13% 58% 4 --Record Keeping 11% 61% 2 k--Inventory control 11% 61% 2 1--Business Planning 18% 55% 7 Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 8 m--Employee management 21% 55% 9 n--Time/ Project Management 18% 58% 6 Sales and Marketing o--Sales 26% 53% 21 p--Marketing 29% 50% 23 q--Selling on the internet 21% 55% 1 17 r--General 21% 50% 1 10 21. How do you currently train your employees? (Circle ALL that apply.) 63% (a) Self-taught(manuals, videos, training materials) 63% (b) fn-house training(one-on-one by supervisor or co-worker, training department classes,etc.) 50% (c) Send employees to workshops 18% (d) Contract with private vendors for on-site training 13% (e) Contract with public vendors(technical colleges,etc.) for on-site training 16% (f) On-the-job training(a government supported program) 21% (g) Apprenticeships 21% (h) Distance learning(correspondence, on-line/ internet,TV) 11% (i) Other(Please list) 3% (j) Do not provide any employee training Customers 22. We are interested in the location of your customers. Please estimate the percent of your gross sales come from the following locations: a. Local within 25 miles)? 71% b. Regional(26-100 miles)? 20% c. Outside the region but in the United States? 8% d. Outside of the U.S.? 1% 100% TOTAL 23a. Is your business currently exporting internationally? (Circle ONE answer) 5% (1)Yes, we export directly from our business and/or we sell our product internationally through another company which exports it(ex: US parent company, etc.) 11%(2)Not now, but we are starting plans to export 66%(3)No: 23b. What prevents you from exporting your product? (Circle ALL that apply.) 3% (a) Business is too small 26%(b)Business designed to serve specific area 3% (c) Lack of knowledge of foreign countries/markets 3% (d) Lack of specific export knowledge 5% (e) Restrictive state and or federal regulations 3% (f) Language barrier 3% (g)Concerns about receiving payment 0% (h) Never considered it before 3% (i) Tough competition Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 9 5% 0) Costs/risks are too high 24%(k) Other 24. For businesses who export internationally or are plannine to do so in the near future-all others,skip to question 25. 24a. In which countries or regions of the world do you currently sell products,or plan to sell in the future? (Circle Now or Future for ALL that apply) I plan to start selling I sell there now there in the future a--Canada 5% 0% b--Mexico 3% 0% c--Central America 3% 0%- d--South America 3% 0% e--Western Europe 3% 0% f--Eastern Europe 3% 0% --Russia 3% 0% h--Africa 3% 0% i--China 3% 0% j--Japan 3% 0% k--Asia 3% 0% 1--Australia 3% 0% m--other 3% 0% 24b. Identify problems,if any, that you have exporting your product(s)? (Circle ALL that apply) 0% (a) Transportation of product 0% (b) Lack of export financing 3% (c) Restrictive state and or federal regulations 3% (d) Inadequate knowledge of foreign countries/markets 0% (e) Other 3% (f) I do not have problems exporting my product(s) Chances 25. a. Are there any major technological innovations on the horizon in your industry that might affect your company? (Circle ONE answer) Yes No Not Sure 42% (l) 50% (2) 8% (3) 0'25b. If No or Not Sure,skip to question 26. 25c. If Yes,what are these? 25d. If Yes,will these new technologies require retraining of your labor force? Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5-page 10 (Circle ONE answer) 34% (1)Yes 3% (2) No 26a. Do you have any plans to modernize or expand your present buildings(s) or equipment? (Circle ONE answer) Yes No 37% (1) 6l°�(2) 26b. If No,skip to Question 26. 26c. If Yes,what is planned? 26d. If Yes,when will the work begin (year)? Future Location Decisions 27. Are you currently considering? (Circle ALL that apply) 0%(a) Downsizing —> If ves,skip to Question 28 5% (b) Selling—► Ifs,skip to Question 28 5% (c) Moving— If yes,go to Question 28 3% (d) Closing—► If yes, go to Question 28 13%(e) Merging with or acquiring another business— If ves,skip to Question 30 24%(f) Expanding-- at this location—>If ves,go to Question 30 13%(g) Expanding—adding another location --+ If ves,go to Question 29 13%(h) Other changes to business plan—> If yes,skip to Question 30 39%(i) None of the above —> If yes,skip to Question 30 28. If yes to Question 27(a), (b),(c)or(d),why are you considering downsizing,selling, moving or closing? (Circle ALL that apply) 5% (1) Changing market conditions 3% (2) Overcrowded building 3% (3) No land for expansion 0% (4) Transportation problems 0% (5) Crime/vandalism 0% (6) Low work productivity 0% (7) Environmental concerns 3% (8) Rigid code enforcement(including ordinances and building codes) 3% (9) High local taxes 0% (10) High state taxes 3% (l 1) Lease expiration 0% (12) Poor telecommunications 0% (13) Insufficient labor supply 3% (14) Retiring 3% (15) Another business opportunity 3% (16) Business incentives from other jurisdiction(s) Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 1 I 0% (17) Trying to sell business but unable to sell it 3% (18) Better location for more exposure/traffic 11% (19) Other(specify) 29. If moving(Yes to Question 27c) or expanding at another location (Yes to Question 27g),where are you considering? (Circle ALL that apply) 11% (1) In same city as currently located 3% (2) Another city in this county(specify city) 5% (3) Another county in the state(specify city) 0% (4) Another state(specify city and state) 3% (5) Outside of the United States(specify city and country) 3% (6) Undecided 30a. Do you rent/lease or does this business own this facility? (Circle ONE answer) 39% (1) Rent/Lease 58% (2)Own 30b. If Rent/Lease,when does the current rental agreement expire? 31a. Does your company currently own or rent/lease sufficient property to allow for expansion if necessary? (Circle ONE answer) 58% Yes 11% Maybe 26%No (1) (2) (3) I ► 31b. If Maybe or No,what type of land, buildings, and space needs do you foresee? (Ex: number of square feet) 32. Are there any other changes in business plans for the next three years? (Circle ALL that apply) 47% (1) No change: If no change,skip to Question 34. 5% (2) Change in operations 26% (3) Change in mix of goods/services 13% (4) Add or subtract product lines 13% (5) Change production technology 16% (6) Other 33. What impact will your answer from Questions 25-32 have on the number of employees? (Circle ONE answer on the left, and if you choose 2 or 3 also, answer the jobs question) 29% (1) No change 26% (2) Add employees: About how many jobs will be added? 97(total)/ on average) Jobs 0% (3) Reduce employees: About how many jobs will be lost? Jobs 0% (4) Reduce schedule for hourly employees: (a) About how many hours/week per employee? Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 12 (b) How many employees will be on a reduced schedule? Community Factors 34. In Hugo,are the following business factors more favorable, less favorable or about the same as your direct competitors from other communities? (Circle ONE answer for each factor) Avg. Much More Somewhat About the Somewhat Much Less Favorable More Same (3) Less Favorable (5) Favorable Favorable (1) (4) (2) 3.12 a-Availability of Skilled Labor 5% 13% 39% 5% 5% 3.24 b-Availability of Unskilled Labor 5% 11% 45% 5% 0% 3.63 c--Worker Stability 13% 18% 39% 0% 0% 3.59 d--Worker Productivity 11% 21% 39% 0% 0% 3.29 a-Wage Rates 5% 21% 42% 0% 5% 3.15 f-Employee Health Care Costs 3% 8% 39% 0% 3% 3.27 g-Union Profile 3% 5% 18% 3% 0% 3.06 h--Technical Training Programs 3% 8% 29% 0% 5% 3.85 i-Availability of Land 18% 26% 18% 5% 0% 3.27 j--Cost of Land 8% 21% 26% 8% 5% 3.17 k-Availability of Buildings 5% 18% 18% 18% 0% 3.22 1--Cost of Buildings 0% 26% 24% 8% 3% 3.25 m-Proximity to Major Markets 8% 18% 32% 16% 0% 3.27 n-Proximity to Raw Materials 3% 13% 39% 3% 0% 3.29 o-Proximity to Service Suppliers 3% 16% 42% 3% 0% 3.66 p-Highway Accessibility 18% 26% 32% 8% 0% 2.83 q-Railroad Service 5% 0% 16% 5% 5% 2.85 r-Accessibility to Major Airport 3% 11% 21% 13% 5% 2.67 s--Local Airport 3% 0% 24% 8% 5% 3.12 t-Electricity Cost 3% 11% 47% 3% 3% 3.41 u--Electric Reliability 13% 3% 55% 0% 0% 3.33 v--Natural Gas Cost 5% 11% 47% 0% 0% 3.35 w--Natural Gas Reliability 11% 3% 55% 0% 0% 2.78 x-Unemployment Insurance Costs 3% 0% 37% 0% 8% 2.85 y--Workers Compensation Rates 3% 3% 39% 0% 8% 2.85 z--Local Taxes 5% 3% 42% 13% 5% 2.73 aa--State Taxes 3% 0% 50% 8% 8% 3.17 bb-Availability of Credit 5% 8% 45% 3% 3% 3.24 cc--Cost of Credit 3% 11% 53% 0% 0% 3.14 dd--Environmental Regulations 8% 11% 45% 5% 5% 35. Please rank in order the three factors from Question 34 you would consider the greatest strengths of Hugo as a location for your business and the three factors you would consider the greatest weaknesses for your business. (Specify by corresponding letters in Question 34 above if the response comes from the list) Strengths (Rank from 1-3.) Weaknesses (Rank from I-3.) 1. Highway Accessibility 34% 1. Availability of Buildings 13% Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5-page 13 2 (tie). Proximity to Major Markets 18% 1 (tie). Proximity to Major Markets 13% 2 (tie). Availability of Land 18% 1 (tie). Local Taxes 13% 36. Based on the following community services, please rate the desirability of Hugo as a place for your company to do business. (Circle ONE answer for each item) Avg. Excellent(5) Very Good Fair(2) Poor Good (3) (1) (4) 3.75 1—Street Maintenance 26% 29% 32% 5% 3% 3.78 2—Snow Removal 26% 32% 26% 11% 0% 3.38 3--Drainage 18% 21% 34% 8% 8% 3.80 4--Water 21% 24% 32% 3% 0% 3.87 5--Sewer 21% 29% 26% 3% 0% 4.03 6--Solid Waste Disposal 32% 26% 29% 0% 0% 3.95 7--Law Enforcement 39% 21% 29% 8% 0% 3.97 8—Fire Protection 34% 32% 29% 0% 3% 4.18 9--Emergency Medical Services 37% 32% 16% 3% 0% 3.93 10--Health Care Facilities 21% 34% 21% 3% 0% 3.53 11—Zoning and Permitting 24% 16% 26% 5% 8% 3.61 12--Code Enforcement 21% 16% 26% 8% 3% 3.77 13—Financial Institutions 32% 18% 34% 5% 3% 3.72 14--Hugo Business Association 29% 18% 26% 5% 5% 3.69 15--EDA 18% 24% 18% 3% 5% 16—Public Elementary and High 3.83 Schools (K-12) 21% 29% 21% 3% 3% 3.48 17--Community Education 16% 18% 16% 13% 3% 18--Higher Education within a 3.52 reasonable drive 18% 26% 21% 11% 5% 3.27 19—Public Library 16% 8% 29% 11% 5% 3.88 20--Child Care 21% 26% 16% 3% 3% 3.64 21—Religious Choices 18% 29% 29% 11% 0% 2.90 22—Cultural Opportunities 5% 11% 37% 18% 5% 3.03 23—Recreational Opportunities 13% 16% 29% 18% 11% 3.14 24--Housing Costs 5% 18% 37% 8% 5% 3.93 25--Housing Availability 24% 29% 21% 0% 3% Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5–page 14 Telecommunications 37. Which type of Internet service does your business use? (Circle ALL that apply) 5% (a)None 11% (b) Dial-up 24% (c)Cable 32% (d) DSL telephone 18% (e)T-1 lines 8% (f) Fiber 0% (g) Powerline 3% (h) WiMAX 16% (i) WiFi 13% 0) Satellite 35% (k) Don't Know 38a. Are you satisfied with your current internet service? (Circle ONE answer) 71% (1) Yes 18% (2) No —38b. If no,which type of Internet Service would be your first choice? (Circle ONE answer) 5%(a)Cable 3% (b) DSL telephone 0% (c)T-1 lines 0% (d) Fiber 0% (e) Powerline 0%(f) WiMAX 0% (g) WiFi 0% (h) Satellite 0% (i) Don't Know 39a. Is cell phone reception or"dead"areas an issue for you? (Circle ONE answer) 47% (l)Yes 53% (2)No Us two-way radio reception (poor or dead) an issue? (Circle ONE answer) 21% (1)Yes 50% (2)No Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5 —page 15 40 a. Do the following community features have a positive impact, no impact,or negative impact on your business? (Circle ONE answer for each item) Very Very Positive No Negative Impact Impact Impact 0.61 (a)Natural environment +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.33 (b) Historic buildings(barns, etc.) +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.65 (c)Farm landscapes +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.63 (d) Distance from large metro areas +2 +1 0 -1 -2 1.34 (e) Small town atmosphere +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.58 (f)Community diversity +2 +1 0 -1 -2 1.13 (g) Freeway access +2 +l 0 -1 -2 0.37 (h) Fishing +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.61 (i) Hunting +2 +l 0 -1 -2 0.34 0) Seasonal tourism +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.11 (k) Museums/historic sites +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.41 (l) Activities for children and teens +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.79 (m) Festivals or events +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.46 (n) Arts and cultural events +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.03 (o) Lodging facilities +2 +1 0 -1 -2 0.32 (p) Meeting facilities +2 +l 0 -1 -2 0.47 (q) Eating establishments +2 +l 0 -1 -2 0.08 (r) Other +2 +1 0 -1 -2 b. Which of the features listed in Question 40a do you feel should be the focus of a marketing image for this community? (Please list the LETTERSfor UP TO THREE choices) E Small Town Atmosphere First choice(29% first choice) D Distance from Large Metro Areas Second choice(16% first choice) G Freeway Access Third choice(13% first choice) 41. Do you think promoting the area to visitors is in the best interests of your business? (Circle ONE answer) 71% (1)Yes 24% (2)No Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 16 42. a. Please rate the following factors about retail in Hugo. (Circle ONE for each item) 4= 5= Very 3= 2= 1= Avg. Excellent Good Good Fair Poor (a) Exterior atmosphere of the area (e.g. front entrances, rear entrances, landscaping, street trees, store fronts, sidewalks, cleanliness, 3.11 signage) 13% 29% 21% 13% 16% (b)Parking situation(e.g. number 3.28 of spaces,location) 13% 32% 29% 11% 11% (c) Feeling of safety(e.g. lighting, 3.64 security) 24% 29% 32% 5% 5% 2.76 (d)Variety of businesses 11% 13% 29% 32% 13% (e) Special events or promotions in 2.68 the shopping area 0% 16% 45% 26% 11% 2.97 (f)Variety of merchandise 0% 11% 37% 32% 16% 3.00 (g) Prices 3% 16% 58% 16% 3% 3.29 (h)Advertising 3% 8% 47% 18% 11% 2.53 (i)Group advertising 0% 8% 37% 32% 8% 2.89 0)Evening hours 3% 11'% 58% 16% 5%° 2.97 (k) Weekend hours 3% 16% 55% 13% 5% - 3.00 (I)Coordinated store hours' M&, ;, 3%a (m)Quality of merchandise 3.36 handled by merchants 8% 34% 42% 5% 5% 3.51 .(tt)Customer 1.97 (o)Variety of places to eat 0% 8% 13% 45% 32% (g)Knowledge and friendliness of �� "� " F 3.75 legal personnelUM ' tdI 2.74 (q)Technology infrastructure 3% 16% 34% 29% 8% Z.25 ( Publ. :. s 2.84 (s)Traffic flow/signage 5% 24% 32% 24% 13% 2.80 (t)Other b. What three items from the above list is the most important to be improved (Identify UP TO THREE LETTERS from the above list) •D Variety of Businesses (29% first choice) •A Exterior Atmosphere(24% first choice) •O Variety of places to eat(21% first choice) 43. Considering all the factors in Question 42, how would you rate the overall atmosphere in your local shopping area? (Circle ONE answer) Average=2.94 3% (5) Excellent 18% (4)Very Good 50% (3)Good 18% (2) Fair 5% (1) Poor Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 17 Technical Assistance 44a. During the past three years, have you used any local, regional,state or federal programs to help your business? For example, the Business Association, local Economic Development Authority (EDA),Small Business Administration (SBA), USDA Rural Development, Workforce Center,Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED), local Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HRA), Small Business Development Center(SBDC), initiative foundation,etc. (Circle ONE answer) 26%(1)Yes 71% (2)No 44b. If No,skip to question 45. 44c. If Yes,which ones did you use? o 44d. Would you recommend these programs to other businesses? (Please identify program and explain why) 44e.While our local Business Retention and Expansion Task Force cannot promise to solve problems you have with local, regional,state or federal programs,we are willing to look into them. Would you like our Task Force or a local economic developer to assist you in any way with these programs? (Circle ONE answer) 11% (1) Yes 24% (2)No 44f. If Yes,what do you suggest? Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 18 45a. Would you like additional information concerning any of the following subjects? (Circle ALL that apply. Then in the next column, rank UP TO THREE most important with a *) Number of Businesses Most important 13 (1) Business plan development 24% 3 (2) Passing business on to heirs/succession planning 3% 5 (3) State or federal financing programs 3% 6 (4)Tax increment financing(TIF) 5% 4 (5) Employee recruitment& hiring 5% 4 (6) Employee benefits 5% 6 (7) School-to-work/school-business partnerships 3% 3 (8) Selling to government 3% 0 (9) International trade 0% 10 (10) Economic Development Authority 11% 11 (11) Hugo Business Association 13% 3 (12) Regional Development Commissions 0% 4 (13) Recycling business wastes/ EPA regulations 3% 2 (14) OSHA and other safety regulations 0% 1 (15)Total quality management 0% 3 (16) Other(specify) 3% Additional topics for manufacturers(non-manufacturers please skip to Question 46) 0 (17) Professional Organizations 0% b. Do you have any specific questions or special needs on any of the topics listed in Question 44a. or are there any other topics not listed above? (Describe program and needs) 46. What is your overall opinion of Hugo as a place to conduct business? (Circle ONE answer) Average=3.79 (5) Excellent (4) Very Good (3)Good (2) Fair (1) Poor 21% 47% 21% 11% 0% 47. What is your overall opinion of Hugo as a place to live? (Circle ONE answer) Average=4.16 (5) Excellent (4) Very Good (3)Good (2) Fair (1) Poor 42% 37% 16% 5% 0% 48. Are you interested in any of the following assistance with energy management: (Circle ALL that apply) 21% (a) Energy audit 8% (b) Conservation plan 16% (c) Alternatives for energy-saving controls 18% (d)Alternatives for energy-saving equipment Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 19 49. To what extent are your(inbound and/or outbound) transportation costs a competitive disadvantage for your business? (Circle ONE answer) Average= 1.86 Very Much Not at all 5 4 3 2 1 0% 11% 18% 16% 53% 50. How familiar are you with the Hugo Downtown Redevelopment Project? (Circle ONE answer) Average=2.61 Very Not at all 5 4 3 2 1 16% 8% 18% 37% 21% 51. Would you like more information about the Downtown Redevelopment Project than is currently on the city website? 45% (1)Yes 55%(2)No Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 20 52. Using the following map, please indicate in which section your business is located. If your business location is not represented by the map, please enter NA. 21% in Section 1 • 8% in Section 2 • 63% in Section 3 • 3% in Section 4 Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5 —page 2 1 18OTM 180TH 77TH z O � Z N ' 17 w 137H W F q Z O z W 170T H � x d Y 2 J J W 185TH � w LU J (7 ?- W � W U { LL w -758TH 157TH u 1i7rk _ i ,A EN1PR fi p '? w 7 2ND a 152N `L i i ■ ■6 IF 0- aas u.a_a� _L a ssarsrusaas rttrrrtr ttrtfir�tft>rifrrr ■i 48FM t T 147TH 1 s O r p 147TH w s u _ H w z O s4 T w 1 140TH x �fi 137TH W i i O Oa 132 ND tg i s 130TH _ W 125 w 1?S 0 of z z Z 122ND -- I TK 53. We have covered many issues. Please help us set some priorities on how we can help your business or what we should work on to help all of our existing businesses grow and expand. Please give your additional comments. Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 22 54. If we find an issue in your survey response in which a certain individual or individuals may be able to respond to your concern in a beneficial way,do you authorize us to release your survey information to them? (1) Yes Your contact information will be shared with the resource person to aid them in understanding your company and the concern. Please sign here to authorize release of your survey information to the appropriate,selected resources: (2) No We will provide you information about the resources available to assist you,and you will make the first contact with the resource. The resource will not have access to your survey. Thank you for participating in our Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Visitation Program. We appreciate the time you've given us and the contribution your business is making to our local economy. We cannot promise to solve the concerns you mentioned, but we will promise to try. If we can help you in the future,please call: Rachel Simone 651-762-6304 The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race,color,creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation. Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Chapter 5—page 23 Hugo Open-ended Data Question# I j 2b. If No, where did you move from and when? Community State Year Marine on St. Croix MN 1981 St. Paul MN ; 1966 Forest Lake, MN started in 2001 moved to Hugo in 2004 IMN 2001 'Woodbury CMN j 1999 _ Shoreview I MN 1994 St Paul Roseville MN 1980 Eau Claire _ LWI j 1965 N St Paul jMn 1 1969 Lindstrom MN 1915 I 3. (2) Locally ownedloperated more than one location City ,State 1Country Portland, Oregon Eagan, Midway, Roselawn, Maplewood, i Vadnais Heights, Oakdale, Woodbury Office in Woodbury and Stillwater Redwing j 3. (3) Franchise: Indicate where headquarters are located Icity (State lCountry Office in WB&Stillwater, operate out of I Woodbury,Apple Valley Stillwater I Red Wing 3. (4) Branch City IState Country Bethesda & Midway Maplewood Stillwater District_ I �- Redwing La Crosse WI 1 i Harris,Almelund, Lindstrom, Forrest Lake, Hugo, White Bear, Maplewood, Stillwater I j 5(16) Other(specify) j Custom meat packing and processing. Publishing Health Care Video Store Rental Marketing Firm Photography/graphic arts/photo shop ( 1/3 retail 2/3 automotive service I Automotive Repair Pet Boarding Health Care i I ! 10 (n)Other j economy economic downturn _ no change j economy II j Transition of employer eliminate general manager i experience knowledge in tech Economic recession i 12 Q) Other M.D.'s$85-$100 j n/a owner works Bartenders, cooks$10-12 hourly employees$11 f commission Golf Pros i Tellers I j I 13 Q) Other Tellers I i I � I 14(i)Other ! stuck in a rut&don't want to leave current employer benefits I I 15(t)Other j work comp dental aflac flexibility free golf board reduction Chiropractic care, family members 17 (r) Other Craig's List Sign on truck trade networks I j craigs list church posting _ MN Bankers Assn. (MBA) I 18a(j) Other_ i Have extremely over qualified employees. Want part-time fun job. High School kids very highly qualified. They were home schooled, honor rolls, etc. Bartenders, Cooks tellers a golf pros i Tellers 18b Q) Other-How many? I 18c Q) Other-Percent? I j 20(cc) Other money for people to go to school. Personnel improvement program. Require management to attend workshops/training. i 21 (j) Other j Convention '— i insurance carriers on site training thru MBA shadowing 23b(k) Other Not exportable-service based Not applicable. _ 1 � i under contract with 2 counties j local business(real estate) I __ no desire&regulations school district j chose to stay regional not out sourcable Product availability —� I I 24a(m) Other I I 24b(e) Other 26c. Yes,what are these? ; Internet Some maintenance work may be able to be automated. Laser equipment hurts demand; more sophisticated &cheaper St Paul re-organizing collection more technology, internet, etc.More info &ways to find homes, more ways to market _ New and updated need up to date state of the art computer programs Digital photograhpy/expense of equipment ! I Ordering food online Solar panels increased use of technology for student instruction and variety of learning experiences ability to program computers on? Electronics medical records computorized estimating, social networking on the internet I 26c. If Yes,what is planned? might try to change facilities to host different types of outside events like weddings Upgrading computer equipment all the time. If growth occurs, would need j additional space. j New capital equipment;no building expansion facilty upgrades; transfer of garbage at the bldg Nothing yet j equipment upgrading I larger building expanding diagnostic computer systems Always updating materials ongoing computers, software, equipment, etc. I 28 (19) Other Personal issues I Sales low I Planned to sell after 6-8 years to have business on his own property not parents i 29(2) Another City ! ! ! 29(3) Another County Mexico, Brazil, India _ 29 (4) Another State _ I 29(6) Outside of the US I 30(b) When does rental agreement expire? ! j 2011, i year to year, continuos 20101 annual in August not sure 1 31 (b) If maybe or no, what type of land, buildings, space do you need? 62 guys at a time go to an existing office in WB/Stillwater from home based does not plan expansion in Hugo none not seeking any changes j not for Hugo — i � I 32(6) Other ! j I want to do dog training DVD & start a weight loss program for fat dogs & cats Acquisition of other businesses. Add 2 more Family Medicine Physicians Keep it"for sale". Wait for mkt. to improve. I _ change in operation Increas production, volume, sales 34(dd) 1 1 #2 due to what we are trying to do to Hugo 35 Strengths —� 1. Growing Community 2 Vision of the city 3 Keep it small town feel & sense I of community a i 1. Local demographic location 1. Local veterans 2. Strong Community. 3.growing population 1. Growing. 2. Large business in area i 1. Close to metro area. 2. availability of Agriculture support in the community. 3. Growing population. 1. Residents seek local services. 2.Word of mouth in smaller community. I 36 Weaknesses 1. 35E bridge 2 still have reputation of being hillbillies in Hugo 3. Improve old business area on 61-looks terrible 1. Downtown curb appeal.2. Number of financial institutions. 1. Older members decline 2. Specific location off the beaten track. 1. Location 2.Access to Hwy 61 1. complimentary business 2. building vacancies 1. Distance from cities i 1. Growing population 1. No defined dowtown business district. 2.Abandon buildings create i negative perceptions of downtown. 3. Lack of traffic control signal to allow easier access. I j i 37 Through cell phone verizon. 300 photo uploads take a day need more high i speed I I 40(r)Other Bike trail. The look of old downtown. i No office parks Bars 40b(r) Other Good place to do business 42 (t) specifiy j ' 35E Bridge 44(c) Yes,which ones did you use? ! SBA Loan EDA j Hugo Business Association EDA, SBA Durning the Hugo tornado small bus administration FEMA i SBA, Business retention, Rural Development loans i work force center DNR i work force center i 44(d) Would you recommend these programs to other businesses? I � � Yes-It is the only help out there. Yes SBA foar small business loans. Yes, good way to get in touch with local business Yes yes SMB 504 lans, good programs yes, helpful to figure out how to connect the school district programs with theirs yes - i 44(f) Yes,what do you suggest? EDA, Relocating. More overall planning with financing institutions on behalf of businesses bringing together multiple resources. 45a(16) Other? i ! Continuous improvement; Internet options i ! how to PROMOTE my books, website, new weight loss for pets classes _ Grant money available for advertising. I 45b(16) Other? Internet options how to PROMOTE my books, website, new weight loss for pets classes No Resource for connection#7 above. B45 I _ Want video vending regulated more. i i 45b Specific questions/special needs? Advertising i Utilize full community involvement and locations for public community events make it community wide. i A freeway access on cty rd 4 would be an advantage ! I 53 Additional comments? ! Give people a reason to come to Hugo, like business that can't be found in WBL or FL Have a great community center like Arden Hills. It is something WBL and FL don't have. More things for kids 7th thru 12th grade. Parents will come then to see Hugo. Hugo has something that WBL& FL don't have 36 sq.mi.of land. We can do wonders with it if we use it right to attract businesses. We need to please Hugo, not WBL. They have no land for ball fields, but we do.Do what will serve the most people. ! Advertising-there is only the Citizen, there isn't another source of advertising. There should be a Hugo phone book Sign Ordinances-pretty restrictive.Attract people to town. Focus on old T businesses also, not just new ones. j Making and keeping Hugo a desirable place to live! Not needed in world-wide business. Employees would benefit from growth in i Hugo. How does Hugo get employees to spend in Hugo. Need a Walgreens. When attracting businesses try no to bring in big box businesses.They don't advertise in the paper. ! Publicize parks-especially Victor Garden Park by Sertinos. Use as community event/activities. I j Want to be notified of meetings which affect taxes.They can attend the meetings, but are not in control because they are not the owners. f 35E&Co. 14 Bridge is a constant complaint from our customers. Need more restaurant/shopping choices in the area. Just do not let Old Town die! Do what was done at Victory Gardens! Give the business owners here a level playing field. If Hwy. 61 was improved it may help. , I Create an office park. I j Mentioning business to new residents continue to change the overall image of hugo. Fix bridge over 35E.61 N Image tear down Ricky's. Need Walgreens of CVS. No more town homes, hard to sell &bring in renters. Financing institutions being encouraged to serve local businesses. Bringing ! - developers together, encourage teaming up city can provdie more direction j and linking. Hwy 61 accessibilty of business.At times 1+can take up to 15 min to get in/out. Need a business networking program. New jobs in the area. Marketing like a free community website. More information about big perks or j free perks for small business. Networking locally at a local business maybe 3-1 ' 4 times a year. If we had availability to broadband I could be more efficient. More opportunity for local networking business to business communication. face to face function. I j Hwy 61 is the biggest issue for me. Showcasing our town. Good program Would like a light up community bulletin board. Displays community events. Off the beaten path signage. what are the next steps after collecting this data? Understanding how this �— impacts our business. Continue to keep the rural feeling of the community. j Hugo needs to resolve building vacanies on Hwy 61. Utility improvements, utilities should be underground. I j Press MnDot Hwy 61 development. Hwy 4 connection to 35E will become a must. Finish the county 14&35E intersection. city website could be used to promote area businesses. Technology options, provider, city wiFi. Traffic flow. Homes current businesses (I heard there are 270). Help expand BNJ chapter. I I Get more people to play golf. Golf provides more jobs, taxes, for of j recreation. Working w/schools to teach kis to golf to grow business. Women j to keep them playing the game. Special school events, relating to golf. I ! Treasure the ruralness of the area and recognize not all businesses have store fronts on main street. There are a lot of good businesses that operate from their home or own location. Hugo is not just a business center on mian street. Freeway access off cty rd 4. j Finding affordable land to expand business in the future. Continue to be involved and be given opportunities to be involved and bet back. I Could really use some information on signage. New customers can never find my facility. I HUGO Business Retention and Expansion Summary Report . , April 2010 Sponsors: «► CONNEXUS) &0, Xcel Energy, Cityof `G F,wvt R^r, -u(�o ENERGY 4*1#0011okk •Y M4104f- tH c� Ycwr Community Energy Partner LAKE AREA BANK �� �. Friends tiers ir3y+�'eighlxrn Since 1915 Premier WSB Banks &Associates,Inc. In collaboration with: 1NIVERSITY OF MINNESOT. I'''�["`S��'`'1�`'V'�,(1"1 (fes] t {,�EMpartment of.Ernploy� nt .L 1../1 \1.JI 7r }}+{Y anddfibEcc�a�rtj`c is De�vjelaprrrvenl Y Hugo Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program Summary Report April 2010 Written by: Brigid Tuck University of Minnesota Extension Center for Community Vitality For more information about the Hugo BR&E Program contact: Rachel Simone City of Hugo Associate Planner (651 ) 762-6304 rsimone@ci.hugo.mn.us Bruce Schwartau Extension Educator in Community Economics University of Minnesota Extension 507-536-6308 bwschwar@umn.edu The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Hugo Business Retention and Sponsorship Expansion Program This program is sponsored by the City of Communities recognize that helping Hugo, the Hugo Economic Development existing businesses to survive and grow Authority, Connexus Energy, Xcel is a vital economic development Energy, Hugo Business Association, strategy. The Hugo Business Retention Lake Area Bank, Postal Credit Union, and Expansion Program (BR&E) is Premier Bank, Reimer Photo, and WSB designed to assist local businesses in and Associates. thriving and expanding in the city. While the attraction of new businesses and BRS�E History new business start-ups are important The Hugo BR&E Leadership Team components of any economic development strategy, research has approved entering into the Business shown that forty to eighty percent of new Retention and Expansion Program after being accepted into the program by jobs are created by existing businesses rather than by businesses new to the University of Minnesota Extension. The community. first Leadership Team meeting took place in July of 2009. The Hugo BR&E Program is a comprehensive and coordinated Business Visits approach to assisting existing businesses. Visiting current businesses A total of 38 businesses were visited by and learning their concerns is only one component of the process. The BR&E volunteers during the business visitation program builds awareness in the phase. The Leadership Team and Task community of issues that face Force's goal was to visit an equally businesses and builds capacity for the representative sample of businesses community to address these issues. from each major industry classification The program also assists local leaders in Hugo. Businesses were selected and community members in working randomly from within each classification. together to provide solutions to business During the months of October, concerns. November and December of 2009, the Objectives Leadership Team, Task Force and Volunteer Visitors conducted the The Hugo BR&E Program has five business visits. The teams had initially objectives: identified 70 businesses for visitation. 1. To demonstrate support for local Visitors worked in teams of two and took businesses responsibility for arranging and 2. To help solve immediate business conducting the interviews. concerns Warning Flag Review 3. To increase local businesses' ability to compete in the global economy After the surveys were completed and 4. To establish and implement a plan returned, the Task Force met to review for economic growth and each survey and decide how to handle 5. To build community capacity to the immediate follow-up. The Warning sustain growth and development. Flag review is designed to identify and ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 1 deal with immediate issues or problems The Task Force reviewed and discussed discovered during the survey process, the potential projects and developed without the need to wait for formal new projects. In the end, the Task analysis of the survey data. Prompt Force established and adapted four attention to issues raised, even when priority projects. These priority projects the issues may be intractable, creates a are featured in this report. positive response from survey participants and builds good will. Following the Task Force Retreat, the individual project committees met to Research Report Development discuss methods for implementing the projects. Lisa Hinz, University of The BR&E Leadership Team sent Minnesota Extension, helped provide copies of the surveys to the University of leadership at this follow-up meeting. Minnesota for tabulation and analysis. The project committees will continue to A summary of the data was prepared for meet. If you have ideas, time, or other the January 7, 2010 state research talents to contribute to these projects, review meeting, where a team of fifteen please contact one of the people listed. individuals (listed later in this report) Your participation would be appreciated. reviewed the results and suggested projects that might respond to the People in the Hugo BR&E businesses' needs. Brigid Tuck then Program prepared the Research Report based on the input of the state research review panel as well as economic development Leadership Team expertise. Overall Coordinator- Rachel Simone, The Research Report identifies four City of Hugo overarching strategies that Hugo could adopt to address general issues Associate Overall Coordinator- Shayla reported by the businesses. The Syverson, City of Hugo Research Report then provides a list of potential projects under each of these Business Resource Coordinator- Beth Jameston, Department of Employment strategies. The Task Force has the knowledge of the community and what and Economic Development projects are suited locally. The potential projects are only suggestions for the Milestone Meeting Coordinator- Pat community to consider. Nygaard, Hugo Community Leader Task Force Retreat Visitation Coordinator- Galen Carlson, Hugo Business Owner A five-hour Task Force retreat was held on February 8, 2010 in Hugo. At this Media Coordinator- Deb Barnes, The retreat, the Task Force was presented Citizen Newspaper the Research Report. The presentation Hugo BR&E Task Force included an overview of the Hugo and Washington County economy and demographic changes, the composite Many community leaders participated as results of the business surveys, and the Task Force members. This group four strategies. visited businesses, addressed warning flag issues, set priorities for action and will assist in implementing the chosen ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 2 projects. Task Force members (listed Margo Geving, Hugo Good Neighbors below) also participated in business Food Shelf and Forest Lake Area visits. Schools Brant Gustafson, Postal Credit Union Matt Alexander, Kraus-Anderson Dennis Hegberg, Washington County Jan Arcand, Hugo Economic Commissioner Development Authority & Oneka Ridge Joe Houle, Premier Bank Golf Course Beth Jameston, Washington County Duane Arens, Connexus Energy WorkForce Center Bridgett Backman, Century College Phil Klein, Hugo City Councilmember Deb Barnes, The Citizen Newspaper Jim Leroux, Former Hugo City Bryan Bear, Executive Director of the Councilmember Economic Development Authority and Mike Lovett, Superintendent, White Bear Community Development Director Lake Area Schools Duane Bengston, Hugo Community Steve Marier, Hugo Feed Mill Leader Larry Martini, Business Services, Forest Duane Berg, Wilson Tool Lake Area Schools Karyn Berg, Ramsey County WorkForce Mary McNellis, St. Croix Real Estate Center Mickey Michlitsch, Sertinos Cafe Jim Bever, Hugo Economic Pat Nygaard, Hugo Community Leader Development Authority and Bever Pete Pederson, Former Hugo Parks Landscaping Commissioner Karen Bever, Bever Landscaping Frank Puleo, Lebens Flower Shop and Lenore Birch, White Bear Lake Area former Councilmember Schools Kerstin Quigley, Lake Area Bank Patti Breen, Northern Lights Pediatrics Katie Riopel, Katie's K-9 Obedience Galen Carlson, North Country Auto School and Hugo Lions Club Body Denny Route, Hugo Lions Club Shelly Clasen Tesser, Administrative Julie Route, Hugo Lions Club Intern, City of Hugo Keith Ryskoski, Superintendent, Matt Dean, Minnesota House of Stillwater Area Public Schools Representatives Bruce Sayler, Connexus Energy Bob Dettmer, Minnesota House of Molly Seidl, Kraus-Anderson Representatives Steve Seidl, Kraus-Anderson Sharon Dierkhising, Hugo Community Rachel Simone, Associate Planner, City Leader of Hugo ' Deb Drake, Hugo Community Leader Kris Emerson, Hugo Good Neighbors Shayla Syverson, Economic Food Shelf Development/Parks Intern, City of Hugo Randy Engelmayer, Country Financial Nikki Walters, Sun Barn Farms and Wild Wings of Oneka Michael Ericson, City Administrator, City Tom Weidt, Hugo City Councilmember of Hugo Angie Fromm, Guys and Dolls Salon Businesses Visited Mike Gallivan, Gallivan Insurance Thirty-eight businesses were visited during the BR&E process. The ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 3 community greatly appreciates their served as the BR&E consultants for the willingness to help the community Hugo BR&E program. This included understand their needs. Their survey coaching and advising the local responses are confidential yet it is Leadership Team, conducting Volunteer important to credit their participation by Visitor training with the Task Force, listing their names here. assisting the Leadership Team in business selection, facilitating the American Legion Warning Flag review meetings, and Bald Eagle Sportsman Association participating in the State Review Panel. Carpenter's Steak House i Chips Computer Service State Research Review Panel Cornerstone Chiropractic Country Video The panel reviewed the tabulated Discovery Financial Brokerage survey results and suggested potential Kurt Grainger Enterprises actions that might be taken by Hugo Gene's Disposal Service leaders in response to local firm Grundhofer's Old Fashion Meats concerns. The participants of the Gunner Construction January 7, 2010 meeting were: Health East Hugo Clinic Hugo Chiropractic Minnesota Department of Employment JL Schweiters Construction and Economic Development: JT Services Inc • Ed Dieter Katie's K-9 Obedience School • Gene Goddard Key Automotive KWIK Trip University of Minnesota: Lake Area Bank Michael Darger, Extension Lametti & Sons Inc • Liz Davis, Applied Economics Los Ninos Spanish Preschool . Lee Munich, Humphrey Institute Manomin Resawn Timbers . Bruce Schwartau, Extension Oneka Pet Resort Brigid Tuck, Extension Oneka Ridge Golf Course . Ward Nefstead, Applied Economics Premier Banks Reimer Photo Hugo Task Force: Sertinos Cafe • Duane Arens Subway 0 Bryan Bear TGK Automotive • Karyn Berg The Citizen Galen Carlson The Fry Group • Michael Ericson Trepanier Stucco LLC . Rachel Simone US Bank White Bear Trailer Works Shayla Syverson Wild Wings Game Farm Wilson Tool ` Withrow Elementary School Woodrunn Horse Boarding Consultants Bruce Schwartau and Liz Templin, University of Minnesota Extension, ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 4 Hugo's Economic and Hugo BR&E Survey Results Demographic Profile Following are the results of the survey of A profile of Hugo's economy and the 38 businesses visited. The demographics was prepared for the businesses' characteristics are Research Report and presented at the summarized first followed by priority Task Force retreat on February 8th. projects selected by the Task Force. The profile was created and written by Survey results related to those projects Rachel Vilsack of the Minnesota are included in this summary. Additional Department of Employment and survey results including four strategic Economic Development. The profile themes are in the Research Report. contains statistics on population, employment, income, commuting and Characteristics of Businesses Visited labor sheds, occupations and educational attainment. Eighty-four percent of the businesses that participated in the Hugo BR&E A full copy of the profile can be viewed survey are locally controlled, shown in in the Research Report which can be Figure 1. obtained by contacting Rachel Simone, City of Hugo, at (651) 762-6304. Figure 1 : Business Ownership No Response Branch 5% 8% Franchise ,t \ 3 3% \\\\\\\\\ CStttt4llL^ROpIiL*361tU1iC3pU11t tttftCll Locally \ :\\ \\\ ,. Owned \\,,\\.`,� e a� .v�y° v vavvvv �v r'3 macswucnuauaxrtaazawquett m xuwmi«aur�ro'w"u�m�sGGGou6aG� Operated, RCpL".4tGWh:StIM1F"'3'lit"4tiIUIL:iIWW� 8:i3LLC1iL"AtlN1iL'd3ppC wRpplitiCGNFM Multi le - _ ' n Locally p s ansa Rwm t mw�r dpi:u �yga�uana su�ga zttwu�u" " - = Owned / :.SSRGG xmn�xG- mmG... Locations 8% art n:Emma i a¢R ttr G•aiiu "' Operated, A One Location 76% ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 5 Seventy-six percent of the participating the businesses surveyed intend to businesses are locally owned with one decrease their work force in the next location and eight percent are locally three years. Roughly one-fifth of owned with multiple locations. One businesses expect to add employees in conclusion that can be drawn from these select job categories in the next three results is that many decisions regarding years. Hugo businesses are made locally. Overall, the survey results indicate that The businesses visited employ a total of businesses in Hugo are hopeful for the 599 full-time employees and 224 part- future. As shown in Figure 2, only one time employees. Overall, employment of the responding businesses indicated is down 220 jobs from three years ago. that they are considering closing and Full-time employment is down 324 jobs none are contemplating downsizing. while part-time employment is up 64 Nearly a quarter of the businesses (24 jobs. This downturn is consistent with percent) are considering expanding at the economic recession experienced in their current location and another the United States during this time thirteen percent in another location. The period, although it looks like the majority of businesses indicated they participating Hugo businesses took a were not currently considering any harder hit. Businesses appear to changes. believe that the recession's effects are waning for their businesses. None of Figure 2: Future Plans No Changes Planned Expanding at This Location Other Changes Expanding at Another Location Merging Moving Selling Closing Downsizing 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 6 Finally, businesses report Hugo as a 4. Address Highway 61 Access Issues good place to live. On a scale of 1 to 5, and Improve Downtown Hugo 5 being "excellent" and 1 being "poor", the average response to the question Priority Project#1: Market the "What is your overall opinion of Hugo as City of Hugo a place to live" was 4.16. A similar question, "What is your overall opinion Increased exposure can help of Hugo as a place to conduct business" businesses generate profits. Exposure earned an average of 3.79. to consumers, to other businesses, and to new business opportunities, for Overview of BR&E Projects for example, can all provide businesses Hugo with avenues to generate more revenue and greater profit. For some Profits are the key to the retention and businesses, the highest priority is direct expansion of firms. While the owners of exposure, through advertising or a business might be attracted to a place promotion, to the individual consumer. because it is a nice place to live or raise For other businesses, it's paramount to a family, a business can only survive if it gain exposure to other businesses that makes a profit. The same is the case may present an opportunity for for businesses that start in the business-to-business sales. Hugo community. The owners may be loyal to businesses could profit from greater the community, but if they cannot make exposure of the City of Hugo itself. their business profitable they will close or move it; they do not have a choice. Related Survey Results In a market economy, making a profit is Businesses in Hugo value small town the responsibility of business atmosphere and charm. When asked to management and its employees, not rate from a list of community features community groups, local or state which features have a positive impact, governments. However, the actions of no impact, or a negative impact on their these groups can sometimes help business, Hugo businesses awarded businesses become slightly more "small town atmosphere" an average of profitable. The priority projects outlined 1.34 (2.0 = very positive impact; 0 = below are aimed at helping businesses neutral), making it the most highly rated become more profitable and thus be community feature. "Freeway access" able to survive and grow in the (1.13) and "festivals and events" (0.79) community. rounded out the top three community features. None of the eighteen features Hugo BR&E Priority Projects received a negative score. The following four priority projects were Project Plans from the Committee: selected at the Task Force retreat held This project is based on several in Hugo on February 8, 2010. potential marking strategies that all 1. Market the City of Hugo relate to the City of Hugo and its businesses. Each item falls under an 2. Create, Coordinate, and Encourage idea for a marketing plan for the City Events that would consist of public relations, 3. Host Business and Breakfast Workshop(s) advertising, and sales. There were ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 7 several indications within the BR&E Priority Project #2: Create, surveys that suggested that businesses Coordinate, and Encourage wanted help promoting their business Events with an emphasis on advertizing. Over the next several months the project Businesses thrive in attractive team will be working on putting together communities. These attractive a marketing plan for the City and communities have amenities and incorporating ways to help the opportunities that draw resources the businesses in Hugo. The marketing plan businesses require. These resources will also help recruit new businesses can be quite varied, ranging from quality into the City. Some of the goals for the employees to tourists to developers to marketing plan include a City slogan, complimentary businesses to multimedia campaign, visitor guidebook, infrastructure. Businesses need these and tradeshows. The project team resources to be successful and suggested that the City partner with the profitable. Events could potentially help local business associations to put the City of Hugo be more attractive. together portions of the marketing plan for the City. Related Survey Results This committee will be led by Rachel Responding businesses perceive Hugo Simone, Tom Weidt, Louis Melamed, as a great place to live. When asked to Bridgett Backman, Gretchen Boyd and rate their overall opinion of Hugo as a Michele Tesser. place to live, where 1 equaled "poor" and 5 equaled "excellent", businesses gave Hugo an overall score of 4.16 or "very good", see Figure 3. Figure 3: Overall Opinion of Hugo As a Place to Live 1=Poor 2=Fair 0% 5% 3=Good -_ 16% U 5=Excellent ----- - 4=Very Good 37% ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 8 option. Creating and expanding trails to No business responded that Hugo was encourage biking, hiking, skiing and a "poor" place to live. running would draw outside visitors to Hugo. Encouraging healthy family- Businesses were asked if certain friendly activities would benefit the life- community features had a positive styles enjoyed in Hugo. The residents impact (+2), no impact (0), or a negative of Hugo support community events and impact (-2) on their business. The there is the potential for additional community features having the most offerings which promote local positive impact were small town businesses. atmosphere (1.34), freeway access (1.13), and festivals or events (0.79). This committee will be led by Shayla The community features having the Syverson, Patti Breen, Mike Gallivan, least positive impact were lodging Kate Riopel, and Duane Berg. facilities (0.03), museums and historic sites (0.11) and meeting facilities (0.32). Priority Project#3: Host Business and Breakfast Workshop(s) Project Plans from the Committee: Profitable businesses tend to have This project consists of supporting efficient, knowledgeable, and skilled existing events and brainstorming owners, managers and employees. A additional events that have an economic business owner must not only have a impact on Hugo. Hugo has several marketable product, but also the skills existing community events which are and abilities to bring that product to well-planned and have grown in the last market at a profit. Trained and skilled few years. These events have been employees can assist business owners developed and promoted by in achieving that goal. Business and organizations such as the Lions Club, Breakfast Workshop(s) would give local Hugo Business Association, Oneka PTA business owners an opportunity to be and other community groups. One of the exposed to training opportunities and most well known community events to other resources as well as to information support is Hugo Good Neighbor Days. about City activities. The project team will work with the Lions Club to further promote and expand this Related Survey Results event. The project team will encourage the organizers of existing community events to coordinate with businesses Overall, businesses in Hugo appear to and take advantage of opportunities for be satisfied with the quality and business promotion. availability of the labor force in and around Hugo. When asked to rate their The project group will also brainstorm employees with respect to their attitude other events, as a part of a two to three towards work and their productivity on a year plan. A number of very exciting scale, where 1 equaled "poor" and 5 possibilities have already been equaled "excellent", the average score discussed: a park bonfire, sledding for both attitude and productivity was party, pet fest, music in the park, golf 4.4. No business rated employees as tournament and triathlon. Also, either poor or fair with respect to either developing a charity motorcycle run to of these measures, as evidenced in draw a large contingent of motorcycle Figure 4. enthusiasts to local businesses is an ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 9 Figure 4: Employee Attitude 2=Fair 1=Poor 0% 0% 3=Good 12% ... .. .. . . 5=Excellent =� �'' ��� ' q 55% 4=Very Good 33% This committee will be led by Mike Project Plans from the Committee: Ericson, Duane Arens, Bruce Sayler, Galen Carlson, and Mickey Michlitsch. This project is based on the survey results that stated businesses wanted Priority Project#4: Address ways to network with each other. The Highway 61 Access Issues and project team recommended having a Improve Downtown Hugo business breakfast workshop with a speaker and a time to socialize. The Just as loving a community does not business and breakfast can be thought ensure profitability for a business; of in many forms, for example, brunch, profitability does not ensure a business lunch and dinner socials. One of the will remain loyal to a community. main ideas was having an annual "State Businesses may also consider a host of of the City" speech from the Mayor of factors when deciding to remain in a Hugo and also bringing in County and community or to move to another. State officials in to speak to the Businesses need quick, easy access to business owners. This would give an their businesses for both their opportunity for the businesses to customers and their suppliers. They interact with their local, County and may also prefer to be located in a State officials. The project team will be community with an attractive, thriving brainstorming over the next few months downtown. on how to accomplish their goals to provide a new way for businesses to Related Survey Results network and exchange information with their officials. Businesses appear to have mixed opinions of Hugo as a place to do business. ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 10 Figure 5: Overall Opinion of Hugo As A Place to Conduct Business 1=Poor 2=Fair 5=Excellent 0% 11 % 21 % _._._._ 3=Good 21 % 4=Very Good 47% Businesses were asked to rate Hugo as group was presented with the a place to conduct business on a scale Memorandum of Understanding for where 1 equaled "poor" and 5 equaled Highway 61 between the City, "excellent". The average score for the Washington County and the State of businesses' responses was 3.79. This Minnesota on the access to the translates into a rating between "very highway. This was something the good" and "good", which is slightly lower members did not previously know about than the score typically seen in other and will learn more about as the project communities. Responses to the team meets. question are shown in Figure 5. Within the survey there were three retail However, businesses are also being factors that were chosen as the most attracted into Hugo. One of every three important to be improved. These three responding businesses started in were variety of businesses, exterior another community and moved into atmosphere, and variety of places to Hugo. eat. This project team will also be working on tasks to improve the Project Plans from the Committee: downtown by eliminating blight and attracting new businesses with an This project started because access to emphasis on quality. As the project Highway 61 was identified as a concern team meets there will be an outline of businesses located in the downtown created on how to implement the goal of area of Hugo. They wanted to make improving the downtown area. sure that there was adequate access to their businesses as the highway is This committee will be led by Bryan improved. At the implementation Bear, Jan Arcand, Steve Marier, and meeting on February 16, 2010, the Richard Fischer. ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 11 ♦ AAAA The Task Force selected the priority projects. This summary report was prepared by Brigid Tuck, University of Minnesota Extension Center for Community Vitality, Community Economics. Editorial assistance was provided by Bruce Schwartau and Michael Darger of University of Minnesota Extension. Task Force members also contributed to this report. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Brigid Tuck at 507-389- 6979 or email at tuckb(�Dumn.edu. University of Minnesota Extension is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. ©2010 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 12 2010 EDA Goals 1. Business Retention and Expansion • Implementation of the BR&E Strategies Program • Work with U of M, St. Thomas, or others on BR&E research program a. Case studies • On-going site visits • Continue collaboration with HBA a. Breakfast meeting with businesses b. Kidz N Biz fest • Continue participation in events. (groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting ceremonies) 2. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects • Coordinate public infrastructure o Stormwater management planning& funding o Traffic improvements (signals, Hwy 61) o Trail and sidewalk improvements o Railroad abandonment 3. Establish quality industrial and commercial development • Focus on gateways • Coordinate site planning for 165`h & 61 • Begin area plan for 1701h & 61 (Mixed Use) • Create design guidelines • Collaborate with the Planning Commission • Review development policies and incentives within the approval process 4. Continue Marketing of the City • Continue to update the marketing plan • Downtown Promotions—Realtor and Bankers Meeting o Trade shows • Business to consumer marketing • Updating City website • Continuation of the City's cable access show 5. Transportation a. Interchange @170 & 35E b. Intersection @ 1701h & CSAH 4 c. Elmcrest Ave d. County Road 8 Trail on the south side 10.Ensure that all housing and neighborhoods within the City are well maintained. Strategies: • Support local programs that provide financial assistance for maintenance and rehabilitation of older and lower cost housing. • Encourage programs and activities that support the physical enhancement and maintenance of neighborhoods. • Encourage and expand projects that enhance the infrastructure within older neighborhoods, such as the street reconstruction program 11.Support strong, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the City. Strategies: • Encourage methods of subdivision design to protect and enhance environmental features and amenities. • Create and strengthen the appearance of City gateways and key transportation corridors through streetscaping, design standards, zoning, trails, lighting, sidewalks, signage, and other tools. • Develop and enforce design, performance, development and site planning standards, incentives and resources to ensure quality development. • Create a high-quality neighborhood environment in every development throughout the community. 12.Promote pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. Strategies: • Encourage the integration of multi-modal access including parking, sidewalks, bike paths, and park and rides within new developments. • Enhance and maintain design standards that support a livable, pedestrian- friendly community. • Ensure that residential neighborhoods have adequate access to parks and trails and that parks and green space are integrated into developments. • Create connections between neighborhoods, parks and business to promote a walkable community. • Encourage development in Downtown Hugo to provide living, shopping and work opportunities to residents. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13.Promote balanced commercial and industrial development that will better serve the full range of needs of local residents. Strategies: • Explore the use of TIF (tax increment financing) districts as needed to support the City's redevelopment goals. • Create commercial and industrial districts where a variety of commercial operations may expand. Chapter 3 3-5 Policy Plan 16"Lligo • Provide areas where businesses with outside storage are encouraged to locate. • Promote commercial development along Highway 61 and CSAH 8. • Encourage commercial development that supports the small town quality of Hugo. • Create ordinances to limit building size. • Strengthen commercial and industrial design standard ordinances to ensure that new development reflects the character of the community. 14.Provide quality development that will insure an expanded tax base and employment opportunities for residents. Strategies: • Provide opportunities for local residents to be employed at home or within the community. • Promote local business and industry in order to increase the local tax base and increase local employment. NATURAL RESOURCES 15.Protect and enhance the natural environment through sound land stewardship practices. Strategies: • Maintain ordinances to protect shoreland, floodplain and wetland areas. • Encourage buffers around wetland and shoreland areas. • Explore tools to encourage preservation of trees and other significant natural resources. 16.Preserve significant open spaces and natural systems. Strategies: • Identify key viewsheds and natural resource corridors and consider methods to encourage their preservation. • Evaluate the use of a cluster housing ordinance or similar tools to permanently preserve open space in rural Hugo. • Strengthen ordinances to protect natural resources. • Provide education about natural resource preservation to increase understanding about the process of identifying significant natural resources. • Preserve key natural areas and make them accessible. • Support programs to educate and encourage community awareness and involvement focused on preservation of open spaces, natural resources and viewsheds throughout the City. GOVERNANCE Chapter 3 3-6 Policy Plan Hugo Voters to Minnesota passed the Clean Water, ugo s new program. alms to SUStaln Land and Legacy Amendment in recent years which created a new Arts and Cultural Heritage growth, help businesses with concerns Fund,but this is designed to fund education and does not provide monies for capital expenditures. The City of Hugo MOVL"RS & businesses'ability to com- report. Economic. Development plete in the global econo "Thank you to all of the The good news is the art center;in its short Authority proudly SHAKERS my and the commu- businesses that. were time of:generating interest and pledges,received announces the final phase , nity capacity to sustain involved and all of the par- $400,000 in commitments. Consultants noted of its Business Retention growth and development. ticipation." Bald Carlson. and Expansion Program, Thirty-eight businesses "I look forward to working that this was aparticularly difficult time to raise The city partnered on were surveyed by local together to resolverissues funds.The area is embracing other projects like the project with the community leaders in the common to all businesses University of Minnesota fall of 20M about their in Hugo." the YMCA with a capital program taking,place at Extension Services,which labor force,products and Community leaders also this very time. conduct BR&E programs ..�r - services,effect of.commu- volunteered,to serve on So maybe Suzl is right. It was a le and all over the state in a vari- nity factors on their busi- project teams to imple Y 9 leap ery of cities,counties andnesses;location needs and merit the economic devel- communities." stretch for the arts center. But it has a worth- business organizations. Hugo Community telecommunications. The opment projects and make. while program to pursue. As a community,we Hugo's program was Development Director partnership of businesses action plans.The projects made possible by the gen- Bryan Bear.__and-Planner.. in the pro,ram greatly will be incorporated into a need to rally support and encourage it to tonin- - erous volunteering of Rachel Simone had been contributed to its success new-plan .for economic community ]Wars and - The- -leadership. team development, to be ue moving forward. interested n the BR&E -donations and grants from reviewed the surveys and ..approved-by the City of Who knows? Maybe in the future a new library local businesses, banks Program and found the identified issues on which Hugo Economic and organizations. current economy the per- they could follow-up with Development Authority. and arts center can be combined in our commu- feet time to start it in nity.The would complement each other and A leadership team col- -the businesses and pro- In April,the city will host Y Y P laborated -to run it. Hugo. vide assistance; The sur- a Commencement We thought it was a bring about an.overdue upgrade in this northern tServingmis on the Barnes,local good time to mach out to resod businesses received Celebration to showcase team is Deb rnes,local resources, as requested. the final report and the part of Ramsey County: newspaper editor: Pat businesses to ask what such as information on resulting economic devel- KATHY AND 1 use plastic In making a lot of Nygaard who.serves as needs they have,particu- business plan develop- opment action plans: larly at a time when busi- our purchases and we have an automatic deduc- president of.a homeown- messes are struggling,"; merit, employee_training Additional information ers association;and long- noted Bear.The city also options and local energy on the City of Hugo's tion from our checking account so we don't incur time Hugo business owner, efficiency programs.< Business Retention and received a grant from the- interest charges. Galen Carslon of North The feedback provided Expansion Program is g Country Auto Body.Hugo manaMinngsotaement' 'City/County:was analyzed by economic available at Itis also convenient to have our hone and Management Association P is proud of the collabora• development professionals www ci.hugo.mn:us. utilities payments deducted automatically. an int intern to assist on as p y y tion of local businesses an intern to assist staff at the University'. .of and thesupportof rest- Minnesota and presented hTichaelA.Ericson Lsdry But f find R hard to keep up with the credit card dents and local organize, withthep unary o m a 'report by the odmtnistratorinHugo. The primary:objernves companies because of their benefits,their nom- tions. community Bade Local of-.the BR&E program are "I applaud the city for community leaders o and petitive positions and the ever changing offers. es support local business-" professionals asking for business partic- business es, help solve immediate For example,we use Chase and enjoy air miles, ipaHon and being in tune developed and voted on with what the.businesses.- business concerns .and economic development but there is always a fee for claiming those establish and implement a projects based on the are asking for," said strategic plan for econom miles.Discover has bash back and sometimes Carlson. You don't see results and recommenda- ic development.Goals also exchangeable coupons for added value,but very that very often In other included increasing local--tions presented in the few of them are practical for us. 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Remember,Minnesota can be at risk of losing a' a member in Congress and federal tax benefits k ■btannmrreea;gax � due to population shifts ?10 m _$ �lepsptersshaddpp lord-10°; f7orr%4 La-I4 MINIMUM STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO Y ALL COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS DISTRICTS - §153.324 - r To ensure attractive commercial/business development, the following design standards shall apply to all commercial/business development in the NC-Neighborhood Commercial, B1-Broadway Business, B-2 Highway Business,and B-3 Limited Industrial Business Districts. Visual Interest and Building Materials: All new building fronts and refacing of existing buildings, shall include a minimum of three(3)of the following elements: A visually pleasing primary front entrance should be clearly articulated and obvious a) Architectural detailing, such as cornice,awning, parapet, or from the street columns. Architectural detailing, such as cornice, awning, r ! - b) A visually pleasing primary front entrance that,in addition to parapet or columns should be used to add interest and doors,shall be accented a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) character t the buildings square feet around the door entrance for single occupancy buildings and a minimum of three hundred(300)square feet total for the front of multi-tenant buildings(this area shall be counted as one element). Entrances shall be clearly articulated and obvious from the street. c) A minimum of thirty(30)percent window coverage on each front that faces a street or similar based on requirements in§ _ 153.306(E) 1. `r Buildings should show a minimum of 30%window coverage on each front that faces a street Building architecture should incorporate contrasting, yet complementary colors Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-1 Major exterior materials of all walls including face brick, stone, , .. glass,stucco,synthetic stucco,fiber cement vertical panel siding, architectural concrete and precast panels shall be acceptable as !�� /• the major exterior wall surface when they are incorporated into an r !' overall design of the building.No more than twenty five percent (25%)of any exterior wall on a building shall be fiber cement siding, wood or metal accent material. Fiber cement seam lines shall be architecturally integrated into the building design so that they are not visible. Seam lines can be filled,covered by other accent material or other method thereby making the seam lines invisible. Color impregnated decorative block F _ shall also be allowed as a major exterior wall material,and shall be required to be sealed. All materials shall be color impregnated with Buildings should incorporate a combination of hoizontal and vertical design the exception of architectural concrete precast panel systems(only features within B-2 and B-3 Districts)and fiber cement siding which may be d) Contrasting,yet complementary material colors; painted. e) A combination of horizontal and vertical design features; Restricted Exterior Materials: Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels,whether smooth or raked,non-decorative concrete block, f) Irregular building shapes sheet metal or unfinished metal and/or galvanized or unfinished aluminum surfaces(walls or roofs)shall not be used as exterior g) Other architectural features in the overall architectural concept. materials. This restriction shall apply to all principal structures and to all accessory buildings. No wall shall exceed fifty feet(50')in length without at least one visual interest element,such as windows,horizontal and vertical Roofs: Roofs which are exposed or an integral part of the building facade articulation,contrasting material colors,vertical or horizontal aesthetics shall be constructed only of commercial grade shingles, patterns. wood shingles,standing seam metal,slate,tile,or copper. Flat roofs, which are generally parallel with the first floor elevation,are not Accent Materials: Accent subject to these material limitations. materials shall be wrapped around walls visible to public r I view. Accent material shall consist of materials comparable in grade and quality to the primary exterior material. Such materials may include glass and prefinished decorative metal. Fiber cement may also be used as accent materials for the trim, soffit and/or fascia. Accent materials shall be wrapped around walls and visible to public view 2-2 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo Right-of-way lines S19 `y Screened utilities , The view of all rooftop equipment shall be screened from the ground level view defined as the view of the building from the furthest point of the width of hte right- When a commercial area is adjacent to a residential use,a berm,fence or screen of-way form the propertly lines(s)that abut a street. A cross-sectional drawing is required. Light from automobile headlights and other sources shall be one shall be provided that illustrates the sight lines from the ground level view. hundred percent screened when directed onto residential windows. Screening: Screening adjoining residential use: Wherever a Commercial or non-residential use abuts,or is across the street from an R Rooftop mechanical equipment: The view of all rooftop equipment Residential District,a berm,fence or screening comprised of compact and related piping,ducting,electrical and mechanical utilities on evergreen trees or hedge or combination thereof,not less than eighty buildings shall be screened from the ground level view of abutting percent(80%)opaque at time of installation and not less than six feet streets. Screening may include parapet walls,penthouses,or other (6')in height,except adjacent to a street where it shall be not less architecturally integrated elements. Wood fencing or chain link with than three feet(3')and not more than four feet(4')in height shall slats shall not be used for screening. A cross-sectional drawing shall be erected or installed and maintained. The light from automobile be provided that illustrates the sight lines from the ground level headlights and other sources shall be one hundred percent(100%) view. screened whenever it may be directed onto adjacent residential Ground Mechanical Equipment: Ground mechanical equipment windows.All screening shall comply with Screening-§153.146 of this shall be one hundred percent(100%)screened from contiguous Chapter. properties and adjacent streets by opaque landscaping,or a screen Trash Enclosure Service wall shall be provided that is compatible with the architectural Structure:All trash,recyclable treatment of the principal structure. materials,and trash and recyclable materials handling equipment and compactors shall meet the requirements of Refuse-§153.257 and shall be screened from public view. All trash enclosure service structures shall be constructed of the same materials as the principle building. All trash enclosure service structures shall be constructed of the same materials as Architectural materials and landscaping help to minimize views of utility cabinets the principle building and equipment,while providing limited access for maintenance and use Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-3 Pedestrian Environment: Pedestrian connections to the surrounding neighborhood shall be incorporated into all commercial development. -- Pedestrian amenities shall be included in places where people typically gather,including but not limited to, transit stops,building entrances,or street corners or abutting bike or pedestrian trail .. connections.These spaces must include at least two of the following: 's a) Patterned materials on walkways(on-site) Patterned materials on walkways define a pedestrian oriented area b) Bicycle racks c) Trash receptacles(decorative) fi - d) Pedestrian lighting e) Fountains,sculptures,mobiles,or kiosks f) Flower boxes,or container landscaping Sidewalk connections shall be provided to and through the development to existing and planned trails,sidewalks,and Decorative bicycle racks,trash receptacles and lighting with banners and adjacent properties,where access exists or reasonable connections planters can enhance the pedestrian environment are possible.Clear internal pedestrian circulation routes shall be provided on the site. owns Sculptures and"fountains add visual interest and attraction to pedestrian spaces 7 i Landscape features help to define circulation " and pedestrian connections Flowers can be installed in temporary or permanent conatiners 2-4 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo Parking and Vehicular Circulation: Parking areas in all Commercial Districts shall be subject to the following , design standards and requirements m Parking Design Requirements in Business,Commercial,Mixed Use and Industrial Districts-153.132: a) Parking orientation shall minimize visual and noise impacts on adjacent properties. b) To the maximum extent feasible,parking shall be located Parking shall be located to the side or behind the building behind or to the side of a building in a landscaped parking area and screened from view from public rights-of-way through landscaping,berms, or low walls.Structured r , parking,integrated with the building's architectural design,is encouraged. c) Parking areas shall be safe and convenient for both the V , movement of vehicles and customers. d) Vehicle circulation on-site shall be clearly organized to facilitate Vehicular circulation shall be movement into and throughout parking areas. clearly organized to facilitate movement and parking areas shall be safe and convenient for e) On corner lots,parking shall not be located on the corner. °' vehicles and customers f) Service access areas shall be located in the rear of the property, outside of view from public rights-of-ways.Buildings within a - development should share services areas to the extent practical. g)Circulation and parking for service areas shall be designed to minimize disruption to the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 'ltia. h) Development sites where uses require multiple deliveries shall provide separate customer and service access drives where possible. Service areas shall be located in the rear of the property, outside of view Parking shall be screened through from public rights-of-ways landscaping, berms or low walls Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-5 Exterior storage: All exterior storage of material and equipment related to,located on,and used by any business shall be stored within a building or screened,as required herein,so as not to be visible from streets, highways,or neighboring property,with the exception of the following: a) Merchandise being displayed for sale or rental; b) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; c) Merchandise located on service station pump islands and along the front length of the building. Merchandise being displayed for sale 1W or rental may be stored outside of the 1 building 2-6 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL Design Standards: DISTRICT (NC) - §153.326 In addition to the minimum design standards applicable to all commercial districts,Neighborhood Commercial districts shall also be subject to the following standards to reflect the character of the Neighborhood Commercial District. Building Design: New buildings adjacent to existing buildings or residential neighborhoods shall appear to have 4 similar scale and design elements as the neighboring buildings at a residential scale and character. Buildings fronts shall include three Facades should be articulated into of the following elements: house-size segments a) Articulation of facades into house-size segments Purpose: a b) Residential scale building modules similar to adjacent buildings The purpose of the Neighborhood Commercial(NC)District is to c) Similar fagade proportions to those on neighboring buildings allow single multi-use commercial buildings containing convenience d) Residential scale building components such as porches, patios, retail and service commercial uses at major intersections on small decks,columns and balconies neighborhood scale sites where public sewer is available and sites are designated in the City of Forest Lake Comprehensive Plan.The district is intended to accommodate the basic needs of neighborhoods that would not otherwise have convenient access to retail areas in the City. Design Character: The character of this district shall reflect the character of surrounding residential neighborhoods.Building scale,setback and design n OWN should be consistent with existing neighborhoods.Because this district is intended to serve surrounding residential areas,pedestrian connectivity to existing neighborhoods is also important.Design -- ON— in this district should foster a welcoming pedestrian environment Neighborhood commercial builidings should include through pedestrian scale buildings,street furniture,and pedestrian residential scale components such as porches, and bike facilities. decks, columns and balconies Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-7 e) A roof configuration which reflects traditional residential structures and is pitched such as gable,hip,or shed. f) Display windows a minimum of six feet in height shall exist along at least fifty percent of the linear length of the building front. rrnn,n>.xi y S Roof configuration may reflect traditional residential structures such as gabled, hip or shed Display windows shall existing along at least 50%of the building front 2-8 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo Landscape Design: , Landscaping shall be used to unify,soften,and screen neighborhood commercial projects.Landscaping in the Neighborhood Commercial District shall incorporate the following elements in addition to the requirements in Landscaping Regulations-§153.230 through §153.238. a) Incorporate unique and significant existing trees into the landscape design.See§153.295 Woodland Preservation Regulations. b) Use a wide variety of plants in informal arrangements Landscaping shall be grouped to signify parking and pedestrian walkways c) Landscaping shall be arranged and grouped to signify key site locations,such as building and site entrances,walkways,and ? .f around monuments. 1. ,, ji d) Use layering to promote informality with a variety of plants with differing mature heights. e) Use of plants or trees that have seasonal color. �+ A variety of unique and existing vegetation can be used to define walkway areas. Landscaping shall be used to unify,soften and screen neighborhood commercial y`' projects with a wide variety of plants offering seasonal color and interest s" _ Use layering to promote informatlity with a variety of plants Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-9 Lighting: In addition to the lighting requirements presented in Lighting Regulations-§153.185, lighting in the NC District shall be subject to the following regulations: a) Decorative style lighting a maximum of 14 feet in height shall be used to illuminate all site areas with the exception of parking areas. b) Shoe-box style lighting shall only be permitted in parking areas. Shoe-box style lighting shall only be permitted in parking c) Decorative lighting appropriate to this district is illustrated in areas the Commercial Design Manual. d) Lighting fixtures shall be compatible with the architecture of the building. e) Wall-mounted lighting shall be used on building fronts to illuminate entry points and highlight architectural features. A- MR, Decorative lighting with a � - maximum height of 14'shall be Wall mounted lighting shall be used used to illuminate site areas , to illuminate entry points and highlight architectural features 2-10 City of Forest Lake , Bonestroo Signage. Within the NC District,nameplate signs and business signs are permitted subject to the following regulations. b) On parcel(s)with a building containing more than 1 principal use,the owner of the building must submit a master sign plan a) On a parcel(s)with a building containing 1 principal use, the for the total building signage for approval by the Planning total aggregate square footage of all sign space per parcel Commission.The total sign area for such a parcel shall not shall not exceed the sum of 3 square feet for each front foot of exceed 3 square feet per front foot of the building. If an existing building.The maximum area per individual sign placed on a single tenant building is converted into a multi-tenant building, building shall not exceed 40 square feet.Attached wall signage a master sign plan must be submitted for approval by the shall consist of individual letters or script logos mounted on Planning Commission.Any existing multi-tenant building that the building. No"box" style signs shall be permitted.One does not have an approved master sign plan in place at the freestanding monument sign shall be allowed with a surface time of the adoption of this Chapter shall be allowed a total of area not to exceed 40 square feet(may include up to 50%of the 3 square feet per front foot of leased or owned tenant space not total area as changeable electronic or non electronic copy).The exceeding 30 square feet per individual sign. In the case of an maximum height for all signs shall be the lowest point of the existing multi-tenant building the property owner may elect to roof or parapet of the building associated with the sign.In the propose a master sign plan. No business shall have more than 1 case of a multi-story building the monument sign shall be no sign per building elevation. Attached wall signage shall consist taller than the lowest floor. of individual letters or script logos mounted on the building. No"box"style signs shall be permitted.One freestanding 40 sf max arer per monument sign shall be allowed with a surface area not to individual sign exceed 40 square feet,not including the sign base, for a multi- ---- -- tenant building or development unless part of an approved PUD. The maximum height for all signs shall be the lowest r 1 t� point of the roof or parapet of the building associated with the 1 sign. In the case of a multi-story building the monument sign 11!1 shall be no taller than the lowest floor. For a building containing 1 principal use,the sf of all sign space per parcel shall Monument Width not exceed the sum of 3 square feet for each front foot of building.The maximum area per sign placed on a building shall not exceed 40 sf. „�,, ,� 1 30 sf max per business tf I C -� One freestanding monument sign shall be allowed with a surface area not to For buildings with more than 1 principal use,the total sign area for such a parcel exceed 40 sf for a multitenant building or shall not exceed 3 sf per front foot of building. The maximum total sf of signage development unless part of an approved per businesses is 30 sf. PUD Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-11 g) Monument sign bases shall be constructed of similar materials, style,and color as that of the principal building. h) Signage shall be designed in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of this chapter and as illustrated in the Forest Lake Design Requirement Manual. To reduce visual clutter,signage shall be distinct and minimal ) , c) No sign,or any part thereof,shall be located closer than 20 feet to any property line. d) No sign,or any part thereof, shall be located closer then 35 feet when abutting an Residential-R District. N"t e) Awning signs are permitted but calculated as a wall sign. In addition to the sign requirements presented in Signs-§153.205, signs in the NC District shall also be subject to the following requirements: i f) To reduce visual sign clutter, signage shall be distinct and minimal. / J BMJCk L JOHNSON AW R JOHNSON . WW TlS7 a �tir•urrrr/Nr.� "� ' �aie�r Bokery 1 , I E Monument sign bases shall be constructed of similar materials,style and color as that of the principal Wall mounted signs and projecting signs are examples of signage often found at a scale building and aesthetic appropriate to the NC district 2-12 City of Forest Lake . 'BoneSt= BROADWAY BUSINESS (B-1) DISTRICT - §153.324 Purpose: The Broadway Business(B-1)District is intended to establish areas for the location and development of professional offices, administrative offices,limited neighborhood and community- 'A strong and vital economic district provides oriented retail,and healthcare services and facilities which the base for the long term well being of the are expected to develop with a high level of amenities such as community" landscaping and architectural controls;to encourage a complex of compatible and mutually supportive health care services and facilities;to allow a transitional reuse of existing buildings until market conditions warrant redevelopment;to enhance redevelopment potential by prohibiting uses that would impede redevelopment;to capitalize on the high volume of traffic and potential customers;to ensure an appropriate physical relationship with the surrounding neighborhood,including acceptable traffic operations on local streets;and to provide a district which is related to and may reasonably adjoin high density or other residential districts. 9 7 Design Character: Due to the high visibility of this area,the character of this district shall reflect well-designed and attractive businesses.Development in this district shall be unified through building architecture and landscaping.The design character of this district shall also take into account the relationship of the site to surrounding residential areas and the retail area surrounding the interchange at I-35.Development shall be designed to provide for appropriate transitions and connections to surrounding residential areas and to the more dense pedestrian oriented Downtown Mixed Use District(MU-1)§153.334 and the less dense auto-oriented Highway Business District(B- 2)-§153.328. Pedestrian connections within this district will be essential. The Broadway Business District is intended for development of a variety of retail and office uses. A high level of amentities and architecture aims to encourage a complex of compatible and mutually supportive services. Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-13 Design Standards: g) To the maximum extent feasible,parking shall be located behind or to the side of a building in a landscaped parking area In addition to the minimum design standards applicable to all and screened from view from public rights-of-way and adjacent commercial/business districts, the Broadway Business District shall residential districts. also be subject to the following standards to reflect the character of the District. h) On corner lots,parking shall not be located on the corner. shared loading area Site Layout .. - a) Orient and consolidate structures to complement existing, adjacent development and to create a coordinated and visually attractive commercial district setting. rivate or shared rking lot b) Site planning shall respect the relationship of the site to existing r and proposed buildings and streets. c) Buildings with frontage on a primary street shall orient front facades to parallel the primary street. -- --_ — d) Align the building front fagade with adjacent buildings to A,: promote visual continuity from the public right-of-way,unless site or use constraints are prohibitive. Site layout diagram shows how buildings are located to address the street and parking and loading are on the side or back. Street trees define the sidewalk e) Buildings shall have a clearly defined primary pedestrian and are used for screening and shading of the hardscape. entrance at street level. Q Parking orientation shall minimize visual and noise impacts on Building Design adjacent properties. Bay widths of more than 24 feet shall be designed with architectural detailing to achieve an appearance of bay widths of no more than 24 feet.Building articulation,column spacing,width of window bays, placement of windows and variation in roof height lines and setback and similar design can be used to achieve this requirement. 1` extent of buildingeened parking lot g I 24' (typ) 1C1000 cin U13OU Buildings shall have clearly defined entrances at the street level Bay widths shall be designed to achieve an appearance of bay widths of no more than 24' 2-14 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo Landscaping: In addition to the landscaping requirements presented in c) Parking shall be screened from the public right-of-way through Landscaping Regulations-§153.230 through§153.238,landscaping landscaping, berms,or low walls. in the B-1 District shall also be subject to the following requirements: d) Window boxes,hanging flower baskets, and planters shall be a) Use predominately native materials and well-adapted plant used to identify primary entrances. species to create an attractive environment along the edges of each development parcel. b) Use landscaping to buffer objectionable views, to break up the A- 1AW apparent size and monotony of parking areas, and to screen ` service areas and ground mechanical equipment. t J Window boxes, hanging flower baskets and planters shall be used to identify primary entrances .«) Shade trees and planted medians buffer objectionable views and break up the Use predominantly native materials and size and monotony of parking areas well-adapted plant species to create an attractive environment A Parking shall be screened from public right-of-way through landscaping,berms or low walls Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-15 Lighting: In addition to the lighting requirements presented in Lighting Regulations§153.185,lighting in the B-1 District shall be subject to the following regulations: a) Decorative style lighting a maximum of 14 feet in height shall be used to illuminate all site areas with the exception of parking areas. b) Shoe-box style lighting shall only be permitted in parking areas. c) Decorative lighting appropriate to this district is illustrated in the Forest Lake Design Requirement Manual. d) Lighting fixtures shall be compatible with the architecture of the building. e) Wall-mounted lighting shall be used on building fronts to illuminate entry points Shoe-box style lighting shall and highlight architectural features. only be permitted in parking areas ai Decorative lighting Wall mounted lighting shall be with a maximum used to illuminate entry points height of 14' and highlight architectural features 2-16 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo Signage. all signs shall be the lowest point of the roof or parapet of the building on which the sign is located or associated with.In the Within this B-1 District, nameplate and business signs are permitted case of a multi-story building the monument sign shall be no subject to the following: taller than the lowest floor. a) On parcel(s)with a building containing 1 principal use, b) On parcel(s)with a building containing more than 1 principal aggregate square footage of sign space per lot shall not exceed use,the owner of the building must submit a plan for total the sum of 3 square feet per front foot of building.Attached building signage for approval by the Planning Commission. wall signage shall consist of individual letters or script logos The signage area for such a building shall not exceed 3 square mounted on the building. No"box'style signs shall be feet per front foot of the building.If an existing single tenant permitted.The maximum area per individual sign placed on building is converted into a multi-tenant building,a master a building shall not exceed 40 square feet,nor shall 2 or more sign plan must be submitted for approval by the Planning signs be so arranged and integrated as to cause an advertising Commission.Any existing multi-tenant building that does not surface exceeding 80 square feet.One freestanding monument have an approved master sign plan in place at the time of the sign with a surface area not to exceed 40 square feet shall be adoption of this Chapter shall be allowed a total of 3 square feet allowed(may include up to 50%of the total area as changeable per front foot of leased or owned tenant space not exceeding electronic or non-electronic copy).The maximum height for 30 square feet per individual sign.No business shall have more than 1 sign per building elevation. Attached wall signage 40 sf max arer per shall consist of individual letters or script logos mounted on individual sign — the building. No"box"style signs shall be permitted. One freestanding monument sign shall be allowed for a multi- tenant building or development not to exceed 40 square feet not including the sign base. Freestanding signs must be monument 7 signs.Pylon signs are not allowed.The maximum height for illic'ril. ., all signs shall be the lowest point of the roof or parapet of the building on which the sign is located or associated with.In the For a building containing 1 principal use,the sf of all sign space per parcel shall case of a multi-story building the monument sign shall be no not exceed the sum of 3 square feet for each front foot of building.The maximum taller than the lowest floor. area per sign placed on a building shall not exceed 40 sf. Monument Wdth 30 sf max per business =F —–t Sign surface area not to exceed 40 sf(monument base and border are not included in sign surface area j It I calculation) Fj� (—� j� __�___ One freestanding monument sign 11-1 j_( 0 F7 !_j j-� i I shall be allowed with a surface area _ 1 not to exceed 40 sf for any building or For buildings with more than 1 principal use,the total sign area for such a parcel development unless part of an approved shall not exceed 3 sf per front foot of building. The maximum total sf of signage PUD per businesses is 30 sf. Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-17 Monument sign bases shall be constructed of similar materials, style and color as that of the FIRANosEN BANK principal building A, TRUST FRANDSENI SAION ANd DAY SpA CORPORATION No sign shall be located closer than 20 feet from a public right-of- • way or 10 feet from all other lot lines. Exceptions: ` 1��►� l ' a) 35 feet when abutting an R District; Projecting signs are permitted with the following requirements: e �' a) Projecting signs may extend 5 feet into a required yard setback. b) Projecting signs must be at least 8 feet above a sidewalk. �' _ �� •► "�:. c) The maximum area of a projecting sign is 8 square feet. .90 , 5 0 Awning signs are permitted but calculated as a wall sign. Signage shall be distinct and minimal Awning signs are permitted, but calculated as a sign '1 i ._. In addition to the sign requirements presented in Sign Regulations -§153.205 through§153.219, signs in the B-1 District shall also be -: subject to the following requirements: a) To reduce visual sign clutter,signage shall be distinct and y7' minimal. — b) Monument sign bases shall be constructed of similar materials, ' ?f style,and color as that of the principal building. c) Signage shall be designed in a manner that is consistent with ` code requirements and as illustrated in the Forest Lake Design Projecting signs must be at least 8'above the Requirement Manual. sidewalk with a maximum size of 8 sf 2-18 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo HIGHWAY BUSINESS (B-2) DISTRICT - §153.328 Development in the B-2 district will be primarily auto-oriented, Purpose: however pedestrian access and The Highway Business(B-2)District is intended to accommodate an safety and high quality design areimportant adequate supply of businesses and services that primarily serve the community and regional needs;to keep retail and service businesses that are oriented to motorists in close proximity to thoroughfares and access from regional highways in areas that are appropriately designated on the Comprehensive Plan;and to encourage grouping of compatible and mutually supportive business uses and services. Its T Can Design Standards: In addition to the minimum design standards applicable to all commercial/business districts,the B-2 District shall also be subject to _ the following standards to reflect the character of the District. Big box retail uses provide services to the community and region. Site Layout Design Character: a) Building entries shall face the primary street adjacent to the Design standards within this district are intended to support a high project and face the parking areas serving the site. standard of development and design that portrays a positive visual b) Decorative and/or landscaped cart corrals should be placed image and minimizes the effects of traffic congestion,noise,odor, throughout the parking lot so that parking spaces are not used and glare from surrounding uses.Given the area's proximity to to store shopping carts. the Interstate and the auto-oriented uses permitted in this district, pp g development will be primarily auto-oriented.However,pedestrian c) Multiple entries to the site should be consolidated. access and safety will still be achieved through design features within the district and to provide connections to surrounding areas. d) The majority of parking shall be located on the side of buildings High quality design is required in this area because of its highly or in front. Employee parking and loading shall be in the rear. visible location. Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-19 Lighting: In addition to the lighting requirements presented in Lighting Regulations-§153.185, lighting in the B-2 District shall be subject to the following regulations: a) Decorative style lighting a maximum of 14 feet in height shall be used to illuminate all site areas with the exception of parking Shoe-box lighting or other downcast fixtures to be used in areas. large parking areas b) Shoe-box style lighting shall only be permitted in parking areas. c) Decorative lighting appropriate to this district is illustrated in the Forest Lake Design Requirement Manual. d) Lighting fixtures shall be compatible with the architecture of Wall mounted lighting shall be used the building. to illuminate entry points and highlight architectural features e) Wall-mounted lighting shall be used on building fronts to illuminate entry points and highlight architectural features. Fixtures should be decorative and appropriate in size to the B-2 District 71-1 Lighting of appropriate size and scale shall be provided for all outdoor parking,walkways and public spaces 2-20 City of Forest Lake *Bonestroo Signage: Within the B-2 Highway Commercial District nameplate and business signs are permitted subject to the following: e) On parcel(s)with buildings containing 1 principal use,the aggregate square footage of sign space per parcel shall not y exceed the sum of 4 square feet for each front foot of building. Attached wall signage shall consist of individual letters or script logos mounted on the building. No"box'style signs shall be permitted. The maximum area per individual sign placed on l' a building shall not exceed 200 square feet.One freestanding monument sign shall be allowed with a surface not to exceed 100 square feet(not including the sign base)The sign area my include up to 25%of the total area as changeable electronic or non electronic copy,except for parcels in the I or BP zoning districts.The maximum height for all signs shall be the lowest One freestanding monument sign shall be point of the roof or parapet of the building on which the sign is allowed with a surface not to exceed 100 square feet and may include up to 25%of the total area located or associated with. In the case of a multi-story buildinggi�T as changeable electronic copy. the monument sign shall be no taller than the lowest floor. 200 sf max CARWASH *4931d S4Z4Z For a building containing 1 principal use,the sf of all sign space per parcel shall not exceed the sum of 4 square feet for each front foot of building.The maximum area per individual sign placed on a building shall not exceed 200 square feet. Aft Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-21 f) On parcel(s)with buildings containing more than 1 principal use, the owner of the building must submit a plan for total 50 sf max building signage for approval by the Planning Commission. — " sin per The total signage for such a building shall not exceed 3 squareT1 i g feet per front foot of the building. If an existing single tenant building is converted into amulti-tenant building,a master mill sign plan must be submitted for approval by the Planning { ' j Commission.Any existing multi-tenant building that does not have an approved master sign plan in place at the time of the For buildings with more than 1 principal use,the sf of all sign space per building adoption of this Chapter shall be allowed a total of 3 square feet shall not exceed the sum of 3 square feet for each front foot of building. The per front foot of leased or owned tenant space not exceeding maximum size of an individual sign is 50 sf and no business shall have more than 50 square feet per individual sign.No business shall have 1 sign per building elevation. more than 1 sign per building elevation. Attached wall signage ...:.: shall consist of individual letters or script logos mounted on the building. No"box"style signs shall be permitted. One freestanding monument sign not to exceed 100 square feet shall be allowed to serve a commercial development regardless of the number of buildings or uses in the development.The maximum height for all signs shall be the lowest point of the roof or parapet of the building on which the sign is located or associated with. In the case of a multi-story building the monument sign shall be no taller than the lowest floor. g) Parcels within 500 feet of Interstate Highway 35 are allowed 1 - - additional freestanding monument or pylon sign not to exceed 100 square feet and a height of 30 feet.Changeable Electronic Copy signs shall not be permitted.; 1. No sign shall be located closer than 20 feet to the • , public right-of-way or 10 feet from any other property line. 2. Exceptions:35 feet when abutting a residential district. Is " ci rfinanciai Pylon signs are not to exceed 100 sf and a height of 30 feet 2-22 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo In addition to the sign requirements presented in Sign Regulations -§153.205 through§153.219, signs in the B-2 District shall also be subject to the following requirements: a) To reduce visual sign clutter, signage shall be distinct and minimal. b) Monument sign bases shall be constructed of similar materials, style,and color as that of the principal building. G„ c) Signage shall be designed in a manner that is consistent with uouoR- code requirements and as illustrated in the Forest Lake Design Requirement Manual. """"' Monument sign bases should be constructed of similar materials,style and color as that of the principal building low Signage should be distinct and minimal • -- I i The identification sign shall be flush on the primary building wall facing the major arterial roadway Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-23 Limited Industrial Business District (B-3) - §153.329 Purpose: Limited Industrial Business District(B-3)District is to provide a district that supports a mix of industrial and commercial development. Design Character: The overall character of the Limited Industrial Business District (B-3)is intended to have a low impact manufacturing/warehouse character. Industrial uses in this district shall be limited to those The overall character is intended to have a low impact manufacturing/warehouse that can compatibly exist adjacent to both lower intensity business character uses and high intensity manufacturing uses and can have limited amounts of truck traffic in comparison to high intensity industrial districts. Because this district abuts residential neighborhoods, B-3 uses are regulated in height, lot coverage, setbacks, landscaping, loading and use type,so as to facilitate compatibility between these uses and residential development. « : Design Standards: i. In addition to the minimum design standards applicable to all commercial/business districts, the Limited Industrial Business District shall also be subject to the following standards to reflect the character of the District. `' t B-3 uses are regulated in height, lot coverage,setbacks,landscaping,loading and use type so they are compatible with surrounding residential uses Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-25 Site Layout a) Building entries shall face the primary street adjacent to the project. An additional entry should face the parking lot. b) The majority of parking shall be located on the side of buildings or in front. Employee parking and loading shall be in the rear. c) Landscaped cart corrals should be placed throughout the project so that parking spaces are not used to store shopping carts. Wall mounted lighting shall be used to illuminate entry points and highlight d) Multiple entries to the site should be consolidated. architectural features Lighting: In addition to the lighting requirements presented in Lighting Regulations-§153.185,lighting in the B-3 District shall be subject to the following regulations: Decorative style lighting shall be used to illuminate all site areas with the exception of parking areas. Wall mounted lighting shall be used on building a) Decorative style lighting a maximum of 14 feet in height shall fronts,entry points and architectural features. be used to illuminate all site areas with the exception of parking areas. b) Shoe-box style lighting shall only be permitted in parking areas. c) Decorative lighting appropriate to this district is illustrated in the Forest Lake Design Requirement Manual. d) Lighting fixtures shall be compatible with the architecture of the building. e) Wall-mounted lighting shall be used on building fronts to _ illuminate entry points and highlight architectural features. s. Fixtures should be appropriate in size and character to the B-3 District Lighting of appropriate size and scale shall be provided for all Shoe-box lighting or other outdoor parking,walkways and downcast fixtures to be used public spaces in large parking areas 2-26 City of Forest Lake *BMW= Signage: districts.The maximum height for all signs shall be the lowest point of the roof or parapet of the building on which the sign is Within the B-3 Limited Industrial District nameplate and business located or associated with. In the case of a multi-story building signs are permitted subject to the following: the monument sign shall be no taller than the lowest floor. a) On parcel(s)with buildings containing 1 principal use,the b) On parcel(s)with buildings containing more than 1 principal aggregate square footage of sign space per parcel shall not use,the owner of the building must submit a plan for total exceed the sum of 4 square feet for each front foot of building. building signage for approval by the Planning Commission. Attached wall signage shall consist of individual letters or script The total signage for such a building shall not exceed 3 square logos mounted on the building. No"box"style signs shall be feet per front foot of the building. If an existing single tenant permitted. The maximum area per individual sign placed on building is converted into a multi-tenant building,a master a building shall not exceed 200 square feet.One freestanding sign plan must be submitted for approval by the Planning monument sign shall be allowed with a surface not to exceed Commission.Any existing multi-tenant building that does not 100 square feet(not including the sign base)The sign area my have an approved master sign plan in place at the time of the include up to 25%of the total area as changeable electronic or adoption of this Chapter shall be allowed a total of 3 square feet non electronic copy,except for parcels in the I or BP zoning per front foot of leased or owned tenant space not exceeding 200 sf max 50 square feet per individual sign.No business shall have 1 more than 1 sign per building elevation. Attached wall signage shall consist of individual letters or script logos mounted on -------i the building. No"box" style signs shall be permitted. One freestanding monument sign not to exceed 100 square feet shall be allowed to serve a commercial development regardless of the number of buildings or uses in the development.The maximum height for all signs shall be the lowest point of the roof or parapet of the building on which the sign is located For a building containing 1 principal use,the sf of all sign space per parcel shall or associated with. In the case of a multi-story building the not exceed the sum of 4 square feet for each front foot of building.The maximum area per sign placed on a building shall not exceed 200 square feet. monument sign shall be no taller than the lowest floor. 4 �.. 50 sf max F7 U 11 F7 For buildings with more than 1 principal use, the total signage shall not exceed 3 sf per front foot of the building. No business shall have more than 1 sign per building elevation. Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-27 e) Parcels within 500 feet of Interstate Highway 35 are allowed 1 additional freestanding monument or pylon sign not to exceed 100 square feet and a height of 30 feet.Changeable Electronic Copy signs shall not be permitted.; 1. No sign shall be located closer than 20 feet to the public right-of-way or 10 feet from any other property line. 2. Exceptions:35 feet when abutting a residential district. .. a a'-+• AiT r' E C O g t A x l JOHNDEERE 'i 7•�j,- _ . Sch.-dt Egwpm-t Signage shall be distinct and minimal Pylon signs are allowed within 500 feet of 1-35 and are not to exceed 100 sf and a height of 30 feet ■ ■ 2-28 City of Forest Lake Bonestroo In addition to the sign requirements presented in Sign Regulations- §153.205 through§153.219,signs in the B-3 District shall also be subject to the following requirements: Q To reduce visual sign clutter,signage shall be distinct and minimal. a_ g) Monument sign bases shall be constructed of similar materials, style,and color as that of the principal building. h) Signage shall be designed in a manner that is consistent with 1 the code requirements and as illustrated in the Forest Lake177 Design Requirement Manual. F. , ' PREMIUM OUTLETS Monument signage shall be constructed of similar materials,style and color as that of the principal building. Design Requirements Manual Commercial Districts 2-29 City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue, N. Hugo MN 55038 + (651) 762 6300 + Fax (651) 426 2859 Fran Miron Mayor Becky Petryk Dear New Resident: Council Member Ward 1 Welcome to the City of Hugo! We are pleased that you have selected our Phil Klein community as your home. Council Member Ward 2 Hugo is ideally situated near the northeastern Twin Cities Metropolitan area and is Chuck Haas the gateway to the northern part of the state. Many lakes, bike trails, parks, and a Council Ward 3 Member golf course are available for your use. We are proud of our community and all that it has to offer. Tom Weidt Council Member At Large As Mayor, I encourage you to become active in the community through our volunteer organizations. These include the Lions Club, Hugo Business Association, Jaycees, 4-H, neighborhood groups, and more. The City also offers opportunities on committees, which include Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation, and Economic Development Authority. Our Fire Department always welcomes applications for new membership. We welcome you as a resident and look forward to the contributions you can make to add to our community. The City's semi-annual newsletter is mailed to every home and it will keep you updated on City news. You can also keep in touch by visiting the City's official website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. If you have Cable Television, please check Channel 16 for live coverage of City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as well as information on community events and other City happenings. The Hugo City Council and the City staff welcome you to Hugo. City staff members will be happy to answer any questions you have about City services. The general telephone number for City Hall is (651) 762-6300. All the best to you in 2010! Fran Miron Mayor .. -- .......... --- 2010 City of Hugo Visit our website at: Citizens Guide 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North Hugo, Minnesota 55038 PHONE 651-762-6300 FAX 651-426-2859 COMMUNITY PROFILE OUR GOAL The City of Hugo is lo- Township of Oneka was Sheriff Department pro- The City of Hugo would like to help cated north of St. Paul, consolidated with the Vil- vides police services on a make your move to your new home as -` Minnesota in north Wash- lage of Hugo. The Town- contractual basis and the easy transition as possible.The ington County. The origi- ship government, which City provides fire and res- following is a guide with of the most commonly asked questions received ` nal village site consisted had served the area for cue service through the at City Hall regarding dogs,compost of approximately three over 100 years, was dis- use of 27 volunteer Fire- site,utility bills and payments,refuse isquare miles. The St. Paul solved and a new govern- fi hters EMTs. The full haulers,recycling,etc. If you havSe q g g any questions,please contact City and Duluth Railroad, now ment consisting of a staff consists of a City staff and we will be happy to help in any called the Burlington Mayor and four Council Administrator, Community way possible. ,� " Northern Railroad, was members was instituted. Development Director, built through the township In 1986, the City adopted Community Development in 1868. Due to the prox- the Plan A Statutory form Assistant, Finance Direc- imity of the railroad depot of government calling for tor, Building Official, to Centerville, the area a Mayor, four Council Building Inspectors, Pub- mommm known as the members, and City Admin- lic Works Director and 7 OFFICE HOURS Centerville Station. In istrator. full time workers, City 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through 1906, the 258 people in The population of Hugois Clerk, Utility Billing Clerk now more than 10,000 Friday,except holidays. the Centerville Station and Building Dept. Recep- INSIDE THIS ISSUE "°, area decided to incorpo- tionist. rate as the Village of people and covers 36 City office staff Page square miles. The City has r Hugo. Parks Commission Page 3,. "' approximately 100 miles Planning Commission Page 2 Over the next 66 years of City streets; mainte- Dog Licenses Page the village continued to nance is performed by a exist as a small farming combination of City and I i Fire Department Page 4 and railroad community. Washington County staff. Garbage Haulers Page 4, In January 1972, the The Washington County Electricity&Cable Page 5 Phone&Utility Page CITY COUNCIL Fran Miron,Mayor (651)429-5961 IMPORTANT NUMBER Becky Petryk,Ward 1 (651)426 4722 Fire&Police Emergency Phil Klein,Ward 2 (651)762-6340 911 Chuck Haas,Ward 3 (651)247-0354 Fire Hall(nonemergency) Tom Weidt, Mem.at Large (651)762-6341 (651)429-6366 i Washington County CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES Sheriffs Department (Police non-emergency) The City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month. Meetings are held at City (651)439-9381 Hall at 7:00 p.m.,and all residents are encouraged to attend. 4f � 201 General Info (651) 762-6300 info@ci.hugo.mn.us CITY OFFICE STAFF Mike Ericson (651) 762-6312 City Administrator mericson@ci.hugo.mn.us Bryan Bear (651) 762-6320 Community Development Dir. bbear@ci.hugo.mn.us Ron Otkin (651) 762-6314 Finance Director rotkin@ci.hugo.mn.us John Benson (651) 762-6313 Building Official ibenson@ci.hugo.mn.us Michele Lindau (651) 762-6315 City Clerk mlindau@ci.hugo.mn.us Chuck Preisler (651) 762-6302 Building Inspector cpreisler@ci.hugo.mn.us Scott Baller (651) 762-6322 Building Inspector sballer@ci.hugo.mn.us Scott Anderson (651) 762-6326 Public Works Director scotta@ci.hug_o.mn.us Steve Duff (651) 762-6316 Sr. Engineering Technician sduff@ci.hugo.mn.us Tom Smith (651) 762-6321 Public Works Tom@ci.hug_o.mn.us Jodie Guareschi (651) 762-6309 Billing Clerk jguareschi@ci.hugo.mn.us Debi Close (651) 762-6306 Bldg Dept../Admin.Secretary dclose@ci.hugo.mn.us An important duty of the City Finance Director is to oversee the preparation of the annual City budget for consideration by the Council. The budget process is one of the City Council's prime means of establishing City policy. The annual budget deter- mines the amount of your City tax levy and the level of municipal services to be provided during the coming year. The City's fiscal (budget)year coincides with the calendar year. In other words, the adopted budget goes into effect on CITY FINANCES January 1 and remains in effect until budget for consideration by the City December 31 of each year. Hugo's budget process begins in May with Council. the preparation of the budget re- The Council then reviews the proposed quests by the department heads. budget and holds public hearings during The department requests are sub- November or early December. The City's mitted to the City Administrator, who proposed tax levy, which is justified in reviews the requests and makes the the budget, must be certified to the final decision as to what will be in- County Auditor by September 15, and cluded in the proposed budget. The the final tax levy must be certified by Finance Director uses this informa- December 20. tion to prepare the proposed PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD OF ZONING MEMBERS The Planning Commission serves as advisors to the City Council by preparing and making recom- Frank Puleo mendations regarding the appropriateness of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, David Schumann Subdivision Regulations,and such other matters that impact development of the community. The Bernard Brunotte committee meets on the second and the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Dave Schumann,Chairperson Meeting are held the 2nd&4th Thursday of Greg Burmeister each month at Hugo City Hall 6:30 PM. Adam Moore Bronwen Kleissler Ron McRoberts Bob Rosenquist Doug Galler 2010 Page 3 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION The City of Hugo Parks Commission has developed a Strategic Parks Plan that will provide immediate and long- term strategic guidance and direction for the development of parks for the citizens and City of Hugo. The mis- sion, values and vision are as follows: • The parks system accommodates the desire for diverse recreational opportunities. • The parks system features neighborhood parks that serve as local recreational and social focal points. • The parks system features the preservation and inclusion of open spaces and natural areas. • Responsible stewardship of community resources guides the planning and development of the parks sys- tem. • Community input is crucial to the success of the parks system. • Park planning and development is sensitive to safety and property value issues. • Eminent domain is not used to acquire land for the parks systems unless requested by the property owner. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. PARKS COMMISSION MEMBERS Roger Clarke, Chairperson Rachel Berger, Vice-Chairperson Derek Larsen Dan Gabrielli Melissa Parker Noel Schmidt David Strub Jim Taylor PARKS VISION, MISSION AND VALUES STATEMENT VISION MISSION STATEMENT Based on the broad mission of the parks system and the The Hugo parks system provides facilities to accom- enduring community values that guide its planning and modate recreational and social activities for the en- development, the Parks Commission's vision for the tire community. Hugo parks system is: VALUES A system of neighborhood and community parks and The Parks Commission has identified the following natural areas linked by a network of local and regional set of enduring values that it believes are embodied multi-use trails. in the citizens of the community and that should A conveniently located complex of multi-purpose facili- guide park planning and development: ties that provides community focus and accommodates The parks system accommodates diverse popula- major community events and that is hereafter referred to tions through development of specific facilities that as the civic plaza. enhance their quality of life. 2010 Page 4) ANIMAL CONTROL COMPOST SITE Any person, may by telephone, notify the City Clerk, Hugo residents may bring their grass clippings, leaves Animal Control Officer, or law enforcement officer of an and other soft organic matter ( no brush, tree limbs or alleged violation of the Animal Ordinance. All formal wood) to the City's compost site located 170th Street complaints shall be submitted in writing to the atten- North (1/2 mile west of Hwy. 61 on County Road 4A). tion of the City Clerk and shall describe the dog, state the acts committed by the dog, the name and the ad- Hours of operation for the site are: dress of the person owning or harboring the dog, and Saturday and Sunday April thru October from 8AM the name and the address of the person making the to 6PM complaint. The City Clerk shall then promptly notify the person owning or harboring the dog of the acts com- Compost may be picked up at the site,free of plained of, either by letter or door tag, and shall re- charge to Hugo residents, during the same hours. quest that the nuisance be abated or eliminated within a specified time period. The City Clerk shall also cause the Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer to REFUSE HAULERS investigate and file a report on the complaint. The following is a list of trash haulers licensed to pro- DOG LICENSE vide residential service in the City of Hugo. All haulers are required to provide recycling service to their cus- Licenses are required for dogs six month of age or tomers within the City. Haulers will also drop off a blue older, which are kept or housed in the City of Hugo. recycling bin to new residences. If you have moved The term of all dog licenses run concurrently with the into a previously occupied residence, a recycling bin dog's rabies vaccination and discounts are given for should have been left on the premises. These bins are spayed or neutered animals. Proof of rabies vaccina- provided for your use as a resident of the City of Hugo. tion is required for licensing. Failure to renew a li- and are the property of the City. cense within 30-days of the expiration of a dog's ra- bies vaccination will result in a late-license penalty be- ing added to the license fee. Dog licenses are ob- Ace Solid Waste (763) 427-3110 tained at City Hall for the fees listed below: Allied Waste Services/BFI (763) 784-2104 Gene's Disposal (651) 426-1224 License Duration Fee Discounted Fee Maroney's Sanitation (651) 439-7279 1 year and older $5.00 yr. $4.00 MN Waste Management, Inc. (952) 890-1100 Pierre's Do All Service (651) 439-0046 SRC, Inc. (651) 464-2321 FIRE DEPARTMENT The Hugo Fire Department provides fire prevention, BURNING PERMITS fire suppression, and rescue services to protect the life, safety, and property of the community. Anyone wishing to burn approved materials in the City of Hugo must secure a burning permit from the Fire Rescue Services currently take up the majority of the Department. The only exception is for a recreational firefighters' time. The Department's rescue squad re- fire, which is defined as a fire no larger than 3 feet by sponds to all ambulance requests to provide timely 3 feet by 3 feet and cleared of all combustible material basic medical aid, and assist ambulance crews in the for 5 feet around the fire. extrication and movements of patients. In the case of motor vehicle accidents,the Department with fire fight- To obtain a burning permit, contact the Fire Depart- ing equipment is used needed as a precautionary ment at(651)429-6366 or visit City Hall. Please al- measure. low three business days for processing. 2010 Page 5r, ELECTRICITY NATURAL GAS Xcei Energy Xcel Enerdy 414 Nicollet Mall 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Electric Emergency 1-800-895-1999 Electric Emergency 1-800-895-1999 Customer Information 1-800-895-4999 Customer Information 1-800-895-4999 www.xcelenergy.com LOCAL TELEPHONE Xcel Energy provides electrical service to the ma- jority west' Customer Service: (763) 971-7000 or Connexus Energy 1-800-422-1234 14601 Ramsey Boulevard Qwest Website: gwestdex.com Ramsey, MN 55303 Frontier: Electric Emergency 763-323-2660 1-800-921-8102 Customer Service 763-323-2600 CABLE TELEVISION www.connexusenergy.com Comcast Connexus Energy serves a limited area on the West side 934 Woodhill Drive Roseville, MN 55113 METROPOLITAN URBAN 651222-3333 SERVICE AREA The Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) is that UTILITY BILLING area of the city eligible for service by the City's wa- ter and sanitary sewer utilities. This area is desig- The City of Hugo provides City sewer and water ser- nated in agreement with the Metropolitan Council, vice to certain areas within the City. If you have which provides treatment of the city's sanitary questions whether you have City services, please sewer waste at its St. Paul treatment plant. contact Jodie Guareschi at 651-762-6309, and she The City's current MUSA map is available for view will be happy to help. If your residence does have at the City Hall. Owners of property within the City's City utilities, contact her to have the account 2020 Urban Development Area may apply for an changed into your name. The sewer and water bills extension of the MUSA to cover their property in are mailed quarterly. conjunction with a land development plan. Refer to Section 8.11 of the city's Comprehensive Land Use Regulations to review the conditions for a MUSA adjustment. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Hugo Post Office-(651) 762-8233 2010 Page 6 ; MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER The City of Hugo's water system consists of supply and A portion of the City of Hugo is served by sanitary treatment facilities, storage facilities and a distribution sewer. This system flows into the Metropolitan system. Council Environment Services (MCES) sewage treatment system. Water supply and treatment facilities include all neces- sary equipment to pump, treat and distribute water The Forest Lake Interceptor flows southward from demanded by the system. The City of Hugo obtains its Forest Lake, through Forest Lake Township, Hugo, water from four deep wells in the Prairie du Chien- White Bear Lake, North Oaks, and Vadnais Heights Jordan aquifer. The water is then pumped into the dis- before ending in Little Canada. The wastewater tribution system following chlorinating,fluoridating and then flows to the Metropolitan plant located in St. the addition of polyphosphate. Polyphosphate delays Paul. This is the largest wastewater treatment plant the precipitation of oxidized manganese and iron, in the regional system and it handles the sewage thereby greatly reducing the layer of scale that forms from Minneapolis, St. Paul and many suburbs, in- on the pipe. What this means to consumers is less cluding Hugo. The City has entered into agreement rusty water problems. With its three wells in service, with the Metropolitan Council of Environmental Ser- the City is capable of producing over 3,000 gallons per vices to extend sanitary sewer service within the minute of water or over four million gallons per day. In City's 2020 urban development area. 2005, the average usage was 560,000 gallons per day. The City pumped over 204 million gallons for the The City's sanitary sewer system consists of a se- year. ries of gravity flow mains and lift stations with force mains. Wastewater flows by gravity until there is no The City of Hugo currently has two water storage facili- longer enough slope in the pipe to maintain flow. ties. They are both elevated tanks. Elevated tanks The wastewater is then lifted to a higher elevation serve two purposes; the first is to provide adequate with the use of lift stations and force mains so it water pressure in the distribution system and the sec- may then continue to flow by gravity into the Forest and is to provide storage for the City's water supply. Lake Interceptor. The two elevated tanks in Hugo have a storage capac- ity of 2.1 million gallons. The City of Hugo currently has eight lift stations within its sanitary sewer system. Due to the rela- The City of Hugo's distribution system consists of trunk tively flat terrain of Hugo, several more lift stations water mains (8-24 inches in diameter), lateral water will be required with future development taking mains (6-8 inches in diameter), service pipes, valves place. and hydrants. The majority of the City's water mains are ductile iron pipe, although older areas of the City have cast iron water mains. The City currently has over 330 hydrants, and that number is steadily increasing with the growth of the City. If you have any further questions on the municipal wa- ter system or you would like a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report contact Chris Petree, Public Works Director at (651) 762-6316, or E-Mail cpetree@ci.hugo.mn.us.