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Home My WebLink About2011.12.12 EDA Packet AGENDA CITY OF HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONDAY, DECEBMER 12, 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 November 14, 2011 8:35 am 4. Anytime Fitness— 14643 Mercantile Drive, Suite 100 • Ryan Manning, Owner 9:00 am 5. Discussion on Development Fee Analysis 9:45 am 6. Discussion on 2012 Goal Setting 10:00 am 7. Update on Downtown Redevelopment 10:15 am 8. City Identity Workshop December 15,2011 at 7 PM 10:30 am 9. Adjournment BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MONDAY,DECMEBER 12,2011 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the November 14, 2011, EDA Meeting as presented. 4. ANYTIME FITNESS— 14643 MERCANTILE DRIVE, SUITE 100 Staff has invited Ryan Manning owner of Anytime Fitness that recently moved in to the Victor Gardens North Village retail center. Ryan will present the EDA with his background and an overview of the business. Staff recommends the EDA welcome Ryan Manning as a new business owner in the City of Hugo. 5. DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPMENT FEE ANALYSIS At its October meeting,the EDA directed staff to put together a development scenario for a restaurant in downtown Hugo. The analysis includes city fees in regards to development in Hugo and surrounding cities. The EDA discussed the spreadsheet at it November meeting and asked staff to bring it to the December meeting for further discussion. Staff has included a spreadsheet that outlines the fees for each city. 6. DISCUSSION ON 2012 GOAL SETTING Staff would like to discuss the EDA goals for 2012. Enclosed are the EDA goals for 2011 for your review. The EDA's goals for 2012 will be forwarded to the City Council as they discuss their goals for 2012. 7. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff will update the EDA on downtown redevelopment. 8. CITY IDENTITY WORKSHOP DECEMBER 15,2011 AT 7 PM The City Identity Workshop is on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7 PM. Please let staff know whether or not you plan on attending. MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011 Vice President Klein called the meeting to order at 8:35 am. PRESENT: Arcand, Graff, Klein and Puleo ABSENT: Bever, Denaway, and Miron STAFF: Mike Ericson, City Administrator Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Rachel Juba, Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF OCTMBER 10, 2011 - 0 Arcand made motion, De wad'yseconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of October 10, 2011. All aye. Motion carried. HEALTHEAST CLINIC EXPANSION Dr. Joe Moriarity was present at the meeting to talk about the HealthEast expansion in Hugo. He presented the history of St. Johns Hospital and HealthEast locating in Hugo. He stated that the reason they chose Hugo was that Hugo had close proximity to their other clinics, the City was in need of a clinic, and there was a sense of community. They currently have 4 family physicians and 15 other employees, including nurses and medical assistants. The expansion will create 9 additional exam rooms, a conference room, and will increase office space. The plan is to hire an additional physician when the expansion is complete. The EDA congratulated Dr. Joe Moriarity on the HealthEast expansion. DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPMENT FEE ANALYSIS At its October meeting, the EDA directed staff to put together a development scenario for a restaurant in downtown Hugo. The analysis includes city fees in regards to development in Hugo and surrounding cities. Staff included a spreadsheet that outlines the fees for each city. The spreadsheet included development fees for a restaurant locating in downtown Hugo and how Hugo compared to surrounding cities. The EDA discussed the cost difference between locating in downtown Hugo verses locating in the other commercial areas. The spreadsheet showed it costs less to build in downtown. The EDA directed staff to bring the information back to the December meeting for additional discussion. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CITY IDENTITY WORKSHOP DECEMBER 15,2011 AT 7 PM The identity workshop has been set by the Planning Commission for Thursday, December 15, 2011. Staff recommends that the EDA discuss how they will participate and contribute to the workshop. Staff provided background on the outline of the workshop. Commissioner Klein stated that the Hugo may want to attract certain sectors of business, such as robotics or medical. Commission Graff agreed and suggested partnerships with entities like the University of Minnesota. UPDATE ON BOOT CAMP FOR ENTREPRENEURS Staff updated the EDA on the Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs that was held on October 18, 2011. Commissioner Graff presented the benefits and other topic ideas for the boot camp. There were 29 people that attended and 9 speakers for the boot camp. He stated that marketing seemed to be very important to small business owners. He stated the next topic could include the various strategies for marketing specific to small business. He would like to see the boot camp idea continue. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff updated the EDA on downtown redevelopment. The development team that has a purchase agreement created a new package for interested users. They will be coming back to the EDA in the next few months to report on their progress. The grant for the planning of Pete Sampair's property was recommended for funding by the Met Council's Livable Community Advisory Committee. Staff will be informed at the end of the year on the formal funding agreement. Ricci's will be demolished by the end of November. Xcel Energy Inc., has submitted an application to develop the southern portion of the property located at 13676 Fenway Boulevard. They are proposing a 30,000 square foot building with associated outdoor electric and gas training. They are on the Planning Commission agenda for approval in December. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Graff, to adjourn at 10:23 am. All aye. Motion carried. Restaurant Pad Ready Redevelopment Site 9,000 Square Feet- 30 SAC Units- 1.5 Acre Parcel 1.1 Million Dollar Project *Downtown Hugo Hueo Lino Lakes White Bear Lake Forest Lake Woodbury Cottage Grove Oakdale Stillwater Application Fees (fee+escrow 1 Preliminary Plat $2,220 $2,220 $5,000 $450 $1,000 $5,530 $15,400 $1,050 $3,100 Final Plat $2,220 $2,220 $2,500 $0 $500 $5,530 $200 $1,050 $500 Site Plan $1,350 $1,350 $1,500 $0 $1,000 $5,500 $5,300 $950 $500 Development Fees Stormwater Trunk Fee $4,573.80 $4,573.80 $12,675.96 N/A N/A $21,502.00 $13,366 N/A N/A Park Dedication N/A N/A $3,262.50 $5,250 $3,000 $3,200 $3,600 $4,419 $3,600 Sanitary Sewer Trunk Fee $48,960 *$0 N/A N/A $6,675 $10,478 $2,785 N/A $20,250 Water Trunk Fee $58,880 *$0 N/A N/A $4,500 $4,350 $4,380 N/A Incld.in sewer$ Buidling Permit Fees SAC (sewer availablity charge) $17,640 $17,640 $85,200 $15,000 $39,390 $9,450 $1,977 $16,500 $2,230 WAC (water availablity charge) $20,400 $20,400 $112,800 $15,000 $36,000 $22,500 $3,573 $16,500 $30,000 REC(Met Council Charge) $70,950 $70,950 $70,950 $70,950 $70,950 $70,950 $70,950 $70,950 $70,950 Plan Check Fee $4,124 $4,124 $3,850.44 $3,850.44 $4,131.89 $4,624.95 $4,124 $4,124 $3,850.44 Permit Fee $6,345.25 $6,345.25 $5,923.75 $5,923.75 $6,356.75 $7,115.30 $6,345.25 $6,345.25 $5,923.75 Total 1 $237,663.46 $129,823.46 $303,662.65 $116,424.19 $173,503.64 $170,730.25 $132,000.66 $121,888.66 $140,904.19 * Redevelopment Properties in Hugo are not required to pay sanitary sewer trunk charges 2011 EDA Goals 1. Business Retention and Expansion • Implementation of the BR&E Strategies Program • 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 Marketing of the City • BR&E Marketing Action Plan o Updating City website • Downtown Promotions o Trade shows • Continuation of the City's cable access show • Evaluation of 2010 US Census data o Include in marketing information • Encourage the Parks Commission to sponsor the "Hunt for the Golden Spike" during Good Neighbor days. 3. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects • Coordinate public infrastructure o Stormwater management planning & funding o Trail and sidewalk improvements o Railroad abandonment o Evaluate landscaping and lighting needs along Hwy 61 • City owned properties 4. Establish quality industrial and commercial development • Focus on gateways • Coordinate site planning for 165th & 61 • Begin area plan for 170th & 61 (Mixed Use) • Create design guidelines • Collaborate with the Planning Commission • Review development policies and incentives within the approval process 5. Transportation • Interchange @170th St& 35E • Intersection @ HWY 61 & CSAH 4 (170th St) • Elmcrest Ave • County Road 8 Trail on the south side o Parks Commission 6. Encourage the County on Economic Development Efforts