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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-20 CITY OF Meeting Location: FARMINGTONFarmington City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 25, 2020 6:00 PM Hannah Simmons, Chair; Steve Wilson, Vice-Chair Katie Bernhjelm, Ryan Butterfield, Jake Cordes, Robyn Craig Stephen Hudlemeyer 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA 5. CITIZENS COMMENTS 6. CONSENTAGENDA (a) Approve Meeting Minutes (May 28, 2020, Regular Meeting) (b) Monthly Financial Statements 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (a) EDA Financing Program Updates 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (a) June Director's Report 10. ADJOURN CITY OF O 43o Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 FARMINGTON © 651-28o-6800 IIIIIII■IYI O Farm ingtonMN.gov TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Cynthia Muller, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Approve Meeting Minutes (May 28, 2020, Regular Meeting) DATE: June 25, 2020 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Please find attached the draft meeting minutes from the May 28, 2020, EDA meeting. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the May 28, 2020, EDA minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description D Exhibit Minutes MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Meeting May 28, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Simmons at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Simmons, Bernhjelm, Butterfield, Cordes, Craig, Hudlemeyer, Wilson Members Absent: None Also Present: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director; Teah Malecha, Finance Director; Kalley Swift, Community Development Specialist 2. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Craig, second by Wilson to approve the Agenda. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Meeting Minutes (April 23, 2020, Regular Meeting) b) Received Monthly Financial Statements APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) EDA Financial Review Finance Director Malecha reviewed the FDA's revenues and expenses for 2018 and 2019. In 2018,the EDA paid broadband expenses of$30,000. The Dakota Broadband Human Resources costs were charged to the EDA in 2019, but reimbursed through the county. The fund balance in 2018 was $302,502 and in 2019 the fund balance was $298,312. Regarding funds available for programming, at the beginning of 2020 the EDA had cash of$232,086 plus a general fund transfer of$40,000. Funds have been allocated as follows: Operations 30,000 Open to Business 5,513 Site Readiness 20,000 Fagade Improvement 20,000 ($10,000 committed to Fletcher building) Utility Fee Grant Program 10,000 CDBG Cashflow timing 32,188 EDA Minutes(Regular) May 28,2020 Page 2 Public Space Improvement 10,000 RRC Plaza(committed) 100,000 Leaving$44,385 available for programming. The EDA tentatively designated $50,000 for the development and reinvestment program. Community Development Director Kienberger requested the EDA discuss what they wanted to do as an EDA for 2020 and 2021. Should additional funds be requested as part of the budget process? The EDA previously decided to pause the reinvestment program for this year. No funds were allocated towards the business retention and expansion program. There is enough in the operating expenses to cover a minimal amount. Member Wilson asked how the city budget is looking and could the $40,000 transfer be reduced for next year. The City Council is not that far into the budget process for 2021 yet. The city is expecting to receive local aid for pandemic expenses, but the amount is unknown. Chair Simmons suggested instead of relying on the $40,000,putting forth a budget on what to spend money on. Would the City Council like to see how we use the current dollars or see how we will use future dollars or both? Member Bernhjelm stated the City Council would like to see the programs the EDA wants funds for; they would like to see the big picture. Regarding the fagade improvement program, we have $10,000 left and there have been no additional submissions. Member Wilson felt it would be reasonable to pause the fagade program and leave the option to allocate those funds to the broader community. Member Butterfield suggested allocating funds to the business reinvestment program. He would like to see a larger pool of money for that program and look for funds from the City Council to spur economic development. Member Bernhjelm noted if$10,000 is left in the fagade program, that rolls over to next year and also any leftover utility fee program funds. Community Development Director Kienberger stated we haven't had budget requests from boards and commissions before. What Finance Director Malecha presented is what we would present to the City Council. The standard transfer amount is $40,000. For 2021,we talked about$50,000 for the business reinvestment program, so we would be asking for additional funds. There isn't a place in the budget for boards and commissions to request funds. If the EDA needs more money,then how much? Chair Simmons stated if we request additional funds, we need to make sure all members understand why we are asking for more. She suggested keeping this on the agenda to provide information when needed. EDA Minutes(Regular) May 28,2020 Page 3 Member Butterfield stated the current budget is to support small businesses. We could redirect funds to help business;pool funds for larger businesses. He suggested discussing this at a joint City Council meeting. Chair Simmons noted with the fall election there could be changes on the City Council. Member Cordes felt it was a good idea to keep asking and it shows we are committed long term. Community Development Director Kienberger stated we need to come to a consensus about what to allocate to the EDA. Member Wilson felt once there is a preliminary budget we could have a better discussion in June or July. Member Craig stated we need to decide now what to put forward. That can be part of the discussion. Regarding programs to lay out, in light of COVID, do we want to change strategy on how to help business owners? Member Bernhjelm proposed to keep the fagade program at$20,000. Dedicate $20,000 to public space and $20,000 - $30,000 to reinvestment program. This makes a total transfer of$60,000 - $70,000 next year. Member Butterfield agreed and if we can get that amount, look at under utilized programs. Member Bernhjelm felt it was reasonable to ask. We will know if this is accepted in late 2020 and can adjust for 2021. MOTION by Butterfield, second by Hudlemeyer to add$30,000 for a total of$70,000 for general fund transfer. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. b) EDA Program Updates The Utility Fee program has been live since May 4, 2020. It allows for one grant up to $500 towards payment of a water bill for a business with less than 100 employees. So far$708 has been issued to two applicants. The utility billing cycle was due April 30. The next cycle is due July 31 so more businesses can apply. When the June 1 invoices for on-sale liquor fees are mailed to restaurants, an application for this program will be included. Regarding the Public Space program,the EDA had discussed accomplishing small victories having tangible outcomes. The EDA had an interest in wayfinding signs and this was identified in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the TH3 Plan. An example of this program would be replacement of the EDA sign on Elm Street. Staff is starting to get estimates for costs. Staff requested the EDA discuss how much they want to invest in removal, preparation of the site and purchase and installation of a new sign. As far as wayfinding signs, an estimate for a small concept sign is $3,500; a large concept sign would be $6,000 per light pole. A simpler metal sign would be $1,000 - $2,000. Several years ago,the city talked about a dynamic sign with electronic display by the police department for $80,000. If we want something that has lighting, it would be $20,000- $40,000. Lakeville is providing information also. Member Craig expected more around $80,000. Staff noted the electronic dynamic display adds to the cost. Member Bernhjelm suggested the EDA step back and look at the bigger list of signage to install from welcome signs to BDA Minutes(Regular) May 28,2020 Page 4 direction signs from TH3 before deciding. Chair Simmons noted each individual plan has signage. She would like to see a prioritized list. Member Bernhjelm stated if we want something downtown, she would like a dynamic sign. Maybe do smaller signs first and have a strategic plan where to place the signs. Member Cordes agreed with having a signage plan. Member Bernhjelm suggested if signs cannot be paid through the EDA, perhaps we can find dollars in other funds as they become available. Member Hudlemeyer would like to see consistency with signs so there is a flow through town of the style of sign. Staff asked if there is a desire to create a sign plan using those dollars. Member Bernhjelm stated yes and we also have money allocated to the Rambling River Center Plaza if signs are a better use of the funds. Staff asked if there is a desire to remove the current sign. Member Hudlemeyer stated getting a sign removed shows progress towards a sign plan. Staff estimated it would be $200 to remove it. All members supported removal of the EDA sign on Elm Street. Member Wilson recommended figuring out how to get 100%of the project done at one time. Staff will remove the current sign and develop a sign plan for the next meeting. 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a) May Director's Report On May 18,the City Council approved a resolution authorizing temporary outdoor customer service areas. Member Butterfield asked as businesses open, has the city discussed having citywide mask use. Member Bernhjelm stated this has not been discussed by Council. There has been more discussion giving restaurants outdoor space to operate. Chair Simmons stated the MDH is not enforcing mask use because there is more compliance when it is voluntary. At a recent meeting with the CDA, staff was informed the current Open to Business advisor has resigned. There is new contact information on our website. The next EDA meeting is June 25. If we meet in person, the meeting will have to be in the council chambers. Members agreed to continue having virtual meetings. 10. ADJOURN MOTION by Bernhjelm, second by Hudlemeyer to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cu o tln A mlxUer Cynthia Muller Administrative Assistant CITY OF O 430 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 FARMINGTON © 651-28o-6800 FarmingtonMN.gov TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Monthly Financial Statements DATE: June 25, 2020 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Please find attached the monthly financial statements of the EDA. ACTION REQUESTED Acknowledge the monthly financial statements and ask any questions you may have. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description 0 Backup Material Financial Snapshot-June D Backup Material EDA-Actual Vs Budgeted Rev and Exp-June 2020 Department Actual vs Budget-Generic Time Period Business Object Account Cumulative 12 Cumulative 12 Unit Account Description Actual Budget 2020 2020 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 1010 :CASH _ 215,405.30 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 1010 CASH-LGA ASSMNT RELIEF 35,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 3510 UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE -292,073.72 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 4955 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS -2,325.77 -2,700.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 5205 OPERATING TRANSFERS -16,666.65 -40,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 5360 REFUNDS&REIMBRSMNT-DBB 35,419.47 -162,911.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6110 FULL TIME SALARIES 54,341.13 122,761.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6152 FICA/MEDICARE 3,933.47 9,392.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6154 PERA 4,075.54 9,208.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6158 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 9,150.52 21,550.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6159 WORKERS COMP 75.90 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6280 BOOKS&SUBSCRIPTIONS 85.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6280 BOOKS&SUBSCRIPTIONS-DBB 32.12 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6401 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0.00 12,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6403 LEGAL 0.00 2,500.00' 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6404 IT SERVICES 3,652.90 8,767.00' 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6412 CELLULAR SERVICES-DBB 127.95 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6422 ELECTRIC 100.33 300.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6426 INSURANCE 50.49 130.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6450 OUTSIDE PRINTING 0.00 500.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6460 MEMBER DUES&LICENSURE 795.00 2,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6470 TRAINING&SUBSISTANCE 1,751.57 4,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6470 TRAINING&SUBSISTANCE-DBB 319.80 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6485 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 21.28 800.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6505 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINT-DBB 211.06 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6550 DEVELOPER PAYMENTS 10,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 6570 PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 7,356.25 7,733.00 Total 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPM 0.00 -3,970.00 0.00 -3,970.00 0.00 -3,970.00 6/22/2020 10:53:43 AM Page 1 of 1 EDA Actual vs Budgeted 2020 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 Budget 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 Variance 2020 Intergovernmental 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Investment Income 588 496 478 413 351 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,326 2,700 (374) Misc Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Revenues 588 496 478 413 351 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,326 2,700 (374) Personnel Services 0 0 34,761 12,191 18,835 5,790 0 0 0 0 0 0 71,577 162,911 (91,334) Supplies 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 85 6401 -PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,000 (12,000) 6403-LEGAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,500 (2,500) 6404-IT SERVICES 731 731 731 731 731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,653 8,767 (5,114) 6422-ELECTRIC 21 20 20 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 300 (200) 6426-INSURANCE 10 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 130 (80) 6450-OUTSIDE PRINTING 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 (500) 6460-SUBSCRIPTIONS&DUES 795 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 795 2,000 (1,205) 6470-TRAINING&SUBSISTANC 1,165 362 206 (181) 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,752 4,000 (2,248) 6485-MILEAGE REIMBURSEME 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 800 (779) 6550-DEVELOPER PAYMENTS 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 10,000 6570-PROGRAMMING EXPENS 555 5,538 555 0 709 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,356 7,733 (377) Services and Charges 3,298 6,660 1,521 580 1,469 10,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,728 38,730 (15,002) Total Exp 3,298 6,660 36,281 12,771 20,390 15,990 0 0 0 0 0 0 95,389 201,641 (106,252) Transfers In 3,333 3,333 3,333 3,333 3,333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,667 40,000 (23,333) Transfers Out 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Financing Sources 3,333 3,333 3,333 3,333 3,333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,667 40,000 (23,333) Net Change in Fund Balance L 624 (2,831) (32,470) (9,025) (16,705) (15,990) 0 0 0 0 0 0 (76,397) (158,941) 82,544 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF 0 430 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 FARMINGTON © 651-280-6800 Farmington M N.gov TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Kalley Swift, Community Development Specialist SUBJECT: EDA Financing Program Updates DATE: June 25, 2020 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Utility Fee Program Update The Utility Fee Program was approved at the April EDA meeting and has been live since May 4, 2020.The program allows for one-time direct assistance grants of up to$500 for City of Farmington water utility bills. It is available for any Farmington business with 100 employees or less company-wide.The program was created with a fund balance of$10,000. At the May EDA meeting there had been two direct assistance grants awarded totaling$708.62. Currently there have been four direct assistance grants awarded to four Farmington businesses totaling$1,708.62.The remaining balance of the Utility Fee Program is $8,291.38. The next City of Farmington water bill cycle for commercial properties will be available July 1, 2020 with a July 31, 2020 due date, so we expect to see more applications starting within a couple weeks.The Utility Fee Program will be re-promoted on all available platforms (through the FBA, social media, etc.), and we expect to see more applications come in soon. Public Space Improvement Program—Signs Update While discussing the removal and replacement of the downtown business center sign at 2nd Street/Elm Street at the May 28, 2020 EDA meeting, a more detailed wayfinding plan was desired in order to ensure cohesive signage and placement throughout the entire city. Progress has been made towards crafting a city-wide wayfinding plan and an update will be provided along with some examples from surrounding communities. The current update focuses on the downtown and TH 3 area of the city with the acknowledgement that the signage assessment will expand to the entire city as requested at the May meeting. As the plan is coming together, it is good to acknowledge that the completion of the entire wayfinding needs and signage replacement ranging from wayfinding, city entrance signs, city facility signs, park signs, etc. will require outside funding, collaboration, partnership, and help from other sources and groups. However,there are portions of the plan which can be completed and implemented wholly within the EDA and the dedicated funding from the Public Space Improvement Program. This includes the ability to accomplish visible outcomes with the removal and replacement of the downtown business center sign at 2nd Street and Elm Street along with funding additional areas of wayfinding signage. The Public Space I mprovement Program was created in order to provide real,visible, and tangible outcomes and goals to city adopted plans. A big goal surrounding the EDA funding the removal and replacement of the downtown business center sign is to show the positive impact a new monument sign can have on the downtown area and city as a whole.This single project will hopefully allow for prioritization and additional funding for the city-wide wayfinding and signage plan.The positive impact of the sign replacement will hopefully provide momentum to get the full signage program rolling,funded, and implemented in phases with coordination from multiple city departments,the City Council, and other dedicated funds. As discussed at the May 28 meeting,the removal of the downtown business center sign on 2nd Street/Elm Street will show progress. Quotes are currently being gathered with the removal of the sign occurring as soon as possible. It is still suggested to move forward with a $20,000-$30,000 replacement monument sign at the 2nd Street/Elm Street intersection. We will brand and fabricate the sign so future sign replacements and installations throughout the city will be able to easily match and will not disturb the general sign flow of the city.This will be made easy with our city logo, colors, and general sign guidelines. Another phase of the sign plan which can be accomplished using dedicated EDA Public Space I mprovement Program funds can include light pole banner replacement downtown and wayfinding signage downtown and on TH 3 which would indicate business, civic, and cultural areas with directional arrows to better direct traffic in cars and on foot. Attached for reference is a map showing the downtown and TH 3 area of the city outlining current wayfinding and signage needs as outlined in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the TH 3 Corridor Plan. This does not include bike and pedestrian wayfinding needs throughout these areas since a separate wayfinding plan is called out for bicyclist and pedestrians for city trails and parks in the Farmington Bike+ Ped Plan. The Farmington Bike+Ped Plan was adopted on June 17, 2019 and it calls for a collaboration with Dakota County on this type of wayfinding. There has been communication with the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure partnership when they explore their wayfinding plan to guarantee alignment and smooth signage flow and design guidelines.The attached map also does not acknowledge or include any wayfinding or monument signage at the CR 50 and Denmark Ave/Akin Road intersection as it was not called out in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. However, as the Vermillion Crossings area becomes developed, signage should be considered at this intersection. Additional breakdowns from the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the TH 3 Plan are outlined with the map and supplemental information as well. Also attached for reference are some examples of newly invested and installed signs from surrounding communities to review to get a more rounded picture on relative costs for single signage needs and city- wide signage replacements. Examples from Lakeville and Northfield outline some single sign and smaller area sign installations which cost less overall while examples from Hastings, Burnsville, and River Falls outline city-wide sign installments and replacements which cost more overall and require phased implementation and multiple funding sources. Please note that some cities (such as Burnsville and Hastings) are still gathering and sending over the signage investment amounts for review while some cities (such as River Falls) only have sign quotes from their first phase of sign installation. Our next steps include finalizing an internally crafted wayfinding plan which will expand to be city-wide along with bringing forward sign options within the$20,000-$30,000 range for the fabrication and installation of a sign at the 2nd Street/Elm Street intersection. While the wayfinding plan continues to be crafted and implemented, smaller public space improvements projects will still be brought forward for consideration as projects surface. ACTION REQUESTED Review the updates provided for the Utility Fee Program and the Public Space Improvement Program. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description ® Exhibit Wayfinding Signage Map with Supplemental I nformation ® Exhibit Community Examples ® Exhibit Community Examples - River Falls --- 66 Fr HTM FTM 471 WM FM un MM MM f-TT ll f i-flTl - - �� � �5 3 � = � [6IWD L �A M � � � � �� - HTM rum F � HIRM � � � 8 =M)::l hiltj PA4 3 EM EVE 0 0� � MW 74 7 50 31 :�� - [AL1, Wayfinding Signage 1 - Update Farmington Recreation sign Q City Entrance Sign 2 - Update Downtown Business Center sign ❑ Area of Downtown Banners 3 - Update downtown light pole banners 4 & 8 - City entrance signs Update Current Sign 5 -Add a gateway/corridor monument along with wayfinding Add Identification and Wayfinding Signs and potentially public art at the corner of TH 3 and CR 50 ® Update Current MnDOT Sign 6 - Work with MnDOT to update the business district sign in the TH 3 median for better identification/historical ® Farmington Boundary downtown wayfinding 7 -Add wayfinding for directing traffic to the fairgrounds, etc. Additional notes of reference to the Wayfinding Signage Map: The Downtown Redevelopment Plan highlights 14 destination areas within our downtown and the TH 3 Corridor Plan outlines an additional 15 amenities along the TH 3 corridor.This will help guide the information we need to display on our wayfinding signs in these areas. While our effort of installing new signs will be led by the City of Farmington, it will require cooperation and collaboration of following MnDOT and Dakota County guidelines, rules,and regulations for some areas of sign installation.This may increase limitations on our sign possibilities. Item 2—Our Downtown Redevelopment Plan outlines a key issue of downtown identity and awareness being low within the community,so the replacement of the downtown business center sign with a monument sign highlighting the downtown identity looks to help resolve that issue. Our Downtown Redevelopment Plan does outline the addition of a downtown gateway feature,signage, or public art at the corner of 2nd Street and Elm Street. Item 2, continued—In addition to increasing downtown identity and awareness, changing the development character of the 3rd Street/Elm Street intersection to reflect the historic character of downtown is a strategic redevelopment opportunity. By replacing the downtown business center sign to reflect the historic character of our downtown,we will be able to boost up the 3rd Street/Elm Street redevelopment opportunity site with an attractive sign adjacent to the primary entry and gateway into downtown. Item 5—The addition of monument and wayfinding signage will highlight the opportunity of creating a stronger downtown entry on CR 50. It will also increase our downtown's identity and visibility as a desirable and convenient destination for residents as well as visitors from surrounding communities on TH 3. Item 6—There is currently a business district sign located within MnDOT right of way for traffic going northbound. The TH 3 Plan looks to upgrade the sign to a more identification piece or install an additional sign which outlines wayfinding for our historical downtown.This will require working with MnDOT for options and possibilities to see if we can add/change the business district sign. Items 5, 6,7—We want our wayfinding to highlight our business, civic, and cultural areas for the community. Elm Street is considered the gateway corridor into downtown and 3 d Street is considered our"main street" corridor into downtown, so we will have our wayfinding direct traffic onto these roads to get to these destinations. City of Lakeville Examples: Concept -Small Downtown Identity Wayfinding Sign OAPM LOGO PANEL ATTACHED TO THREE SLOWPOM OROIOE ANOTAR L"'R01ADCQORlI �PRECAST W•lMEBiOE OOlOR 100ngsl METALRAUN) - — X11 LAKEVILLE DOWNTOWN WAVFINDING SIGN.NORTH AND SOUTH Lz.e Installation Two areas of installation in Lakeville's downtown at the northern and southern downtown entrances. Each sign cost$4,500 when they were installed in 2017. The fencing, brick pillars,and decorative rock were an additional fee of$8,800 when they were installed in 2017. •?� Project total was$13,300. Y .? Concept—Large Downtown Identity Wayfinding Sign C f 4....,�..—.., ... V u-1,111glifli, VuMl T11 1]7 11 zMTT I HITUM 1111 E Installation t 40 i Downtown wayfinding monument sign located at the intersection of 202nd Street West and Holyoke Avenue.The sign is identical on both sides and directs traffic to access downtown Lakeville. The sign cost$44,000 when it was installed in 2017.The sign is lit during the evening to illuminate the sign and directional arrow. Other Examples- Lakeville Y e o p LAKEVILLE CITY HALL t -774 n Lakeville City Hall monument sign.The sign cost$83,000 due to the large dynamic screen. - n 7K1, t JF� R. y r Wayfinding on streetlights in addition to identity signage for the downtown area. Each street sign ranged from $2,000-$3,000. - - New downtown banners were installed in Lakeville's downtown to match the new identity wayfinding signs which were installed in 2017. Each banner was$62. , City of Northfield Example: Light Pole Wayfinding Signs r�- r' h y. Wayfinding signs are located on every block within Northfield's downtown directing traffic to multiple different civic and cultural places. Each wayfinding sign was between $1,500-$2,500 depending on the number of items on the sign. These signs were built so they could add or remove wayfinding items as needed through the chain connectors. City of Hastings Examples: Light pole Wayfinding+City Directional Map lo�' Wayfinding signs are located on light poles at most intersections in downtown Hastings. Each wayfinding sign was$3,500. Hastings also invested in providing some city-wide wayfinding maps for pedestrian and bike trails/routes which can be seen behind the light pole in the picture above.The rock, structure,and interior mapping signage was$12,000. 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MN Small Business Relief Grants The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED) recently released information on a new business relief grant program for small businesses throughout the state. Applications are being accepted June 23-July 2. Program information can be found here: https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/relief/. NEXT MEETING Our next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23—some years the EDA decides to take off the month of July. Let me know if you would like to meet in July or resume our normal meeting schedule in August. ACTION REQUESTED None,this report is intended to be a monthly update on various development and industry related topics. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description D Exhibit DEED Employment Report- May Adam Kienberger From: DEED Media <MNDEED@public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Thursday,June 18, 2020 10:31 AM To: Adam Kienberger Subject: Minnesota's Unemployment Rate Rose to 9.9%in May Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged EMPLOYMENTPRESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT For Immediate Release Contact:Jake Loesch June 18,2020 651-358-5446 Media Resources Jacob.Loesch@state.mn.us Previous Announcements Oriane Casale 651-259-7383 Oriane.Casale@state.mn.us Minnesota's Unemployment Rate Rose to 9.9% in May Numbers capture situation immediately before reopening of many businesses St. Paul— Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 9.9% in May according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Minnesota added 9,800 payroll jobs in May on a i seasonally adjusted basis, up 0.4%, with the private sector adding 27,500 jobs, up 1.3%, during the month. Government lost 17,700 jobs from April to May. "Our economy is facing an unprecedented challenge, which these numbers reflect. Slight job increases this month are a positive sign, but the employment rebound will continue to vary greatly by sector," said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. "DEED is working with other state agencies, business and labor leaders and public health experts to get Minnesotans back to work as quickly and safely as possible." May's employment numbers capture the job situation immediately prior to the lifting of the Stay at Home order and the phased reopening of non-Critical Sector businesses in the state. The rapid changes in employment due to the pandemic have proved difficult to measure using traditional methodologies. After review of the numbers, April's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has been revised up to 8.7%from 8.1%, an unusually large revision. Seasonally adjusted gains in May were led by leisure & hospitality up 13,800 jobs, with accommodation &food service gaining 11,900 of the jobs. Retail trade gained 10,300 jobs,followed by construction up 7,100 and other services (including personal services) up 3,500, and health care & social assistance up 3,100. Seasonally adjusted losses in May were led by government, which was down 17,700 jobs, with 16,300 of those losses in local government. Other large seasonally adjusted job losses were in information, down 1,700 and manufacturing, down 1,200 jobs. U.S. unemployment decreased 1.4 points to 13.3%on a seasonally adjusted basis in May.The U.S. gained 2.5 million payroll jobs in May, up 1.9%with the private sector gaining 3.1 million, up 2.8%on a seasonally adjusted basis. In Minnesota,the number of people unemployed increased 35,770 to 302,741 in May while the number employed fell by 34,235 to 2,765,258.The Minnesota labor force dropped by 1,535 people in May, with the labor force participation rate remaining stable at 68.9%. Over the year in May, Minnesota shed 393,101 payroll jobs, down 13.1%,while the private sector shed 346,662 jobs, down 13.5%.This is an improvement for the private 2 sector, which was down 14.3%in April over the year. All supersectors lost jobs in May over the year in Minnesota. Employment fell in May over the year in all Minnesota Metropolitan Statistical Areas. Minnesota and U.S. Employment and Unemployment- May 2020 Seasonally Adjusted Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment May2020 April 2020 May 2020 May 2019 Rate Minnesota 9.9 8.7 (revised) 9.4 2.7 U.S. 13.3 14.7 13.0 3.4 May'19-May'20 May'19-May'20 Employment May 2020 April 2020 Level Change %Change Minnesota 2,599,600 2,589,800 -393,101 -13.1 U.S. 132,912,000 130,403,000 -18,258,000 1-12.0 Minnesota and U.S. Over the Year Employment Change: May 2019- May 2020 Over The Year(OTY) Employment Change By Industry Sector (Not Seasonally Adjusted) OTY Job CITY Growth Rate U.S. OTY Growth Change N Rate Total -393,101 -13.1 -12.0 Private -346,662 -13.5 -13.1 3 Logging& Mining -1,023 -15.3 -16.3 Construction -7,845 -6.4 -5.7 Manufacturing -25,158 -7.8 -8.9 Trade,Transport. & -41,550 -7.8 -10.5 Utilities Information -6,763 -14.4 -8.0 Financial Activities -7,069 -3.7 -0.7 Prof. & Business Services -24,155 -6.3 -9.4 Ed. & Health Services -62,609 -11.3 -8.0 Leisure & Hospitality -141,731 -50.2 -41.2 Other Services -28,759 -25.1 -18.2 Government -46,439 -10.7 -6.0 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)CITY Employment Change: May 2019— May 2020 Metropolitan Over the Year Numeric Over the Year Percent Statistical Area Change in Employment Change in Employment Minneapolis-St. Paul -264,492 -12.9% MN-WI MSA Duluth-Superior MN-WI -19,767 -14.2% MSA Rochester MSA -11,933 -9.6% St. Cloud MSA -12,036 -10.8% 4 Mankato MSA -6,748 -11.4% Visit the DEED website to see DEED's alternative measures of unemployment. You can also find the monthly iobs numbers and unemployment data on DEED's website. DEED is the state's principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more information about the agency and its services visit the DEED website or follow DEED on Twitter. Upon request, this information can be made available in alternate formats for people with disabilities by contacting the DEED Communications Office at 651-259-7161. EMPLOYMENTr ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT mn.gov/deed Questions?Contact Us 91 C3 F © SHARE SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences I Help DEED is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. This email was sent to akienberger@ci.farmington.mn.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of:Minnesota Department 1��n�e�V� of Employment and Economic Development 332 Minnesota Street Suite E-200 Saint Paul,MN 55101 (800)657-3858 �f�iil�cfflr 5