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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-17 $t* al:/17‘ f A Mme' AGENDA REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING April 27, 2017 7:00 PM Room 170 Todd Larson, Chair; Geraldine Jolley, Vice-Chair Robyn Craig, Steve Wilson, Hannah Simmons Jake Cordes, Steve Corraro 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA 5. CITIZENS COMMENTS 6. CONSENT AGENDA (a) Meeting Minutes (March 23, 2017 Regular Meeting) (b) Monthly Financial Statements 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (a) Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Program Application- Farmington Steak House (b) Open to Business Program Update 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (a) April Director's Report 10. ADJOURN 4EAtik r City of Farmington t ' 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota Ita 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.fartnington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Cynthia Muller,Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes (March 23, 2017 Regular Meeting) DATE: April27, 2017 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Please find attached the draft meeting minutes from the March 23, 2017, EDA meeting. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the March 23, 2017, EDA minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description o Backup Material Meeting Minutes (3/23/17 Regular Meeting) MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Meeting March 23, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Jolley at 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Craig, Cordes, Jolley, Simmons, Wilson Members Absent: Larson, Corraro Also Present: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director Audience: Leon Orr 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Wilson, second by Simmons to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Cordes, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Meeting Minutes (February 16, 2017 Special Meeting) b) Received Monthly Financial Statements APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARING a) Public Hearing to Consider Sale of the EDA Owned "Riste Lot" at 209 Oak Street Last Hope, Inc. is purchasing the Riste Lot, 209 Oak Street, from the EDA. The purchase price is $25,000. The closing date is May 31, 2017, and construction of minimum improvements are to take place on or before December 31, 2017. MOTION by Simmons, second by Craig to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Leon Orr, Last Hope, Inc. asked that the closing date be changed from May 31 to June 30, 2017, to allow more time for preparing construction plans. Staff noted the minimum improvements in the contract state 1,900 sq. ft. The concept rendering shows 1,890 sq. ft. Staff asked if that should be amended in the contract. Mr. On felt once the final plans are done the 1,900 sq. ft. minimum will be met. There are two people on Last Hope's building committee that would like to see a second floor. The 1,900 sq. ft. would be on the first floor. Mr. Orr is not in favor of a second floor and would prefer to build out more to the back of the lot. Staff noted any construction documents need to be approved by the EDA by June 30, 2017. Whether or not there will be a second floor, does not affect approving this contract. MOTION by Wilson, second by Cordes to approve the Contract for Private Redevelopment of the Riste Lot amending the closing date to June 30, 2017. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. EDA Minutes(Regular) March 23,2017 Page 2 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Application—Sauber Plumbing& Heating Company Sauber Plumbing& Heating Company, 100 Third Street, is proposing construction consisting of a new door and vertical steel siding. They are requesting a grant amount of$2,500 with a total project cost of$6,447. EDA members stressed the importance of business owners attending the meeting to answer any questions and to meet them. MOTION by Simmons, second by Cordes to approve the Façade Improvement Grant Application for Sauber Plumbing& Heating Company. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a) March Director's Report A portion of the CDBG allocation was to be used for funding the comprehensive plan update. The funding begins July 1, 2017, however, the city cannot enter into any contracts where the funds will be used prior to that date. This would cause a significant delay in our comprehensive plan update. Staff had allocated$10,000 in CDBG funds for the comprehensive plan update. Therefore staff recommended splitting that amount to go for the Residential Rehab—Home Improvement Loan Program and Senior Services—Financial Support Program. Staff requested that the EDA partially fund the comprehensive plan update. MOTION by Cordes, second by Simmons to approve the re-allocation of CDBG funds. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Larson presented the State of the City Address on March 10, where over 40 people attended. The video and presentation is on the website. The city recently held ribbon cuttings for two new businesses, Imperial Family Chiropractic and KeePet Clean Pet Grooming. Staff provided information on the Open to Business program. The number of clients was down in 2016, however Laurie Crow is spending more time with each client. Staff will invite Laurie to an EDA meeting. 10. ADJOURN MOTION by Cordes , second by Wilson to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Muller Administrative Assistant ,itikRi►t,iii City of Farmington 4430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 ►.,, www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Monthly Financial Statements DATE: April 27, 2017 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Please find attached the monthly financial statements for the EDA. ACTION REQUESTED ATTACHMENTS: Type Description a Backup Material April Financial Snapshot EDA Actual vs Budgeted 2017 Object January February March April May June July August September October November December Dec YTD Dec YTD Dec YTD Account Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Actual Budgel 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 Variance 2017 Intergovernmental 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Investment Income (441)', 244 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (198) 2,374 (2,572 Misc Revenue 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 0 5,001 Total Revenues (441) 244 5,000 ; 0; 0 0 0 °0 0 0 . 0°i :; 0 :. 4,802. 2,374 ,2,421 6401 -PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,680 (11,680 6403-LEGAL 912 207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,119', 4,000 (2,882 6404-IT SERVICES 673 673 673 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,019 8,075 (6,056 6422-ELECTRIC 21 20 20 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 60 300 (240 6426-INSURANCE 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 200 (170 6450-OUTSIDE PRINTING 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000', (1,000 6460-SUBSCRIPTIONS&DUES 295 420 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 715 2,500 (1,785 5470-TRAINING&SUBSISTANCE 265 0 682 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 947 3,000 (2,053 6485-MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 0 0 208 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 208 1,000 j (792 6550-DEVELOPER PAYMENTS 0 9,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,000 9,001 6570-PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 0 0 5,171 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,171 13,500 (8,329 Services and Charges 2,176 10,329 6,764 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,269 45,255 (25,986 , 0 Total Exp :,.'".. ,.°' _ `:; ,.2,176 ;,1U,329 . -;°6,764...' 0 0 0 :,0 0 K:f.O ,:. 0 . 0 19 269 .,45,255 ''''',,..`',.°,' (25' 86 Transfers In 3,333 3,333 3,333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000' 40,000 (30,000 Transfers Out (827)', 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (827) 0 (827 Other Financing Sources 2,506 3,333'. ' 3,333°;'; 0 0 0,.. . 0 . 0 " .0 0 0°' 0 9,173 = 0000 30'827 � 7 � , ;.. Net Change in Fund Balance (111). . (6,752) , 1,569 ..,0 0 :`0 : 0 . 0 ? 0' 0 0 0, (5,294):, (2,881) 17, -, 'x(2,413 Page 1 of (4 4446, City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 ' .�,,, "� www.cifarmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Cynthia Muller,Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Program Application-Farmington Steak House DATE: April27, 2017 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION As part of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan, business owners are encouraged to improve their buildings' front and back curb appeal through façade improvements such as awnings, paint, tuck pointing, exterior lighting, decorative signage, windows, doors, gutters, accessibility improvements, etc. The EDA has approved the creation of a Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program to fund matching grants of $1,500 up to $2,500 out of a pool of$20,000 annually. Attached is an application from the Farmington Steak House for their building located at 329 Third Street. They are requesting a grant to assist with improvements being planned for the building. These proposed improvements include: • Replacing the front door with a new glass door with bronze frame • Replacing the back door with a new glass door with silver frame • Replacing the awning(color to be determined) The total project cost is estimated to be $5,967 including the grant request of$2,500. ACTION REQUESTED Review and approve the attached Downtown Facade Improvement Grant application and contract for the Farmington Steak House. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description D Exhibit Grant Application D Contract Grant Agreement Downtown Facade Improvement Program Grant Application g P, APPLICANT INFORMATION 4'..44.4 PROM�'O`aU," NAME OF APPLICANT(S) BUILDING OWNER TENANT A--R1 ,<&N7T"'1i1XiS Fig mit1/4X.,"T0/0 STEAC tI ADDRESS Pie'UOC tt t!-'"7-1`c.6+ ADDRESS TCITY3 2`4 30.9' 3 5T- CITY, ,STATE, ZIP CITY, STATE,ZIP FAiglf‘A 1- (coCj./ y Ar13 - Mrd 6SZ PHONE l PHONE EMAIL EMAIL ��* BUSINESS INFORMATION LEGAL NAME OF BUSINESS A ik L - r (se. ADDRESS CITY, STATE,ZIP F,'$Y1'1ILD(0113 N 47.6-6Z BUSINESS PHONE ,5 / :__-C j 6,3 - 3-7z l=:. FEDERAL TAX ID# 1- )5 13 ?3DATE ESTABLISHED 4, 17 1 VC' OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF ALL PARTIES NAMED ON TITLE: �y NAME Nft..\ INTEREST 1 (90 470 NAME INTEREST NAME INTEREST 5 PROPERTY INFORMATION ESTIMATED DATE OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION t 9 00 HAS THIS BUILDING BEEN HISTORICALLY REGISTERED? C, PROJECT INFORMATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Kt- ay) t {{ ,nv - ay)d fns Q.Q recto ciLLoniiit . .a .41 i �.sj h Cove f1 ye_4 e X ,1'1 ea-111 ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS EXTERIOR/FACADE b KS ESTIMATED COST 5%7 (4 7 ELECTRICAL ESTIMATED COST TOTAL ESTIMATED COST 5%7 ( 7 6 FUNDING INFORMATION A 1:1 match is required by the applicant. For every dollar contributed to funding eligible project costs by the Downtown Facade Improvement Program,the applicant must contribute at least one dollar.The amount of grant to be awarded shall be$1,500 up to$2,500. TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED $ 2. E3 ($1,5oo up to$2,500) APPLICANT FUNDS $ 3 V6 I/We declare that the information provided on this application and the accompanying attachments is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We understand that any intentional misstatements will be grounds for disqualification and that the city of Farmington I EDA has the right to verify this information. I/We agree to provide the project coordinator reasonable access to information and reasonable access to the construction project site so that they may monitor project implementation. APPLICANT(S) ✓ e y�,� .�r,, ' `DATE /9`7, DATE DATE • 7 Lie#BC634092 Insured is I . BUILDING 100 8"' St. Farmington,MN 55024 Phone 651-463-8762 Fax 651-344-8729 Email Bischel@bischelbuilding.com www.bischelbuilding.com Date: 3/17/17 { To: Arie Kontinakis RE: Steak House Remodeling Proposal rRemove the existing table tops and install new table tops and dispose. Install new table tops. $2787 Remove the existing front and back door and dispose. Install new glass doors with bronze frame in the front and silver frame in the back. $3,490 per door . Remove the existing front awning and dispose install a new awning cover over the existing frame. $2,477 Thank you, Michael Bischel President Mechanic's Lien Notice.(a)Any person or company supplying labor or materials for this improvement to your property may file a lien against your property if that person or company is not paid for the contributions. (b)Under Minnesota law,you have the right to pay persons who supplied labor or materials for the improvement directly and deduct this amount from our contract price,or withhold the amounts due them from us until 120 days,after completion of the improvement unless we give you a lien waiver signed by persons who supplied any labor or material for the improvement and who gave you timely notice. Please sign and return if bid is accepted. 50% down. City of Farmington Downtown Facade Improvement Program Grant Agreement This agreement is made and entered into this 27th day of April, 2017, by and between Ari Kontinakis (applicant), Farmington Steak House (business name) at 329 Third Street, Farmington(address) (hereinafter referred to as"Grantee") and the City of Farmington Economic Development Authority(EDA), a public body corporate and politic, having its principal offices at 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota(hereinafter referred to as "Grantor"). WHEREAS, the Grantor has established a Downtown Facade Improvement Program funded by the EDA to assist businesses in the downtown commercial district, as designated on the zoning map, with building façade improvements; and WHEREAS,the Grantee has applied for Downtown Façade Improvement Program funds for façade improvements at 329 Third Street, Farmington(address); and WHEREAS, the Grantor has reviewed the Grantee's application and determined that the proposed improvement project meets the requirements of the Downtown Façade Improvement Program. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the grant,the parties agree as follows: 1. The Grantor agrees to provide a maximum of$2,500 in EDA funds to the Grantee for façade improvements. 2. The Grantee agrees to use the proceeds of the grant solely for façade improvements with a minimum project cost of$5,000. 3. The project shall be completed in a timely manner and all grant funds must be used within six months from the date of the Grant Agreement. The agreement may be extended once, with the length of the extension to be determined on a case-by-case basis. 4. Grant funds will be paid on a reimbursement basis only after all improvements have been completed according to the authorized scope of work and have been accepted by the Grantor. 5. The Grant Agreement will be terminated 90 days from the date of the agreement if construction work has not yet begun. 6. The Grantee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the officers and employees of the Grantor from all liability and claims for damages arising from bodily injury, death, property damage, sickness, disease, or loss and expense resulting from or alleged to result from Grantee's operations under this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereby executed this agreement as of the year and date above. GRANTOR: GRANTEE: CITY OF FARMINGTON BY: BY: ITS: ITS: Citi 4 City of Farmington 141 ,-,"; 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 .,,,,,�,r if www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Open to Business Program Update DATE: April27, 2017 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION At our last EDA meeting, we discussed inviting Laurie Crow with the Open to Business program to an upcoming meeting to discuss the program. Laurie will be at our meeting this month to provide an update on Open to Business and allow you to put a face to the name of the program in Farmington. ACTION REQUESTED This item is meant to be informational only. 4/44(1111P A 4;1 City of Farmington ,,(1"1 z 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 Fax 651.280.6899 4ST•A MOO�� www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Cynthia Muller,Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program Application—E Z Auto Repair DATE: April 27, 2017 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION As part of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan, business owners are encouraged to improve their buildings' front and back curb appeal through façade improvements such as awnings,paint, tuck pointing, exterior lighting, decorative signage, windows, doors, gutters, accessibility improvements, etc. The EDA has approved the creation of a Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program to fund matching grants of$1,500 up to $2,500 out of a pool of$20,000 annually. Attached is an application from E Z Auto Repair for their building located at 321 Elm Street. They are requesting a grant to assist with improvements being planned for the building. These proposed improvements include: • Painting the exterior of the building • Replacing the existing lights with LED light fixtures The total project cost is estimated to be $5,485 including the grant request of$2,500. ACTION REQUESTED Review and approve the attached Downtown Façade Improvement Grant application and contract for E Z Auto Repair. • c��ARA1j Downtown Façade Improvement Program -; !ci • Grant Application 1 P� J4J 481.•A PIMIP° APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME OF APPLICANT(S) BUILDING OWNER TENANT ADDRESS ADDRESS caP Para s+% CITY, STATE,ZIP CITY,STATE,ZIP MN ( PHONE PHONE -139--0962. EMAIL EMAIL 'Dared 2.26 ad. Can/ BUSINESS INFORMATION LEGAL NAME OF BUSINESS Z ateat LLQ, ADDRESS 321 D ST_ CITY, STATE,ZIP EG.rani/1-0.01 JiV ,SO2-14 BUSINESS PHONE D-1-/b0-2-101 FEDERAL TAX ID# 2)-s72.11827 DATE ESTABLISHED 2- 2- 1'-7 OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF ALL PARTIES NAMED ON TITLE: NAME INTEREST NAME INTEREST NAME INTEREST 5 PROPERTY INFORMATIONF4 ESTIMATED DATE OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION !%`7' HAS THIS BUILDING BEEN HISTORICALLY REGISTERED? 1 df btleav4 So PROJECT INFORMATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: / _ ] Pilj�l1 " ESCktidr- /ck. fJT l`:�319,1r�in ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS EXTERIOR/FACADE Sigy /!^+-I- ESTIMATED COST X19 f 7 for I ELECTRICAL get, 4j4,,04ESTIMATED COST /5-25: TOTAL ESTIMATED COST '6-s"V SS 6 FUNDING INFORMATION A 1:1 match is required by the applicant. For every dollar contributed to funding eligible project costs by the Downtown Façade Improvement Program,the applicant must contribute at least one dollar.The amount of grant to be awarded shall be$1,500 up to$2,500. TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED $2.5017 ($1,500 up to$2,500) APPLICANT FUNDS $ q ' I/We declare that the information provided on this application and the accompanying attachments is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We understand that any intentional misstatements will be grounds for disqualification and that the city of Farmington/EDA has the right to verify this information. I/We agree to provide the project coordinator reasonable access to information and reasonable access to the construction project site so that they may monitor project implementation. APPLICANT(S) DATE '2L2- 1-7 DATE DATE 7 April 20, 2017 i To: Eric Zeimet 1 i F r RE: c l C C T p � C EZ Auto outside lights C t C 1-1 321 Elm Street Farmington,MN 55024 We propose to provide electric work for subject job for $1585.00. Paid in full upon completion Work to be included: Remove 5 existing lights and replace with 4 new LED lights Re-pipe new lights outside Replace photocell for new lights 19351 Century Ct-Farmington,MN 55024—Cell-651-755-6994—Fax-952-400-8898—besterelectric@charter.net--besterelectric.com PROPOSAL Triumph Painting Inc. 4582 199th Ct W Farmington a MN a 55024 �. .Date' . .Job Number Jirn@TriumphPainting.com 4/17/17 R935 (612) 232-1653 Proposal;Submitted to ` Email Address a ' -' Phone:Number•:__ EZ Auto Re•air Eric Zeimet <Zeimet22 • •mail.com> 651 460-2101 Address City State Zep 321 Elm St Farmington MN 1 55024 Location Color Product -Jobnescril tiein,, Exterior Pressure Wash -------- Exterior ----------_-- –`--- -----Scrape or sand as needed-- ------_-_----_—Exterior Caulk or wood filler Caulk and fill holes ------- ------ Brick Primer . Sherwin Loxon Primer Spray and back roll 1 coat of paint. Front and Right Side(body)_— Pantone 434C Sherwin Duration Exterior Flat Spray and back roll 1 coat of paint. Front Right Sideide (Trim) Grey Sherwin Duration Exterior Flat Brush and roll 2 coats of paint. Roof, Fascia Red Sherwin Bondplex Low.Sheen Spray 2 coats of_paint. and Soffit _ Bid: $3150.00 Left Side Pantone 434C Sherwin Duration Exterior Flat Brush and roll 2 coats of paint. ------- -------- ------ Bid $750.00 ----- ------ Extras $75 charge per extra color and or sheen of paint. — Extras An additional charge for an upgrade in paint products. Job Paint, plastic and tape Supplied by Triumph Painting. Job Site Clean up job site. Proposal-Totat SEE ABOVE ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL The above prices,specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted.Triumph Paintin is authorized to do the work as s ecified Print=Name. "` Signature Qate All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workman-like manner per standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other insurance. Our workers are fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. If either commences legal action to enforce its rights too pursuant to this agreement, the prevailing party in said legal action shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and costs of litigation relating to said legal action, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. NOTE: This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within 90 days. 3.5% convenience charge for credit card pa ment. Authorized Signature, 9 wr 71.*4?eyI • City of Farmington Downtown Facade Improvement Program Grant Agreement This agreement is made and entered into this 27th day of April, 2017 by and between Eric Zeimet (applicant), E Z Auto Repair LLC (business name) at 321 Elm Street, Farmington(address) (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee") and the City of Farmington Economic Development Authority(EDA), a public body corporate and politic, having its principal offices at 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota(hereinafter referred to as"Grantor"). WHEREAS,the Grantor has established a Downtown Facade Improvement Program funded by the EDA to assist businesses in the downtown commercial district, as designated on the zoning map, with building facade improvements; and WHEREAS, the Grantee has applied for Downtown Facade Improvement Program funds for facade improvements at 321 Elm Street, Farmington(address); and WHEREAS, the Grantor has reviewed the Grantee's application and determined that the proposed improvement project meets the requirements of the Downtown Façade Improvement Program. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the grant, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Grantor agrees to provide a maximum of$2,500 in EDA funds to the Grantee for façade improvements. 2. The Grantee agrees to use the proceeds of the grant solely for facade improvements with a minimum project cost of$5,000. 3. The project shall be completed in a timely manner and all grant funds must be used within six months from the date of the Grant Agreement. The agreement may be extended once, with the length of the extension to be determined on a case-by-case basis. 4. Grant funds will be paid on a reimbursement basis only after all improvements have been completed according to the authorized scope of work and have been accepted by the Grantor. 5. The Grant Agreement will be terminated 90 days from the date of the agreement if construction work has not yet begun. 6. The Grantee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the officers and employees of the Grantor from all liability and claims for damages arising from bodily injury, death, property damage, sickness, disease, or loss and expense resulting from or alleged to result from Grantee's operations under this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have hereby executed this agreement as of the year and date above. GRANTOR: GRANTEE: CITY OF FARMINGTON BY: BY: ITS: ITS: ci ARMjy City of Farmington 430 Third Street > ` Farmington, Minnesota 9q� 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 •A„ow° www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director SUBJECT: April Director's Report DATE: April 27, 2017 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Rambling River Center Plaza Open House/EDA Meeting Time Change Please plan on attending the public open house for the design input phase of the Rambling River Center Plaza. This event will take place from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at City Hall. The EDA meeting will begin at 7 p.m. A flyer for the open house is attached. 2016 Community Development Annual Report On April 17, I presented the 2016 Community Development Annual Report to the City Council. The presentation is attached for your information.An economic development annual report will be produced from this and placed on the EDA's webpage shortly. 2016-2018 Strategic Plan for Economic Development This will be a standing item of note each month in the Director's Report. This document serves as guidance for the work undertaken by the EDA over a three-year cycle. The EDA's 2016-2018 Strategic Plan for Economic Development is included for your reference. Miscellaneous Articles Please find attached a few reports and articles you may find of interest: Farmington Mall under new management DEED Employment Report NEXT MEETING Our next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. ACTION REQUESTED None, this report is intended to be a monthly update on various development and industry related topics. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description o Exhibit DEED Employment Report ❑ Exhibit Farmington Mall under new management ❑ Exhibit RRC Plaza Open House Flyer ❑ Exhibit 2016 Community Development Annual Report ❑ Exhibit 2016-2018 Strategic Plan for Economic Development Adam Kienberger From: DEED Media <MNDEED@public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 10:12 AM To: Adam Kienberger Subject: State has 97,400 Job Vacancies in Fourth Quarter 2016 mEMPLOYMENT AND Press Release a ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • For Immediate Release Contact: Shane Delaney, 651-259-7236 March 27, 2017 shane.m.delaney@ state.mn.us State has 97,400 Job Vacancies in Fourth Quarter 2016 —Vacancies up 1 .3 percent from a year ago' ST. PAUL - Minnesota employers reported nearly 97,400 job vacancies in the fourth quarter of 2016, indicating the state labor market remains tight as baby boomers retire from the workforce and moderate job growth continues, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED said job vacancies were up 1.3 percent from the same period one year ago, when there were 96,100 vacancies statewide. According to the figures, the Twin Cities had less than one unemployed person (0.9) for every job vacancy. In Greater Minnesota, the ratio was 1.4 unemployed people for each job vacancy. "The latest figures indicate hiring demand remains strong statewide with many Minnesota companies looking to fill jobs because of increased business activity," said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy. "DEED will continue to deploy strategies and training opportunities that match Minnesotans to these available jobs." The seven-county Twin Cites metro had 58,000 (59.3 percent) of the job vacancies. Greater Minnesota had the remaining 40.7 percent of the vacancies. Job vacancies were up 3 percent from a year ago in the Twin Cities and down 1 percent in Greater Minnesota. 1 Statewide, health care and social assistance accounted for 22.7 percent of the vacancies, followed by retail trade (16.3 percent), accommodation and food services (13.8 percent), manufacturing (7.9 percent) and administration and waste services (6.6 percent). By size, firms with one to nine employees had the highest job vacancy rate at 5.2 percent (5.2 openings per 100 jobs). Firms with 10 to 49 employees had a job vacancy rate of 4.9 percent, while firms with 250 or more employees had a vacancy rate of 2.1 percent. The following were other findings of the study: 1. Forty-three percent of job vacancies were for part-time employment. Part-time is defined as fewer than 35 hours per week. 2. Nine percent of job vacancies were for temporary or seasonal work. 3. Thirty-three percent of vacancies required some level of post-secondary education or training beyond a high school diploma. 4. Forty-one percent of job vacancies required one or more years of work experience. 5. The median (50th percentile) wage offer for all job vacancies was $13.97 per hour.Wage offers are highly correlated with experience and education requirements. On average, the more education and/or experience required, the higher the wage offer. 6. Fifty-three percent of vacancies offered health insurance. Health care benefits are far less common for part-time job vacancies than for full-time job vacancies. Go to the DEED website for more details on the fourth quarter 2016 Job Vacancy Survey. DEED conducts the Job Vacancy Survey in the second and fourth quarters each year to gauge hiring demand and to determine job vacancy characteristics by industry, occupation and firm size in Minnesota. 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This email was sent to akienberger@ci.farmington.mn.us using GovDelivery,on behalf of: Minnesota Department of Employment OVDELIVERY and Economic Development•332 Minnesota Street Suite E-200 •Saint Paul, MN 55101 •(800)657-3858 3 4/24/2017 Farmington Mall under new management;will undergo spring renovation I Farmington Independent INDEPENDENT Farmington Mall under new management; will undergo spring renovation By Jennifer Steichen on Apr 6,2017 at 9.44 a.m. © 2°' ©L113 `b t rf • r � Ii 4.1 I xi 4 t h� 1 This artists rendering shows what the Farmington Mall could look like after undergoing renovations.The mall came under new ownership on March 23.Submitted photo The Farmington Mall got a new lease on life when it was purchased by Caspian Group, a commercial real estate management company specializing in distressed property turnarounds, on March 23. The mall, located at the intersection of Highway 3 and County Road 50,will undergo a complete rehabilitation, according to Caspian Group proprietor Rafik Moore. "Obviously,when you drive by it, it doesn't really look very appealing,"Moore said. "It has tremendously deferred maintenance.You can see it in the parking lot and the walls. It feels neglected. Our job is to make it look nice and appealing ... to put life into it." MORE: Making car repairs EZ(http//www.farmingtonindependent.com/news/4245331-making-car-repairs-ez) Among the improvements he has planned for the property, Moore said he wants to scrape the entire facade,which he expects to be completed in two or three months. "The stone is beautiful, but maybe we paint the building and tuckpoint it," he said. He also plans to install a new parking lot and do some electrical modernizing, such as fitting the property with LED lights. Moore said he has already ordered a new pylon sign. http://www.farm i ngtoni ndependent.com/news/busi ness/4246587-farm i ngton-m al I-under-new-management-wi ll-undergo-spri ng-renovation 1/2 4/24/2017 Farmington Mall under new management;will undergo spring renovation I Farmington Independent "The exterior of the property is going to pop in the short order," he said. Moore said he has already spoken to at least five prospective tenants who are interested in moving their businesses to the Farmington Mall. Of the 41,223 total square feet the mall occupies, 19,512 square feet will be available for lease.This number includes several units, as well as a separate, dedicated restaurant property that is attached to the gas station and sits at around 2,500 square feet. Moore said his biggest fear in buying the property was that people wouldn't come, but he has been pleasantly surprised by the level of interest people have shown so far. Dollar Tree has already signed a lease with the company, and Moore has spoken with a general contractor who is interested in opening up a cabinet showroom in the mall. He also is in talks with a prospective restaurant tenant and several others interested in opening retail shops in the space. Moore encourages anyone interested in learning more about the property to contact him directly at 952-797-9999 for a showing. He said he will leave it up to the new tenants to decide how far they want to take the space's renovations. "This is what we do we. We improve properties. We turn ugly places into beautiful ones,"Moore said. "I'm really trying to work with the town to make sure we turn this thing around." Nii Vie,larger map .. i • "_ 1 - rits rill Jet II - _ i.. r: Logo Ficki-yt I r •I r;, " $FarmingtonmBilliards v_; �, ..f 3 - . •'real Treeat . ,` Church' }, •' i N . - .1� . , . •( ' i. .w . 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A. - 0 . „, ......_ _. } 5 i 1 O H--- .,-.,,x, , . 4--) v �i 0 City offarmington Community Development Annual Report o�FARMiy v Z a w GA G� 4s• A PROM' Farmington Economic Development Authority P1R/If/ . o � _; o , z \ 7A 4.i ° - s f• \oG I � 404 s "IP A PROM 2016-2018 Strategic Plan for Economic Development January 2016 1 Introduction The key to successful communities is their heart and soul the unique cultures, landscapes, traditions and values that people cherish and with people themselves taking action to enhance and sustain the places they love. Many communities are ready to protect their unique character, deeply engage their citizens, and meet the challenges of the 21St Century. Economic Development is one of those challenges, and citizens can assist with it by shopping locally and creating awareness to other citizens about the businesses within the City. (Farmington 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10:Economic Development Element) Strategic planning is a key component of economic development.A three-year strategic plan is a valuable tool for both elected and appointed officials,as well as staff to provide work direction and prioritization of new initiatives. The following document outlines the EDA areas of focus for 2016-2018. Participation EDA Members: Todd Larson,Chair Jeri Jolley,Vice Chair Doug Bonar Steve Wilson Kirk Zeaman Adam Kienberger, Executive Director Dr.Craig Waldron, Facilitator 2 Mission The Economic Development Authority mission is to improve the economic vitality of the city of Farmington and to enhance the overall quality of life by creating partnerships,fostering employment opportunities, promoting workforce housing,and expanding the tax base through development and redevelopment. Role of the EDA The role of the Farmington EDA is to serve as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to economic development.Through policy development and implementation of new and existing tools,the EDA serves as the voice of economic development. 3 Strategic Priorities The following five priorities were ranked by the EDA at their strategic planning session and are defined below.These priorities will serve as the focus and primary guidance of the EDA from 2016-2018. Because new opportunities and ideas will arise during this timeframe,these priorities are meant to serve as the focus areas of the EDA while allowing flexibility to thoughtfully explore other topics deemed important. 1. Develop tools for promoting growth and development in Farmington. 2. Develop strong incentive policies to ensure proper use of tools. 3. Explore plans for acquiring land for new industrial development. 4. Complete the development of Vermillion River Crossings. 5. Define and utilize the existing or future resources of the EDA. 4 Implementation Strategies 1. Develop tools for promoting growth and development in Farmington. • Identify traditional economic development tools • Identify tools that can be unique to Farmington • Identify existing resources • Identify potential resource partners • Recommend tools to City Council 2. Develop strong incentive policies to ensure proper use of tools. • Discuss criteria and thresholds desired for individual tools (i.e.job creation, wages,etc.) • Recommend policies to City Council • Allocate necessary resources • Promote available tools o Website etc. 3. Explore plans for acquiring land for new industrial development. • Provide input on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and land use designations o Encourage additional collaboration between advisory bodies o Joint meeting(s)with Planning Commission • Maintain relationships with local landowners • Explore additional ways to facilitate land development 4. Complete the development of Vermillion River Crossings. • Maintain relationship with broker/landowners • Consider alternate land use options • Discuss existing assessments 5. Define and utilize the existing or future resources of the EDA. • Do current resources align with desired tools/initiatives? • Explore economic development revenue opportunities • Joint meeting(s) of the EDA and City Council 5 2016 Work Plan TBD Check in on strategic priorities at each EDA meeting to demonstrate progress or discussion needed. 6