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AGENDA
REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Todd Larson, Chair; Julie May, Vice-Chair
Jason Bartholomay, Terry Donnelly, Christy Fogarty
Doug Bonar, Geraldine Jolley
Action Taken
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approve Agenda
5. Citizen Comments/Presentations
6. Consent Agenda
a) Meeting Minutes (10/22/12 Regular) Approved
b) Bills: 10/22/12— 11/20/12 Approved
c) October 2012 Budget Information Received
7. Public Hearings
8. Continued Business
a) Review Strategic Plan—Tracking Sheet Information Received
i. Grow Farmington Update and Buy Local Campaign
ii. Farmington Boys Tiger Classic Basketball Tournament
& Dazzle Day
iii. Business Visits
b) Follow-Up to October 22, 2012 EDA Meeting Information Received
9. New Business
a) Business Attraction Program—City Brochure Information Received
b) Tax Relief Request—Tax Abatement Information Received
c) Vermillion River Crossing Sales Request Information Received
10. City Staff Reports/Open Forum/Discussion
a) The Mug Ribbon Cutting—November 30, 2012 Information Received
b) Cancel December EDA Meeting Reminder Cancelled
11. Adjourn
MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
October 22, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Larson at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Larson, Bartholomay, Donnelly, Fogarty, May (arrived 6:36 p.m.)
Bonar, Jolley
Members Absent: None
Also Present: David McKnight, City Administrator; Lee Smick, City Planner;
Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to approve the Agenda. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
a) Approved Minutes (9/24/12 Regular)
b) Approved Bills 9/24/12— 10/21/12
c) Received September 2012 Budget
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
a) Review Strategic Plan—Tracking Sheet
City Planner Smick gave an update on the status of items on the tracking sheet.
Upcoming items include determining the final brand for Grow Farmington,
identify industry sectors we want to target, and create a shop local program. Staff
also has been asked to hold a sponsored entrepreneur event, a redevelopment plan
for the downtown area, and business recruitment. City Planner Smick has added
Vermillion River Crossing to the Greater MSP website.
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Member Jolley suggested making our website more user friendly for businesses
so they can immediately see where they need to go and what is available to them.
Staff is in the process of doing this and has also heard that businesses could not
find available properties on our website.
Member Bonar asked if staff will be re-exploring VRC early next year to discuss
what it was and what it may be. After five years he felt it was good to bring it
back to the table to ask some questions. He would like to know where they are
going in terms of development. City Planner Smick suggested reviewing the
original plan to determine if we still want single shops along the main corridor or
if we want to change the design. Staff may have to review the code for design
standards. Member May asked if the developer has asked us to review the design.
The developer has not asked to review the design. Staff noted the architectural
standards in the industrial park along the west side of Pilot Knob may be too
much of a hindrance. Member Bonar wanted to ask if the design intent seven
years ago is till relevant and if it isn't, what is relevant and how do we market the
property now with the current individuals.
i. Grow Farmington Update and Shop Local
A logo for the Buy Local campaign has been developed. It includes Think, Buy,
Live Local in a circle. We can prepare different messages within the circle. The
committee will start with stickers purchased by the FBA.
ii. Business Visit Spreadsheet
City Planner Smick provided a spreadsheet of comments from business visits.
The next visits will be on November 7 and 16, 2012. Mayor Larson would like
staff to line up the members first and then set the date. Visits on November 7,
2012 will be at Charleswood Marketplace, CVS Pharmacy, Farmington Vision
Clinic, Dental Health Center and the Fairview building. November 16,2012,
visits will be to Kemps and Dakota Storage. Members Bartholomay and Fogarty
will attend on November 7,2012, and Chair Larson and Member Bartholomay
will attend on November 16, 2012.
Chair Larson appreciated the business visits comments on the spreadsheet.
Member Bonar asked about the comment regarding shrubs needing to be trimmed
at 209th Street. Staff has contacted the county. Member Bonar asked if there is an
opportunity to do some cross marketing with the northern businesses to get people
to come south to shop. City Planner Smick noted there were a number of
shoppers in town this weekend because of Occasionally Yours opening,Vintage
Marketplace, Market on Oak, Lillians, Shidor, and Raspberry Beret. Staff spoke
with Anna's Bananas and she is willing to allow a mass mailing to daycare
parents for any events going on, such as Dazzle Days and community events.
Member Bonar noted JIT Powder Coating is looking for more affordable housing
for their employees. He suggested staff communicate that to the CDA. So far
there have been 47 business visits. Member Fogarty noted the comment from the
Fan Athletic Club about recycling for businesses. Staff will check with the solid
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waste department. Member Bonar noted Impact Auto Repair is planning on
redoing the façade of their building. They did not ask for any assistance, and
CDBG funds would not apply to this.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) Business Incentive Program
City Planner Smick provided a list of funding opportunities that are available
from other cities. Staff is not proposing any of these programs at this time. City
Planner Smick reviewed the funding opportunities.
Chair Larson asked the EDA what they are looking for. Member Fogarty noted
for the next several years we will not have cash on hand for funding. So we
should look at utilizing ones that don't require large amount of capital from the
EDA, less than$10,000/year. We are not going to be a market that attracts big
box stores. We can thrive in industrial and small businesses. Sometimes $5,000 -
$15,000 can make a difference whether they can open their doors. That is the
nitch we can find now. We do owe it to residents to find creative ways to help
businesses open their doors. The EDA liked the example from Jordan for funding
they provide as far as working with local banks.
Member Jolley asked if we had a business that qualified,these are all programs
that could be established here and we have someone that knows how to do this?
City Planner Smick explained the EDA and then the Council needs to determine
the funding we are willing to provide. Farmington would have our own list of
what we will provide. Member Jolley stated many of these programs need to
partner with outside financing. These programs need to be communicated to local
lending services so they know what is available when someone comes in to ask
about funding. That is the role we should play; showing banks what is possible.
Chair Larson asked once we get the banks on board, then do we go to the brokers
to let them know what we have to offer? City Planner Smick suggested having a
bank summit to explain what is available. Chair Larson noted we also have to
determine if the local banks are willing to work with us.
Member May asked how these communities advertise what they have. Staff
noted it is through their website. Member May noted there should be a handout
that both the banks and the City should have. It should include state programs as
well as our programs. Member Jolley stated the program has to be structured so
the bank is not the last one to know what is going to be asked of them. The bank
will also want to establish some criteria so both sides are protected and that it will
be a successful business.
Member Bonar suggested utilizing our new relationship with MCCD next year to
craft a framework for a summit with the local banks within the first 90 days of
2013. City Planner Smick noted MCCD may have their own toolbox of funding
opportunities.
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Regarding the CDBG money, Member Bartholomay asked how much we receive
per year and does it compound? City Planner Smick recalled there is $48,000 for
rehabilitation of buildings after Pellicci's receives their money. CDBG money
has to be used for a health or safety issue. Member Bartholomay liked the
Oakdale commercial rehabilitation loan and both of Jordan's examples.
City Planner Smick asked what does the EDA want to give money to? Do we
want to rehabilitate our commercial buildings? Do we want better awnings? Do
we want to help with rent? Do we want our industrial parks to gain more
business? We need to determine these things and place the loan opportunities
behind them.
Member Bonar felt we need to look at our business districts separately. They all
have different needs. So the answer to these questions is yes to all of them.
City Planner Smick will work on a bank summit. She asked the EDA if they are
interested in giving money to help with facade rehabilitation. Member Jolley
asked how that could be administered fairly. Staff will have to develop criteria
for the application process. Member May stated we do not have money to lend,
so suggested meeting with the banks,putting on paper what is available through
local, county, and bank programs. We can add more as we get money. Member
Fogarty stated once we have a relationship established we can always add
programs. Member May stated it may be a matter of meeting with banks
quarterly or semi-annually. Member Donnelly asked what is different with us
working with the banks or someone going to the bank on their own for a loan.
Members felt it is establishing a relationship with a bank,that these are the banks
that will work with businesses. Chair Larson instructed staff to start by meeting
with the banks to determine what they would be willing to offer. Member
Bartholomay suggested doing a realtor/developer bus tour around Farmington.
10. CITY STAFF REPORTS
a) Cancel December EDA Meeting.
Members agreed to cancel the December EDA meeting.
Member Jolley noted during a business visit, one of them addressed the fact that their
employees could not find affordable living in this community. She felt this is something
we need to have on the horizon when talking with other agencies like the CDA. Those
employees kept that business going during the tough times. On the other side,there were
a number of businesses, with about 40 employees including the owners, and not one of
them lived in this community. Chair Larson asked staff to look at our affordable housing
rate. He recalled that we did meet it. Member Jolley stated if we attract businesses to the
community with hiring employees from the community it all adds to the community. It
does not do any good to attract a business and then everyone leaves at the end of the day.
She felt this needs to be addressed. Member Fogarty was not sure CDA housing was the
answer. Farmington is one of the last ones picked by the CDA. A solution many years
ago was East Farmington. It was built in a TIF district to make it more affordable. She
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was not interested in the City starting a subsidized housing program. Member Jolley
wanted more options explored.
This is Manufacturer's Week, so staff sent cards to Farmington's manufacturing
businesses.
11. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to adjourn at 7:44 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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TO: EDA Members
FROM: Lee Smick, AICP, CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT: GROW Farmington and Buy Local Campaign
DATE: November 26,2012
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
The "GROW Farmington- Buy, Live, Local!" stickers have been distributed throughout the City
by staff. During drop off of the stickers, staff had a chance to get updates on businesses
throughout the distribution area. Business owners were pleased with the City and FBA efforts to
bring businesses together to serve one goal—to keep the locals shopping local.
Staff is planning on meeting with business owners on November 28, 2013 at 6:30 PM to discuss
ideas for upcoming opportunities to showcase the logo and flyer (see attached). Locations
suggested include Dazzle Day (December 1, 2012) and the 2013 Farmington Community Expo
on January 26, 2013.
ACTION REQUIRED
Tnformation only.
Respectfully submi ed,
Lee Smick, City Planner
AICP, CNU-A
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Buy, Live,
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GROW
Farmington
Top 10 Reasons to Buy in Farmington 1st!
1. It keeps dollars in our economy
For every$100 you spend at local businesses $68 will stay in the community.
Source: The 3/50 Project; Civic Economics
2. It fosters what makes us unique
You wouldn't want your house to look like everyone else's in the U.S., so why would you want your
community to look that way?
3. It creates local jobs
Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
4. It helps the environment
Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation, less
packaging, and products that you know are safe and well made, because our neighbors stand behind them.
5. It nurtures our community
We know you, and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at
more than twice the rate of chains!
6. It conserves tax dollars
Local business anchors the neighborhood infrastructure and supports the city and county tax base. Because
they don't outsource, dollars are recycled back into the community. This adds value to the neighborhood
by increasing its income.
7. Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy
Local businesses find a need and fill it. Product selection is based on what the community wants not a "Big-
Box" national sales plan. This provides the consumer a more interesting array of products and satisfies the
unique needs of the neighborhood
8. It takes advantage of local expertise
You are our friends and neighbors, and we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We're
passionate about what we do. Why not take advantage of it?
9. It invests in entrepreneurship
Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is founded upon. Nurturing local business
ensures a strong community.
10. It makes us a destination!
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Check out the Service/Retail/Dining BUSINESS GUIDE at WWW.CI.FARMINGTON.MN.US
Attorneys: Burville Law Office, PA•Otten&Associates, PA
Auto/Truck-Repair/Sales: Block's Auto Service•Carquest• Dakota Motors• Farmington Amcon •Farmington
Truck Center• Impact Auto•JR Wholesale • K&K Auto Ranch • M.R.Auto Repair• Napa Auto •ONG Repairables&
Sales•Parkway Collision&Northwest Auto Sales•Pederson Auto Shop• Rambling River Repair
Banking:Anchor Bank•Castle Rock Bank• Premier Bank•Roundbank•Wells Federal Bank
Banquet Halls & Reception Facilities:Celts Pub&Grill•Gathering Hearts Center•Grand Hall Studio • Rambling
River Center•Schmitz-Maki Arena •Tailgators•VFW—Post 7662 Car Wash:Self Serve Chiropractic:Aaron
Chiropractic• Farmington Chiropractic• Nadler Family Chiropractic• HealthPro Chiropractic• Integrity Chiropractic•
Swedin Chiropractic
Daycare(&Preschool) Commercial Centers:Anna's Bananas•Children's Choice Learning Center•Colleenies
Beanies •Just Kidding Around • Magnificent Me
Dental: Dental Health Center,DDS,PA• Dexterity Dental•Immanuel Dental• L&G Orthodontic Lab•Orthodontic
Care Specialists• Park Dental • River's Edge Dental Clinic •Smiles for Life Dentistry
Dining: B&B Pizza • Big Sombrero • Blondie's Tavern •Celts Pub&Grill• Cow Interrupted—Ice Cream Studio•Dairy
Queen• Dominos •Dunn Bros Coffee• Farmington Bakery• Farmington Lanes Sports Bar&Grill• Farmington Steak
House • Farmington Subway I& II •Gossips Bar&Grill • Longbranch Saloon&Supper Club•McDonald's•Mei Wei-
Chinese Food •Pilot Knob Pizzeria •Pizza Hut•Pizza Man •Tailgators•The Mug•Weng's Kitchen
Entertainment: Farmington Billiards• Farmington Lanes• Farmington Pool •Tailgators
Financial/Business Services:Anchor Wealth Management• Barbara J.Ackerman, PA Tax&Accounting•Edward
Jones Investments• Expert T Billing, Inc• Farm Bureau Financial •H &R Block•Investment Solutions• Northern
Concepts•TEAM Personnel Services, Inc•Thrivent Financial
Fitness: Anytime Fitness •Grand Hall Studio • Kyo Yook Do Martial Arts•Olympus 24-Hour Fitness Center•Snap
Fitness•Synergy Dance Center•Gas&Convenience: Farmington Amcon • Kwik Trip I&II •Super America
Government Facilities: Dakota County Library• Farmington City Hall• Farmington Fire& Police Stations•
Farmington Pool• ISD 192 • Post Office • Hair/Nail/Tanning:The Farmington Hair Hut• Fantastic Sams•
Farmington Barber&Beauty•Great Clips•TC Nails•Tan Ambitions•Towns Edge Salon&Barber• USA Nails
Home Improvement:Always Handy Handyman Services• Bernard's Glass• Bischel Building•CG Construction•
C&M Homes•Controlled Air• Dakota County Lumber• Dakota Wood Design •Debates Decorating, Inc• EDCO •
Eternity Homes•Installed Building Solutions• Landscape Depot• MCI Paint& Drywall •Performance Plumbing&
Heating•Sauber Plumbing&Heating•Thelen Cabinet Company•Town &Country Granite •Vinge Tile&Stone
Insurance: American Family Insurance-Kateri Lindberg •American Family Insurance Pam McCarthy• Dakota-
Stanton Mutual Insurance• Farm Bureau Financial-Dan Pumper• Farmer's Insurance-Andrew Childs• Farmer's
Union Agency—Theisen Insurance Group• First National Insurance—Brian Lundquist• Insurance Producers Network
-David Story• Miller-Hartwig Insurance • Roundbank Insurance Agency
Laundry: Express Laundry• Dry Cleaning:Total Care Dry Cleaners•Lodging: Restwell Efficiencies•
Medical Care:Advantage Care Hearing Center•Allina Medical&Eye Clinic•Fairview Farmington Medical Clinic•
FamilyHealth Medical Clinic• Family Vision Clinic• Farmington Clinic•Journey Counseling• River Valley Home Care•
Trinity Care Center
Other Services:Action Driving School•AK Performance Graphics• Buds&Bytes•Castle Rock Development•
Downtown Storage• Farmington Independent• Farmington Mini Storage• Farmington Printing•Groen's Vacu-man
• Heikkila Studios•Industrial Impact Corp •Janie's Home Team REALTY•Lake Marion Marine&Small Engine Repair
• Marschall Bus Line&Minnesota Coaches• Mobile Mini •Performance Travel•Samuelson Surveying•Steam
Brothers •Structural Restoration•Supreme Storage•This Little Piggy Catering•Top Notch Properties&Realty•
White Funeral Home
Pet Care:Akin Hills Pet Hospital• Farmington Veterinary Clinic&Pet Hospital•Groomingdale's
Shopping/Retail:Alpacas at Devonshire Farms Boutique • Carquest• CVS• Family Fresh Market• Fan Club
Athletics• Farmington Greenhouse•Farmington Liquors I&II •Feely Elevator•Gerster Jewelers• Lillian's• Linn's
Carpet• Market on Oak•Occasionally Yours•Once Again Consignment&Boutique• Pellicci Ace Hardware•
Razberry Beret Thrift Store•Shidor•Vintage Marketplace•Wholesale Furniture Direct•And Many More...
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FROM: Lee Smick,AICP, CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT: Farmington Boys Tiger Classic Basketball Tournament&Dazzle Day
DATE: November 26,2012
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
Staff has learned that the Farmington Youth Athletic Association in conjunction with the
Farmington Youth Basketball Association will be sponsoring a 4th — 8th grade boy's basketball
tournament in Farmington on December 1-2, 2012. This is important to EDA members because
of the amount of visitors utilizing our restaurants and shops for a boost in the City's economy.
There will be 176 teams from throughout the Midwest that will be participating in the
tournament and visiting Farmington. Staff spoke with Mark Steffes, Tiger Classic Tournament
Director, and he is expecting approximately 9,000 people in the City on this weekend.
Staff and the FBA are coordinating efforts to assist visitors to restaurant locations and shops
through the use of flyers (see attached) mapping Farmington restaurants and shops in the City.
The flyers will be provided at each school location including the Farmington High School,
Riverview Elementary School, and Boeckmen Middle School. GROW Farmington banners will
also be located at each tournament site. The FYBA is donating $200 to the printing efforts of
these flyers for this event.
Additionally, the tournament will coincide with Dazzle Day events (presented verbally at EDA
meeting) on December 1, 2012 with restaurants and shops including the occasional shops that
will be open for business. This is an excellent opportunity for Farmington to showcase its
community and boost its economy.
ACTION REQUIRED
Information only.
Res► i y ub fitted,
elfr/
Lee Smick, City Planner
AICP, CNU-A
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Downtown Farmington Shoppes
Vintage Marketplace 302 Oak Street 651-463-3401
Occasionally Yours 308 Oak Street 952-210-7438
Market on Oak 331 Third Street 651-247-5132
Lillian's Handbags 320 Third Street 612-810-8860
Shidor Thrift Store 400 Third Street 612-298-5241
Razberry Beret &
Thrift Store i 915 South 8th Street 651-260-3614
Alpacas Boutique 5744 212th Street 651-463-2957
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Downtown Farmington Eateries
Celt's Pub & Grill 200 Third Street 651-460-8376
Long Branch Saloon 309 Third Street 651-460-6990
Gossip's 313 Third Street 651-463-9367
Farmington Steakhouse 329 Third Street 651-463-3726
Cow Interrupted (seasonal) 342 Third Street 612-554-2089
Pizza Man 409 Third Street 651-463-1515
Weng's Kitchen 115 Elm Street PPP 612-532-1242
B & B Pizza 216 Elm Street 651-463-4733
Subway 300 Elm Street 651-463-2487
Farmington Bakery 212 Oak Street 651-463-2242
Tailgater's 10 8th Street 651-460-9909
Big Sombrero 953 8th Street 651-334-8277
McDonald's 4655 Knutsen Drive 651-463-7400
Dairy Queen 705 Willow Street 651-463-7244, ?•
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Mei Wei Chinese 18500 Pilot Knob Rd 651-463-8900
The Mug 18450 Pilot Knob Rd 651-463-6844
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TO: EDA Members
FROM: Lee Smick,AICP, CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT: Business Visits
DATE: November 26, 2012
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
The BR&E Team did not visit businesses in the month of November. The visits scheduled for
November 7,2012 were cancelled due to the small amount of businesses responding to a request
for a visit. Staff left messages with six business owners of which no response was received.
Staff also spoke with CVS, who was interested in a visit,however the manager was not available
on requested visit dates.
Staff has contacted the FAA in Farmington for a tour of the facility on either November 30, 2012
or December 7,2012. Staff has included an email from Theodore Thomas, Support Manager,
Plans and Program Requirements (Acting)for the Minneapolis ARTCC(FAA as we know it)
concerning the process of the visit and is attached to this memo for your reference.
If you have not already done so,please inform Staff at the EDA meeting if you will be attending
the visit and which date works best for you. It is Staff's intention to accommodate as many EDA
members as possible.
ACTION REQUIRED
Inform staff at the EDA meeting if you will be attending the visit and which date works best for
you.
Respectfully submittee
Lee Smick, City Planner
AICP, CNU-A
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Lee Smick
From: Theodore.N.Thomas@faa.gov
Sent: Friday, November 16,2012 10:37 AM
To: Lee Smick
Cc: Kelly.C.Nelson @faa.gov; Ron.Sekenski @faa.gov; Shirley.Kuehne @faa.gov;Amy.Hunter @faa.gov;
Jody.Kuoppala @faa.gov; Paul.Lepinski @faa.gov; terry.lee @faa.gov; Michael.D.Thompson @ faa.gov
Subject: Minneapolis EnRoute Air Traffic Center Visit
Good Morning Ms. Smick
My name is Ted Thomas, and I am going to be assisting you with your requested visit from the Mayor and
City Council for the City of Farmington. I did receive your message this morning and I truly hope you are
feeling better. The two dates you mentioned are available. November 30, 2012 anytime between 9:00am
and 3:00pm.As for December 7, 2012, visitation in the morning works best between 8:00am and 9:30am
for a start time.
The tour would include:
Introductions to the Facility Manager, Mr. Kelly Nelson, Supervisor Chair, Mr. Paul Serreyn, and the
President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Mr. Mike Thompson.
We will present a short briefing describing the responsibilities of Minneapolis EnRoute Air Traffic Control
Center(ARTCC)within the National Airspace System.This includes some talking points of what to expect
when we visit the operational floor and then we would start a walking tour of the various operational
areas.
Minneapolis ARTCC is often seen from the perspective of Air Traffic Control, however, there are over 100
employees in this Facility which support the National Airspace System from Technical Operations.
Additional time could be set up to look at the support system they have at Minneapolis. If it was not for
these dedicated individuals Minneapolis ARTCC would not function. The Technical Operations side of
Minneapolis ARTCC was named the National District of the Year in 2009 and 2011. I feel it would be
advantageous to meet with the Technical Operations Leadership as well as their employee
representatives.
The meet and greet, briefing, and tour would take about a hour and a half to be comfortable. But we could
accomplish it within a hour if rushed. Many of our visitors enjoy plugging in with the controllers and
monitoring the radio transmissions and seeing the actual presentation of Radar data from the air traffic
point of view. If some choose to have this opportunity we can still hold the visit to within a hour and a half.
I would plan two hours to get a complete overview of the Facility, however if time management is
important, I will accommodate your request.
Ms. Smick, what I will need from your office in preparation for the visit:
Date and Time of the visit.
Names and Titles of all visitors. (including staffers)These individuals must be American Citizens and
have valid government picture identification with them at the time of the visit.
Purpose of the visit to Minneapolis ARTCC.
Anticipated Issues the visitors would like to discuss.
All visitors will process through the Security Check Point at the entrance of the Facility. I will be present to
accompany all visitors.
If individuals are not Citizens of the United States there are some additional requirements in order to
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prepare for their visit. If there are foreign nationals in your group please let me know as soon as possible.
That should do it. Question, please feel free to call me.We are all looking forward to meeting the Leadership for
the City of Farmington.
Theodore N. Thomas
Support Manager,
Plans and Program Requirements(Acting)
Minneapolis ARTCC (ZMP-510)
651-463-5766 (office)
Direction, Trust, and Hope, separates Leaders from managers.
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TO: EDA Members
FROM: Lee Smick,AICP, CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT: Follow-up to October 22, 2012 EDA Meeting
DATE: November 26, 2012
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
The EDA had a number of questions on various items at the October 22, 2012 EDA meeting.
Staff will address each topic and provide additional information to EDA Member's questions and
concerns.
User Friendly Website
Staff is continuing to revise the ED website for ease of use. A link has been installed on the
front page of the City website for directing potential businesses to locate in the City. The link is
called "Available Properties for Businesses". The link goes directly to a list of locations
available as seen by the attached spreadsheets. Additionally, staff has worked with the Dakota
County GIS division to develop a map showing the available properties within the city. Staff
will present the map at the meeting.
Affordable Housing
The City received information from the Metropolitan Council that it was the top ranking suburb
in the metropolitan area for adding affordable housing in the Twin Cities last year. This
information was also included in an article in the Star Tribune on November 7, 2012 (see
attached). The City added 87 affordable homes to the City with the construction of the
Vermillion River Senior Housing project with 60 units and another 25 units with the Twin
Valley homes project. Two additional units came from individual home builders. At this time,
the median home price is at $216,700 down from $229,200 in 2010. The median gross rent is
$1,132. In Farmington's 2030 Comprehensive Plan— 2008 Update, the City was charged with
adding 492 affordable homes by year 2030. That number was recently revised by the Met
Council to a range of 345 - 492 by 2030 to reflect revisions to household growth in the City.
With the 87 units constructed in 2011, the City is well on its way to meeting its 2030 affordable
housing goals. Staff will continue to monitor these numbers and work with potential developers
in the future to construct additional housing that is affordable.
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EDA members learned at recent visits that a number of employees at local businesses live
outside of the City because they can't fmd affordable housing in Farmington. EDA Members
have mentioned that it is a concern for them because the employees add to the community. Staff
will continue to research this topic.
Recycling in Downtown
At a business visit with Stacey Schultz, Fan Club Athletics, on July 16, 2012, Stacey suggested
that the City institute a downtown recycling program. The reason it is currently not being done
is because of the cost and concerns of contamination. Staff is researching the idea and the
program , if approved, would meet the requirements of the Minnesota Greenstep Cities project.
Staff member,Lena Larson, sent an email concerning this topic:
"What a great idea!There isn't currently a City sponsored downtown recycling program but we
could definitely look into it.There are several components that would need to be addressed
first:
• Would it be beneficial?Is what's in the garbage containers now garbage or recycling?(That's
something that's easy enough to figure out.We can ask the people who empty them or we can
do a waste sort or both.)
• What kind of recycling containers to use? (Probably something that would enhance the
aesthetics and match or complement the current garbage containers.)
• Where should the containers be placed? Generally speaking it is best to place them near
garbage cans to give people options and minimize contaminating recycling with garbage.
• How to fund the containers? Do we need them throughout the downtown or just a few
strategically placed?There are 22 downtown garbage cans and 3 additional on the Spruce Street
bridge.
• Who would collect the recycling and how much would it cost?
• Is this a program the business owners would support?
• As with everything, it would also need to be supported with public education.
• I can see if there is any funding available through Dakota County once we have an idea of
what it would cost.
Please let me know if you need further information."
Staff will take this information to an upcoming FBA meeting to discuss its merits.
CDBG Money
The EDA questioned staff on the amount of CDBG money there is for the 2012-2013 CDA
Fiscal Year ending on May 1, 2013. Staff has attached a spreadsheet from the CDA of the total
amount of funding available in each account activity for the CDA's fiscal year 2012-2013. Staff
will discuss the funding at the November 26,2012 meeting. However,there will be a
$31,122.50 reduction of the commercial rehabilitation fund for the Pellicci Ace Hardware store
roof repair leaving$16,168.52 in that account until May 1,2013. There is the opportunity of
reallocating funds from another activity if the EDA is interested in bolstering the commercial
rehabilitation fund for 2013.
Bank Summit
At the October 22, 2012 EDA meeting, there was a discussion about holding a Bank Summit to
gather bankers in the area to inform them of business incentive programs that may be of interest
to them. Staff has spoken to Lisa Franxman, Bank President, at Anchor Bank about the summit
and she feels that this would be very beneficial to learn about the programs and partner with the
City on incentive opportunities. Staff is also interested in inviting the MCCD to the summit to
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offer them additional funding sources. Staff is suggesting that the summit occur in late February
or early March 2013 to give the new members of the EDA an opportunity to acclimate
themselves to EDA procedures before the summit. Staff will keep the current EDA members up-
to-date on the preparation of the summit via emails and the EDA meeting in January 2013.
ACTION REQUIRED
Information only.
Respect _ _ . itted,
ee m ck, City Planner
AICP, CNU-A
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week heard that Farmington's worked his way up through the : _ -_ - - • T' _ ;
87 new affordable housing units ranks as a patrol officer, ser- DAVE BREWSTER•dt
• placed the small city ahead of geant and now captain.He has The Shakopee library will get a new"Smart Play Spot,"designed by the Minnesota
lots of bigger ones, including served as the captain in charge
Plymouth,which came in second of operations since 2006. the Northfield Armory through build what's known as a"Smart half the c
among suburbs with 67 units. Gieseke has a master's de- Dec.22. Play Spot" at the library in struction c
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fordable units.No other cities ty in St.Paul and a bachelor's in produce,artisan foods and fine to spark children's learning cal areas a
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well ahead of any suburb.To- Va.,and was Minnesota Police wwwriverwallanarketfair.org The effort is being billed as oratively
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TO: EDA Members
FROM: Lee Smick,AICP, CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT: Business Attraction Program
DATE: November 26, 2012
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
The attraction of new businesses into Farmington increases the tax base, availability of jobs and
diversification of the local economy, while also focusing media attention on the City. Business
attraction is the most publicized and visible economic development tool because it creates jobs and
creates the possibility of the use of incentives for attraction and marketing. It is imperative that the
development of a solid Business Attraction Plan will lead Farmington to these goals.
Staff has prepared a Draft Plan for review at the EDA meeting. This Plan is proposed to start with
the setup of the plan on February 25, 2013 with the new EDA members and is proposed to have the
setup of the program completed on July 1, 2013. After that date, ongoing efforts of the Business
Attraction Plan will continue.
ACTION REQUIRED
Review the Business Attraction Plan and comment on the document.
Respectfully submi
drze
ee mick, City Planner
AICP, CNU-A
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DRAFT
Farmington Business Attraction Plan
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Farmington has the opportunity to be the leader in
attracting businesses to its community because of
its abundance of vacant land. The following are the
long term visions of the Business Attraction Plan.
Business Attraction
Business Attraction strategies typically include utilizing a variety of tools,
including incentives, redevelopment assistance and grant programs. Moving
forward, the Economic Development Action Plan approved in August 2012 calls
for the use of these types of tools in some form in addition to further developing
new programs in an effort to develop a proactive business climate in our city.
Specifically, these Business Attraction methods will now include improving broker
relations, maintaining a vacancy inventory, and continually monitoring
commercial, service and industrial businesses and a variety of other tasks.
Proactive Communication
In the City's effort to be proactive in its business attraction methods, the Plan
calls for increased communication with brokers, property owners and expanding
businesses. Specifically, we will explore expanding businesses and match the
right tenant for Farmington. We will also pursue desired businesses as identified
in the Business Attraction Plan, and maintain positive broker relations. Lastly, we
will assign a project coordinator to personally see to it that businesses receive
first class service to help their business open —and succeed — in Farmington as
quickly as possible.
Incentives
When businesses consider calling Farmington their home, incentives are the
tools we need to help attract companies. Incentives will be identified in the future.
Marketing
A vital component in implementing the Economic Development strategy is to
market the City to the business community, to our residents, and to future
stakeholders. In this plan, we call on the utilization of all mediums available to
Farmington, whether that is on the Internet, in newspapers, or through the mail.
While some aspects of the Business Attraction Plan are strategies that have
been implemented in the past, others are innovative ways in which we believe
will be instrumental to attracting and retaining businesses in Farmington.
Online Marketing Strategy
Farmington relies on the Internet as a key form of communication with residents.
We will continue this trend by utilizing our website as the main line of
communication with our business community. Possibilities for marketing
strategies would be the implementation of an Online Business Resource
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Center providing one-stop processing where interested and existing business
owners can find everything from city demographics, to the process to open a
business, to identifying available leasing or for sale sites. In addition, there may
be a My Farmington! Business Blog, which would provide ongoing updates of
the new businesses coming to our community, and would share the positive
news that some of our local businesses have received
Advertising, Flyers & Events
Traditional marketing methods will also be utilized in an effort to attract new
businesses, highlight Farmington, and promote existing businesses. We will do
this by issuing flyers (City Brochure), hosting business workshops, broker
receptions and real estate forums with bus tours.
Business Attraction Plan
Farmington will continue to grow and reinvent its economy by new businesses locating
in the area.To attract businesses the City must have an environment that is conducive
for businesses to locate here. The principal focus of the City's efforts should be to
diversify the tax base, create a broad range of employment opportunities, and provide
necessary goods and services for local residents to ensure the highest "quality of life"
possible while promoting a positive image of the city in general, and its business
environment in particular. The following steps will provide a roadmap to attracting
businesses to Farmington.
Step 1: Development of Citywide Support for Economic Development
Recommendations:
• Engage in economic development actions that will provide desired outcomes are
critical to the success of this effort.To ensure that this is a citywide effort and
has the visibility to carry out objectives two actions must be taken:
1. City Council and EDA should re-state its direction that economic
development is a citywide priority, and establish clear guidance about the
implementation of these objectives by adopting a resolution for this
process. Timeline: February 25, 2013 —EDA March 4,2013 - City
Council
2. Consider adding language to the resolution to signal this support such as :
"Strategically support and attract businesses that contribute to the
community through jobs, revenue and goods and services that enhance
the quality of life for residents and workers". Timeline: February 25,
2013 —EDA March 4, 2013 - City Council
• Establish a high level team to respond quickly to important projects and inquiries
under the GROW Farmington initiative.The Mayor, EDA members and Economic
Development Division staff will be members of this team along with members of
the FBA.
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Step 2: Data Collection Timeline: March—May 2013 and Ongoing
Recommendations:
Staff will develop business market intelligence through the development of key
indicators that:
• Track business trends including business starts, business losses, company size,
geographic location, etc.
• Identify key sales tax generators and implement a business outreach
strategy that provides market intelligence about key revenues and business
trends
• Use sales tax information to identify and track retail leakage and capture
information. Benchmark this data and provide updates to staff and EDA
• Track who stays and who goes in the City and then find out why
• Continue and enhance information available to site selectors and developers.
Identify who has the information and how to access it quickly. If the information
is not available through the City easily, keep information on hand about who has
this information to volunteer or purchase. (e.g., specific market demographics,
market areas, etc.) like Nielsen Claritas and Buxton
• Gather information from key sources such as the DEED, Greater MSP, CDA,
MCCD
• Continue to track businesses by cluster and type to target business outreach
efforts effectively(industrial, Retail, etc)
• Identify, collect and track commercial vacancy information using information
from brokers, city studies business owners, and other sources
• Follow market information through news media to keep abreast of
developments with local companies (e.g. business recognition, new businesses,
key investments from venture capital and others).
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Step 3: Marketing Timeline: Ongoing
Recommendations:
• Brand the City and its positive business climate
• -To business
• -To customers
• -To residents
• -To site selectors
• Expand the City's marketing and promotion efforts to increase the visibility of
the downtown, business districts and the prime industrial areas.
• Partner with the Chamber of Commerce to develop an education program
that quantifies business contributions (revenue generated from business that
supports city services) and provide this information pro-actively to resident and
community groups
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• Consider events like a Quarterly Economic Forum to raise the visibility of
the City's Economic Development function and provide a forum for information,
trends and issues.
• Market the City to residents and workers
• Provide some "quick stats"about the City that tell the Farmington story(City
Brochure)
• Strengthen and Brand business districts
1. Provide training to merchants about signage, promotions, and displays
• Direct customers to local businesses through additional business focused
wayfinding signs (directions to shops, restaurants, places of interest)
• Expand the use of banners to identify districts, events, etc. Consider master
banner permits to allow groups in specific business and employment districts to
change banners regularly for events, seasonal banners, cultural events and other
district specific information.
• Facilitate the creation of district associations and support those associations
that are in place
• Enhance the City's Website. Expand its user friendly approach by providing
expanded information, online permits. Gear its approach to the customers
seeking service and information (e.g., not by department, by function or service)
• Market Events
• Continue to identify all events in the City
• Look for opportunities to focus events on ongoing positive impacts to local
businesses. Reach out to businesses to see how events can have the most
positive impact on their businesses. Integrate Best Practices from other cities
and organizations
Step 4: Direct interest to City Businesses Timeline: Ongoing
Recommendations:
• Link local businesses to the City's website
• Use the City's Website to highlight businesses
• Provide at least two articles monthly to local media for publication about
positive business information (openings, recognition, honors, special events,
special interest)to layer the positive message that businesses enhance the City.
1.
• Assist local businesses in connecting with other Redwood City businesses
to offer co-marketing, co-branding,training opportunities, mentoring and other
cooperative efforts to strengthen the business community
• Assist local businesses to market themselves by connecting them to
resource where they can leverage individual resources (group ads,training
events, marketing collateral, etc.)
• Make downtown events "business centric"
• Develop events that foster connection between business districts.
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• Continue to provide a `Buy Local"campaign to encourage resident and
daytime population support of local business. Use utility bill inserts and other
outreach?
Step 5: Remove Barriers to Development/Process Improvements Timeline:
Ongoing
Recommendations:
Assist businesses/developers in early stage development through a four stage
effort:
• A predevelopment review team (City staff and FBA) that is convened when a
business is considering a project in Farmington is critical to assisting businesses
to visualize obstacles and opportunities; identify important outreach and assess
the costs of a project
• Elevate important "next stage"projects to a red team that is made up of
building inspections, licensing, planning, and engineering that can assist in
identifying important concerns, methods of dealing with concerns
• Identify a point person to shepherd these projects through ALL processes in the
City. For ANY question,this person will navigate the city, other governmental
organizations (CDA, DEED, Greater MSP) and help find answers to important
questions
• Stay connected to the business/developer throughout the process and
develop a point of contact for future communications as the company faces
obstacles or expands (or contracts) its operations in the City
• Evaluate and address any infrastructure barriers to development
• Work closely with property owners, site selectors, developers, and others
to identify any infrastructure (could include high speed intemet access, or
the cost of tenant improvements) deficits that affect the City's
competitiveness
• For existing businesses, maintain consistent contact to assess opportunities
for growth (or contraction)
• Consider short term office or"pop up"uses on the ground floor
• Consider overlay zones to facilitate improvements in key districts. For
example, consider an entertainment zone overlay or other tool to empower
techniques that invigorate districts. (Lights, signage,tables and chairs and
awnings at TH 3)
• Master permits can be an important tool to decrease time, cost and process
for customers. They can also achieve equity and consistency for the City
• Integrate economic development goals into land use planning and
communicate to private sector to enhance development opportunities
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• Evaluate the cost of tenant improvements and other costs (water service
hookups, parking in lieu fees) and explore ways to amortize and/or reduce costs
to businesses)
• Assign one building inspector for the duration of a project
• Assist in navigating City processes(Permit checklist, whom to call and "how to
get your_business started in Farmington)
• When there is disruption (construction, etc.) reach out to businesses and
inform them of work to be done. (They need to gauge staffing, impacts to lunch
time business, etc.)
• Work with fire department on inspection issues. Are challenges with
inspections that have been identified by staff and customers a result of staffing,
resources or other issues?Will cross training address the issue or is there
another solution that will assist?
• Develop cross training opportunities and provide any additional education
needed to assist in facilitating not just regulating.This could apply to inspections,
etc. Best practices can guide outcomes. (e.g., suggestion from fire department)
• Foster a culture where a 30 day window to review an application can mean "I
can move this along on day one" instead of waiting until day 30 to look at it
• Ensure that the City speaks with one voice, based on code requirements.
There should not be several interpretations. Issues need to be worked out
BEFORE talking to customers
• Encourage ED staff to understand the goals of other departments that are
partners in economic development.
Outreach to Retail Businesses
• Identify sites for recruitment, retention and growth efforts. Use existing
information and expand to include opportunity sites in the city.
• Identify and engage a recruitment consultant with local experience that can
market local properties in a manner consistent with city priorities
• Participate in retail recruitment efforts with local brokers, site selectors and
participate in the International Council of Shopping Centers events to facilitate
the attraction of desired businesses to the City. Work with prospects through the
site selection and entitlement process.
• Develop a downtown recruitment strategy(Doesn't need to be another
"study". This is a simple plan of action that is strategic and prioritized)
• Develop a citywide recruitment strategy(Doesn't need to be another"study".
This is a simple plan of action that is strategic and prioritized)
Outreach to growth targets
• Hotels
1. Zoning overlays
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2. Identification of potential sites
3. Marketing of sites
4. Work with development community to attract additional hotels
5. Identify hotel products that support the City's goals including revenue
generation, support the business community, and decrease trip generation.
• Top 25 sales tax (including business to business) generators,transient
occupancy generators, and top 25 employers. Develop an outreach program that
targets these businesses for business outreach that provides market intelligence
and an opportunity to assist these businesses with any issues or opportunities
affecting their retention and/or growth.
• One on one, small businesses
• Emerging industries and "new"tech companies. Consider working with a local
developer or property owner to create an incubator for small growth oriented
businesses in greentech, clean tech or high tech
1. Check in with these companies as identified in the BLT data or through
identifying them through outreach
2. Identify companies that applied for new clean energy manufacturing tax
credits and target outreach to them
• Anchor tenants that provide the destination shopping that supports the
development of infill retail and restaurant uses
• Grow businesses in place
• Brand that Farmington is "hometown", etc.
• Put together a business toolkit for start up businesses Timeline: March 30,
2013
• Consider contracting with a retaiUbusiness attraction expert with an
understanding of the local market and culture (small business and larger
format businesses)
• Find ways to permit new tech and green tech businesses without
reinventing the wheel
• Establish a communication plan with small businesses in Farmington.
(Business visits)
• Direct traffic when possible throughout city processes. If a business needs to
deal with multiple agencies, make introductory phone calls, navigate agencies
and help customers get what they need
• Identify opportunity sites (VRC) and act on them
• Focus on efforts that support business retention and expansion of
Farmington companies,focusing on start-up companies
• Encourage small business growth and when appropriate, leverage businesses
and local resources through grants and other funding
• Conduct quarterly work groups with industry leaders to identify and address
ongoing issues
General Tools to assist business
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1. Business Fairs
2. Business Recognition Events
3. Employment Training Panel Funds (other workforce assistance)
4. Small Business Administration loan and training programs 704 programs
5. Façade Improvement Program
6. Beautification Program
7. Community Development Block Grant Program Funding
8. Business and/or Entrepreneurship Training Programs
Step 6: Connect and Support Key Business and Employment Districts
Timeline: Ongoing
Recommendations:
• Establish a point of contact in each business district, either through the
business association for the district or through individual outreach within the
next 6 months Timeline: Dec 2012—May 2013
• Work with existing business groups to identify and/or develop training that
addresses training needs.
• Hold a focus group in each district to identify issues, opportunities and guide
outcomes that are consistent with city priorities (GROW Farmington)
• Hold at least one group meeting facilitated by GROW Farmington to convene
representatives from each district to explore ways that they can co-market,
cooperate and connect
• Heighten local awareness (business and residents) about districts
• Attract users to vacant space in the industrial and commercial areas by
developing and implementing a proactive outreach program to developers,
brokers and property owners
• Improve signage (directional and way finding)to shopping areas of City
• Be sure that any marketing efforts integrate findings to build on successes and
create new opportunities for collaboration
• Ensure that all training opportunities identified, partnerships developed and
resources identified are conveyed through communications with each group
Step 7: Leverage and Network with Key Local, Regional, State and Federal
Partners Timeline: Ongoing
Leverage and Recommendations:
• Facilitate the delivery of service to Redwood City businesses through
partnerships with local, regional, state and federal providers. Make this
information available on the City's website and at City Hall.
• City of Farmington
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1. Collaborate on outreach to residents and other community members to "tell
the business story"to create a business climate that embraces new
businesses
2. Consider the possibility of revisiting the financial partnership explored in the
past to jointly fund with the city a business outreach and economic
development strategy enhancement
3. Initiate joint business outreach visits
4. Hold Town Hall meetings with Businesses
5. Work together to expand the business education and information training
available through local community colleges and others
6. Explore the opportunity to work together on regular business recognition
events. This could include a "fastest growing company", "best places to
work", "contributions to the local community" and others
7. Work together on developing marketing information that will enhance the
City's image and attract desired firms to the City.
• Dakota County Regional Chamber Take advantage of excellent economic
data and regional events
• Community Colleges, State Colleges and Universities and Private
Educational Institutions to facilitate training opportunities,workforce
training, collaborations with incubator and start up ventures and others to
maximize opportunities for City residents and businesses
• Local high schools, elementary schools and other institutions Work
together and leverage talent and resources whenever possible to mentor
students, share learning resources and connect residents and businesses
• State Resources
Step 8: Methodology to Measure Success
A methodology to measure success will be crafted and staff will be supported to initiate
implementation of the action plan. A check list of actions accomplished and a progress
report will be provided to the EDA six months after the completion of this portion of the
work. Case studies may be used to illustrate issues, programs and best practices.
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4itati , City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington,Minnesota
\\�`\A '•" O 651.280.6800•Fax 651.280.6899
4481'„ www.cifarmington.mn.us
TO: EDA Members
FROM: Lee Smick,AICP, CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT: Installed Building Solutions Request for Tax Relief
DATE: November 26,2012
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
Mr. Jeremy LaBeau, owner of Installed Building Solutions (IBS)has submitted a letter of request
to the City Council to receive an unspecified amount of tax relief for their recently purchased
property at 21025 Edmonton Avenue in the Farmington Industrial Park(see attached map). The
property was formerly known as PIC. IBS will relocate to 21025 Edmonton Avenue from their
current properties at 509 and 517 First Streets.
Mr. LaBeau is concerned that the newly purchased building at 21025 Edmonton Avenue has
2012 real estate taxes of over$93,000 (see 2012 tax statements),while the taxes on their current
property at 509 and 517 First Street are$26,000 thereby taxes payable to exceed$119,000 (2012
figures). Mr. LaBeau states that due to the addition of 50 employees and related equipment,the
need to relocate from the First Street buildings is important for his business to expand. The tax
relief request would be in the form of tax abatement. Therefore, it is important to understand
how tax abatement performs.
Tax Abatement
Tax Abatement is the ability to capture and use all or a portion of the local property tax
revenues within a defined geographic area to assist with commercial or housing
development.
1. It is a rebate rather than an exemption from paying taxes.
2. It allows each major taxing jurisdiction to choose to contribute its share of the
taxes and limit abatement in any manner it determines appropriate.
a. Tax Capacity Rate 2013 (est.):
i. City = 0.69
ii. School = 0.59
iii. County = 0.33
3. It may also be used to retain businesses by abating existing taxes.
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Cities, Counties, Schools, and Towns may grant tax abatements with the approval of
their governing boards; however, the State property tax or market value tax may not be
abated.
The reasons for using tax abatement include:
• More flexibility on uses
• Encourage certain types of development or redevelopment that would not
normally occur without assistance
• Create jobs
• Redevelop blighted areas
• Construct affordable housing
• Easy to use
• Less expensive
• More control over incentives
• County ownership of economic development projects
The abatement is established by each entity holding a public hearing and adopting a
resolution, which must contain the following:
• The term of abatement (10, 15, to max of 20 yrs).
• Statement of public benefit expected to result from the abatement.
• The City prepares required findings.
• A schedule of repayment of deferred taxes is defined.
The City must determine the need for the abatement:
• Benefits to the political subdivision at least equal the costs of the proposed
agreement; AND
• Abatement is in the public interest
• Increase or preserve tax base
• Provide employment opportunities
• Provide or help acquire or construct public facilities
• Redevelop or renew blighted areas
• Provide access to services for residents
• Provide public infrastructure
• Phase in a property tax increase, in specific circumstances
• Stabilize the tax base
Restrictions on the abatement:
In any one year, the TOTAL amount a political subdivision may abate may not exceed
the greater of:
• 10% of its net tax capacity
• $200,000
• May not abate taxes on a parcel while it is located in a TIF district.
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Staff has prepared a"Process for Considering Tax Abatement" document in draft form that is
attached for the EDA to review. The draft explains the reason for tax abatement, describes
projects eligible and ineligible for abatement,discusses the application procedure and approval
process, and explains the disbursement program.
Estimate of Tax Abatement on property at 21025 Edmonton Avenue
Staff along with Shelly Eldridge with Ehlers worked through an analysis of what the estimated
maximum tax abatement might be in 2013. It is estimated that the City's tax capacity rate will
be 0.69 in 2013. Staff proposed a$636,600 increase in market value on the property from 2012
totaling an estimated$2,912,800. If all of the tax capacity for the City's portion of taxes is
captured,the maximum estimated payback yearly for the abatement from the City to the property
owner is $12,246 over a 15 year period. This number is an estimate and may fluctuate due to a
number of factors (i.e.,market value, City tax, etc.). A maximum estimated total of$367,375
would be paid to the owner in full by the City by the end of the 15 year period.
ACTION REQUIRED
Review request.
Respect - sub 'fitted,
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Property Tax Statement Page 1 of 1
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Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor Taxpayer copy
1590 Highway 55
Hastings MN 55033 Save this copy for future reference.
.e2.q:-.• 6514384576 Fax 651-438-4399 2012 Property Tax Statement
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PROPERTY ID: 14-25851-04-010 Tax Description: FARMINGTON INDUSTRIAL PARK 2ND ADD
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TAXPAYER: RIVER VALLEY BANK Payable 2011 Payable 2012
327 N 17TH AVE Estimated Market Value: 838,500 798,600
WAUSAU WI 54401 Improvements Excluded: 0 0
Homestead Exclusion: 0
Taxable Market Value: 838,500 798,600
New Improvements: 0 0
Property Class: INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL
1. Use this amount on Form M1 PR to see if you're eligible for a property tax $0.00
refund. File by August 15. If this box Is checked,you owe delinquent
taxes and are not eligible.
2. Use this amount for the special property tax refund on schedule 1 on Form M1 PR. $0.00
Property Tax and Credits
3. Property taxes before credits $32,368.46 $33,165.94
4. Credits that reduce property taxes
A.Agricultural Market Value Credits $0.00 $0.00
B.Other Credits $0.00 $0.00
5. Property taxes after credits $32,368.46 $33,165.94
Property Tax by Jurisdiction
6. County: A. Dakota County Levy $2,970.66 $3,052.78
B. Regional Transit Rail $39.66 $38-98
7. 6ity orb FARMINGTON $5,681.42 $6,130.76
8. State General Tax $8,224.52 $8,161.70
9. School District: 192 A. Voter Approved Levies $5,310.58 $5,259.66
B. Other Local Levies • $1,225.56 $1,231.50
10. Special Taxing Districts A. Metropolitan Special Taxing Districts $134.78 $147.80
B. Other Special Taxing Districts $231.72 $220.10
C. Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00
D. Fiscal Disparity $8,504.54 $8,878.66
11. Non-school voter approved referenda levies $45.02 $44.00
12. Total property tax before special assessments $32,368.46 $33,165.94
(Total)
13. Special Assessments $6,228.82
Principal: $4,394.46
Interest: $1,528.66
14. Your Total Property Tax and Special Assessments $38,597.28 $39,089.06
Do not use this statement for tax payments.Use link below. First half tax: $19,544.53
View tax payment stub and payment information. Second half tax: $19,544.53
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Property Tax Statement Page 1 of 1
Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor Taxpayer copy
1590 Highway 55
Hastings MN 55033 Save this copy for future reference.
'� 651-438-4576 Fax 651-438-4399 2012 Property Tax Statement
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PROPERTY ID: 14-25850-04-010 Tax Description: FARMINGTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
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TAXPAYER: RIVER VALLEY BANK Payable 2011 Payable 2012
327 N 17TH AVE Estimated Market Value: 1,560,700 1,477,600
WAUSAU WI 54401 Improvements Excluded: 0 0
Homestead Exclusion: 0
Taxable Market Value: 1,560,700 1,477,600
New Improvements: 0 0
Property Class: INDSTL PREF INDSTL PREF
1. Use this amount on Form M1 PR to see if you're eligible for a property tax $0.00
refund. File by August 15. If this box is checked,you owe delinquent
taxes and are not eligible.
2. Use this amount for the special property tax refund on schedule 1 on Form M1 PR. $0.00
Property Tax and Credits
3. Property taxes before credits $58,856.46 $59,862.02
4. Credits that reduce property taxes
A.Agricultural Market Value Credits $0.00 $0.00
B.Other Credits $0.00 $0.00
5. Property taxes after credits $58,856.46 $59,862.02
Property Tax by Jurisdiction
6. County: A. Dakota County Levy $5,396.64 $5,504.90
B. Regional Transit Rail $72.04 6
7. i_or To • FARMINGTON $10,321.20 11,055.16
8. ate General Tax $14,940.46 14,717.82
9. School District: 192 A. Voter Approved Levies $9,692.42 $9,528.90
B. Other Local Levies $2,236.02 $2,228.76
10. Special Taxing Districts A. Metropolitan Special Taxing Districts $244.82 $266.52
B. Other Special Taxing Districts $420.94 $396.88
C. Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00
D. Fiscal Disparity $15,448.12 $16,011.40
11. Non-school voter approved referenda levies $83.80 $81.42
12. Total property tax before special assessments $58,856.46 $59,862.02
(Total)
13. Special Assessments $543.66
Principal: $431.50
Interest: $84.14
14. Your Total Property Tax and Special Assessments $59,400.12 $60,377.66_
Do not use this statement for tax payments.Use link below. First half tax: $30,188.83
View tax payment stub and payment information. Second half tax: $30,188.83
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The Insulation and IJaterproofing Professionals
November 12,2012
City of Farmington
Attn: Council Members
430 Third Street
Farmington,MN 55024
Dear Council Members,
Please allow me to introduce myself and my company along with my request to you.
My name is Jeremy LaBeau and I am the primary owner of Installed Building Solutions.
We are currently located in Farmington and have been here since the business started 10
years ago.
Initially I opened the company with just 3 employees. We soon experienced rapid growth
and the need for more space. This growth led to the purchase of the property at our
current location 509 &517 First Street,and the addition of several more employees,many
of which are Farmington'residents.
Today we have established ourselves as a market leader and we have experienced even
greater growth. With the addition of 50 more employees and the related equipment,we
find ourselves in need of even more space.
We considered many different options for the next expansion and location. Many of these
locations were superior to Farmington in terms of being more centrally located for
distribution and cost effectiveness.
In the end,however,we decided to make the commitment to Farmington and are currently
under contract to buy the old PIC building in the Farmington Industrial Perk.
With expansion comes the ever increasing burden of additional overhead. One of
substantial significance is real estate taxes. The real estate taxes on the building we are
under contract to buy are in excess of$93,000 anm,ally. Combine that with taxes on the
517 First Street• Farmington,MN • 55024
Phone: 651.463.9333 • Fax: 651.463.9339 •www.installbuild.com
License Number BC322193
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current properties we own$26,000 and the total real estate taxes payable exceed$119,000.
This is a considerable expense for a young company to undertake especially in these times
of economic uncertainty.
The additional overhead makes us more financially vulnerable during this interim growth
cycle.
We feel we have demonstrated our dedication and commitment to the City of Farmington
with the retention of jobs and a company headquartered here.
In exchange for our commitment,we respectfully ask that you consider allotment of
whatever tax relief we may be eligible for.
Any tax relief granted would enable the company to apportion savings to additional growth
and future employment gains.
Respectfully,
say LaBeau
Chief Manager
612-919-6551
517 First Street• Farmington,MN• 55024
Phone: 651.463.9333• Fax: 651.463.9339 •www.installbuild.com
License Number BC322193
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Process to Consider Tax Abatement
Program Purpose: To attract new businesses to Farmington whose local operations will
do the most to expand the City's economy and job base.
How the Program Works: The program uses a two-tiered evaluation process to: first
determine eligibility for incentive financing; and second,to determine the amount of
program funds for which a business may be eligible. The maximum amount of funding
for this program is$ , and will be provided through the City's ED Fund,which is
specifically reserved for economic development activities.
Objectives: The EDA and City Council will consider providing a business incentive to
facilitate the locating of a new business into commercial and industrial space within the
City limits of Farmington, Minnesota, and for the public purpose of creating new jobs
and employment opportunities in the community. In estab is s's g this program,the City
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• Increase the number of local jobs in the communi , *.,
• Provide employment opportunities for Farmington reside ts. N''';
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• Expand the municipal tax base. �`
This program is primarily targeted to small b messes and is ennui ioned to be undertaken
on a pilot basis and will be subject to revie th-t' lco� c Development Authority
and City Council. -'
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Amount Available: Maximo`— indi g amo is are de ermined based on evaluation of
positive economic impact ct and"the n ber of full e or full-time equivalent jobs to be
located and retained<<iithin the City,of'Farm�n}gt6n. Funding amounts will range from
$1,000 to a maxrrn\uri�.$5,000 per bush-ss and be provided through an abatement process
of the city's share of\pro erty taxes for e designated timeframe (2-5 years)up to the
defined dollar amount,'`u a ordance' 'th Minnesota State Law.
Eligible Businesses: x `3'
• Must be a for profit business'
• Must currently be located outside the Farmington city limits or starting up in
Farmington as of , and will be starting business operations in the City.
• Must be constructing,purchasing or leasing commercial or industrial space or land in
Farmington.
• Must be located in an area of Farmington that is currently not part of an existing tax
increment finance district or abatement district.
Eligible Project Costs: The applicant are asked to specify what business related expenses
the incentive will be used for in the application materials and provide documentation that
the funding was used for the identified purpose.
Ineligible Projects: Business incentive assistance will not be provided to projects that:
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•Are not a for-profit business.
•Are currently operating,under construction, or under contract by purchase agreement or
lease agreement to locate to in the City of Farmington.
• Are located in a current tax increment finance district or tax abatement district.
•Are currently located and operating in the City of Farmington.
• Place extraordinary demands on City services.
• Continue and/or expand a nonconforming uses.
• Conflict with significant City redevelopment priority projects.
• Have outstanding and/or unresolved City Code violations.
•Are not in accordance with the appropriate City zoning and use requirements.
• Involve business activities that are inconsistent with the City's Commercial
Rehabilitation Vision Plan, including,but not limited to, sexually oriented businesses,
pawn shops,tattoo parlors, off sale liquor stores,tobacco shops, gun shops, check cashing
businesses or those considered to create environmental problems due to the type of
operation or processes involved in the business operation.
Desired Qualifications: Preference will be given to projects that:
• Provide significant new employment opportunities in the City of Farmington,with an
emphasis on quality wages and benefits.
•Are in accordance with the highest and best use of the property.
• Reduce demands on City services (i.e. Public Safety).
• Fill an unmet market need.
• Are providing significant investment into the commercial or industrial space in the city.
Application Procedure:
1. Contact appropriate City staff to discuss the scope of the new projects. The request will
be reviewed by City staff on a preliminary basis as to the conformity with the program
guidelines and policies.
2. If the project, in staff's judgment, appears to meet the program's objectives,the
applicant may elect to file a formal application for a New Business Generation Incentive
with the City and provide the required additional documentation.
3. The application will be brought forward to the Economic Development Authority,to
review the positive impact of the new business and make a recommendation on the
amount of incentive for the project($1,000—to a maximum of$5,000 per business).
4. Following the recommendation of the EDA, a public hearing will be scheduled for the
next applicable City Council meeting,at which time the City Council will make the final
determination on whether a New Business Generation incentive is appropriate and
approve or deny the application.
Approval Process:
The City Economic Development Authority will review applications and make a
recommendation to the City Council for their consideration. As the tax abatement statute
will be utilized under MN § 469.1813, each request for a business incentive will be
subject to a public hearing and be in conformity with the requirements of the statute. The
Farmington City Council will have the final authority of whether to approve an
application.
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Disbursement:
• Payment of the approved incentive will be calculated by City staff upon
verification of payment of the business's property taxes (land and improvements),
and the business providing verification that employment numbers were created
and maintained during the timeframe as agreed to by the business and City
Council.
• The calculation will be based upon the taxes actually paid by the business,
according to County tax records, or if a lessee, upon the property tax figure
delineated in the signed lease agreement between the property owner and the
business(if less than the actual property taxes).
• The business incentive will be paid out semi-annually until the agreed incentive
dollar amount is reached. The maximum amount to be paid out in each semi-
annual payment will be limited to the city's portion of the property tax paid by the
business, and will continue until the agreed upon incentive amount has been
reached.
• Funds will be disbursed to the business upon verification of creation and
maintaining job levels during the time frame as agreed to by the business and City
Council.
Reauthorization:
The program is envisioned as a pilot and will commence for two years after Council
approval and will be reviewed by the EDA and City Council if all the funding has been
expended or the end date has been reached.No additional funds will be spent without
City Council reauthorization.
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Applicant Information
Name
Address
City
State Zip
Phone Number Fax Number
Name of Principle in Contact
Email Address
Type of Business/Date Established
Tax ID Number
Project Information
Business Name
New Farmington Street Address
Prior Street Address
City State Zip
*Note: This program is only available to businesses located to the Farmington that are
not currently under a tax increment fmance district or abatement district.
City of Farmington, MN
New Business Generation Program Application*
Background Information
Please describe how this program will help your business?
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When was your company established?
If you are not the original owner,when did you gain control of your business?
What products or services to you sell?
Please explain why the assistance is necessary to locate or build in Farmington?
How will moving into Farmington affect your business?
Please describe any other economic/social impacts this project is likely to have on the
community?
Employment Information
How many full-time equivalent positions (FTE's) and part-time positions do you
currently employ at your business? If a start up business,how many FTE's or part time
positions do you plan to employ?
Current FTEs Current Part-time:
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Start Up:
Anticipated FTE: Anticipated Part-time:
Do you plan to add any new additional FTE's at your new location in Farmington, if so,
how many?
FTE: Part-time:
What is the wage level for FTE's and any part time employment?
FTE: Part-time:
PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND PROVIDE
THE FOLLOWING FOR PROGRAM VERIFICATION
1. A copy of the existing or proposed purchase agreement or lease agreement in
Farmington.
2. Documentation verifying for-profit business.
3. Evidence of previous location outside of Farmington or recent start up documentation.
4. Evidence of employment information for your business including verification of full
time jobs.
5. If applicable, employment and lease verification upon the terms of the business
assistance agreement.
6. General information on why the subsidy is needed.
I certify that the statements contain in this information and information provided is
true and complete to the best of my knowledge and behalf.
Applicant's Signature Date
Please return to Lee Smick, City of Farmington.
430 Third Street,Farmington,MN 55024
For more information, please call(651)280-6820 or
lsmick @ci.farmington.mn.us
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TO: EDA Members
FROM: Lee Smick,AICP, CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT: Vermillion River Crossing Sales Request
DATE: November 26,2012
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
Dale Severson requested staff to discuss with the EDA about an interest from a church to locate
in Vermillion River Crossing most likely on Lot 9. Since a church is not an allowable use in the
Spruce Street Corridor zoning district, Dale needs direction on whether to pursue this request or
not.
ACTION REQUIRED
Discuss the request and provide direction to Dale Severson concerning the interest of a church
located in VRC.
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3. Family Health Clinic—Northfield Hospital & Clinic
4. Vermillion River Crossing Senior Housing
5. Possible Hardware Store and other retail
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7. Possible C-Store and other retail site
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THE PROPERTY
Vermillion River Crossing/Farmington Land LLC 'iiat►an '_ `
212th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
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General Information:
Lot Size: 22.41 acres total ( 5 Parcels)
Zoning: Commercial Preferred
Price: ,$5,199,000
Four already sold to:
• US Federal Credit Union.
• McDonald's
• Northfield Hospital and Clinics
• Vermillion River Crossing Senior Housing
Parcels Left 0 h ,��,.
Address Acres Price
Outlot A or #7 3.11 $ 1,152,500
Lot 1 Block 4 B or #8 1.06 $ 399,000
Lot 2,Block 3 E or #6 1.37 $ 359,000
Lot 1 Block 3 D or #5 2.09 $ 599,000
Outlot C or #9 14.78 $ 2,690,500
Outlot F-Sr.Housing#4 2.44 SOLD
Lot 2 McDonalds #2 1.25 SOLD
Lot 3 Family Medical Clinic #3 1.04 SOLD
Lot 1 Block 1 (US Fed Credit)#1 1.04 SOLD
COLD WE LL 4,
cbcgriffin.com 1221 Nicollet Ave S.,Suite 300- Minneapolis,MN 55403 Cl BANKER
612-338-2828 COMMERCIAL
GRIFFIN COMPANIES
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