HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.16.24 EDA PacketMeeting Location:
Farmington City Hall, Conf Room 170
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 16, 2024
5:30 PM
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.ROLL CALL
4.APPROVE AGENDA
5.CITIZEN COMMENTS
6.CONSENT AGENDA
6.1. Minutes of the July 15, 2024 Regular Economic Development Authority
Meeting
Approve the minutes of the Regular Economic Development Authority
meeting dated July 15, 2024.
Agenda Item: Minutes of the July 15, 2024 Regular Economic
Development Authority Meeting - Pdf
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6.2. Monthly Financial Report
Accept the monthly Financial Report for September 2024.
Agenda Item: Monthly Financial Report - Pdf
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6.3. Quarterly Report - Open to Business (Q2 2024)
No action requested. Report is provided for informational purposes.
Agenda Item: Quarterly Report - Open to Business (Q2 2024) - Pdf
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7.PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1. 2024 Economic Development - Mid Year Report Card 18 - 43
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No action required. This information is for discussion purposes only -
and will lead to finalization of the 2025 EDA Work Plan.
Agenda Item: 2024 Economic Development - Mid Year Report Card -
Pdf
8.2. Preliminary EDA Levy - FY 2025
Adopt Resolution 2024-02 Approving Preliminary 2025 Economic
Development Authority Levy Request.
Agenda Item: Approve Preliminary EDA Levy - FY 2025 - Pdf
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8.3. Update on Business Retention Workplan
No action required, but Staff welcome and appreciate conversation
around planning for future events.
Agenda Item: Update on Business Retention Workplan - Pdf
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9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
9.1. Director's Report
No action requested. This item is informational and is provided to
communicate how the EDA time and money resources are allocated,
and to track and measure the impact of initiatives.
Agenda Item: Director's Report - Pdf
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10. ADJOURN
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Department: Administration
Subject: Minutes of the July 15, 2024 Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting
Meeting: Economic Development Authority - Sep 16 2024
INTRODUCTION:
For the EDA's review are the minutes of the July 15, 2024 Regular Economic Development
Authority meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the Regular Economic Development Authority meeting dated July 15, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
07.15.24 EDA Minutes
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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 Page 1 of 3
City of Farmington
Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 15 2024
The Farmington Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday,
July 15, 2024, at Farmington City Hall, 430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Wilson lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Steve Wilson
Commissioners Katie Bernhjelm, Holly Bernatz,
Joshua Hoyt, and Nick Lien
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
Julie Flaten, Asst City Administrator/HR Director
Deanna Kuennen, EDA Executive Director
Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
John Powell, Public Works Director
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Director Kuennen requested the addition of Item 9.2, 2025 Preliminary Budget , Work
Plan, and EDA Levy Discussion, which was added to the EDA’s packet prior to the
meeting and move the Closed Session to 9.3.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt and seconded by Commissioner Bernatz to
approve the agenda with the addition of Item 9.2, 2025 Preliminary Budget, Work Plan,
and EDA Levy Discussion, and move the Closed Session from Item 9.2 to 9.3.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Commission to speak.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Minutes of the May 20, 2024 Economic Development Authority Meeting
6.2 Monthly Financial Report
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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 Page 2 of 3
Motion was made by Commissioner Lien and seconded by Commissioner Hoyt to
approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
8. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.1 Director’s Report
Executive Director Kuennen presented the report.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Small Business Resource Fair Update
Coordinator Aman presented an update on the Small Business Resource Fair.
Currently, we have 14 confirmed exhibitors. Commissioners asked questions
and received answers.
9.2 2025 Preliminary Budget, Work Plan, and EDA Levy Discussion
Executive Director Kuennen presented and answered questions from the
Commission. All were in support of the levy.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bernatz and seconded by Commissioner Lien to go
into closed session to consider whether to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for
the sale or purchase of real property in the city of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota
(PID: 14-03100-22-012), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision
3(c)(3) at 6 pm.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
9.3 Closed Session to Consider Whether to Develop or Consider Offers or
Counteroffers for the Sale or Purchase of the Real Property in the City of
Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-03100-22-012), Pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c)(3).
Present: Chair Steve Wilson and Commissioners Katie Bernhjelm,
Holly Bernatz, Joshua Hoyt, and Nick Lien
Lynn Gorski, Deanna Kuennen, Stephanie Aman, Julie Flaten,
Kim Sommerland, John Powell, Matt Price, and Shirley Buecksler
The EDA went back into regular session at 6:38 pm.
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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 Page 3 of 3
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt and seconded by Commissioner Bernhjelm
to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley R Buecksler
City Clerk
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development Director
Department: EDA
Subject: Monthly Financial Report
Meeting: Economic Development Authority - Sep 16 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is a monthly Financial Report through August 2024.
DISCUSSION:
Attached is the monthly Financial Report for September 2024, including a summary of the year-to-
date expenditures. The expenditures are consistent with the approved EDA work plan and 2024
budget.
Items to note: The 2024 budget included $51,000 of "remaining proposed revenue" that was
unprogrammed and was intended to be used for items such as "site readiness, implementation of
the community vision, etc." Of these funds:
$39,9000 has been designated to fund the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (EDA
Resolution 2024-01)
$6,000 was approved at the May meeting to fund a structural analysis of buildings located on
PID 140310022012
The remaining available funds for 2024 total $83,885 - with the majority of these dollars ($50,000)
originally earmarked for new program development. The micro grant program was not re-authorized
in 2024 due to lack of interest and a replacement program has not yet been fully vetted.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Accept the monthly Financial Report for September 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
09YTD Budget Report for EDA
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Business
Unit
Object
Account
Account
Description YTD SPENT APPROVED 2024
BUDGET
ADJUSTED
BUDGET (per
Finance)
REMAINING
FUNDS SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES & COMMENTS
REVENUE
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP3510 12/31/2023 FUND BALANCE -274,949.46
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EDA Levy -150,000.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP4955 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS -1,000.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP5205 OPERATING TRANSFERS -50,000.00
EXPENSES
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6280 BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 0.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6401 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 37,500.00 5,000.00 42,500.00 5,000.00 My Town ($25,000), SLP ($12,500) **ORIGINALLY
INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORY
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6403 LEGAL 1,156.50 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,843.50
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6426 INSURANCE 219.73 600.00 600.00 380.27
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6445 POSTAGE/SHIPPING FEES 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6450 OUTSIDE PRINTING 1,873.26 2,500.00 2,500.00 626.74 Marketing Materials, Business Cards
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6455 LEGAL NOTICES 0.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6460 MEMBER DUES & LICENSURE 8,260.05 3,500.00 8,000.00 -260.05 Chamber Dues ($2500), CVN Membership ($4500),
EDAM Membership ($550), MMP **CVN
ORIGINALLY INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORY
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6470 TRAINING & SUBSISTANCE 1,913.57 5,000.00 5,000.00 3,086.43 EDAM Events, MMP Events, Dakota Regional
Chamber Events, MAGi Awards, Various Mtgs
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6480 MEETING EXPENSE 312.14 0.00 -312.14 Chamber Coffee hosted by Farmington
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6485 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 1,529.33 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,470.67
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6505 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6550 DEVELOPER PAYMENTS 0.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP6570 PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 5,500.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 4,500.00 Open to Business
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP7310 OPERATING TRANSFERS 0.00 0.00
2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOP7420 OTHER 12,950.00 64,750.00 22,750.00 9,800.00 MREJ Marketing Contract & Awards Sponsorship
Total 2000 - HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0.00 -51,000.00 150,000.00 78,785.42
0.00 -51,000.00 51,000.00 5,100.00 UNALLOCATED - for TBD associated with land,
revolving loans, comp plan. $39,900 reallocated to
Gen Fund for AUAR consultant, $6000 for Structural
Analysis.
0.00 -51,000.00 201,000.00 83,885.42
Budget Available Funds
SEPT EDA MEETING - Budget - YTD
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development Director
Department: EDA
Subject: Quarterly Report - Open to Business (Q2 2024)
Meeting: Economic Development Authority - Sep 16 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Earlier this year, the EDA committed to their continued participation in a Joint Powers Agreement
with the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) related to the Open to Business
Program - provided by the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers. The Open to
Business Program provides technical assistance and access to capital to small businesses and
potential entrepreneurs, in Dakota County. As required, the Dakota County Open to Business,
Business Advisor provides a quarterly report outlining client interactions and case studies. Attached
is the Q2 2024 Report.
DISCUSSION:
Open to Business provides technical assistance and access to capital to small businesses and
potential entrepreneurs in Dakota County. Through the joint powers agreement, communities within
the county agree to leverage their individual dollars for this important service.
In addition to the technical assistance and access to capital that is provided directly to the clients,
the Business Advisor, Natalie Mouilso, meets month with City Staff. The purpose of these meetings
is to learn about upcoming events and resources that can be shared with interested businesses (for
example - "Access to Capital for Small Business" event), share referrals, and discuss general
trends/challenges/needs of the small business community.
Natalie Mouilso also represented Open to Business at the Farmington Small Business Resource
Fair held on July 16th.
BUDGET IMPACT:
$5,500 annually
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action requested. Report is provided for informational purposes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Dakota County - Open to Business Q2 Report - 2024
August 9 Flyer - Business Planning Workshop- Access to Capital
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Business Advisor for Dakota County: Natalie Mouilso, nmouilso@mccdmn.org, 952 -451-6390
Second Quarter – 6/30/2024
Clients Served YTD
Client Inquiry 02
Existing - Challenged 11
Existing -Opportunity 34
Pre-start planning 38
Start-up 25
Total 110
Business Owner Demographics YTD
# of Clients
Low-Income Owned 54 (49%)
BIPOC or Immigrant Owned 61 (55%)
Woman Owned 53 (48%)
Financing & Access to Capital YTD
Loans & Grants
Approved (YRLY Total) $ 176,460.00
Equity (YRLY Total) $ 715,500.00
Facilitated/Other (YRLY Total) $ 90,000.00
Total Investment $ 981,960.00
Program Hours
TA Program HRS
1st QTR 361 251
2nd QTR 490 238
Total 853 489
TA: Client Meetings, Providing Resources, Client Calls, Client Deliverables, Loan Packaging
Program HRS: City Initiatives, Program Outreach, Public Events, City Meetings, Research, Data/Admin, General Inquiries
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Open to Business Report
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Industry Segment YTD
Construction / Real Estate 03
Food 17
Health/Fitness 12
Manufacturing 03
Consulting 09
Retail 18
Service 24
Technology 01
Other/Undecided 13
Total 110
Referral Source YTD
Bank Referral
18
Entrepreneur 06
Friends and Family 09
Municipality 21
MCCD Partner 13
Other 15
Web 28
Total 110
City YTD Business Resident
Apple Valley 14 10
Burnsville 20 11
Eagan 17 13
Farmington 03 07
Hastings 07 03
Inver Grove Heights 06 08
Lakeville 12 15
Mendota Heights 01 01
Rosemount 03 03
South St. Paul 07 05
West St. Paul 08 03
Other Dakota Co. 00 00
Other/ No Data 12 32
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Direct Financing & Access to Capital
Business Type: fast casual pizza franchise
Business City: Apple Valley
Residence City: Lakeville
Referred by: Bank Partner
MCCD Financing: $42,000
Owner Equity: $460,000
Other Financing: $18,000 MN DEED Small Business Loan Participation Program
Overview: MCCD began working with this recent startup in Fall, 2023. The business sought working capital to
implement a marketing plan to build local awareness and grow sales. Through MCCD, the business spent four
months working closely with a bookkeeping/accounting advisor to gain skills and expertise in financial
management of the business. They wrote a marketing plan and met with independent consultants to get
additional insight into their business operations. The business was approved for the MCCD loan in early April
with 30% participation from MN DEED SBLPP. The business is owned by four immigrants and is expected to
employ a total of 7 after the market plan is implemented.
Business Type: coffee & empanada trailer
Business City: Mobile business, primarily in Rosemount, Lakeville, and Burnsville
Residence City: Apple Valley
Referred by: City of Rosemount
MCCD Financing: $33,500
Owner Equity: $5,000
Overview: Open to Business began working with this client in March 2023 after he was referred by the City of
Rosemount. This entrepreneur had a strong culinary background with dreams of opening a restaurant or coffee
shop. He decided to start with a mobile food cart to prove out his business concept and generate a local
following. The business launched later in 2023 serving coffee, espresso, and handmade empanadas. By early
2024 it was clear that there was strong demand, and the business was ready to take it to the next level. The
business was approved for an MCCD loan to finance a fully customized food trailer which will add capacity,
streamline operations, and increase efficiency. You can find this food trailer at summer farmers markets in
Rosemount, Lakeville, and Burnsville and other community events including the Rosemount High School Spring
and Fall Craft Fair, the Apple Valley Home and Garden Expo, and the Rosemount Community Expo.
Business Type: Mexican food trailer
Business City: Mobile business, primarily in West Saint Paul
Residence City: West Saint Paul
Referred by: Bank Partner, Blaze Credit Union
MCCD Financing: $50,000
Owner Equity: $26,500
Overview: This startup food trailer business is named after the client’s mother and will serve authentic Mexican
street tacos, burritos, gorditas, birria quesadillas , and salsas all based on family recipes as well as vegetarian and
vegan friendly options. The entrepreneur has a strong background in food service and has always dreamed of
having his own restaurant. He also believes in giving back to the community and sees his food trailer as an
excellent way to support local sporting events and sports boosters programs. Look for the trailer at farmers
markets, sports events, local schools, breweries, and parties in West Saint Paul.
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Business Type: bubble tea franchise
Business City: Apple Valley
Residence City: Savage
Referred by: Bank Partner, Royal Credit Union
MCCD Financing: $50,000
Owner Equity: $224,086
Other Financing / Funding: $72,000
Overview: This business owner is bringing a nationally recognized bubble tea franchise to A pply Valley. With
decades of retail experience, the entrepreneur and her husband are well prepared to open their own bubble tea
store. They approached MCCD through a ban ker referral in February and we worked together through the initial
planning process. The loan request for working capital was approved in July. This BIPOC & immigrant owned
business will create jobs for both owners as well as 3 other jobs for the community. The grand opening is
planned for mid-August.
Credit Builder Loans
In collaboration with nonprofit partners who provide credit building & financial awareness counseling, MCCD provides
$240 Credit Builder Loans (CBLs) to qualified applicants seeking to improve their personal credit. Credit Builder
applicants complete financial training through MCCD’s partners and are then referred to MCCD for a CBL. MCCD
generates and services the CBLs in-house.
2024 Credit Builder Loans YTD
Resident City Loan Amount
Inver Grove Heights $240
Burnsville $240
Burnsville $240
Eagan $240
TOTAL $960
Highlights, Networking, & Outreach
Staffing Updates
• MCCD welcomes Luis Rodriguez Dominguez, MSA, as the newest member of the Business Advisor team. Luis
comes to MCCD with 20 years of experience in finance and small business support including roles in accounting,
bookkeeping, and business development. Luis is committed to empowering small businesses and helping them
navigate the complexities of starting and growing their businesses.
• MCCD is hiring! See details about our two open positions: the Shared Ownership Advisor role and the Senior
Loan Program Manager role.
Programming, Partnerships, & Trainings
• April 12 – In partnership with the UMN Law School, MCCD hosted a Small Business Law Q&A webinar where
legal experts provide transaction-based legal assistance to small businesses on a variety of subject matters
including entity selection, franchising, formation, and commercial lease review.
• April 19 – MCCD hosted our second business planning workshop of the year, Blueprinting Success: Financial
Foundations for Startup Businesses. This workshop is designed to equip early -stage entrepreneurs and startups
with essential financial skills and knowledge to build a solid fo undation for success. More details here.
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• April 30 and May 22 – In partnership with Amplio, the African Development Center, and MEDA, MCCD presented
at two non-traditional financing workshops in the Twin Cities on April 30 th and May 22nd. These free workshops
were designed to increase awareness around non-traditional financing resources that can be used to support
small business growth either alone or in conjunction with conventional financing.
• May 2 – MCCD co-hosted the 2nd annual Minnesota CDFI Coalition Day at the Capitol. Community Development
Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in Minnesota have long been champions of filling financial and opportunity gaps
deemed too risky by the private sector. With a mission-driven approach, CDFIs offer crucial support to small
businesses and homeowners, particularly those within marginalized communities including Black, Indigenous,
People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, people with disabilities, and rural residents. MCCD became a CDFI
in 2009 and we recertify with the US Dept. of the Treasury on an annual basis.
• June 26 – MCCD hosted a Meet & Greet for our loan committee members and staff. MCCD loan committee is a
group of volunteers who review loan requests of more than $50,000. We recently added four new members
who bring diverse expertise, will ensure community representation, and help us to maintain transparency and
accountability in our lending process. We are grateful for the dedication of our new and existing members .
• August 9 – Join MCCD for the 3rd workshop in our business planning workshop series: Access to Capital for Small
Businesses. MCCD is partnering with Royal Credit Union for this session where we’ll discuss the lending
landscape, government resources, and how to attract a lender. More details and RSVP here.
Advertising & Outreach
• In the last quarter, banker and lender outreach occurred specifically with Castle Rock Bank, CorTrust Bank, First
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Merchants Bank, Lakeview Bank, Minnwest Bank, Old National Bank, Royal Credit
Union, Think Bank, US Bank, and Wings.
• In addition to lending outreach, written or in-person presentations were made and/or networking efforts were
made including Apple Valley State of the City on May 8, Dakota County Regional Chamber Coffee Connection on
May 9, 360 Communities Navigator Program on June 6, Minnesota Economic Development Foundation’s LINK
presentation on June 11, Farmington’s Business Resource Fair on July 16, as well as regular check ins with City of
Farmington and Dakota County CDA.
• The Open to Business advertisement library is up to date with the most recent ads and flyers for OTB. New ads
will be created and updated periodically so keep checking back. The library was created to help streamline how
we share ads with partners and to give partners direct access to choose ads that meet their needs. Access the
Ad Library here.
Quarterly Highlight
Carmela’s Food Trailer, West Saint Paul
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“I am a first-time business owner. The process of getting established was a lot harder than I expected. Between figuring
out licensing, permits, registering with the state and government, and startup funds, I was overwhelmed.
Fortunately, I came across Natalie and the MCCD. They put resources at my fingertips and helped me secure a small
business loan which made my journey much easier. I would recommend them to anyone trying to start their own
business. The amount of resources they have available free of cost is unbelievable. They helped provide connections
with tax and accounting professionals and other start-up resources. Natalie was amazing! She walked me through so
many different things. Her wealth of knowledge and guidance were invaluable in helping me get my business started.
Thank you so much, Natalie!” – Owner of Carmela’s Food Trailer, West Saint Paul
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Are you a small business owner looking for ways to fund your growth?
Join us for this third workshop in our Business Planning Series, where
we'll explore various avenues for accessing capital to help your
business thrive.
What you’ll learn:
Types of Capital: Equity, debt, grants, and other options.
Lending Landscape: Tips for approaching banks, credit unions,
CDFIs, and alternative lenders.
Attracting Lenders: What lenders look for and how to pitch your
business.
Government Resources: Local and federal programs for small
businesses.
Featured Speaker:
Josh Sargent | Business Banking Officer | Royal Credit Union
BUSINESS PLANNING
Access to Capital for Small Businesses
Date: August 9, 2024 | Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Location: 3137 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454
REGISTRATION
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development Director
Department: EDA
Subject: 2024 Economic Development - Mid Year Report Card
Meeting: Economic Development Authority - Sep 16 2024
INTRODUCTION:
This report summarizes progress and accomplishments that have been made over the past year on
economic development initiatives. It is also intended to spur discussions on goals and priorities
moving forward.
DISCUSSION:
Prior to establishing the 2024 EDA Levy, Staff and the EDA worked together to develop a living
work plan, identifying the three primary focus areas ("buckets") - and potential tasks, initiatives, and
actions within each bucket. Much progress has been made and, as opportunities (and challenges)
have been identified, Staff has been able to pivot and act.
The attached report highlights where we started, accomplishments to date in each priority area,
some lessons learned along the way, and items for consideration. The report also includes
development related data - trends, land use, demographics - and regional economic development
observations and opportunities. Collectively, this information is intended to spur conversation
regarding how we move forward.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Not applicable
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required. This information is for discussion purposes only - and will lead to finalization of
the 2025 EDA Work Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
2024 - Mid Year Review
2024 EDA Work Plan
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2024 MID-YEAR
REPORT CARD
2024 EDA WORK PLAN: PROGRESS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, & MOVING FORWARDPa
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…boldly defining our future.
Ongoing Operations
Enhanced Marketing, Business Recruitment, & Promotions
Program Development
What we do daily to engage with
local businesses, build
relationships, &represent
Farmington to a broader audience.
Showing up!
Identifying & accessing strategic
audiences to promote
Farmington’s story & opportunities.
Leveraging limited dollars to
build a toolkit to effectively
support & attract businesses.
2023 was focused on understanding “who” Farmington is and “what” is available. 2024 is
focused on building upon the momentum & advancing the community vision in bold ways.
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2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•Established new TIF District to supportdowntowninvestment (The Emery)
•Launched New Micro Grant Program (4 awards)
•Establishment of EDA Levy –dedicated funding source to support initiatives
•“Unexpectedly BOLD” Campaign
•Enhanced visibility –MREJ/CVN/DCRC/MMP
•Met with over 20 Developers & Site Selectors, and worked on 50+ projects/prospectsPa
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ONGOING OPERATIONS -2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
•Meetings with Developers –promoting Farmington as a market for development.
•Business Retention & Expansion Program –staying connected to existing businesses,
building relationships, & understanding local business needs.
Small Business Local Industry
Attend Farmington Business Networking Events,
Business Celebrations, DCRC events
Business Visits
Small Business Resource Fair Workforce / Talent Attraction Efforts & Connections
Open to Business Monthly Mtgs Providing access to DEED Programs
19 visits to date
Lesson Learned -Challenges for Projects to Move Forward:
Lack of Available Land / Willing Land Sellers
Interest Rates
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ONGOING OPERATIONS -2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
•Current Projects & Prospects –Responding to RFIs and other investment opportunities.
Yellow Tree Apartments 176 units, market rate, $42M + investment
R&L Carriers Existing Business Expansion, involved land acquisition for 80,000 SF addition
Project F3 Started 2023, Existing MN company, Proprietary manufacturing operation,
~100,000 SF facility/HQ + additional building
Project Insight National chain, currently working on land acquisition, finalizing site plans
Project Crunch Quick serve restaurant, 2025/2026 build possibility
On short-list due to The Emery & Yellow Tree projects
Project Notella CVN connection, food manufacturing, site visits conducted –evaluating options
Creative Wonders Daycare Acquired vacant building, daycare opening 2024
Sampling of Other Projects/Prospects:
A to Z Fencing –assisted with relocation
Archer Data Center –“new to market” data center seeking site
Fissan Training –working to identify expansion opportunity sites
Hotel/Hospitality-evaluating market
Project Agave –distillery, found existing building elsewhere
AUAR –2 under development,representing 600+ acres
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ONGOING OPERATIONS -2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
•Available Land & Buildings –understanding what is available, developing relationships
with owners, seeking new opportunities.
2024:
Environmental Review –2
separate AUARs underway
covering 600+ acres
Structural Analysis of existing
building to determine
redevelopment potential
Working with utility providers –
important to understand capacity
Evaluating spectrum of site
readiness
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ENHANCED MARKETING & BUSINESS RECRUITMENT-2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WE ARE SHOWING UP!
•Minnesota Real Estate Journal –monthly speaking, moderating, & tabling opportunities.
Yellow Tree project –came directly from a MREJ event
Finalist –2024 Municipality of the Year, enhances visibility to brokerage community
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ENHANCED MARKETING & BUSINESS RECRUITMENT-2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
•Community Venture Network/Brookshire –business recruitment events, introduction to
projects, & “My Town”.
Business Events 3x per year
Introduction to Projects
My Town –national exposure
My Town is a docuseries that aims to break down the popular
misconceptions with the rural lifestyle, inspiring important
conversations.
The City of Farmington was one of 7 communities selected to
participate in Season 1. Season 2 is already being planned and in the
works. Additionally, My Town was selected to be showcased at the
Twin Cities film festival. The City of Farmington EDA owns all rights to
the assets that were produced on our behalf and intend to use them
in various social media posts, marketing, and other venues.
A public viewing event is in the works!
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ENHANCED MARKETING & BUSINESS RECRUITMENT-2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
•Site Location Partnership –targeted industry recruitment & lead generation
Trade Show Representation Prospect listing and review
Site Consultant Appointments (Chicago)Targeting October visits for meet and greets and
relationship building
Targeted Industry Prospect Lists
To fully utilize the benefits of this partnership, land is needed. Prospect listings are provided to staff after
each show, and connections are made for future development.
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ENHANCED MARKETING & BUSINESS RECRUITMENT-2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
•Other –additional ways we are telling Farmington’s story.
Unexpectedly BOLD campaign
Winner of Bronze Northern Lights Award
Business View Magazine
Sequel -Farmington MN (businessviewmagazine.com)
Minnesota Marketing Partnership
market visits –Char-Lanta Fall 2024
LinkedIn Postings
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT -2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
History:
•Previously programs focused on real estate/facades
•Adjusted programming in 2023 to “meet businesses where they were at”
•New program had limited activity … time to refocus
Today:
•Gathering information regarding “what is needed”
•Providing more access to/information about state programs & resources
•Interest in low-interest loans
•Interest in flexible program with grant/loan components
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT -2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
Ideas:
•Articulate what trying to accomplish with
program dollars
•Align programs with existing conditions &
opportunities
Existing Business Subsidy Policy language…
POTENTIAL PROGRAMS TYPES
•Business Expansion Incentive
•Infrastructure Incentive
•50/50 Loans & Grants
•Façade Improvement Program
•Special Projects –Downtown Redevelopment Plan
•Business Recruitment/Relocation Fund
•Redevelopment Incentive
•Workforce Training/Talent Attraction Program
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Development Trends & Investment Valuation
SF PERMITS Valuation TOWNHOMES Valuation APTS Valuation
2019 14 3,214,699.00$ 0 -$ 0 -$
2020 82 17,737,899.00$ 0 -$ 0 -$
2021 119 27,434,349.00$ 0 -$ 0 -$
2022 96 21,470,925.00$ 43 6,936,899.00$ 0 -$
2023 87 20,103,765.00$ 61 11,407,799.00$ 1 12,210,000.00$
*2024 61 14,806,799.00$ 85 18,444,399.00$ 0 -$
TOTAL COMBINED VALUATION 153,767,538.00$
COMMERCIAL PERMIT VALUATION
2019 $ 730,000.00
2020 $ 6,082,749.00
2021 $ 327,319.00
2022 $ 5,749,139.00
2023 $ 304,587.00
*2024 $ 6,582,387.00
TOTAL COMBINED VALUATION $ 25,818,181.00
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•Land –guide land to define our future (proactive not just reactive)
•Preserving development opportunities along transportation corridors
•Creating new downtown district –and expansion boundaries of downtown
•Identifying areas for varying densities and types of housing
•Annexation –Proactive discussions with surrounding townships
•Ag Preserve –Understanding impacted areas & timelines
Future Land Use / Comprehensive Plan Update
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Workforce Demographics
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Updated 9/2024
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
What is happening in the region / What is our role in the region?
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MOVING FORWARD
2025 Levy Request
•$250,000 –increase of $50,000
Priorities
•Continuation of “buckets”
•Emphasis on site readiness
•Identify land for development/redevelopment
•Build toolkit to support existing business & attract new investments
•Flexibility & openness to new ideas & opportunities.
Ongoing Operations Enhanced Marketing, Business Recruitment, & Promotions Program Development
…boldly defining our future.
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DISCUSSION
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City of Farmington
Community and Economic Development
Living Workplan Document
Boldly
Defining
Our Future
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2024 Ini�a�ves &
Calendar of Planned and Tenta�ve Events
Ongoing Opera�ons:
Ongoing operations describe the day-to-day activities and functions conducted by Staff under the
“economic development” umbrella. These activities ensure that Staff are engaged with the local business
community, are growing and maintaining relationships with economic development champions and
partners, are representing Farmington outside of the community to a broader audience and are building
tools and resources necessary to support the economic development vision and goals.
• Prepare responses to Request for Informa�on (RFIs) related to proposed projects and site
searches.
• Organize visits as part of the site selec�on process.
• Conduct business visits to current businesses to beter understand industry composi�on,
business needs, and growth plans.
• Atend Farmington Business networking events.
• Atend relevant Chamber of Commerce events.
• Meet with landowners to beter understand future growth opportuni�es.
• Maintain database of available property (land and buildings.)
• Coordinate and par�cipate in ribbon cu�ngs/ground breakings to celebrate new business
openings and/or business expansions.
• Serve on statewide commitees and hold leadership posi�ons in organiza�ons dedicated to
economic development.
• Stay abreast of regional, state, and federal programs (grants, loans, etc.) to support businesses
and economic development ini�a�ves and efforts.
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Enhanced Marke�ng, Business Recruitment, and Promo�ons:
Staff has worked to identify partnerships that leverage access and connection to site consultants,
businesses/industries, and the brokerage community. These are the audiences that need to know,
understand, and believe in what Farmington has to offer – so they can share Farmington opportunities
with their clients or leadership when making location and business decisions.
SLP: Site Loca�on Partnership
SLP is a site consul�ng firm. Their core business is loca�on advisory work for corporate clients,
and they leverage those rela�onships and capabili�es as a site selec�on firm to help economic
development organiza�ons with targeted industry recruitment and lead genera�on. The
Farmington EDA partnership with SLP gains the City of Farmington access to:
• Targeted Industry Prospect Development (4 industries)
• Site Consultant Appointment Se�ng (6 mee�ngs)
• Trade Show Representa�on (6 shows)
• Site Selector Networking Forum Access (6 shows in conjunc�on with trade shows)
• Web Promo�on
MREJ: Minnesota Real Estate Journal
MREJ is an industry leader in the commercial real estate market for news, informa�on, and
networking. For this sponsorship, the City of Farmington has access to many of the real estate
journal events held throughout the year, including a minimum of 4 guaranteed speaking roles.
These events are atended by brokers, developers, real estate agents, and more. Serving as
experts in the field on the panels giv es posi�ve exposure to the City.
Through this partnership, Staff has secured mee�ngs with brokers, developers, business
representa�ves, financial ins�tu�ons. From these interac�ons, one developer has executed a
purchase agreement on property in Farmington and is preparing to begin the en�tlement
process associated with delivering a project.
CVN: Community Venture Network
CVN is part of The Brookshire Company – and exists “to connect communi�es with businesses
searching for opportuni�es to expand and grow their opera�ons.” They have a track record for
bringing economic development professionals viable opportuni�es and a reputa�on for helping
companies discover communi�es. For many years, staff have worked with CVN and found value
in the services it provides. Included in the membership is:
• Invita�on to atend CVN sessions hosted three �mes per year
• Introduc�on to a minimum of 24 business prospects seeking to grow or expand.
This long-standing rela�onship also provided a connec�on and introduc�on to the “My Town”
project, that will be hosted and produced by Emmy-award winning journalist, Cory Hepola, who
is now an employee of The Brookshire Company.
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Unexpectedly Bold
In addi�on to the partnerships that staff have iden�fied and con�nue to nurture, the marke�ng
campaign, “Unexpectedly Bold” has gained quite a bit of aten�on. Staff con�nue to build out the suite
of materials that are u�lized at events and personalize the materials to each event we atend.
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Program Development
The EDA has traditionally provided programs (grants) to support small businesses. Ideally these programs
should meet businesses where they are at to encourage growth and enhancements to the city’s diverse
and valued small business foundation. In addition to providing local programs, it is important to leverage
regional, state, and federal programs as well. As Farmington continues to be a desirable location for
business growth and attraction, growing its exposure to new business development opportunities – it is
also necessary to evaluate how the EDA can use its funding in an effective way. The following activities
will be undertaken to ensure that Farmington has an effective and useful tool kit to support and attract
businesses:
• Review past year(s) grant ac�vity and poten�ally propose program modifica�ons.
• Meet with business community to understand their needs in order to develop tools that can
support local business community.
• Research programs offered by other communi�es to understand applicability in Farmington.
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WORKING CALENDAR OF EVENTS, ENHANCED MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
January July
• MREJ Apartment Summit (over 750 par�cipants in
2023)
• CVN Networking/Discovery event
• EDAM Winter Conference
• MN Marke�ng Partnership Mee�ng
• My Town Farmington-centric promo�ons begin
• Business visits
• Lunch and Learn
February August
• SLP – IME West Trade Show – Anaheim • MREJ Summer Bags Tournament
• Chamber – State of the County
March September
• MREJ – Land Development Summit – speaker
• Chamber – Meet the Chamber event
• CVN Discovery/Networking Event
• SLP – IMTS Trade Show Chicago
• MN Marke�ng Partnership – Chicago
Market Visit
April October
• Chamber – Advocacy and Issues Forum - speaker
• MREJ – Women in Real Estate Summit - speaker
• MREJ – Data Center Real Estate Summit
• MREJ – Commercial Real Estate Awards
• My Town - Fall release party
• SLP – Fabtech Trade Show – Orlando
May November
• City of Farmington hosted Chamber Coffee Break
• MREJ – Retail and Restaurant Summit
• CVN Networking/Discovery Event – May 17
• MREJ Southeast Metro Development Summit –
May 22
• MREJ – Industrial Real Estate Summit –
speaker
• Chamber Business Excellence Awards
June December
• MREJ – Mid Year Apartment Summit
• MREJ – Mid Year Commercial Real Estate Forecast
• My Town filming
• MN Marke�ng Partnership Mee�ng
• EDAM Summer Conference
• Chamber – Legisla�ve Wrap-up Session
• Business Holiday Gathering
• Chamber – Elec�ons Wrap and Implica�ons
for Business
Addi�onally, staff schedule and conduct monthly business (BRE) mee�ngs and par�cipate in Farmington
Business monthly morning coffees.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development Director
Department: EDA
Subject: Preliminary EDA Levy - FY 2025
Meeting: Economic Development Authority - Sep 16 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Last year, the EDA passed a resolution requesting that an EDA levy be established to provide a
dedicated funding source for economic development purposes in the amount of $150,000. Now that
the levy is established, the EDA must pass a resolution annually requesting an EDA levy stating the
proposed maximum amount, which is submitted to City Council to be included with the City's
proposed levy. This must be done prior to the city adopting and certifying a proposed levy in
September. Similarly, a final levy request must also be requested via resolution, to be included in
the final levy that the city adopts and certifies in December.
DISCUSSION:
Last year, the EDA and City Council went through the process to establish an EDA levy. This
provided a dedicated funding source for the EDA in the amount of $150,000 for 2024. Now that the
levy is established, the EDA will be required to annually adopt a preliminary maximum levy request
and submit the request to City Council to be included with the City's proposed levy. State Statutes
require the City to certify its proposed property tax amounts to the County Auditor in September.
Per State Statues, the maximum EDA levy allowed is 0.01813% of the taxable market value. The
proposed maximum levy request for FY 2025 is $250,000 - which is well below the maximum levy
amount allowed:
These funds will be used to support broad economic development initiatives and the City's priority
of "quality business growth and retention."
Year 2024 - $150,000
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Year 2025 - $250,000 net increase of $50,000 in levy due to elimination of General Fund transfer
BUDGET IMPACT:
$250,000 to be included in the 2025 budget if approved by City Council.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 2024-02 Approving Preliminary 2025 Economic Development Authority Levy
Request.
ATTACHMENTS:
EDA RES 2024-02 Approving EDA Levy Request for 2025
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-02
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PRELIMINARY EDA LEVY REQUEST FOR 2025
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 469.107, subdivision 1, provides that a City may,
at the request of its Economic Development Authority (“EDA”), levy a tax each year upon all
taxable property within the taxing district for the benefit of the EDA; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 469.107, subdivision 1, also limits this levy to no
more than 0.01813 percent of the estimated market value of the taxing district; and
WHEREAS, the EDA desires the City of Farmington to include a levy in the proposed
2025 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Development Authority of
the City of Farmington that it approves and recommends a 2025 preliminary tax levy of
$250,000.00 for EDA purposes.
Adopted by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 16th
day of September 2024.
ATTEST:
____________________________ ______________________________
Steve Wilson, Chair Deanna Kuennen, Executive Director
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
Department: EDA
Subject: Update on Business Retention Workplan
Meeting: Economic Development Authority - Sep 16 2024
INTRODUCTION:
In an effort to support local businesses, the City hosted its inaugural Small Business Resource Fair
on Tuesday, July 16, held in the City Hall's commons area. The fair featured thirteen exhibitors
whose expertise spanned lending, incentives, utilities, as well as county and state trainings and
services. Each exhibitor presented their services and discussed partnership opportunities with
Farmington businesses to assist in achieving their objectives.
According to Staff estimates, the resource fair attracted around 40-50 attendees.
DISCUSSION:
In planning and hosting the event, Staff gathered feedback from local businesses about their needs,
reached out to organizations with which we have relationships, and created a space for everyone to
connect. Our aim was to engage with small businesses that previously had not been active in the
Small Business Networking group, connect them to those that are already active, casting a wide net
to provide all small businesses value through networking and exchange of information. Staff invited
several exhibitors from outside Farmington to offer local businesses the opportunity to network with
a new group of resources.
A survey was sent to attendees who signed in and, while some areas for improvement were
identified for future events, the overall feedback was positive. Exhibitors also reported positive
experiences, finding value in networking amongst themselves as they serve the community. With
this feedback, our team has already begun connecting with resources requested by attendees and
will continue to assess the event's value for future planning.
Staff appreciate the EDA’s support as we continue outreach to our small business community and
beyond.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Approximately $300 for snacks and refreshments.
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required, but Staff welcome and appreciate conversation around planning for future
events.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development Director
Department: EDA
Subject: Director's Report
Meeting: Economic Development Authority - Sep 16 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached please find a summary of recent economic development activities.
DISCUSSION:
Attached please find a summary of recent economic development activities. Staff will be available
to answer questions.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Not applicable
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action requested. This item is informational and is provided to communicate how the EDA time
and money resources are allocated, and to track and measure the impact of initiatives.
ATTACHMENTS:
09-2024 meeting
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Reporting
Period:
Sept. 2024
DIRECTOR’S REPORT – providing project highlights and a summary of
economic development activity.
Projects &
Initiatives
• Ebert Apartments An Open House Celebration is being planned for October 8, 2024:
• Community Vision/Comprehensive Plan Update - HKGi
Updated draft future land use maps and staging tables were submitted to Met-Council for initial review. After this initial Met-Council review, final revisions will be made (if required) and then the public input meeting(s) will be scheduled. The goal is to conduct the public input meetings in late
September.
• Small Business Resource Event – July 17, 2024, from 8:00-10:30 am.
Thirteen exhibitors participated, along with 30-40 attendees. Stephanie Aman
has followed up with participants to gain insights into what worked, what
didn’t, and what to do differently next time.
• MREJ
Farmington sponsored the Mid-Year Forecast Summit and attended the
summer networking event. Moving into fall the number of summits will ramp
up and Staff will be speaking/moderating at the Industrial Development
Summitt.
• My Town – filming was completed in early May. The docuseries will air later
this year, with a late November slot for the Farmington episode.
o My Town has been selected into the Twin Cities Film Fest and will
premier on the big screen with two separate showings in October. Dates and details will be released soon.
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• BRE – Staff has actively been scheduling and conducting business visits based on the BRE Plan discussed at the May meeting.
Prospects • Staff worked on more than 40 different proposed/potential projects in 2023.
These have varied in size, scale, industry, use, and location. The prospects are
all at different stages, and while some have included only providing written
responses to information requests, others have included site visits and numerous meetings. Staff continues to engage with many different business prospects, developers, and project teams – with the goal of converting the prospecting into actual projects.
• R&L Carriers – this local business has secured additional property in the industrial park to accommodate a nearly 100,000 SF expansion. They have
also received their Planning & Zoning approvals and are moving towards
construction in late 2024/2025. This logistics company has been in
Farmington for 20 years and is growing nationwide. The project will include
job creation of approximately 25 new positions in year one, adding by 11-12% to their workforce each year thereafter.
• Yellowtree Apartments – This $42 million + project is underway! Follow the
progress here: https://youtu.be/b5M_hJyF-7o
• Staff continues to work on various potential projects and have conducted numerous meetings with developers and site selectors already in 2024 – on
average meeting with 8 different groups each month. Staff uses the
developer/site selector meetings to share the Farmington story, discuss
opportunities, and identify partners who are in alignment with the City’s vision
and can assist the City in bringing projects forward.
• Tract presented at a special work session on June 4th to introduce their
company and their proposed project plans. Tract is working through the entitlement process and received approval from Planning Commission on
9/10/24 for rezoning, preliminary PUD, and preliminary plat. There are still
multiple steps involved with this proposed development including completion of the AUAR and all final PUD and plat approvals.
• The two Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (Farmington West Industrial and
Farmington Technology Park) continue to progress. Alternative Urban
Areawide Reviews (AUAR) are planning documents that identify impacts of different development scenarios and the required mitigation measures. Other
• Staff have been invited to attend a Minnesota Marketing Partnership Market
visit in October to Atlanta. No additional details are available currently.
• Staff continue to stay connected and engaged with the Minnesota Trade
Office, DEED, Greater MSP, and other organizations. Staff is working with
GreaterMSP to enhance alignment and increase interaction/engagement.
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• Farmington is featured in Business View Magazine. The article focused on our
bold initiatives to proactively drive our future while preserving the elements that make Farmington a community. Farmington MN (businessviewmagazine.com)
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