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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.02.14 EDA Packet AGENDA CITY OF HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011 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 January 10, 2011 8:35 am 4. Bioscitex— Physical Therapy Office • Samantha Goodmanson 9:00 am 5. Update on EDA Vacancy Interviews 9:10 am 6. Discussion on the Rush Line Corridor 9:30 am 7. Discussion EDA Annual Report 10:00 am 8. Update on Downtown Redevelopment • Update on Brian Wurzer Meeting 10:25 am 9. Kidz n' Biz Sponsorship Request 10:30 am 10. Adjournment BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 201 t 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the January 10, 2011, EDA Meeting as presented. 4. BIOSCITEX— PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE Bioscitex is a new physical therapy office in Hugo located at 5525 141" Street. The building was previously occupied by a daycare. The business is expected to be open to the public in spring 2011. Samantha Goodmanson will be present at the meeting to represent the business and answer any questions regarding the business. Staff recommends the EDA welcome Bioscitex as a new business in the City of Hugo. S. UPDATE ON EDA VACANCY INTERVIEWS On Monday, February 7, 2011, the City Council and Tom Denaway from the EDA conducted interviews of three EDA member candidates. These included Frank Puleo, Mike Graff, and Gretchen Boyd. Staff will update the EDA on the outcome of the interviews. 6. DISCUSSION ON THE RUSH LINE CORRIDOR There have been updates presented to the City on the Rush Line Corridor in the last couple months. They are changing the Rush Line Commuter Coach stops and inbound and outbound times. The commuter coach goes from the Forest Lake Transit Center to the Union Depot in St. Paul. They have also completed a ridership survey of how many people are using the route. The route does not stop in Hugo. Staff has also been working with Washington County to abandon a portion of the rail road along Highway 61 between 145th and 1401h Street. This portion of the rail road is no longer being used for trains. The abandonment processes continues to move forward. Staff will continue to work with Washington County for funding to extend the Hardwood Creek Trail down to 140`h Street. 7. DISCUSSION EDA ANNUAL REPORT Enclosed in the packet is the 2010 EDA Annual Report. The report showcases commercial and industrial activities and other economic development projects that happened in 2010. Staff recommends the EDA review the report and provide feedback to staff. 8. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff will update the EDA on the progress of downtown redevelopment. 9. KIDZ N' BIZ SPONSORSHIP REQUEST a On April 16, 2011, the 7`h Annual Kidz n' Biz Fest will be take place at Oneka Elementary School. This annual event is an opportunity for the HBA and Hugo EDA to directly connect with the Hugo families and children in a PTA Carnival atmosphere. This event is expected to attract more than 500 Hugo children and their families; and will once again feature an assortment of games presented by the Hugo businesses with assistance from the White Bear School District. Last year the EDA sponsored the event in the amount of$750. The HBA is asking for the EDA to sponsor in that same amount again this year. MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2011 Phil Klein called the meeting to order at 8:39 am. PRESENT: Jan Arcand, Jim Bever Tom Denaway, Mike Granger, and Phil Klein. ABSENT: Fran Miron APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2010 Denaway made motion, Granger seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of December 13, 2010. All aye. Motion carried. BRIAN WURZER—COUNTRY VIDEO Brian Wurzer the owner of Country Video located at 14869 Forest Boulevard wrote a letter to the City with concerns on the downtown area and economic development. Mr. Wurzer was invited to attend the EDA meeting and unfortunately was unable to attend. Mike Ericson provided the EDA with background on the letter and his discussions with Mr. Wurzer. The main concern in the letter was the increase in his property taxes. Commercial properties were reevaluated in 2008 and the value for this property increased therefore increasing the property taxes. The property is currently being marketed for sale. Granger was concerned about the value of the property since the property was so small. Denaway stated that the dollar per square foot is consistent with other properties in the downtown and that the value seems ok. He also stated that the tax rate for the City has gone down for the past several years. Bryan Bear stated that the property taxes for the City owned commercial property in downtown has also increased. Bever stated that he agrees with Mr. Wurzer and that he would like to see lighting and landscaping in the downtown. Bryan Bear stated that staff understands the concerns, but Highway 61 is not complete and is expected to be expanded in the future. If all the lighting and landscaping is constructed it would need to be removed and relocated at that time. Granger and Bever agreed but wanted to make sure the EDA put this on their goals for 2011. Both agreed that the roadway improvements for 2010 made the downtown looks significantly better than what it was previously. DISCUSSION ON 2011 EDA GOALS Staff has put together the 2011 goals that were discussed at the December EDA meeting. The EDA reviewed the goals that were set at the December meeting and provided feedback to staff. The EDA goals will be forwarded to the City Council for their January 18, 2011, goal setting session. Denaway stated that the EDA should add "evaluate lighting and landscaping in downtown" to the list of goals for 2011. Granger made a motion, seconded by Denaway, to accept the 2011 EDA goals with the amendment. All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON BR&E MARKETING ACTION PLAN Staff has been meeting with Phil Klein and Tom Weidt on putting together a basic marketing action plan for the multimedia campaign. Staff included the marketing action plan in the packet and recommended that the EDA provide feedback on the plan and suggest any other items that should be included. Rachel Juba gave background and an update on the marketing action plan. Staff completed an outline of the items for the multimedia campaign. This includes target market information and what the City wants the target market to know. Granger and Bever stated that at the right time the EDA will need to look at funding options for the action plan. Granger stated that getting the information to the target market and how it is presented to them is important. Granger wanted to add traffic counts and land prices to items the City wants the target market to know. He also stated that placing ads for the City will need to thought about and where they are published. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Hugo Liquor in downtown has closed. The previous owner has pulled the liquor license for the business to reopen the store. Staff is not aware when it will reopen. The daycare building on Highway 61 will change to a physical therapy office. Currently they are working on renovation of the interior of the building for the business. The owner of the building will be leasing to the physical therapy office. The large pylon sign has been removed from the property and will be replaced with a monument sign. Staff continues to have discussions with Pete Sampair on redevelopment of his property in downtown. He is planning on a mixed use development for the property. ADJOURNMENT Arcand made a motion, seconded by Denaway, to adjourn at 10:30 am. All aye. Motion carried. >> 0 the next generation of therapy Greetings, We are pleased to announce the opening of Bioscitex- the next generation of therapy. Santiago Santana, the founder of Bioscitex is a talented Physical Therapist currently practicing in Gran Canarias, Spain. With the success he has accomplished in Spain, Santiago has decided to expand his advanced Physical Therapy services to the United States, beginning with his first Location in Hugo, Minnesota. Specializing in neurological diseases and physical injuries, we focus on alternative approaches and explore a wide range of treatment opportunities. Whether it be our physical therapy program, alternative care techniques, or our international treatment opportunities; we individualize treatment plans to best fit each person's lifestyle. We've developed a unique program to give patients living in the United States an opportunity to work with our partners in Europe for international treatments that are not yet available in the US. We look forward to serving our new community and would appreciate any assistance directing those in need to our practice. Warm Regards, amantha Goo manson s,00dmanson@bioscitexmn.com 5525 141s'Street North • Hugo, MN 55038 • (651) 407-0220 www.bioscitexmn.com ,.'?A IL WA Y John A.Sims,CP BNSF Railway Company Paralegal 2500 Lou Menk Drive—AOB-3 Law Department Fort Worth,Texas 76131-2828 tel 817-352-2376 fax 817-352-2397 Email-john.sims@bnsf.com January 10, 2011 Hugo City Hall Planning Commission 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North Hugo, MN 55038 Re: STB Docket No. AB-6 (Sub-No. 474X) BNSF Railway Company— Abandonment Exemption— in Washington County, Minnesota BNSF Railway Company ("BNSF") anticipates filing in a few weeks a Notice of Exemption seeking Surface Transportation Board ("STB") authority in the above- referenced docket to abandon 0.51 miles of rail line in Washington County, Minnesota, between Milepost 15.59 and Milepost 16.10, in Hugo. As part of the environmental report, BNSF is required to contact you to determine if the proposed abandonment is consistent with existing land use plans. If applicable, please describe any inconsistencies. Your assessment and comments are respectfully requested. For your reference a map of the subject railroad line is attached. Please provide your response to me at the address above, if at all possible, by January 31, 2011. You may contact me by email or phone with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. Sincerely, i John A. Sims, CP Paralegal Enclosure as stated cc via email: Kristy Clark— BNSF —kristy.clark(cDbnsf.com Karl Morell — Ball Janik LLP —kmorell billp.com Susan Odom — BNSF susan.odom(obnsf.com Mark Norton — BNSF—mark.norton(@bnsf.com Bioscitex is an extensive, state of the art advanced therapy -- - - e7ia to 0 0 end - rehabilitation program for those with debilitating diseases. We _��UAI/ LVX J W_V" use a multi-faceted approach by utilizing the latest medical and The use of adult stem cells offers a new treatment strategy for previously incurable diseases. Scientists agree that Stem cell research lead to rehabilitation technologies. stem cell research has great life-saving potential which could revolutionize the study and treatment of diseases could By joining forces with various organizations, Bioscitex explores and injuries. Cellular regeneration treatments help to minimize and/or compensate symptoms of Neurological treatments that Disorders and other debilitating diseases.Adult stem cells are an ethically more acceptable alternative to embryonic and improve the quality-of-lifefor a variety of advanced therapy options that are not yet available stem cells, because there is no use or destruction of an embryo. millions more. in the United States. The field of neurology continues to be studied intensively, providing new strategies and ground-breaking Adult stem cells are thought to be undifferentiated cells, which are cells that have not yet developed into a opportunities to help overcome symptoms caused by Neurological specialized cell type. These cells have the unique ability to divide or self-renew infinitely. Unlike other cells in the Disorders. body, stem cells are not yet "programmed" to a specific function, and are able to change into various cell types. Human stem celb can also be used to test new Primary roles of adult stem cells are to maintain and repair the tissue in which they are found. Stem cells are drugs and in medical treatments that Our advanced therapy programs include various therapeutic, found throughout the body in both children and adults. When stem cells are administrated back into the body in require organ donors. 7he needfor organ medical, and integrative techniques that are used separately or high volume, the cells migrate to the effected area; where they advance in self-healing. They work to repair and/or donors currently outweighs the available supply. together to improve the patient's condition. Bringing together replace the effected cells, allowing the regrowth of tissues. the therapeutic use of autologous adult stem cells and medical A major obstacle with stem cell treatment is the fear of immune rejection of tissues and organs taken from donors. research, our mission is to: The advantage of adult stem cells is that the patient's own cells are extracted, isolated, then transplanted back into their body. When using your own cells your body's immune system is very unlikely to experience rejection. In 2009, Bar'Barack Obamaan "Provide therapeutic use of autologous adult stem cells atBecause of their immense regenerative and healing potential, stem cells are fundamental to one of the most ' Barriers the highest medical standard; Extend existing knowledge promising innovations in modern medicine. Individualized autologous stem cell therapy can help even severely to Responsible Scientific Research on the effects of Autologous Adult Stem Cells by supporting impaired or paralyzed bodily functions improve by the use of your own stem cells. Clinical studies show that stem Involving pre-clinical and clinical research. We offer patients with cells can be used to restore functions previously lost by tissue destruction. degenerative diseases the opportunity to undergo an innovative and promising Stem Cell treatment. Uv&w—.eA '1vA&xAtOP&h& EDUARDUS HOSPITAL INSTITUTE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE This center of excellence was established in 2007 and has since welcomed more than 2,400 patients who have safely undergone adult stem cell therapy. Having put With focus on alternative approaches, we explore a wide range Advanced treatment options are performed alongside our partners at a lot of energy into the creation of a modern,welcoming environment,we offer of treatment opportunities. Our dedicated staff will help you to the Xcell Center and take place at one of two locations; the Eduardus our patients a pleasant, pristine atmosphere that is unparalleled in the health care determine what the best option for treatment may be; whether it Hospital's Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Cologne, Germany or industry. Because of the worldwide positive response to stem cell therapies, the is our physical therapy program, alternative care techniques, or our the Dominikus Hospital in Dusseldorf, Germany. Institute of Regenerative Medicine expanded it's space to the Dominkus Hospital in January of 2009. Located in one of Germany's economical and cultural centers, the advanced treatment opportunities. We work hard to individualize THE XCELL CENTER Dominkus hospital is an ideal setting for optimal international connections. treatment options to best fit your lifestyle and budget. The Xcell center is a private clinic that specializes in autologous adult stem cells treatments. They are the first private clinic worldwide to hold an official license for extraction and The following treatment options take place in Germany alongside approval of stem cell material for autologous treatments. Owning one of the most advanced MRI and CT scanners available on the market today,Xcell center utilizes innovative medical equipment along with their procedures. our partners at the Xcell Center. Once treatment in Germany is Bioscitex offers personal treatment coordinators to help throughout the evaluation and procedure of our advanced treatments. Our staff will assist you with any medical or completed, the rehabilitation program is continued at our location personal needs which may arise. The patients length of stay depends on diagnosis and the type of procedure required. On average, our patients are in Germany for seven days. in Hugo, Minnesota. During time spent in Germany, patients will stay at Xcell Center's exceptional treatment facility. Fully furnished spacious "VIP" rooms ensure a comfortable stay for patients, families and friends. Upon discharge from Eduardus or Dominikus Hospital, patients and their personal care attendant will then travel to the United States and be provided with logistical assistance `Autologous Stem Cells are those extracted from the patient and should not be confused with for the rehabilitation program in our Hugo location. This program includes aggressive physical training, neurorehabilitation, and wellness mind-body techniques woven together Embryonic Stem Cells.Bioscitex does not condone or participate with programs utilizing Embryonic Stem Cells. to improve functional outcomes. From the time each patient contacts us until they return home safely, every staff member continually strives to exceed that patient's expectations. yulwd CohwAl What is the success rate for the Stem Cell Procedure? More than 3,000 patients have safely undergone Stem Cell procedures. Which diseases could be treated with stem cells? Researchers continue to study stem cells for conditions including: Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Heart Disease, Cancer, Spinal Cord Injury, Chron's Disease and Genetic Diseases. Why is there controversy about Stem Cells? There's no controversy about Adult (Autologous) Stem Cells. But when it comes to Embryonic Stem Cells, some people argue that an embryo is a living human being and destroying an embryo for any reason The Next Generation of Therapy is morally unacceptable. Bioscitex does not condone or partake in utilizing Embryonic Stem Cells. How will I pay for the procedure and Physical Therapy? "We will advance therapy standards as we lead our patients to the next Bioscitex offers monthly payment options, so you won't have to pay all generation of therapy. Our exclusive program is authorized to provide treatments at once. opportunities that are not yet available in the United States. Bioscitex•'s Can I just participate in one of the treatment options? advanced treatment options give patients a chance at a functional recovery. In order for optimal results, we recommend pairing Advanced ADVANCED TREATMENT OPTIONS Treatment options with Physical Therapy sessions at our MN location. I am interested in Bioscitex's program,what is the next step I take? You will begin the treatment evaluation process and provide us with j your medical records. This will help us determine if you are an ideal candidate for our Advanced Therapy program. A representative will contact you soon after we receive your treatment evaluation request. We respect your privacy and will never pass on your data. 5525 141st North Hugo, MN 55038 SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE TODAY (651) 407-0220 ( bioscitexmn.com If you would like to receive additional information or have any questions feel free to contact us. We look forward to meeting you. 3 1, 1,oA e le 17 � �y:w..}� � r I •,ice` _ ,.irr i .... i X ' r•i=� 16 '• f �.ra-lar r,. a •+ - 1:t t�' !•�.},r 4-_ _ -f 17 - 146ti Stre—e-2 v',:, i. _ ..y Rica Luka up .1 H 111 o t 140th Street MP 1! 5th 1 i q 28 BNSF Line Segment 214 STB Docket No. Milepost 15.59 to Milepost 16.10 AB-6 (Sub-No. 474X) F West Bear Subdivision Washington County, Minnesota s Base map—United States Geological Survey Hugo Quadrangle Map source date 1967 Revised 1993 7.5-minute series DRG Creation Date:05/12/2010 45092-B8-TF-024 DMA 7474 III NW Series V872 �t iyf u1 City of u� o 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North,Hugo,MN 55038 (651)762-6300 www.6.11ugo.w.us January 25, 2011 BNSF Railway Company 2500 Lou Menk Drive- AOB-3 Fort Worth, Texas 76131-2828 RE: STB Docket No. AB (Sub-No. 474X) BNSF Railway Company-Abandonment Exemption- in Washington County, Minnesota John A. Sims, On behalf of the City of Hugo, support of the abandonment of.51 miles of rail line in Washington County, Minnesota between Milepost 15.59 and Milepost 16.10 is given. The abandonment is consistent with City of Hugo land use plans. There are no existing or planned uses in this area of the city that require rail use. The abandonment may allow for the construction of a trail that is an important connection in the City of Hugo Trail and Sidewalk Plan. For your reference, the Trail and Sidewalk Plan is attached. The abandonment of the railway may allow for a connection to be made between two significant regional trails: the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail and the Glacial Hills Regional Trail. It also provides access to the sidewalks and trails along Fenway Boulevard and the surrounding neighborhoods. Feel free to contact me at 651-762-6300 with any questions or concerns. 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" O Z Y March 15, 2010 Rachel From: Bryan Bear Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 7:56 AM To: Rachel Subject: FW: Rush Line Commuter Coach Attachments: 285 Rider Alert.pdf For the EDA packet -----Original Message----- From: Rogers, Michael [mailto:Michael.Rogers@CO.RAMSEY.MN.USI Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 20114:13 PM To: RA Rush Line Task Force-Members Cc: Bryan Bear; Borglund, Doug; Columbus Township ; Dresel Julie ; Ekstrand Tom ; Garwood Kate ; Hanson, Joel; Johnson, Nathan; Larson, Dallas; LeBrun, Mark; Luke, Dawn; Mattson Craig ; Mayasich, Timothy; Mell, Amy; Morell, Kyle; Morrison, Christina; Payne Sharon ; Pung-Terwedo, Ann ; Rogers, Michael; Sather, Mark; Short, Bill; Triplett, Joe K. Subject: Rush Line Commuter Coach Task Force Members: Good Morning: Attached is a Rider Alert detailing the Rush Line Commuter Coach changes approved at the January 20`h Rush Line Task Force meeting. The changes will take effect on Monday, February 14`h. The alert will be posted on buses and at park and rides today/tomorrow. February 15`was the targeted date for route and schedule changes, however, after discussions with First Transit, our contractor, and the Met Council it was decided that delaying the implementation date for the changes would allow for a smoother transition and additional time to publicize the changes. An updated pocket schedule for the route will be distributed later this week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Mike Mike Rogers Senior Transportation Planner Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority Suite 6560 RCGC-West 50 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Michael.rogers@co.ramsey.mn.us 651-266-2773 612-619-5783 (cell) 1 VA Attention Rt 285 Riders Significant Changes Coming Effective Monday February 14, 2011,the Route 285 will change the stop order and direction as well as running direct to St. Paul on the middle two trips.All trips will originate at the Forest Lake Transit Center,then to Running Aces Park& Ride, then either to the White Bear Theatre P&R or direct to downtown.The outbound afternoon trips will follow the same pattern. Below are the new schedule times, new pocket schedules are being printed. Inbound Morning Forest Lake TC Running Aces P&R White Bear Cedar/5T"St. Union Depot Township P&R 5:43 AM 5:55 AM 6:15 AM 6:40 AM 6:47 AM 6:28 AM 6:40 AM No Stop 7:15 AM 7:18 AM 6:58 AM 7:10 AM No Stop 7:45 AM 7:48 AM 7:18 AM 7:30 AM 7:50 AM 8:15 AM 8:18 AM Outbound Afternoon Union Depot Minnesota/6`h White Bear Running Aces P&R Forest Lake TC St. Township P&R 3:41 PM 3:45 PM 4:10 PM 4:30 PM 4:42 PM 4:11 PM 4:15 PM No Stop 4:47 PM 4:59 PM 4:41 PM 4:45 PM No Stop 5:17 PM 5:29 PM 5:16 PM 5:20 PM 5:52 PM 6:12 PM 6:24 PM Metropolitan Council Regional Routes Route 5 EXPRESS Running Aces Park�Ride �`��.r ■ Hwj 97 ■ Effective: 2/14/11 j (Delete route on Hwy 61 ,Co Rd.8 ■ ■■■■ Lake jr■■ ■ ■"N 97 `M r� �r ■ Forest Lake and Otter lake Rd.) ■' 3 ro■ Transit Center �e5� ■ n ■ • N 0 A ■ ¢'■ OA F° Operated by �r Running ■ �■ e� First Transit T. rv'■ " .�- ' ■1 Aces ■ ■ ■A■ ■�� �� � Harness ` Park ■ LL Headwaters a d� CL ` ■M Pkwy ■ >_ } ,^ 41 At him Alt • Buses travel ■ counter-clockwise G through parking lot ■ Forest Lake Park & Ride ■ ■, Co.Rd.14 AN. Forest Lake ■ ■ 'c Transit Center ■ 90 and ■ ■ 0,slp�ark S Ride ■ ■ .�� 1e ■ ■ ■ FCres` ��., o� vn � Lu •/ a�ate�s ♦ 1 ■ � NeaPKv+y y@aaw ■ A,�wyte�s ■ ■ • White Bear Township Theaters Park & Ride ■ A Park and Ride ■= f1♦ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ❑ Time Point Hwy 36 ■ Co Rd J —"r ■ O Point of Interest B■ ■ ■■■ Express Route w z■ �■ ® Limited Stop Service -=r cv■ Driveway d ■ ■ immi Bus-Only Shoulders _■ ♦� ■ Ramp MeterC; B■_ 1 ■ 1111111 ■ Bypass _■_ e Driveway •••••• Downtown Zone Layover Point e� Fare: $3,00 Lo St. Paul Downtown Terminal ■E — Cayuga Bridge m EXIT at ■ o: CD University Ave. ■ University Ave. Downtown Layover at m �° 1� .�� .......................... St. Paul bus shelter % 125 tt, • Union t og 1�lhs .s Depot �Ce11 5 Ye It ® '� Central 51\ Parking NORTH ST 1131111 d f y Agenda Item #4 Rush Line Commuter Coach Ridership December 1, 2010—December 31,2010(22 Operating Days) Average Inbound Trips Average Outbound Trips 46 49 Total Inbound Trips Total Outbound Trips 1008 1084 As seen in the charts above, ridership on the commuter coach service leveled off between November and December. This leveling off is likely due to a number of factors including reduced commute related travel due to holidays and vacations. However, staff analyzed the numbers further and found the following: • Ridership increased between October and November, but not November and December • Peak Ridership is approximately 60%of forecast ridership • Most White Bear Township users are previous Route 275 riders • Travel times are long, which is likely limiting ridership Staff has also heard the following from riders: • Great Service, but would it would be better if there were earlier and later bus times • The Travel time is too long; can the White Bear Township stop be eliminated? • Can the buses travel through the Lafayette Business Park area prior to going into downtown? • Can buses serve the County Road 17 park and ride? • Thank you for providing the service With ridership leveling off at a level below forecasts, and only 9 months remaining on the initial demonstration service contract,staff feels it is important to identify potential changes to the route to increase ridership. These changes are detailed below: • Routing o Staff recommends that the White Bear Theater park and ride be skipped on the second and third trips of the morning and afternoon. Making this change will improve the efficiency of transit in the Rush Line Corridor by: ■ Saving approximately 15 minutes of travel time for Route 285 riders who access the service at Columbus and Forest Lake ■ Matching the level of service to the level of demand at the White Bear Theater park and ride. The park and ride will continue to be served by two route 285 buses and three route 275 buses for a total of five morning and afternoon trips. o Staff recommends that the routing of the service be changed so that buses start at the Forest Lake Transit Center,travel along Hwy 97 to 4-2 r Agenda Item #4 Running Aces park and ride and then along County Road 54 to the White Bear Theatre park and ride prior to accessing I-35E. This will allow for the following: ■ Faster access to 1-35 for the two trips that skip the White Bear Theater park and ride. Buses would access 1-35 from Hwy 97 after stopping at Columbus. This eliminates backtracking that would be required if the Running Aces park and ride was served prior to the Forest Lake Transit Center. ■ Maintain consistency amongst all trips. If only the two trips that skip the White Bear Theatre park and ride are changed, then bus schedules overlap in Columbus reducing the efficiency of the service. ■ Reduced disruption to riders compared to a future change to the new route for the two buses that will continue to serve the White Bear Theatre park and ride. • Schedule o Staff recommends that the arrival/departure times be adjusted in the following ways: ■ Morning • Trip #1 adjust departure times for Forest Lake and Columbus to allow for buses to start service at the Forest Lake Transit Center and then travel to Running Aces Park and Ride before traveling to the White Bear Theatre Park and Ride. • Trip#2 adjust departure times from Forest Lake and Columbus to allow for the bus to reach 5th and Cedar at 7:15 a.m. • Trip#3 adjust departure times from Forest Lake and Columbus to allow for the bus to reach 5th and Cedar at 7:45 a.m. • Trip#4 adjust departure times for Forest Lake and Columbus to allow for buses to start service at the Forest Lake Transit Center and then travel to Running Aces Park and Ride before traveling to the White Bear Theatre Park and Ride. ■ Afternoon • Trip#1 adjust arrival times for Forest Lake and Columbus to allow for buses to travel from the White Bear Theatre Park and Ride to the Running Aces Park and before traveling to the Forest Lake Transit Center. • Trip#2 adjust departure times so that the departure from 6th and Minnesota is at 4:15 p.m. 4-3 Agenda Item #4 • Trip#3 adjust departure times so that the departure from 6th and Minnesota is at 4:45 p.m. • Trip#4 adjust arrival times for Forest Lake and Columbus to allow for buses to travel from the White Bear Theatre Park and Ride to the Running Aces Park and before traveling to the Forest Lake Transit Center. • Marketing o Staff recommends that the following be done should any changes be made to the route: ■ Press Release ■ Email distribution ■ Website Updates ■ Bus Graphics Staff recommends that the Task Force approve the recommendations listed above so that the changes can take effect on February 1, 2011. Action Requested: Approval 4-4 i CITY OF HUGO 2010 EDA Annual Report This Annual Report is designed to showcase many of the commercial and industrial businesses that have located in Hugo and other eco- nomic development during 2010. The goal of the Hugo Economic De- velopment Authority (EDA) is to create a thriving community with di- In This Report: verse jobs and tax base, brought about by specific emphasis on busi- 2010 Goals ness retention, business expansion, and business attraction. Hugo's Glamos Wire business community is rapidly expanding due to strong residential Bioscitex growth and an attractive business environment. Transition Plus 2V I V EDa goab... 0 Purchase 1. Business Retention and Expansion Agreement . Implementation of the BR&E Strategies Program BR&E Program • Continue collaboration with HBA Continue participation in events. (groundbreaking, ribbon- * Downtown cutting ceremonies) Hugo Construction 2. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects • Coordinate public infrastructure Values . Storm water management planning & funding Traffic improvements (signals, Hwy 61) 2010 EDA Members . Trail and sidewalk improvements Fran Miron, 3. Establish quality industrial and commercial development President 0 Focus on gateways Coordinate site plannin for 165th & 61 Phil Klein, 9 Begin area plan for 170yh & 61 (Mixed Use) Vice President 0 Create design guidelines Jim Bever 4. Continue Marketing of the City Mike Granger • Continue to update the marketing plan ' . Downtown Promotions Jan Arcand . Continuation of the City's cable access show Tom Denaway 5. Transportation Brian Thistle • Interchange @170th & 35E Intersection @ HWY 61 & CSAH 4 County Road 8 Trail on the south side City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 www.ci.hugo.mn.us (651) 762-6300 1 2111 EPA Annual Report Page 2 q&m" Wiw Y wdud3 Exp .... On October 15, 2010, Glamos Wire Products held an open house for its I TIT newly constructed 5,685 square foot office addition. The business is located -- eawwriowr� � at 5564 152nd Street in the Peloquin Industrial Park. The addition included the demolition of the existing 4,000 square foot office building area. The 40,000 square foot manufacturing and warehousing area remained the same. Glamos Wire Products added several new land- scaping elements including a new break area for its employees outside. Glamos Wire Products offers a wide range of products for lawn, garden, floral applications, decorative pieces, and concrete wire forms. All products that they produce and sell can be found on their website at www.glamoswire.com. J3it,3cctex J&picad J he&ac�x� to Open in Jfit9 ..... Bioscitex physical therapy office plans to open in Hugo in Spring 2011 . They are leasing a building located at 5525 141st Street. In 2010, the business owners renovated the interior of the building for the physical therapy office. Bioscitex originated in Gran Canarias, Spain by founder Santiago Santana. Their mission for 2011 is to expand the company to the United States, starting with its first location in Hugo. The main focus of the business is to relieve and reduce symptoms associated with neurological diseases, as well as other physical setbacks. The EDA welcomes Bioscitex as a new business in Hugo! ,J}canes itim no tu& Qnamvt e&6,3fu om.... Transition Plus, part of the White Bear Lake School District, currently leases space in the Pearson Mechanical building located at 13497 Fenway Boulevard in the Bald Eagle Indus- trial Park. In 2010, Transition Plus added a 908 square foot classroom. The program is de- signed to provide an adult environment for 18-21 year old young adults with disabilities and identified transition needs. Through programming in the classroom, in the community, and on the job, students are exposed to all areas of adult life. The programs continues to grow in the White Bear Lake School District and provides students with valuable skills as they move forward in life. Transition Plus has been in the City of Hugo since 2009. City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 www.d.hugo.mmus (651) 762-6300 CITY OF HUGO Page 3 J awfia,3e Clgcewwnt m e g vaned J wpv&1 in o .... On June 21 , 2010, the development team FBF, LLC signed a purchase agreement for a portion of the City owned property in downtown. The development team is actively market- ing the property to potential businesses that may want to locate in the area. The property is approximately three acres in size and is along Egg Lake. They have put together a mar- keting brochure for the property with a development idea including an event center that would be part of a 15,000 square foot building. The brochure is available at the City of Hugo City Hall. The project can include up to three tenants and a shared event center. One of the user types the development team is targeting is a restaurant. This is an exciting time for the EDA and the development team as they continue to market the property. 13w me,3,3 3&tattion and &xpcum wn J wgAam .imp .. .. The Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Program commencement celebration was held on April 7, 2010, at the Hugo American Legion. The purpose of the program was to demonstrate support for local businesses, help solve immediate business concerns, in- crease local businesses' ability to compete in the global economy, establish and imple- ment a strategic plan for economic development, and to build community capacity to sus- tain growth and development. There were 38 businesses visited in the City and the survey results were evaluated by economic development professionals of the University of Minne- sota. The surveys provided the City information on the concerns of the businesses and ways the City might address those concerns. The U of M presented the results of the sur- vey to local community leaders and business professionals. Implementation projects and actions plans were developed to help the business community thrive in Hugo. The four im- plementation projects include: 1. Market the City of Hugo v 2. Create, Coordinate, and Encourage Events 0 3. Host Business Networking Breakfast Workshops 1 4. Address Highway 61 Access Issues and Improve Downtown Hugo The City of Hugo in partnering with the Hugo Business Association have been working to accomplish each project. The Parks Commission has helped organize the creation of City events that can be beneficial to businesses. The full report of the survey results can be found on the City's website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us under Business Info. of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 www.d.hugo.mn.us (651) 762-6300 CITY OF HUGO Dmwtum Mugff Update! As the City finished up the Business Retention and Expansion Pro- gram, they began to start the implementation projects. In the survey results, a main concern of business owners was the amount of blighted buildings in the downtown area. In an effort to help revitalize the downtown area, the City of Hugo worked with property owners to remove several of the blighted buildings in downtown. The Carpenters Restaurant building was a complete loss due to a fire in January 2010. The antique store building that was adjacent to the restaurant was demolished as it was deemed a structural hazard. This opened up the view to Egg Lake and was necessary to prepare the site for redevelopment. Further south on Highway 61 , the old End Zone restaurant building was demolished and the site was cleared. There are several vacant parcels for sale in downtown. Public infrastructure improvements to Highway 61 were completed in -T the downtown area. This accomplished the BR&E project #4 to ad- dress Highway 61 access issues and to improve downtown. The highway was reconstructed and curb and gutter was installed. The w T sidewalks along the highway were completely reconstructed and pro- vide a great walking path through downtown. Traffic signals were in- stalled on 147th Street and 130th Street along Highway 61 . The busi- ness owners in the areas were pleased to see the signals con- structed to provide better traffic control in the areas and an easier way to get to their businesses. This project improved the downtown area significantly and will help the redevelopment of downtown Hugo. eommeuicd and jn&m t't&d e4 nes trcw&n... The valuation of the commercial and industrial construction in the City totaled $475,000 in 2010. The City of Hugo and the EDA wel- come all of the new businesses to Hugo and are excited about the new 'obs and services the provide to the community. In this Annual J they Y � • Report the EDA has highlighted the new businesses that have lo- cated in Hugo, improvements to downtown, and the Business Reten- tion and Expansion Program that was completed in April 2010. City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 www.d.hugo.mmus (651) 762-63Y r 4 O iju UJ t ,�.. ...... M RZ, i �� Ls ash � � k �ge, 3 Yt, }n' y ; K �y �Y "a { fi ��x�� Agenda • Itasca Job Growth Overview • REDE Discussion kms, a �e , Itasca Introduction , What is Itasca? An employer-led alliance to drive regional efforts to keep the Twin Cities' economy and quality of life competitive with other regions Who is Itasca? 50-plus cross-sector community leaders • Primarily private sector CEOs • Handful of public sector leaders: the Governor, the Mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Chair of the Met Council, the leaders of the University of Minnesota and MNSCU • Leaders of major foundations and United Way { 2 Itasca Project Priorities 0 Generating quality job growth • • . • Advancing a - - Improving our comprehensive . _ - region's and aligned education transportation system system 3 Job Growth Task Force Objective: To develop strategies and policies to promote the retention , creation , and attraction of quality jobs in the Twin Cities Region 1 = Job Growth Task Force Co-Chairs: Ken Powell General Mills Marilyn Carlson Nelson Carlson From the Business Doug Baker Ecolab Community: Andy Bessette The Travelers Companies Jon Campbell Wells Fargo Jennie Carlson US Bancorp Mark Eustis Fairview Health Services Kathee Tesija Target Michael Gorman Split Rock Partners Steve Hemsley United Health Randy Hogan Pentair Dave Mortenson Mortenson Construction Glen Nelson GDN Holdings Russ Nelson Neslon, Tietz & Hoye Chris O'Connell Medtronic Cathy Schmidt Stahl Construction Gary Stern Federal Reserve (retired) Jean Taylor Taylor Corporation Kathy Tunheim Tunheim Partners t r . TM Job Growth Task Force From the Higher Education Community Karen Himle University of Minnesota Jim McCormick MNSCU From the Non-Profit/Business Organization Community Yvonne Cheung Ho MEDA Carleen Rhodes St. Paul Foundation Hussein Samatar African American Development Assoc From the Regional Council of Mayors Elizabeth Kautz Mayor, City of Burnsville Stan Harpstead Mayor, City of Arden Hills Job Growth Project Team Allison Barman, Leslie Holman McKinsey & Company Kathy Schmidlkofer General Mills 6 MSP above peers and A self-assessment of key factors driving job growth identified national average MSP around average a clear area of opportunity — improving process levers MSP below average Job growth factors Assessment Supporting Facts Proposed focus Cost of doing Minnesota's corporate tax is third highest in the nation at 9.8% business MN ranks 41 st in overall tax climate • Minnesota's unionization rate is at 15.9% relative to 12.5% nationally Quality of life Ranked #1 on Sperling's best places, #2 on Forbes Best U.S. Cities to earn a living, and #2 in Next Cities- Hotspots for young, talented workers ----- - _- _ ---------- Human capital • 36.8% of Twin Cities residents have a bachelor's degree relative to 27.5% nationally • Infrastructure • MSP average commute time of 24 minutes is at the US average and average commute time via public transportation is better than US average Broadband penetration of 56% is middle of the road relative to peers Innovation and • Ranks 22nd in number of entrepreneurs per thousand residents start-up activity • At 26 deals venture deals in 2007, MSP lags top innovation hubs Strategic vision • Currently, various economic development entities operate with varying visions • ED pursued at a sub-regional level Historically limited coordination of sector focus Retention and • Grow MN coordinates visits with local chambers expansion efforts • Partnership between DEED and Grow MN 4 Attraction efforts • Sub-regions within MSP often compete for business rather than • coordinating efforts Marketing efforts Limited outreach efforts on regional basis, with most outreach coming from city entities such as the Capital City Partnership 7 Where those findings led us : Job Growth Initiatives L Objective : Fuel Quality Job Growth Create new companies Retain, expand, and and start-ups attract existing companies Key Itasca Support and enhance the productivity ■ Launch a Regional Economic Initiatives of the region's entrepreneurship Development Entity (REDE) ecosystem — Public and private partnership — Establish a Business Bridge — Scope of Activities — Institutionalize working relationships — Region's ED vision and strategy between the University of — Branding and marketing Minnesota and the Private Sector — Retention and expansion — Attraction Rationale ■ Region's entrepreneurial activity slowing ■ Opportunity to bundle and promote core in recent years assets ■ Prominent and critical gaps in funding ■ Other regions are aggressively availability, entrepreneurship culture, competing for jobs, while Twin Cities and regulations frequently not in consideration set 8 Regional Economic Development Discussion External interviews confirm that an opportunity for coordinated economic development efforts exists in the Twin Cities • • Local Business Leaders When Iowa wants to steal You probably have lost a somebody, it's easy. They get their significant amount of governor on the phone and have corporate prospects due to a the coordinated resources to do lack of a regional agency. whatever it takes. We don't have that. The Twin Cities stands out in this country like a sore Minnesota gets dominated by almost thumb for not having a every other state because we have no regional program. one hit team, one organization, in economic development. Nothing's can't even remember the coordinated, it's a mess . . . last time the Twin Cities was on the radar. There isn't one common voice (public or private) that speaks to job creation or owns it. Ni �, Action can not be delayed as many of our competitors are actively and successfully pursuing regional economic development efforts -----_ __. _ -_._ Benchmarked _-- . Seattle entities 3-year organization results Direct expansions and 42 relocations 3-year organization results st�cd� Primary jobs created 4,200 Direct expansions and 105 Secondary jobs 8,000 relocations Direct jobs retained 16,170 Economic impact $1.46 ----- --- - - - Direct jobs created 10,290 Direct capital $2.213 investment _ Pittsburgh 2009 Performance results Kan sas Cit Projects with 23 y alleghenyconference OMMUHty Uv .(ivM LHT companies of significance Raleigh Payroll increases $130M '" Nashville • , Primary jobs 3,450 ' created in 2009,:;; 5-year organization results 5-year regional results 5-year regional results Austin Corporate relocations 197 Corporate expansions 360 New jobs 110,000 Corporate relocations 144 - Direct jobs created 39,390 New jobs 124,200 - Direct capital $6.213 Austin investment The-+mr ,,(Capital Payroll increase $5.713 1 Q4 2006 through Q3 2009 SOURCE: Opportunity Austin 2.0 presentation,Allegheny Conference 2008 annual report, Nashville Partnership 2005-2009 annual reports, enterpriseSeattle 11 website, Business Employeement Dynamics Launch a Regional Economic Development Entity (REDE) whose high-level mission is focused on driving job growth in the Twin Cities Region Description REDE is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to sustainable, quality job creation in the 13-county Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA region which is the result of a public-private partnership Primary REDE Activities Set strategic [ Brand 11 and market Retain current Attract & expand regional vision the region businesses businesses ■ Develop the regional Create regional brand to Conduct local business Serve as main contact for strategic vision for reflect strategic vision check-ups and solve site consultants economic company specific problems development Market the region's vision Provide one-stop shop for and brand internally to Connect businesses to, regional data, permit ■ Define the tactical align regional stakeholders and raise awareness of, processes, real estate economic development state and local resources information, etc. agenda to guide resource Market the region to prioritization external site consultants, Serve as project manager companies, and potential for local expansions and employers new attraction efforts • Connect companies with local resources and incentive programs WOW— Partner with 7 RIEDE Led RIEDE Led RIEDE Led Grow IVIN REDE success will rely upon strong governance bodies, a robust investor base, and tight working relationships with other area EDOs Representation will Roles of REDE stakeholders 70/30 private/public in line with investment mix Investors Board of Executive NIL REDE Directors Committee CEO (Unlimited) (40-50) (12) Staff Partner Advisory Council Economic development practitioners (e.g. cities, counties, chambers, workforce boards, SBDC's) GGG 4 NL k 43x— x Vie. y The REDE organization structure at full, capacity REDE staff: 20 Annual operating oil budget: • Executive Assistant SVP Business SVP — Branding SVP- Operations Investment and Marketing and Finance ■ VP Development ■ VP Development VP ■ Investor Relations Services — Retain Services —Attract Communications Director and PR ■ VP Development ■ Project Manager — ■ Accounting / Services — Expand Attract Marketing Finance Director Coordinator ■ Project Manager — ■ VP Research ■ IT Director and Expand Marketing Web Manager ■ Research Analyst Research Analyst ■ Admin Assistant ■ Admin Assistant `SOURCE: Best practice region budgets, annual reports, and IRS 990s—2007-2009; expert interviews 14 REDE will deliver value to public sector investors REDE to deliver value through: ■ Increasing the value of existing commercial properties and/or support development of new commercial properties as more businesses expand and move to the Twin Cities Region ■ Increasing the value of existing residential properties and/or drive construction of new residential properties to meet the needs of a growing workforce in the Twin Cities Region • Increasing population leading to increased vehicle registrations and future construction needs ■ Building a positive regional brand image, which will translate into positive municipal brand images TV- . 15 To be successful REDE requires support from stakeholders Engagement from community leaders to Time act�as ambassadors of the region to existing and new business leaders Funding to support the Successful realization of the REDE REDS mission Talent Resources • Involvement to shape and execute a cohesive strategy for the region 16 REDE funding and operations will be staged over three horizons 1-1-11 Launch Check-point to ensure REDE driving results Funding requirements Dollars Thousands Seed Funding (6 mo) Ramp-up funding (yr 1-2) Run-rate funding (yr 3+) Personnel 75 17800 2,700 Programming/ 0 500 775 Marketing Operations 125 275 275 Professional 200 200 250 Services Start-up 200 0 0 t Total 600 2,775 4,000 12 person org 20 person org oie: Budget reflects reduced head count and operating expense synergies 17 Public funding tiers are based on population bands Countiest Investment amount Investment amount Population tier Dollars Population tier Dollars 300,000+ 150,000 650,000+ 150,000 250,000- 125,000 500,000- 125,000 300,000 650,000 ------------------ --------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------- — 200,000- 100,000 350,000- 100,000 250,000 500,000 ----------------------------------------------------------- 150,000- 75,000 250,000- 75,000 200,000 350,000 100,000- 50,000 150,000- 50,000 150,000 2501000-------- 50,000-100,000 _-----50,000-100,000 25,000 75,000-150,000 25,000 20,000-50,000 10,000 Up to 75,000 10,000 Up to 20,000 5,000 Total number of counties 13, Total number of cities with population >20,000 41, Total number of cities with populations <20,000 241 18 Conclusion • The Twin Cities has many assets, however we must define and pursue a deliberate course of action to maintain our region's competitiveness and high quality of life • A Regional Economic Development Entity (REDS) will bring a coordinated approach to retention, expansion and attraction of businesses to the region resulting in accelerated job growth. • To be successful, the REDS will require commitment and support from both public and private partners throughout the Twin Cities Region • How can you help? Champion the REDS ! • Y I I ou re nvitedl To a Business Networking Breakfast Hosted by: _ AW■ _ UBA Preferred Partners Lugo Hugo Chapter city of Hugo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - � Where: Hugo City Hall - Oneka Room 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North When: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:30 AM - 9 : 00 AM Fee: $5.00 at the Door - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Century College Marketing Teacher, Stephen Kelly, will be giving a presentation on Social Media Marketing! Learn about the principles of social media marketing and how to get a target market to your website. There is limited seating for this i event. To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Rachel Juba at (651) 762- 6304 or rjuba@ci.hugo.mn.us by February 10 2011 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A hot breakfast buffet will include french toast sticks, eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, bagels and cream cheese, muffins, coffee, juice, and water.