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AGENDA
REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
APRIL 28, 2014
6:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM 170
Todd Larson, Chair; Geraldine Jolley, Vice-Chair
Douglas Bonar, Steve Wilson, Kirk Zeaman
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 (3/24/14 Regular) Approved
b) Bills: 3/24/14—4/27/14 Approved
c) Preliminary Financial Report 2013 and 2014 Information Received
d) Residential Building Permit Report Information Received
e) First Quarter Open To Business Report Information Received
7. Public Hearings
8. Continued Business
a) Business Survey Results and Business Visit Schedule Schedule Business
Visits
9. New Business
a) CDBG Update Information Received
b) Certificate of Completion ProTemp, Inc. and Dale and Leslie
Pettis Approved
10. City Staff Reports/Open Forum/Discussion
11. Adjourn
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AGENDA
REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
APRIL 28, 2014
6:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM 170
Todd Larson, Chair; Geraldine Jolley, Vice-Chair
Douglas Bonar, Steve Wilson, Kirk Zeaman
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 (3/24/14 Regular) Page 2
b) Bills: 3/24/14—4/27/14 6
c) Preliminary Financial Report 2013 and 2014 7
d) Residential Building Permit Report 9
e) First Quarter Open To Business Report 11
7. Public Hearings
8. Continued Business
a) Business Survey Results and Business Visit Schedule 13
9. New Business
a) CDBG Update 21
b) Certificate of Completion ProTemp, Inc. and Dale and Leslie
Pettis 25
10. City Staff Reports/Open Forum/Discussion
11. Adjourn
MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
March 24, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Larson at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Larson,Bonar, Jolley, Wilson,Zeaman
Members Absent: None
Also Present: David McKnight, City Administrator; Robin Hanson, Finance
Director; Cynthia Muller,Executive Assistant
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Wilson, second by Zeaman to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Zeaman, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Meeting Minutes (2/24/14 Regular)
b) Approved Bills 2/24/14—3/23/14
c) Received Residential Building Permit Report
APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
a) Marketing Plan Update
Staff mailed surveys to 173 businesses and they are due by April 4, 2014. As of
today, five have been received. Staff will summarize the comments and bring
them to the EDA at the April meeting. The Farmington Independent will also
place an article in the newspaper regarding the survey. The survey will be the
framework for the business visits which will be scheduled at the April EDA
meeting for May visits.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) EDA Budget Update/Fund Balance
Finance Director Hanson gave an overview of the current EDA budget. There are
two sources of revenue for the EDA; interest on investments which is$2,000 for
2013 and a tax levy transfer of$40,000 (1/12 of this is received each month).
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March 24,2014
Page 2
There were $42,000 in expenditures in 2013. The majority was programming
expense at$24,500. Two large expenditures for 2014 include legal services for
the Vinge loan closing and$5,000 for the Open To Business participation fee for
2014. It will be up to the EDA to determine what they want to do with the
programming expense dollars of just under$20,000.
The balance sheet showed three years of history. In 2011 there was a$140,000
deficit in the EDA and it owed$190,000 to one of the other funds for library
improvements. In 2012 there were funds budgeted to be transferred in so the
EDA had enough cash to pay off the loan in full and still have some left over
which resulted in a positive cash balance of$60,000. In 2013 in addition to the
levy transfer,the CEEF loan was repaid in full and the EDA also received some
increment tax dollars. Similar monies were received in 2011 which were also
transferred to the EDA.
The cash balance is $153,000 at the end of 2013. The Vinge loan was paid off in
February 2014 so the EDA now has $183,000 in cash. The EDA needs to decide
how to invest this, or to spend it, or offer low interest rate loans.
Chair Larson asked staff and the EDA for ideas on what to do with the funds.
Finance Director Hanson stated offering the funds for improvements is a one-time
event and then the money is gone. The EDA could do 0% loans for three to five
years so you would at least get the principle back. You could also offer 2% to 3%
loans to get some interest back. It would be good to have a three to five year plan
to help with budgeting. Member Jolley asked about the EDA's philosophy to
accumulate funds to acquire some industrial land and to install improvements.
This was a high priority for the strategic plan. She recommended accumulating
funds rather than use them. If the EDA decides on a time horizon to save the
funds, staff will invest them accordingly.
Member Wilson noted the ongoing source of revenue is the $40,000 transfer from
the tax levy. Council could increase or decrease this amount when setting the
budget.
Finance Director Hanson noted all EDA loans have been paid;the EDA does not
owe any money. Member Bonar suggested saving the funds for the remainder of
the year. We will have a new Community Development Director that will need
time to adjust and we do not want to fall into a deficit again. The EDA agreed to
save the funds and let them accumulate.
Member Wilson noted the EDA will be meeting with the Council in May. He
wanted to hear directly from them what their thoughts are on what areas we can
be a component of to go along with their plans.
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March 24,2014
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10. CITY STAFF REPORTS
a) Activity Update
City Administrator McKnight gave an update on several items.
Five applications have been received for the Community Development Director
position. The position closes on March 31,2014.
Staff met with Valmont Industries to discuss their expansion plans in Farmington.
Valmont will be receiving a job creation fund award from DEED. This project
started with Lisa Franxman and Vicki Stute, representing the Dakota County
Regional Chamber, making visits to the industrial park. The award is up to
$229,000. Farmington was the only metro city to receive this award. Valmont
will bring 10 to 15 new jobs.
Building permit information was included in the packet. The Sunrise Ponds replat
is in process right now. It is located on Cambodia Avenue between 210th and
212th Streets. There is one home being built in Swanson Acres.
Regarding the potential hotel, City Administrator McKnight spoke with the hotel
developer and they are working with the land owners. Assessments continue to
be an issue and City Administrator McKnight encouraged him to talk with staff.
Regarding CDBG money, we had budgeted$38,867 for commercial rehabilitation
and the CDA has informed staff we will be receiving $42,717.
Member Wilson asked if we have a sense of the amount of traffic with the Parade
of Homes close to this area. City Administrator McKnight will contact the
Builders Association and Realtors Association. There are developments in
Lakeville close to the Farmington border. Member Wilson suggested keeping
realtors in Farmington updated with EDA plans.
Member Wilson asked if there is any concern about running out of residential lots.
Currently we have 227 lots available, which includes Sunrise Ponds and
Executive Estates. Staff does receive questions about the Seed development.
That area will be developed when the family is ready to develop it. Sunrise Ponds
contains 59 lots. Member Bonar stated the Seed family did renew their PUD and
in May 2016 they do have an obligation to begin the first phase of development.
The May work session with the Council, EDA and Planning Commission is to
talk about Vermillion River Crossing,the Seed property, industrial, MUSA and
the big picture and all the pieces that fit into it. Moving forward we will need a
common vision among all those groups to succeed.
Member Wilson felt it would be helpful to know any plans the City has with
regard to level of bonding or borrowing if a company wants to come here. Chair
Larson stated where we do have zoning available for industrial we do not have
willing sellers. He would like to ask the Planning Commission to look at the
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March 24,2014
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comp plan to determine if there is another area where industrial or a commerce
park would fit.
11. ADJOURN
MOTION by Bonar, second by Jolley to adjourn at 7:08 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Economic Development Authority
FROM: Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: First Quarter Open to Business Report
DATE: April 28, 2014
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
Attached is the First Quarter Open to Business (OTB)Report for Dakota County. The report
shows there were five inquiries in Farmington.
A highlight for Farmington is that OTB continued to support a local existing business with cross
promoting and networking. These creative conversations have enabled this client to expand his
business while supporting other small businesses as well. OTB has received a steady stream of
calls,however, OTB notes some recent changes at the city have left some confusion for
new/existing businesses. This issue will be resolved with the hiring of a Community
Development Director.
ACTION REQUESTED
For your information.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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`OPEN
TO BUSINESS
Dakota County
1/1/14—3/31/14
Clients Served: Client City:
New Entrepreneurs 31 Apple Valley 7
Burnsville 9
Existing Business 27 Eagan 10
Farmington 5
Total Entrepreneurs 58 Hastings 3
Inver Grove Hts 7
. Lakeville 4
Inquiries 77 Mendota Heights 1
(Requests for information/referral,not a formal client)
Rosemount • 5
Financing: S.St. Paul 1
W. St. Paul 2
Provided (Dakota-County Businesses) Townships 1
Number 1 Undecided Location 3
Amount $30,000 Industry Segment:
Provided (Dakota County Residents) Retail 4
Number 0 Service 25
Amount $0 Food 14
Manufacturing 2
Microgrants Technology 0
Number 0 Construction/Related Trades 4
Amount $0
Referral Source:
Credit Builder Loans
Number 1 Municipalities/CDA 21
Chamber 3
Total $30,000 Internet 2
Friends/Family 4
Other(Banks,Schools, Etc.) 14
Requests/In Process
Number 0 Hours of Direct Service:
Total Request $0
1st Quarter 546.5
Facilitated/Leveraged Loans 2°d Quarter 0
Number 3 3rd Quarter 0
Amount $1,350,000 4th Quarter 0
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*Pkiz, City of Farmington
430 Third Street
v` z Farmington, Minnesota
44 +6 651.280.6800•Fax 651.280.6899
4).'^""°bo www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Economic Development Authority
FROM: Cynthia Muller,Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Business Survey Results and Business Visit Schedule
DATE: April 28, 2014
INTRODUCTION
An Economic Development Business Survey was sent to 173 businesses so the EDA and staff
could learn more about their concerns and services of most importance to them.
DISCUSSION
Responses were received from 15 businesses. A summary of the responses is attached.
A recurring comment is that more businesses are needed. The city needs attractions and
shopping options to give customers a reason to come to Farmington. Several businesses plan on
expanding or increasing their number of employees. It appears that the Open to Business
program needs to be advertised more to existing businesses to assist with loans. This program
could also be helpful to those wanting to expand. A welcome packet was mentioned for
prospective businesses.
A concern is the amount of available office space and infrastructure for telecommunications.
There were a couple comments on snow plowing and more explanation needs to be given on the
logic behind the snow plowing process.
Proximity to customers and land/site costs were the two most important factors in businesses
choosing to remain in Farmington. Proximity to suppliers and distribution/collection costs
ranked at the bottom of the list.
There were nine businesses requesting a business visit. Staff is recommending starting these
visits in May. There will be two visits for a total of two hours. Staff will request the visit be
held with the main business owner. Any follow-up required will be provided to the EDA
following the visit. EDA members should bring their calendars to the meeting to determine who
is available and when.
ACTION REQUESTED
Review and discuss the survey responses. Provide availability for May business visits.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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EDA Business Owner Survey
Summary
April 7,2014
As of April 7,2014, 15 surveys have been received. Of those, 9 would like a business visit.
Following is a summary of the results:
1. Overall opinion of Farmington as a place to do business.
Businesses rated this as excellent to fair,with ten responses rating it as good.
Additional comments provided:
Farmington has been great for my business. We do most of our business off referrals and
people in town are happy to support us.
There are always a lot of hometown activities for us to participate in.
We like the business environment and the cooperative support for local business. We are
concerned with the amount of viable office space in town for us and new businesses
coming to Farmington. Where do new businesses go for professional office space? Not
many options. We like our current location, but if we wanted to make a change, no good
options and would be forced to look outside of Farmington.
The City of Farmington has several good options.
There are not many updated buildings, office meeting spaces, casual meeting spaces
(coffee shops). The city feels tired and worn. Lack of many dining options. Maybe
having a designated mixed business district with retail/restaurant/office space can add to
the vibrancy of Farmington.
Needs more attractions. Many people say they don't think to do business in Farmington
because there are not a lot of shopping options.
No"welcome pack" given to prospective businesses looking to set up shop in
Farmington. No information/services for home based businesses or small start-up
businesses (i.e. business incubator or shared office rental spaces). City Hall staff being
more local minded when suggesting businesses to visit/use. Need more
commercial/industrial based business in Farmington.
2. Describe your satisfaction with these business climate factors (pleased, okay,wish for
improvement).
Financial Services—6 were pleased, 4 were okay, 2 wish for improvement
Comments:
Several banks in town-good.
We contacted numerous times for help with front sign and there was not enough
funds/support for signage.
Would be nice to be able to get loans for my business.
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Other Business/Professional Services—5 were pleased, 5 were okay
Comments:
Lots of restaurants—they are great.
Health care, food services, specialty shops, grocery store, coffee shops, gas stations—
good. Would like to see an even stronger downtown.
Could use more professional business training resources.
Land/Site Costs—2 were pleased,2 were okay, 2 wished for improvement
Comments:
Was good for our company.
Concern for us going forward.
Proximity to Customers—8 were pleased,2 were okay, 1 wished for improvement
Comments:
Great for those of us on the north. Difficult for downtown/east side I would think.
Very good residential/business mix.
Good. Our customers range from Farmington, Lakeville,Apple Valley,Rosemount,
Northfield,Burnsville and Hastings.
Most of our clients are outside of Farmington.
The roundabout had positive impact on our business connecting Pilot Knob and highway
3 folks.
Labor Pool—2 were pleased, 3 were okay, 5 wished for improvement
Comments:
Our industry has great supply.
So far good for our business,but concern for future business growth.
Property Taxes—7 were okay, 1 wished for improvement
No comments received.
Permit Process—3 were pleased, 5 were okay, 1 wished for improvement
Comments:
Needs too much detail.
3. Businesses were asked to rank the importance of the following factors in choosing to
remain in Farmington. (10 being most important, 1 being least important)
(Summarized as 10-8 rankings are top third,7—4 rankings are middle third,3-1
rankings are bottom third)
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Business/Professional Services—5 rated this in the top third, 6 rated this in the middle
third, 3 rated this in the bottom third
Land/Site Costs— 10 rated this in the top third, 3 rated this in the middle third, 1 rated
this in the bottom third
Proximity to Customers— 12 rated this in the top third, 2 rated this in the middle third
Proximity to Suppliers—2 rated this in the top third,4 rated this in the middle third, 6
rated this in the bottom third.
Distribution/Collection Costs—2 rated this in the top third,4 rated this in the middle
third, 5 rated this in the bottom third.
Property Taxes—6 rated this in the top third, 4 rated this in the middle third, 3 rated this
in the bottom third.
Labor Costs—4 rated this in the top third, 4 rated this in the middle third, 5 rated this in
the bottom third.
Education—5 rated this in the top third, 5 rated this in the middle third,4 rated this in
the bottom third.
Health Care—5 rated this in the top third, 6 rated this in the middle third, 3 rated this in
the bottom third.
Quality of Life—8 rated this in the top third, 5 rated this in the middle third, 1 rated this
in the bottom third.
4. Do you have room to expand at your present location?
7—yes 8—no
Comments:
Expand business—yes; size—no.
Yes,but the landlord doesn't want to spend the money to expand. Also there aren't any sites
in Farmington that are feasible for our business at this time.
Yes,we have built that aspect into our new building.
No,we would have to relocate the business next to us.
We rent,but may own in the future. This may be a concern in the future.
No, our building is directly between two residences.
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5. Briefly describe changes you are planning in the next three years in the area of
employment,facility size or location,production process and other.
Change location,acquire land and build.
Would consider increasing size by 1/3 to offer private party functions.
Finding a suitable location and facility and expanding our inventory. As for employment we
will be looking for full time and part time employment.
Continue to grow which will allow us to add staff and see more patients.
Getting sign up front.
We are planning on adding an additional truck pit and manufacturing area within our
footprint.
We hope to continue to grow. If our growth rate continues we will expand.
Increase staff size. Will need to expand in future (5 years?)but not sure where that will be.
Our business will double in size over the next 3 years given current or better economic
conditions.
With growth of business additional employees and a bigger space can be considered.
Our goal is to offer fresh baked treats and hand-crafted sandwiches where baked goods are
baked in the store. Also to offer delivery service to consumer orders (not just catering
orders).
6. Do you have concerns or suggestions for improvements in Farmington government in
the following areas related to your business operations?
Police—
Great department.
Would be willing to participate in any training exercise they need. Great group.
Very pleased with services provided.
Fire—
Personnel from this department show great enthusiasm and should be commended.
Would be willing to participate in any training exercise they need. Great group.
Very pleased with services provided.
Streets/Utilities—
Having paved alleys. The snow and ice buildup make entering and exiting difficult.
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Huge concern with internet access and fact that only Charter and Frontier are the local
providers. Almost did not settle in Farmington because of lack of options for telecom
providers.
I am concerned that the services and access for our disabled citizens is greatly limited in
terms of parking,ramps, sidewalk access. Our hope is that the city's commitment to all
of our citizens increases.
Why are bicycle and walking paths plowed before the streets?
Whoever resurfaced highway 3 last summer did a horrible job!
Some streets should be redone.
They do an excellent job.
Very pleased with services provided. Still don't understand how the snow removal in the
downtown section(snow pile in the middle of the road) is handled. It's hard to park and
get into shops.
Planning/Zoning—
A business park would help define the role of the area. The intermixed
residential/business on Elm Street works on a small scale and is great for the small town
charm. If Farmington wants to take the next step to becoming a growth city like it's
neighbors (Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount) it will need to redefine itself as a
growing large city.
The biggest problem with Farmington growing businesses is the design of Farmington.
Until you give people in the north a reason to drive south,they will continue to go to
Apple Valley/Lakeville. Stop senior housing/hotel-type. Increase business at Pilot Knob
and 50 and go retail/dining. Residents are not driving north for senior housing and hotel,
but would love to have a place to buy things without leaving town or a restaurant nearby.
Give them a reason to stay in Farmington and they will. We hear that all the time.
No concerns except for one. If we start to have patients pay for parking downtown that
would be a huge negative for us. I would rather have our property tax increase versus a
user tax.
A better explanation or information about future planning of the city and how it will
affect consumer travel patterns related to business locations.
Building Inspections—
A better understanding of building codes that would affect future expansion of a facility
(what is practical and necessary towards the end goal of the facility).
Economic Development Authority—
Key for future growth of our business and others wanting to move to Farmington.
Allow business owners that don't live in Farmington,but own a business to sit on EDC.
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Also appoint someone from the city to be a liaison to help any new business in town with
any concerns or questions, if the business wants the help.
Grants or loan programs?
What do they do?
Need more business minded/experienced members that have owned/operated businesses
in retail,industrial and hospitality.
Other(Finance,Administration, Engineering, Parks/Recreation, etc.)—
Parks and Recreation—Farmington needs a park—a larger one where people can gather.
Pleased with services provided. Like to see these services visit Farmington businesses to
help understand the perspective of costs needed to run a business. Perhaps both parties
can share resources to help save money and promote the other.
7. Would you like to have a business visit?
9 businesses requested a visit.
Comments:
The City of Farmington has allowed us an opportunity to provide services here in Farmington
and we are grateful for the opportunity. Right now,how we do is heavily dependent on our
effort.
The last visit was helpful for both parties.
8. Other comments.
Farmington is a great place to work and live. We love having the office here. To continue
the growth of business in the community much more has to be done from an infrastructure
perspective. Telecom and office space is a problem right now.
Excited to see the growth this summer with housing.
We have done our best to donate local and shop local in the 20 years we have been here.
We are trying to understand why the city gives all its business to our competition and not
dividing it up. The only time they come to us is when they don't have their item.
I'm happy to own a business in Farmington.
Like to see the"Grow Farmington"effort promoted more. Need money budgeted by the city
to champion this effort.
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Business Visits to be Scheduled
Downtown
Mr. Bernie Schwab
Spruce Valley Payroll& Services
115 Elm Street
Dr. Lam Tu
Park Dental Farmington
511 Elm Street
Highway 3
Dr. Brian Betts
Betts Family Chiropractic
625 Eighth Street
Mr. Ron Commins
Investment Solutions, Roundbank
3380 Vermillion River Trail
Mr. Kirk Zeaman
Ground Round Grill & Bar
20700 Chippendale Avenue W
Mr. David Hartnett
Dunn Bros Coffee
20700 Chippendale Avenue W
Pilot Knob Road
Dr. Pam Rupnow
Family Vision Clinic
19645 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 106
Dr. Eric Rice
HealthPro Chiropractic
19685 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 260
Industrial Park
Mr. Jim Morris, Plant Manager
Mr. Bill Cook, Controller
Valmont Industries
20805 Eaton Avenue
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TO: EDA Members
FROM: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager
SUBJECT: CDBG Update
DATE: April 28,2014
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
Attached for the EDA's information are two spreadsheets (spreadsheet A -prepared by the CDA
and spreadsheet B — prepared by staff) that show the current fund balance of Community
Development Block Grant [CDBG] money that the City has available. Spreadsheet A shows a
total of$45,429.64 in available CDBG money, however, if you look at spreadsheet B the entire
$45,429.64 is currently allocated to approved projects (i.e., Long Branch and Dakota Lumber
Commercial Rehab Grants as well as the Senior Center public service). The City has been
informed by the CDA that Farmington will receive $42,717 as the fmal 2014 CDBG allocation.
It should be noted that the entire $42,717 has been earmarked for the Commercial Rehabilitation
Grant program. So, until the $42,717 becomes available on July 1, 2014 there is no CDBG
money to support new projects.
Lastly, staff wanted to provide the EDA with a review of CDBG funded projects from 2013 and
give an update on the status of those projects.
• Baldy's BBQ received $15,000 in Business Development Grant funds (agreement signed
on February 28, 2013) for acquisition of new equipment. The new equipment has been
purchased and funds expended. The business is currently open.
• Triton Properties, LLC received $7,320 in Commercial Rehabilitation Grant funds
(agreement signed on March 4,2013)for the removal of three (3)underground petroleum
storage tanks at the property located at 705 8th Street. The tanks have been removed and
funds expended. A business has not been opened on this property.
• Dakota County Lumber Company received $19,000 in Commercial Rehabilitation Grant
funds (agreement signed on October 7, 2013) for the installation of a fire suppression
system as part of their business expansion. The project is currently underway and is
getting close to completion. The funds have not been expended for this project.
• Janssen, Incorporated received $3,200 in Commercial Rehabilitation Grant funds
(agreement signed on October 7,2013)to assist with the roof demolition and replacement
of a canopy at the property located at 1024 8th Street (K&K Auto Ranch). The roof
repairs and replacement of the canopy have been completed and funds expended.
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• Long Branch Saloon and Eatery received$14,720.64 in Commercial Rehabilitation Grant
funds (agreement signed on October 7, 2013) for the removal of the existing green
canopy, repair and residing of the existing brick, removal of the façade's existing glass
and glass door and the installation of tempered glass. The project has been completed
and the City and the applicant are working through the reimbursement process with the
CDA.
ACTION REQUESTED
None,this is being provided for information purposes only.
Respectfully submitted,
Tony Planning Manager
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651.280.6800•Fax 651.280.6899
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TO: EDA Members
FROM: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Contract for Private Sale - Certificate of Completion (Pro Temp., Inc. and
Dale Pettis and Leslie Pettis)
DATE: April 28,2014
INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION
On April 3, 1995, a Contract for Private Sale was entered into by the HRA (now the EDA) and
Pro Temp., Inc. and Dale & Leslie Pettis (Developer) for the development of Lot 5, Block 1,
Farmington Industrial Park (21210 Eaton Avenue). The Developers legal counsel, Campbell
Knutsen, has requested that the EDA review and approve the attached Certificate of Completion
as provided for in the Contract.
According to Section 4.5 of the Contract, the HRA, (now the EDA) will provide the developer
with a Certificate of Completion once the EDA determines that the construction of the minimum
improvements have been completed and meet the terms and conditions of the Contract. The
minimum improvements are defined in the Contract as "the Improvements collectively
constituting approximately 9,600 sq. ft. of Commercial / Industrial Space". All improvements
have been completed and a full Certificate of Occupancy was issued on July 26, 1995 for the
16,160 square foot building located at 21210 Eaton Avenue.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve and execute the attached Certificate of Completion.
Respectfully submitted,
Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Cc: Andrea McDowell Poehler, Campbell Knutsen,P.A.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
WHEREAS,the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Farmington,
Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation("HRA") entered into that certain Contract for
Private Sale dated April 3, 1995 and recorded April 24, 1995 as Document No. 1274975
("Contract")with Pro Temp.,Inc.,a Minnesota corporation,and Dale Pettis and Leslie Pettis
("Developer")for the development of certain lands in the City of Farmington with said lands being
legally described as follow,to-wit:
Lot Five(5),Block One(1),Farmington Industrial Park,according to the
plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and
for Dakota County,Minnesota,
("Property"); and
WHEREAS,by City of Farmington Ordinance No. 005-541,the HRA was reformed as the
Farmington Economic Development Authority("EDA")in August,2005; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to said Contract,Developer agreed to construct certain
improvements on the Property as further defined in the Contract(hereinafter Improvements);and
WHEREAS,upon completion of the Improvements as required by the Contract,the EDA
is required to issue a Certificate of Completion certifying that Developer has completed
construction of the Improvements in accordance with the agreed upon plans and improvements for
the Property,thereby terminating Developer's obligation in respect to those portions of the
Contract pertaining to construction and development of the Property; and
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WHEREAS,Developer has completed construction of the Improvements and development
of the Property pursuant to the plans, specifications,terms and conditions as stated in the Contract.
NOW,THEREFORE,the EDA hereby states,acknowledges,confirms and certifies as
follows:
1. That Developer has constructed upon the Property the Improvements as agreed to in
the Contract.
2. That the completion of construction of the Improvements is hereby certified by the
EDA.
3. That those parts and portions of the Contract between the parties pertaining to
construction of the Improvements are hereby stated,acknowledged,and confirmed to be satisfied
and completed.
4. That the issuance of this Certificate of Completion by the EDA does not effect,
modify, or terminate the additional and continuing duties, covenants,and obligations of Developer,
its successors and assigns, as stated in the Contract.
FARMINGTON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Dated: By:
Todd Larson, Chairperson
By:
David McKnight,Executive Director
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
(ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2014, by Todd Larson and David McKnight, respective the Chairperson and Executive Director of
the Farmington Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on its behalf.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED
BY:
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan,Minnesota 5:5121
651-452-5000
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