EDA Agenda 03-09-2016AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, March 911, 2016 — 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
SPECIAL MEETING
4:30 p.m. Academy Room
Keller Williams Commercial Presentation
Commissioners: President Bill Demeules, Vice President Bill Tapper, Treasurer Tracy
Hinz, James Davidson, Steve Johnson and Council members Tom Perrault and Lloyd Hilgart
Staff: Executive Director Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Wayne Oberg
Guest: John Uphoff — WSB & Associates
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration of Election of Officers
4. Approve Meeting Minutes:
a. Regular Meeting — February 10th, 2016
5. Consideration of additional agenda items
6. Consideration of approving payment of bills
7. Consideration of Market Matching report
8. Consideration of marketing partnership with Monticello Times for 2016 Manufacturing
Magazine
9. Consideration to Adopt Resolution EDA- 2016 -001 Authorizing Interfund Loan for
Advance of Certain Costs in Connection with Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -34
10. Consideration to request that City Council call for a public hearing for Amendment to
the Contract for Private Redevelopment between Masters 5th Avenue and the Monticello
EDA and modification of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing
District 1 -35
11. Consideration to approve a Financial Planning Agreement with Northland Securities for
2016 Update of the City /EDA TIF Management Plan
12. Consideration of a recommendation on a monthly stipend for non - council members of the
Economic Development Authority
13. Consideration of Director's Report
14. Consideration of recessing to closed session to determine the asking price for real or
personal property to be sold by the City pursuant to Minnesota Statute 1313.05,
Subdivision 3(c)(1)
15. Adjourn closed session
16. Adj ourn
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Consideration of Election of Officers (AS)
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
This item was tabled from the February meeting.
The EDA makes one -year appointments for the officer positions of President, Vice -
President, Secretary and Treasurer at its annual meeting in February, per EDA bylaws.
The election of officers is an internal function of the EDA and does not require ratification
by the City Council.
Currently, the officer positions are held as follows:
President: Bill Demeules
Vice President: Bill Tapper
Secretary: Staff as Executive Director of EDA
Treasurer: Tracy Hinz
Assistant Treasurer: Steve Johnson
EDA Commissioners Demeules and Tapper are willing to continue service in their
respective roles if nominated. Commissioner Hinz has indicated a willingness for another
to serve in the role of EDA treasurer for the coming year.
See below for reference on current member terms.
Economic Development
Authority
(6 -year staggered terms)
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1.
and
Bill Tapper
6 yr
12/2021
Tracy Hinz
6 yr
12/2016
Bill Demeules
6 yr
12/2018
Steve Johnson
6 yr
12/2017
Jim Davidson
6 yr
12/2020
Tom Perrault (voting)
Council rep
Lloyd Hilgart (voting)
Council rep
Motion to appoint Commissioner as EDA President,
as EDA Vice - President, as EDA Treasurer
as EDA Assistant Treasurer.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
None
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
None
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 — Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Tracy Hinz, Jim Davidson, Steve Johnson, Tom Perrault
Absent: Bill Demeules, Bill Tapper, Lloyd Hilgart
Staff: Angela Schumann, Jeff O'Neill, Wayne Oberg
Others: Terri Sweet (Monticello Times)
1. Call to Order
Tracy Hinz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Hinz called the roll. Hinz, Davidson, Johnson and Perrault were in attendance.
3. Approve meeting minutes
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 9TH, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES. JIM DAVIDSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 9'H, 2015 REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES AS CORRECTED. STEVE JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 13TH, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
JIM DAVIDSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 13TH, 2016 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
EDA Stipend (Schumann)
Land Use Application (Schumann)
5. Consideration of approving payment of bills
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS THROUGH JANUARY
2016. JIM DAVIDSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
6. Annual Business Meeting
a. Consideration to elect EDA officers
Tracy Hinz proposed tabling this item due to the absence of several Commissioners.
EDA Minutes: 02/10/16
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO TABLE ELECTION OF OFFICERS UNTIL THE MARCH
9TH EDA MEETING. STEVE JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
4 -0.
b. Consideration to review EDA Bylaws and Enabling Resolution
Schumann noted that City staff and the EDA's attorney had reviewed the Bylaws and
Enabling Resolution and proposed no amendments at this time.
c. Consideration of 2016 consulting legal and financial appointments
Schumann reported that the City Council had approved staff s recommendation to
designate Northland Securities as the City's financial consultant and Kennedy & Graven
as the EDA's general counsel for 2016. She noted that, in the future, staff would ask that
the EDA take action to annually recommend consulting legal and financial appointments
for City Council consideration.
d. Consideration of EDA fund balance information
Wayne Oberg presented the 2015 EDA Balance Sheet. He explained that about a third of
the $3,875,237 listed as a total cash and investments is available for EDA use.
Oberg also reviewed the 2015 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balance. He pointed out that adjustments to land held for resale are made as appropriate
to reflect the County value. He also pointed out that $44,497 had been transferred from
the EDA General Fund to a TIF Future Fund to be used for a Block 34 TIF District yet to
be created.
Oberg provided an overview of the 2016 Budget. He noted that most of the TIF activity
can be attributed to TIF 1 -22.
Oberg also distributed a worksheet detailing investment market values, investment
income, and investment returns. He reported that the EDA had received $52,000 from
City -wide investments.
Oberg noted that final numbers will not be available until July.
7. Consideration of Market Matching report
Angela Schumann indicated that WSB consultant John Uphoff was not available to provide a
Market Matching report. She noted that she would be meeting with the Market Matching
team to discuss the month -to -month contract moving forward and would report back to the
EDA in March. She noted that the intent was to scale back the contract significantly once an
Economic Development Manager position has been hired.
Schumann explained that Market Matching staff continue to assist with responding to day -to-
day inquiries on behalf of Monticello. She pointed out that she would be speaking with
Uphoff about a prospect later in the week. Schumann also noted that the collateral material
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would be updated in the near future.
8. Consideration of 2016 Manufacturer's Week publication participation
Terri Sweet indicated that the Monticello Times would like to take a more active role in
promoting Monticello. Sweet proposed partnering with the EDA and City staff to develop a
publication which could be used as a marketing tool to encourage industrial development.
Sweet pointed out that the EDA and City staff would be asked to direct the content of the
publication and provide $3,000 in seed money which would enable staff at the Monticello
Times to assist with writing, formatting, printing and distributing the publication. She
provided examples of the type of content such a publication might include and pointed to
some preliminary publication and cost estimates.
Commissioners asked questions related to how the publication would differ from other
marketing materials, its intended target audience, how it would be distributed, how it would
fit into the broader EDA marketing plan, and the impact of the proposed expense on the
EDA's marketing budget.
Schumann pointed out some of the gaps in information currently available for distribution.
Jeff O'Neill noted that this publication may be useful as a recruitment tool for employers
within the manufacturing community. Schumann also suggested it would be of use to
brokers, bankers, realtors and the Wright County Economic Development Partnership.
Schumann suggested that staff would continue to work with the Monticello Times to further
outline the parameters of such a publication and address the questions noted.
JIM DAVIDSON MOVED TO TABLE ACTION FOR FURTHER RESEARCH AND
DISCUSSION. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
Hinz noted that Tom Perrault left the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
9. Consideration of Director's Report
Market Matching Services — Schumann indicated that she would provide a revised
scope of services related to the Market Matching contract and an update as to the status
of the Economic Development Manager position at the next regular EDA meeting. She
noted that funding would be redirected from other sources within the EDA budget to
cover the cost of continuing the month -to -month Market Matching Services beyond the
amount budgeted which will be depleted by the end of March.
Wilson Development Services — Schumann indicated that she had also asked that
Wilson Development Services provide a proposal for a new scope of services for
acquisition and relocation assistance related to achieving EDA objectives.
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10. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
EDA Stipend (Schumann) — The Personnel Committee plans to bring forward a
recommendation that the City Council establish a $50 per meeting attendance stipend for
EDA members. EDA members have the option of choosing not to accept the stipend.
• Land Use Application (Schumann) — Schumann noted that the EDA would be asked to
consider action to amend the TIF 1 -35 Management Plan to allow ground floor residential
housing at the corner of Locust and Yd Street (Landmark II) at an upcoming meeting in
response to pending Planning Commission action related to a rezoning to CCD Residential
Overlay District on this site.
11. Adiourn
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:13 PM. JIM
DAVIDSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3 -0.
Recorder: Kerry Burri
Approved:
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6. Consideration of approving payment of bills (WO)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
Accounts Payable summary statements listing bills submitted during the previous
month are included for review.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to approve payment of bills through February 2016.
2. Motion to approve payment of bills through February 2016 with changes as
directed by the EDA.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative 91.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
Accounts Payable Summary Statements
Accounts Payable
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213 - 46301 - 430400 KENNEDY AND GRAVEN CHAR] General EDA Matters through 12/31/1 12/31/2015 115361 446.45
213 - 46301 - 430400 KENNEDY AND GRAVEN CHAR] BLK034 - TIF District 34 through 12/ 12/31/2015 115361 294.75
Vendor Subtotal for Dept:46301 741.20
213-46301-431990 HARRY LANTTO EDA Meeting Recording 1/13/16 02/09/2016 0 60.00
Vendor Subtotal for Dept:46301 60.00
Subtotal for Fund: 213 801.20
Report Total: 801.20
The preceding list of bills payable was reviewed and approved for payment.
Date 3/9/16 Approved by
Tracy Hinz - Treasurer
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Date 3/9/16 Approved by
Tracy Hinz - Treasurer
Subtotal for Fund: 213
Report Total:
115438
Amount PO No
340.00
340.00
340.00
340.00
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Report Total:
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Amount PO No
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37.00
37.00
37.00
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Vendor Subtotal for Dept:46522 13.97
The preceding list of bills payable was reviewed and approved for payment.
Date: 3/9/16 Approved by
Tracy Hinz - Treasurer
Subtotal for Fund: 213 13.97
Report Total: 13.97
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7. Consideration of Market Matching report
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
A verbal report will be provided by WSB Market Matching consultant John Uphoff.
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8. Consideration of marketing partnership with Monticello Times for 2016 Manufacturing
Magazine (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
In February, the EDA heard from the Monticello Times regarding a proposed publication
focusing on Monticello's manufacturing sector. The Times presented an initial outline on the
piece. The item was tabled for additional review and information.
The Times intends the publication to provide community information pertinent to attracting and
retaining manufacturing and to highlight numerous industries within the community. Staff have
had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Times regarding cost, distribution
and the ability to use the piece as a cross - purpose marketing tool for the city. The Monticello
Times has provided a revised outline for the proposed publication based on EDA feedback, and
a representative will be present at the meeting to provide additional information and answer
questions.
For decision - making support, at the February meeting the EDA also requested that staff provide
information on where the piece would fit within an overall marketing plan. In that regard, staff
would propose appointment of an EDA task force to develop an EDA marketing plan, to be
refined with full EDA input and as new staff come on board. The group can then consider the
Times piece, as well as measurement of its results, as a component of the overall marketing plan.
The consideration for this piece relative to a larger marketing plan is timing; for distribution
with 2016 MN Manufacturer's Week, the Times needs to understand EDA commitment prior to
mid -April.
The EDA also requested information on past marketing expenditures. Included is a report of
2015 marketing expenditures. Last year's expenditures were limited to signage on properties for
sale, Industry of the Year event activities, and the hospitality market study update.
Al. Budget Impact: The Times has requested the commitment of $3,000 from the EDA for a
run of 10,000 pieces. The EDA's 2016 marketing budget is $5,000.
A2. Staff Impact: If the EDA elects to move forward, staff will work with the Monticello
Times, as well as local brokers and manufacturers to develop content and focus.
B. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
After discussing the product further with the Times, staff believes a piece can be developed,
distributed and utilized in a manner supportive of the cost investment. However, if the EDA
would rather a formal marketing outline be developed first (illustrating where such a marketing
tool would fit) staff would recommend the EDA appoint a task force to develop a formal
marketing plan for the EDA.
C. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to approve continued work with the Monticello Times on development of a 2016
Monticello Times manufacturing publication and to authorize an expenditure of $3,000
toward the publication.
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2. Motion to appoint EDA members to a task force to develop a formal
marketing plan for the EDA.
Motion to table action for further research and discussion.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
Monticello Times Proposal
2015 Marketing Expenditures
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Monticello Manufacturing Magazine
The Monticello Times would like to partner with the City of Monticello and the EDA to publish a
manufacturing magazine that would be used to help the City recruit new industry and skilled workers to
the area. This would not be a traditional Monticello Times publication in the sense that we would assist
in the writing of the piece but we would not determine the content. We would like to stress that this is
YOUR piece and details of content and distribution are your call.
The Monticello Times is asking for monetary assistance ($3000) in the production of this piece.
Format
Full color glossy 8 "W x 10 "H magazine. How this magazine is bound and what type of paper
weight for the cover and inside pages is yet to be determined. After meeting with Angela she has
requested a quote to have a heavier stock cover that on the inside of the front and back covers would
have pockets to fit sheets of paper in and have 4 slits in the front pocket in order to fit in a business
card. I am currently getting quotes for 5,000 and 10,000 copies. I am estimating that this could run
anywhere from $5000 -$8000 (without pockets) to potentially $10,000 - $15,000 (with the pockets). We
are currently waiting for quotes from the printer. I am hoping by meeting time I can give you solid
numbers.
Content
Reach
This would be two fold.
1. The City /EDA would determine what resource information they want included that
would be geared towards recruiting new manufacturing.
2. The Monticello Times sales staff would work with local manufactures to do stories
on their company that would be geared towards what they do and workforce
development. Manufacturers would pay for these stories. Also we could call on
businesses who work directly with industries such as bankers, real estate brokers,
trade labor companies, etc. and that money would be used to help defer the cost of
the piece and pay the Monticello Times staff for their time and effort.
This will be determined by the City /EDA. It was discussed that a manufacturer's list
could be purchased, we could check with metro chambers, the Wright Co. Economic &
Development Association and DEED, to see if we can get a list of manufacturers from them. We
are certainly open to any suggestions you may have as well.
Layout /Printing
The Monticello Times will produce a layout under the watchful eye of the City. The City
will have final approval. Once approved the Monticello Times will have the piece printed. We
need a 3 week lead time once layout is approved. Our goal is to have this printed and ready to
hand out by Oct. 3. Copy and ad deadlines would be Friday, Sept. 2. We believe we need a solid
3 months minimum to sell and do editorial research. We also need time before that to prepare
a sales piece. So we are hoping a decision can be made at the March 9 EDA meeting
Distribution
The distribution of the piece would not go out as traditionally done with other Times
publications meaning we would not be inserting this into our publications to reach out to potential
business prospects. Instead we would work with the City /EDA to determine who they want to reach and
where they want it distributed. The Monticello Times is merely offering its print services, writing and
sales staff and will help facilitate distribution where reasonably possible. Possible distribution means
would be direct mail for some, give extra copies to area commercial RE brokers and bankers, DEED,
WCECA, chamber, etc. Again, we are open for suggestions.
Online Distribution. The Monticello Times can provide the City with an electronic (pdf) version of the
magazine that they can put online. If someone wants to print a page, they can simply click on that page
and their info will print out without printing out the entire magazine.
This piece could be handed out by your new Economic Development Manager at manufacturing
tradeshows as well.
Shelf Life
This will be determined by the resource content inside and if we are able to afford a pocketed
piece. With no pockets I am guessing a shelf life a year, possibly two. With pockets, we could extend the
shelf life by putting any updated information inside the pocket.
Final Thought
The Monticello Times simply saw a need for the City and has agreed to partner with the City in
this unconventional way. We understand that some things are in flux at city hall. You are in the process
of hiring a new Economic Development Manager, your communication director has her hands full with
FiberNet, your staff is very busy and we just want to help. We feel this piece could also be a great
learning tool for the new EDM and would give that person the ability to hit the ground running instead
of spending months of their time trying to put something similar together by themselves and at a much
greater cost to the City.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Tim Hennagir at 763.271.6468 or
tim.hennagir @ecm - inc.com OR Terri Sweet at 763.271.6465 or terri.sweet @ecm - inc.com in advance of
the March 9 meeting and we will do our best to have a response for you at the meeting.
General Ledger
Detailed Trial Balance
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Period: 01 to 12, 2015
Account Number Description
Monti cello
Budget Beginning Balance Debit This Period Credit This Period Ending Balance
213
5,850.00
0.00
Economic Development
0.00
5,850.00
EXPENSE
0.00
200.00
5,650.00
213-46301
5,650.00
Housing and Redev Authority
200.00
5,650.00
213 - 46301 - 434600
Marketing
17,000.00
2/6/2015
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2
35 Void 2243
Ck# 0
2/24/2015
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2
136 2243 - BULLFROG SWEATSHOP LLC
Ck# 113687
4/14/2015
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4
51 1110 - MICHAEL D CHOUINARD
Ck# 113884
9/15/2015
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9
44 4219 - HOSPITALITY CONSULTING GROUP IN, Ck# 114631
11/15/2015
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11
85 2811 - US BANK CORPORATE PMT SYSTEM
Ck# 0
213 - 46301 - 434600 Totals: Var: 11,350.00
17,000.00
213-46301 EXPENSE Totals:
17,000.00
EXPENSE Totals:
17,000.00
213 Totals:
- 17,000.00
Report Totals:
- 17,000.00
0.00
200.00
650.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
0.00 5,850.00
0.00
5,850.00
0.00
5,850.00
0.00
5,850.00
0.00 5,850.00
200.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
200.00
5,650.00
200.00
5,650.00
200.00
5,650.00
200.00
5,650.00
200.00 5,650.00
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9. Consideration to Adopt Resolution EDA- 2016 -001 Authorizing Interfund Loan for
Advance of Certain Costs in Connection with Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -34
(WO /AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The EDA is asked to approve an interfund loan TIF District 1 -34. TIF 1 -34 is a Renovation and
Renewal District established in 2005 to support the renewal of the CSAH 18/I -94 interchange
area, and included funding to support the construction of the interchange itself.
The tax increment generated in the district is utilized to pay debt service on the 2005 G.O.
Improvement Bonds (the "Bonds ") associated with the interchange improvement project. Tax
increment generated in the district has not been sufficient to cover the portion of debt service on
the Bonds that was to be paid from tax increment, estimated to be approximately $287,000
annually. The City /EDA has provided other revenue to pay debt service on the Bonds. The
interfund loan will provide the opportunity for the City /EDA to be reimbursed from tax
increment in the future for payment of debt service that was planned to be paid from tax
increment if there is an increase in tax increment in TIF District 1 -34 from new development.
The interfund loan resolution authorizes the advance of up to $500,000 in legally available
City /EDA funds to pay debt service on the Bonds, together with interest at the rate of 4 %. The
interfund loan would be repaid to the extent tax increment is available.
Al. Budget Impact: The interfund loan will allow the City /EDA to borrow funds to TIF
District 1 -34 to cover any future shortfalls associated with the transfer out of the District to
fund debt service payments. The estimated impact to the City /EDA over the life of the
district is $500,000. Without approval of the interfund loan resolution, the City /EDA will
not be able to use potential future tax increment to repay the City /EDA for the use of other
revenue to pay debt service.
A2. Staff Workload Impact: The Finance Director and Northland Securities have assisted in
developing an understanding of the management of the district as related to the interfund
loan.
B. STAFF RECOMN[ENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution. The interfund loan resolution is necessary to meet
the financial requirements associated with the construction of the interchange and renewal of the
TIF District 1 -34 area.
C. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
Motion to adopt Resolution EDA- 2016 -001 Authorizing Interfund Loan for Advance of
Certain Costs in Connection with Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -34.
2. Motion to table action for further research and discussion.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
Interfund Loan Resolution EDA- 2016 -001
2012 TIF Management Plan, Excerpt
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. EDA- 2016 -001
AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN FOR ADVANCE OF CERTAIN COSTS
IN CONNECTION WITH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1 -34
BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Commissioners of the City of Monticello
Economic Development Authority (the "Authority ") as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Monticello (the "HRA ") previously established Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-
34 (the "TIF District ") within its Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the "Redevelopment
Project ") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, as amended (the
"TIF Act "), and later transferred the control and administration of such TIF District to the
Authority. In connection with establishment of the TIF District, the HRA approved a Tax
Increment Financing Plan for the TIF District.
1.02. The Authority may incur certain costs related to the TIF District, which
costs may be financed on a temporary basis from legally available Authority or City
funds.
1.03. Under Section 469.178, Subdivision 7 of the TIF Act, the Authority is
authorized to advance or loan money from any fund from which such advances may be
legally made in order to finance expenditures that are eligible to be paid with tax
increments under the TIF Act.
1.04. The Authority has determined that it may be necessary to finance up to
$500,000 in infrastructure costs associated with the construction of a highway
interchange within the TIF District (the "Infrastructure Costs ") using Authority or City
funds legally authorized for such purpose, and to reimburse such funds from tax
increments from the TIF District when received.
1.05. The Authority intends to designate such advances as an interfund loan in
accordance with the terms of this resolution and the TIF Act.
Section 2. Repayment of Interfund Loan.
2.01. The Authority hereby authorizes the advance of up to $500,000 in legally
available Authority or City funds to pay the Infrastructure Costs, together with interest at
the rate of 4% per annum (the "Interfund Loan"). Interest shall accrue on the principal
amount of each advance from the date of such advance. The interest rate is no more than
the greatest of the rate specified under Minnesota Statutes, Section 270C.40 and Section
549.09, both in effect for calendar year 2016, and will not be adjusted.
475692v2 MNI MN190 -119 1
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. EDA- 2016 -001
2.02. Principal and interest ( "Payments ") on the Interfund Loan shall be paid
semi - annually on each August 1 and February 1 (each a "Payment Date "), commencing
on the first Payment Date on which the Authority has Available Tax Increment (defined
below), or on any other dates determined by the City Administrator, through the date of
last receipt of tax increment from the TIF District.
2.03. Payments on the Interfund Loan will be made solely from Available Tax
Increment, defined as tax increment from the TIF District received by the Authority from
Wright County in the six -month period before any Payment Date. Payments shall be
applied first to accrued interest, and then to unpaid principal. Payments on this Interfund
Loan may be subordinated to any outstanding or future bonds, notes or contracts secured
in whole or in part with Available Tax Increment, and are on a parity with any other
outstanding or future interfund loans secured in whole or in part with Available Tax
Increment.
2.04. The principal sum and all accrued interest payable under this resolution is
pre - payable in whole or in part at any time by the Authority without premium or penalty.
2.05. This resolution is evidence of an internal borrowing by the Authority in
accordance with Section 469.178, subdivision 7 of the TIF Act, and is a limited
obligation payable solely from Available Tax Increment pledged to the payment hereof
under this resolution. The Interfund Loan shall not be deemed to constitute a general
obligation of the State of Minnesota or any political subdivision thereof, including,
without limitation, the Authority and the City. Neither the State of Minnesota, nor any
political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the
Interfund Loan or other costs incident hereto except out of Available Tax Increment. The
Authority shall have no obligation to pay any principal amount of the Interfund Loan or
accrued interest thereon, which may remain unpaid after the final Payment Date.
2.06. The Authority may at any time make a determination to forgive the
outstanding principal amount and accrued interest on the Interfund Loan to the extent
permissible under law.
2.07. The Authority may from time to time amend the terms of this Resolution
to the extent permitted by law, including without limitation amendment to the payment
schedule and the interest rate; provided that the interest rate may not be increased above
the maximum specified in Section 469.178. subd. 7 of the TIF Act.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. EDA- 2016 -001
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon approval.
Adopted this 9th day of March, 2016.
President
ATTEST:
Executive Director
475692v2 MNI MN190 -119 3
District 1 -34 is the only renewal and renovation TIF
district. This District was established to provide a por-
tion of the funding to construct the east interchange
with Interstate 94. The tax increments from this Dis-
trict are pledged to pay a portion of debt service on the
$10,735,000 G.O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A (the
original issuance was Series 2005A).
Bond records contain a specific flow of funds for the
"TIF Portion" of the debt service plan. This portion of
the bond issue consists of $5,325,000 in principal. The
flow of funds assumes $280,697 of annual tax incre-
ment revenues for the years 2013 through 2022. Other
revenues needed to pay debt service on this portion of
the bond issue include special assessments, general tax
levy and County revenues.
District 1 -34 is scheduled to be decertified no later than
December 31, 2022.
Actions Taken Since 2009
The City has transferred funds from this District for
payment of the Bonds which has been in excess of
available tax increment. This District is in a negative
fund balance position.
Administrative Steps
The TIF plan estimates on file with the Office of the
State Auditor (OSA) for this district needs review to
confirm the OSA has the correct authorized expendi-
tures amounts.
Management Strategy
Option 1- Discharge Obligations
The focus of this District will be the repayment and
management of the outstanding 2011A Bonds. It is
anticipated that all of the tax increment revenue from
CityNumber ...................................................................... ...........................1 -34
CountyNumber ................................
............................... ............................634
Name ..................... ...............................
.....................Monticello Interchange
Type................. ............................... ........................Renewal
and Renovation
Established ..............................................................
............................... 9/12/05
Certification Requested ....................................
.............................12 /29/05
Certified........................................................................
............................8/1 /06
Year of First Increment ...................
............................... ...........................2007
4 -Year Knockdown ..................................................
..............................8 /1/12
5-Year Rule ................................................................
............................... 8/1/16
Decertification ....................................................
............................... 12/31/22
Original Tax Rate .......................... ............................... .....................110.297%
Original Tax Capacity Value ........ ...............................
.........................47,897
Current Base Tax Capacity Value
....................... ............................... 32,548
Current (Pay 2012) Tax Capacity .............................
........................285,662
Parcels....................................................................................
.............................13
155 - 011 - 000151
155 - 011 - 000152
155 - 011 - 000161
155 - 011 - 000162
155- 011- 000165
155- 178- 000040
155 - 205 - 001010
155 - 205 - 001020
155 -205- 001030
155 - 500 - 182300
155 - 500 - 182302
155 - 500 - 182303
155 - 178 - 001010
this District will be used to pay debt service for the
entire life of the District.
The finance plan for the 2011A Bonds calls for $280,697
per year in tax increment revenues. This is greater than
the estimated annual revenue from current values and
rates. Additional development in this District may
increase tax increment revenues beyond the planned
amount. However, the increase may not be sufficient
District Summary
District 1-34
(Monticello
Interchange)
Renewal & Renovation
40
District Summary
to cover the planned transfer of funds for payment on
the outstanding Bonds and to eliminate the cumula-
tive negative cash balance for this District.
Additional funds will likely be needed from the City
for future cash flow management of this complex bond
issue.
This District benefits from extended knock -down and
five -year rule periods approved by the Legislature in
2009.
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District Summary
District 1-34
Revenues and Other Financing Sources
Tax increment revenue
OriginalTIF Cumulative Accounted
Plan Budget ModifiedTIF for in Prior
Amount Plan Budget Year
5,500,000 5,500,000 584,406
2010
301,517
2011
269,290
2012
279,177
2013
279,177
2014
279,177
2015
279,177
2016
279,177
2017
279,177
2018
279;177
2019
279,177
2020
279,177
2021
279,177
2022
279,177
Estimated
Total Life of
District
4,226,162
Market Value Homestead Credit
0
Investment earnings
100,000
100,000
612
4,159
7,642
(2,667)
(2,753)
(2,840)
(2,929)
(3,020)
(3,113)
(3,208)
(3,304)
(3,403)
(3,503)
(3,606)
(21,934)
Bond proceeds
5,400,000
5,400,000
0
Loan proceeds
500,000
500,000
0
Special assessments
0
SalesAease proceeds
0
Loan /advance repayments
0
Developer payment
0
Interfund loan /transfer
0
Other
0
Transfers (in)
0
0
Total Revenues /OFS
Expenditures and Other Financing Uses
Land /building acquisition
11,500,000
3,000,000
11,500,000
3,000,000
585,018
305,676
276,932
276,510
276,424
276,337
276,248
276,157
276,064
275,969
275,873
275,774
275,674
275,571
4,204,228
0
Site improvement /preparation costs
500,000
500,000
0
Utilities
100,000
100,000
0
Public parking facilities
0
Streets and sidewalks
1,000,000
1,000,000
3,983
3983
Public park facilities
0
Social, recreation, or conference facilities
0
Interest reduction payments
0
Bond principal payments
5,400,000
5,400,000
0
Bond interest payments
750,000
750,000
0
Loan principal payments
500,000
500,000
0
Loan /note interest payments
0
Administrative expenses
550,000
550,000
25,704
91
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
26995
Paying agent fees
0
Other
0
Interest PAYGO
0
Transfers (out) for debt service
Total Expenditures /OFU
Revenues /OFSOver(Under) Expenditures /OFU
Fund Balance -Begin
11,800,000
(300,000)
11,800,000
(300,000)
637,546
667,233
(82,215)
317,277
317,368
(11,692)
(82,215)
316,279
316,379
(39,447)
(93,907)
280,696
280,796
(4,286)
(133,354)
280,696
280,796
(4,372)
(137,640)
280,696
280,796
(4,459'1
(142,012)
280,696
280,796
(4,548)
(146,471)
280,696
280,796
(4,639)
(151,019)
280,696
280,796
(4,732)
(155,658)
280,696
280,796
(4,827)
(160,390)
280,696
280,796
(4,923)
(165,217)
280,696
280,796
(5,022)
(170,140)
280,696
280,796
(5,122)
(175,162)
280,696
280,796
(5,225)
(180,284)
4,358,758
4,389,736
(185,508)
0
Fund Balance -End
Bond Outstanding
(93,907)
3,403,935
(133,354)
3,087,656
(137,640)
2,806,960
(142,012)
2,526,264
(146,471)
2,245,568
(151,019)
1,964,872
(155,658)
1,684,176
(160,390)
1,403,480
(165,217)
1,122,784
(170,140)
842,088
(175,162)
561,392
(180,284) (185,508)
280,696 0
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(185,508)
EDA Agenda: 03/09/16
10. Consideration to request that City Council call for a public hearing for Amendment
to the Contract for Private Redevelopment between Masters 5tb Avenue and the
Monticello EDA and modification of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax
Increment Financing District 1 -35 (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The EDA is asked to consider requesting that the City Council call for a public hearing
related to the request for amendment to contract for private redevelopment for TIF 1 -35.
The developer, Masters Stn Avenue, has formally requested that the EDA consider
amendment of the Contract for Private Redevelopment between Masters Stn Avenue and
the Monticello EDA, and modification of the Tan Increment Financing Plan for TIF
District 1 -35.
TIF District 1 -35 was certified in 2006, and was created to fund $170,000 in costs
associated with the development of an 11,000 square foot retail commercial project known
as "Landmark Square II ". The project area is a single parcel located at the northeast corner
of Yd and Locust Streets. The tax increment generated in the district was intended to
reimburse the developer for land acquisition and demolition through "pay -as- you -go" TIF
assistance.
The EDA approved an extension of the contract between the EDA and the developer in
October of 2015 as related to TIF District 1 -35. At that time, the developer indicated there
was the potential for an exclusively residential project on the TIF district parcel. At this
time, the developer has submitted a land use application (CCD Residential Overlay
rezoning request), as well as a Concept Planned Unit Development Submittal request
through the City's Community Development Department. The applications submitted
illustrate a 23 -unit residential project on the parcel.
As a companion component to the project, the developer is also seeking to amend the
contract for redevelopment and to modify the TIF plan to capture additional increment
which may be generated with the proposed project. There is the potential for the project to
exceed original costs, creating a larger financing gap, and an opportunity for additional TIF
assistance as a result.
Staff has worked with Kennedy & Graven and Northland Securities to understand the
process involved with the amendment and modification contemplated. A memo regarding
both is attached for the EDA's reference. A tentative timeline has been included in the
memo. The first step in the process is to request that the City Council call for the public
hearing on the TIF plan modification. The public hearing is held by the City Council.
The EDA will note the memo describes time constraints for any modification and
amendment of this district due to "5 -Year Rule" requirements.
Given the time and detail needed to support consideration of the modification and
amendment process, it is required that the developer submit a new application for tax
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increment assistance, including all required documentation and the $10,000 required
deposit. With the new information, an estimate of the amount of tan increment generation
can be calculated, the "but -for" qualification analysis can be prepared, and other project
documents will be developed for EDA consideration.
The EDA will note that calling for a public hearing is not an approval of or commitment of
additional assistance beyond that which has already been approved. Rather, if the EDA is
willing to enter into the process for the consideration of amendment and modification of
the district, the developer will enter into the formal process for application for the
modification and amendment. The decision on the modification and amendments occurs
at a later date.
Actions related to the request for amendment of the contract and modification are a policy
consideration for the EDA. When the TIF district was created, it was intended to spur and
support private commercial redevelopment. If the EDA believes that the TIF District as
originally established should stand as intended, then the EDA can elect not to request that
Council call for the hearing.
Al. Budget Impact: As noted, given the time and additional information needed for
the modification and amendment process, it is required that the developer submit a
new application for tax increment assistance, including all required documentation
and the $10,000 required deposit. At that time, an understanding of the amount of
increment and other project details will be developed.
A2. Staff Workload Impact: An estimated 8 hours of staff and consulting time has
been spent to -date in research and communication on this district. To date,
consulting time has been coded to the 10% administrative line item in the district.
B. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
As noted, the amendment of the contract is a policy question for the EDA. If the EDA is
supportive of the concept proposed by the developer, requesting that Council call for the
hearing is the first step. If the EDA wishes to proceed under the original TIF Plan and
contract as recently amended, no hearing is necessary.
C. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to request that City Council call for a public hearing for Amendment to the
Contract for Private Redevelopment between Masters 5t' Avenue and the Monticello
EDA and modification of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing
District 1 -35.
2. Motion not to request that City Council call for a public hearing for Amendment to the
Contract for Private Redevelopment between Masters 5t' Avenue and the Monticello
EDA and modification of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing
District 1 -35.
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3. Motion to table this item for additional information.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
A. Developer Request, February 26th, 2016
B. January 29, 2016 Memo, Kennedy & Graven
C. TIF Plan 1 -35, excerpt
D. TIF Management Plan, excerpt for TIF 1 -35
E. Developer Concept Proposal /CCD Overlay Application Documents
F. Contract for Private Redevelopment
Master's Fifth Avenue, Inc.
19 577 180th Ave NW
Big Lake, MN 55309
763 - 390 -0393
February 26, 2016
TO:
Monticello Economic Development Authority
505 Walnut Street
Monticello, MN 55362
Attention: Angela Schumann
We request consideration at your meeting of March 9th to consider modification
of TIF District 1 -35 and amending the contract for private redevelopment to
comply with the proposed project on this site. Thank you for your attention to
this matter.
Master's Fifth Avenue, Inc.
Barry D. Fluth, president
Kennedy
Graven
CHARTERED
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 337 -9300 telephone
(612) 337 -9310 fax
http: / /www.kennedy- graven.com
MEMORANDUM
To: Angela Schumann, City of Monticello Economic Development Authority
From: Martha Ingram
Re: TIF District No. 1 -35
Date: January 29, 2016
In 2005, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello
( "HRA ") and the City of Monticello (the "City ") created Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-
35 (the "TIF District "), a redevelopment tax increment financing district, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, as amended (the "TIF Act"). The HRA entered into a
Contract for Private Development with Masters Fifth Avenue, Inc. (the "Developer "), dated as of
September 7, 2005, to provide for the construction of a commercial retail center on the parcel
making up the TIF District (the "Development Property "). In 2007, in conjunction with the
consolidation of HRA activities and those of the City of Monticello Economic Development
Authority ( "EDA "), the Contract was assigned by the HRA to the EDA. The Contract has been
amended three times to allow the Developer more time to commence construction of the retail
center, most recently in December 2015. The Development Property has been vacant since
creation of the TIF District and has not generated any increment.
The Developer has now approached EDA staff with a proposal to construct 23 units of
housing in the TIF District (the "Proposed Project"), rather than the originally proposed retail
center. The Developer has also requested an increased amount of tax increment assistance due to
the comparatively high cost of developing housing. You have requested an analysis of whether it
would be possible to accommodate the Developer's request, and if so, what legal and procedural
steps would be required. I have consulted with Tammy Omdal of Northland Securities
( "Northland ") to obtain a portion of the information in the following memo, and the sections of
this memo regarding the required legal and procedural steps involved in accommodating the
Developer's request for the Proposed Project incorporate Northland information.
A. Legal Feasibility of Amended Project Under TIF Act —Applicable Rules
1. Five -Year Rule
There are several interrelated rules governing the use of tax increment from a tax
increment financing district and the timing of this use. The first rule introduces the concept of
in- district expenditures and outside - district expenditures. This rule generally provides that an
authority must spend at least 75% of the tax increment generated by a redevelopment TIF district
on qualified activities within the district. It may spend up to 25% of the tax increment on
activities outside the TIF district but within its designated Redevelopment Project area, subject to
various other restrictions. Layered over this general rule is a timing test known as the "five -year
rule." This rule provides that tax increment revenues are only considered to be expended on
activities within a TIF district if they meet one of the following requirements within five years
after the county auditor certifies the district:
(1) increment is paid to a third party for a TIF - eligible activity;
(2) bonds, the proceeds of which are used to finance an activity, are sold to a third party
and proceeds are reasonably expected to be spent within the five -year period (with certain
limited exceptions);
(3) binding contracts are entered with a third party for performance of an activity, and
increment is spent under the contract; or
(4) costs are incurred by a party and revenues are spent to reimburse a party.
The term "third party" excludes the party receiving TIF assistance and the "municipality or the
development authority or other person substantially under the control of the municipality."
However, clause (4) permits the typical "pay as you go" reimbursement where the initial costs
are incurred by the developer within the five -year period.
After expiration of the five -year period, increment from any parcel in the district may be
used to pay on bonds or contracts that were issued or entered into within the five -year period. In
addition, the entire in- district percentage of tax increment received must be used to pay existing
in- district obligations.
For redevelopment tax increment financing districts certified between 2003 and 2009, the
five -year rule is extended to ten years. The TIF District in question is a redevelopment district
and was certified by Wright County on August 1, 2006, which means that it qualifies for this
extension.
The five -year rule is important because it governs the amount of increment that may be
available to assist private development. Starting in the sixth year after certification (or 11' year
if the extension is applicable), if an authority enters into a contract or issues bonds to assist
private development, all the increment spent on those obligations will be considered spent
outside the district, which effectively limits the amount available for this new development to a
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maximum of 25% of the increment generated. Administrative costs are considered outside -
district expenditures, so if the authority retains any portion of its permitted 10% for
administrative purposes, this reduces the amount available for private redevelopment purposes
even further.
2. Additional Rules: Section 469.176, Subdivision 4j
Section 469.176, subd. 4j of the TIF Act ( "Subdivision 4j ") adds a further limitation to
the use of tax increment. Subdivision 4j requires that "90 percent of the revenues derived from
tax increment from a redevelopment or renewal and renovation district must be used to finance
the cost of correcting conditions that allow designation of redevelopment and renewal and
renovation districts under [this Act]." These uses include:
• acquiring properties containing structurally substandard buildings or improvements
or hazardous substances, pollution or contaminants;
• acquiring adjacent parcels necessary to provide a site of sufficient size to permit
development
• demolition and rehabilitation of structures
• clearing of the land
• the removal of hazardous substances or remediation necessary to development of the
land
• installation of utilities, roads, sidewalks and parking facilities for the site
In addition, under Subdivision 4j, the "allocated administrative costs of the authority" are part of
the qualifying costs that satisfy Subdivision 4j. That is, administrative costs related to activities
meeting the Subdivision 4j requirements are considered part of those Subdivision 4j activities
and as such are part of the 90 %.
3. Additional Rules: the Knock -Down Rule
Within four years after certification of a TIF district, one of the following activities must
have been commenced by the authority or the owner of the parcel in accordance with the tax
increment financing plan:
• Demolition
• Rehabilitation
• Renovation of property
• Site preparation
• "qualified improvements" of a street adjacent to a parcel
A "qualified improvement" of a street means (1) construction or opening of a new street; (2)
relocation of a street, or (3) substantial reconstruction or rebuilding of an existing street.
Installation of utility service is not a qualified improvement. If one of the listed activities does
not occur within the four -year period, collection of increment from that parcel is suspended. The
parcel is often referred to as "knocked down." The parcel is not removed from the district for all
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purposes, however. Increment from other parcels may still be spent on this parcel, which is still
within the district.
Similar to the five -year rule, the knock -down rule was amended by the legislature to
extend the deadline for qualifying activities to December 31, 2016 for TIF districts certified
between 2005 and 2009.
B. Application of Legal Rules to TIF District and Contract
1. Status of Existing Contract
The TIF District in question is a redevelopment district and was certified on August 1,
2006, so the five -year rule will come into effect after August 1, 2016. The Contract currently
provides that the EDA will reimburse the Developer for up to $170,000 in Land Acquisition
Costs for the Development Property from Available Tax Increment (as defined in the Contract),
by issuing a pay -as- you -go tax increment revenue note ( "PAYG Note ") to the Developer upon
receipt of evidence that the Developer has incurred the Land Acquisition Costs. Under the
Contract, interest will accrue on the PAYG Note at a rate of 6.5 %. While the Developer has not
provided the EDA with any certification of having incurred the Land Acquisition Costs, the
Development Property is currently owned by the Developer, so it is clear the Developer has
already incurred some level of qualified costs pursuant to the Contract. Therefore, the five -year
rule has been satisfied as to those costs, because they meet requirement 94 above (costs have
been incurred by a party within the 5 -year period). The Land Acquisition Costs are costs related
to a qualified Subdivision 4j activity, so they meet the requirement that at least 90% of tax
increment from the District must be expended on such activities. And because the TIF District
was created during the window extending the deadline for the knock -down rule, the parcel
making up the TIF District has not been knocked down.
2. Application of Legal Rules to Possible Contract Amendment
The Developer has requested additional tax increment assistance in the form of an
increased PAYG Note to reimburse additional qualified expenditures. Based on a preliminary
analysis of projected increment resulting from the Developer's Proposed Project, Northland has
determined that the Proposed Project could potentially generate up to $550,000 in gross tax
increment over the full life of the TIF District. After adjusting for administrative fees and the
required state auditor's deduction, a total of approximately $490,000 in net tax increment
remains. This is enough to support a PAYG Note of approximately $337,000 at 3% interest, an
increase of $167,000 in principal amount (please note, however, that if the interest rate on the
additional assistance were to remain at 6.5 %, the increased amount of principal available to the
Developer would be significantly less — this would be a potential point of negotiation).
Applying the legal rules outlined above, and based on the projected increase in tax
increment generated by the Proposed Project, the Contract could be amended to provide for
increased assistance to the Developer, as long as certain conditions are met. First, any additional
qualifying activities would be subject to the five -year rule. This means that the Developer would
have to actually incur these costs prior to August 1, 2016, or would have to enter into a binding
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contract with a third party to perform qualified activities by that date in order to benefit fully
from the increased increment generated by the Proposed Project. If this deadline is not met, any
assistance to the Developer would be considered an outside - district expenditure and would be
limited to a maximum of 25% of the increment generated, as described above. Furthermore, the
additional assistance would be payable only for as long as the initial PAYG Note for Land
Acquisition Costs is outstanding; once that initial PAYG Note is fully paid from the 75% in
increment allocated to in- district expenditures, the City would be required to decertify the TIF
District.
Second, EDA staff would need to make the Developer aware of the requirement that any
additional tax increment assistance must be used to reimburse Subdivision 4j activities described
in Section A2 above, i.e., activities intended to correct the conditions that allowed the
designation of the TIF District as a redevelopment district. If the Developer has already incurred
costs to demolish existing structures or otherwise prepared the Development Property for
construction, and can show evidence of those costs to the EDA, those activities would be eligible
for reimbursement as Subdivision 4j activities and would also meet the five -year rule.
Otherwise, the Developer would need to incur additional Subdivision 4j costs or enter into
contracts to do so.
Finally, the parties would need to verify the knock -down status of the parcel in the TIF
District. In correspondence with the Wright County Auditor, Tammy Omdal of Northland was
able to confirm that the parcel making up the TIF District has not been knocked down, since it
qualifies for the temporary extended deadline. Based on this correspondence, it appears that the
EDA and City would not be required to take any steps related to the knock -down rule at this
time, but either the Developer or the EDA would need to perform some type of qualified activity
on the Development Property by December 31, 2016 to prevent the knock -down rule from taking
effect.
C. Required Procedure for Approval of Amended Contract
If the EDA determines that the Developer's Proposed Project is in the best interest of the
City, that the Proposed Project would not be constructed but for the additional tax increment
assistance requested by the Developer, and that EDA staff and consultants are authorized to
move forward with an amendment of the Contract, several procedural steps will be required:
- The EDA will work with Northland to more definitively determine how much tax
increment may reasonably be expected to be generated by the Proposed Project, and
will need to analyze the Developer's pro forma to determine the Developer's
financing gap and the appropriate amount of increased tax increment assistance to
offer.
- Northland and K &G will create a modification to the tax increment financing plan for
the TIF District to increase the authorized budget for the tax increment revenues
expected to be generated. A public hearing will be required to approve the
modification.
- The EDA and Developer will need to negotiate an amended and restated Contract that
outlines the Developer's new obligations, as well as the agreed amount of tan
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increment assistance available for qualified costs related to construction of the
Proposed Project.
Concurrently with modification of the TIF plan and negotiation of the Contract, the
City will need to work with the Developer on appropriate zoning and land use
approvals to allow for timely
t of construction.
The EDA and City should plan on allowing 60 -90 days to complete the process of
amending the TIF plan and negotiating and drafting the Contract. Because the five -year rule will
take effect after August 1, 2016, the parties should plan to work as quickly as possible to
accomplish these procedural steps, to allow the Developer time to begin construction and to
incur sufficient qualified costs by August 1. Northland prepared a model calendar for purposes
of illustration in connection with the drafting of this memo, as follows:
3/9/201 EDA requests the City Council to call public hearing
4/2 City Council calls for public hearing
4/19/2016 Last day for written notice to county commissioner
5/1/2016 Proposed (draft) modified TIF Plan completed for distribution to city staff
5/14/2016 Last day modified plan and fiscal implications to County and School District
5/14/2016 First day to publish hearing notice
5/16/2 M Notice to newspaper
5/19/20163 Actual publication date
6/3/2016 Last day to publish hearing notice
6/8/20 EDA approves modification, subject to adoption by City Council
6/13/2016 Public hearing on modification; City Council adopts modification
Amended Contract for Private Development approved by EDA
6/15/2016 Submit modified plan to County
7/6/2016 Submit modified plan to State
8/1/20161 Five year rule date
= dates need to be reviewed and confirmed, these dates impact the other dates shown
Many of these dates are based on statutory requirements in the TIF Act, and it is important to
note that the overall time period between calling for the public hearing and the hearing itself is
not changeable.
In summary, upon review of the current status of the TIF District and Contract, and upon
preliminary analysis of the projected increase in increment resulting from the Proposed Project,
we conclude that the EDA and City could modify the tax increment financing plan for the TIF
District and amend the Contract to allow the Developer to construct the Proposed Project and
receive increased assistance. In order to meet the requirements of the five -year rule and
maximize the level of increased assistance, the EDA, City, and Developer would need to finalize
the procedural steps outline above and the Developer would need to incur additional qualified
costs (or show evidence of sufficient qualified costs already incurred) prior to August 1, 2016. If
this deadline was not met, some level of increased assistance would still be possible, but would
be subject to the 25% outside - district spending limitation.
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Either Tammy Omdal of Northland or I would be happy to answer any questions about
this memo. Tammy can be reached at (612) 851 -4964, and my direct line is (612) 337 -9231.
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Ehlers & Associates, Inc.
Talc Increment Financing District Overview
City of Monticello
Tax Increment Financing District No, 1 -35
The following summary contains an overview of the basic elements of the Tax increment Financing PIan
for TIF District No. 1 -35. More detailed information on each of these topics can be found in the complete
TIF Plan.
Proposed action: Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -35 (District)
and the adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan (TIF Plan).
Adoption of a Redevelopment Plan Modification for the Central
Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1. (The Modification is to
include the project activities anticipated in the District.)
Type of TIF District: A redevelopment district
Parcel Numbers *: 155- 010 - 036011 **
155- 010 -036010 **
155 -010- 036030 **
*These parcels will be combined via an administrative lot combination
by the City of Monticello
**These parcels are "Knocked Down" parcels that are being removed
from Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -22 to be included in Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1 -35.
Proposed Development: The District is being created to facilitate construction of 11,000 s.£ of
commercial space consisting of a restaurant, office and other uses in the
City of Monticello. This project is being proposed by a local
developer. The value of the new development is estimated to be $70
per s.f. plus land costs of approximately $230,000 for an esimated
value of $1,000,000. The building will be completed in 2006 and the
assistance of land acquisition, public improvements, site preparation,
streets and sidewalks and utility costs will be funded on a pay- as -you-
go basis at a rate of 6.5%
TIF District Overview
Maximum duration: The duration of the District will be 25 years from the date of receipt of
the first increment (26 years of increment). The date of receipt of the
first tax increment will be approximately 2008. Thus, it is estimated
that the District, including any modifications of the TIF Plan for
subsequent phases or other changes, would terminate after 2033, or
when the TIF Plan is satisfied.
Estimated annual tax Up to $17,014
increment:
Proposed uses: The TIF Plan contains a budget that authorizes the maximum amount
that may be expended:
Land/Building Acquisition ............................................... $ 100,000
Site Improvements /Preparation ................... $35,000
.......................
Public Utilities .................................... ............................... $35,000
Parking Facilities ........... :................................................... $35,000
Streets and Sidewalks ......................... ............................... $10,000
Interest.............................................. ............................... $190,000
Administrative Costs (up to 10 %) .............. ........................ $45,000
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ............... .............................45
See Subsection 2 -10, page 2 -6 of the TIF Plan for the full budget
authorization. Additional uses of funds are authorized which include
inter -fund loans and transfers and bonded indebtedness.
Form of financing: Financing will be primarily by a pay -as- you -go (PAYG) note.
Administrative fee: Up to 10% of annual increment, if costs are justified.
Interfund Loan Requirement: If the City wants to pay for administrative expenditures from a tax
increment fund, it is recommended that a resolution authorizing a loan
from another fund must be passed PRIOR to the issuance of the check.
4 Year Activity Rule After four years from the date of certification of the District one of the
(§ 469.176 Subd b) following activities must have been commenced on each parcel in the
District:
• Demolition
Rehabilitation
• Renovation
• Other site preparation (not including utility services such as
sewer and water)
• If the activity has not been started by the approximately
September, 2009, no additional tax increment may be taken
from that parcel until the commencement of a qualifying
activity.
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TIF District Overview
5 Year Rule Within 5 years of certification revenues derived from tax increments
ff 469.1763 Sub 3) must be expended or obligated to be expended. Tax increments are
considered to have been expended on an activity within the District if
one of the following occurs:
• The revenues are actually paid to a third party with respect to
the activity
• Bonds, the proceeds of which must be used to finance the
activity, are issued and sold to a third party, the revenues are
spent to repay the bonds, and the proceeds of the bonds either
are reasonably expected to be spent before the end of the later
of (i) the five year period, or (ii) a reasonable temporary period
within the meaning of the use of that term under §. 148(c)(1) of
the Internal Revenue Code, or are deposited in a reasonably
required reserve or replacement fund
• Binding contracts with a third party are entered into for
performance of the activity and the revenues are spent under
the contractual obligation
• Costs with respect to the activity are paid and the revenues are
spent to reimburse for payment of the costs, including interest
on unreimbursed costs.
Any obligations in the Tax Increment District made after
approximately September, 2010, will not be eligible for repayment
from tax increments.
The reasons and facts supporting the findings for the adoption of the TIF Plan for the District, as
required pursuant to M.S., Section 469.175, Subd 3, are included in Exhibit A of the City Council
Adopting Resolution.
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TiF District Overview
MAPS OF CENTRAL MONTICELLO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. I
AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-35
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Proposed Tax Incren...c Financing District No
Central Monticello Redevelopment Project N
City of Monticello
Wright County, Minnesota
Proposed Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1 -35
District 1 -35 is a redevelopment TIF district. The Dis-
trict was established to assist with the construction of
11,000 square foot commercial building. The District
was created from parcels removed from District 1 -22.
This approach established new time limits that con-
strain use of increments in District 1 -22. The tax incre-
ment from District 1 -35 is obligated to repay a $170,000
developer note at an interest rate of 6 %. The note will
end at a date no later than 2/1/2023. Ninety percent
(90 %) of annual tax increment is used to make pay-
ment on the note. The District will be decertified no
later than December 31, 2033.
The development planned for District 1 -35 has not
happened.
Actions Taken Since 2009
Funds have been transferred into TIF District 1 -35
from TIF District 1 -22 to cover administrative expenses
incurred for TIF 1 -35.
Administrative Steps
There are no outstanding administrative items
Management Strategy
The strategy for District 1 -35 focuses on using the ex-
isting district to undertake redevelopment on this par-
cel. The factors that allow the creation of a new re-
development district have been removed. A new TIF
district is not an option.
Clearance of the site satisfied the criteria of the 4 -year
knock down requirements.
Management of this District benefits from 2009 amend-
ments to the TTF Act. The limitations of the five -year
rule are extended to ten years for the District. Obli-
gations for the use of tax increments must now be in
CityNumber .......... ............................... ............ ........................................... 1 -35
CountyNumber ............................................... ............... ........................... 635
Name ........................... ............................... .......................Landmark Square 11
Type.......................................................... ............................... Redevelopment
Established......................................
............................... ........................9 /12/05
Certification Requested
.................................... .............................12 /29/05
Certified..................................................................... ............................... 8/1/06
Year of First Increment ................... ............................... ...........................2008
4-Year Knockdown
8/1/12
5-Year Rule ................................................................. ..............................8 /1/16
Decertification .......................... ............................... ..........................12 /31 /33
Original Tax Rate ....................... ............................... ........................110.297%
Original Tax Capacity Value .......... ............................... ..........................3,409
Current Base Tax Capacity Value ............................... ..........................6,068
Current (Pay 2012) Tax Capacity . ............................... ..........................2,962
Parcels.................................................................................... ............................... l
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place by August 1, 2016.
The financial implications and options for this District
cannot be fully analyzed until development occurs.
District Summary
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of use at the property at 213 3RD ST W. This will change the zoning from CCD
District to a residential overlay in the CCD District to accommodate plans for
Landmark II, a 23 unit apartment building that will lease to residents who are in
the 55 year old and older category. This is in compliance with Chapter 3 of the
Zoning code, Section 3.7 Overlay Zoning Districts, Subsection (j) CCD Residential
Overlay District.
Background for Landmark II:
According to the stated policy of Monticello, a mix of uses in the Downtown is
desirable. Currently there is big box retail, small space retail, office, single family
housing, multi - family housing, and commercial entities. These functions all work
together to support a healthy interactive economic system.
Landmark II is a 23 unit apartment three story building with 16 garages and
adequate parking that is designed for 55 year old and older residents. These are
residents who want to live within walking distance of shopping, restaurants,
parks, employment, and community activities. Adding this group of people to
the Downtown increases the diversity of our city, increases the number of civic
contributors, and provides instant consumers for businesses.
Landmark II contributes to an atmosphere that encourages people to move,
work and stay in Monticello. Action by the City to support this project will send
a clear signal that the market in Downtown Monticello is thriving and that it is a
great place to live, work, and play.
This project will comply with the conditions established by the city
comprehensive plan. It is anticipated that it will increase property values, add to
the safety of the area, create positive traffic, encourage other development, and
be an aesthetically pleasing addition to this area.
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
This agreement is made as of December _9, 2015, by and between the CITY OF
MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body politic and
corporate (the "EDA ") and MASTERS FIFTH AVENUE, INC., a Minnesota corporation (the
"Developer ").
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello
( "HRA ") and Developer entered into that certain Contract for Private Development dated
September 7, 2005, as amended by an Amendment thereto dated as of June 7, 2006 and a Second
Amendment thereto dated as of December 18, 2007 (as so amended, the "Contract ") providing,
among other things, for the construction of an approximately 11,000 square foot retail center, with
associated parking, known as Landmark Square II (the "Minimum Improvements ") on the property
legally described within the Contract (the "Development Property ") within the City of Monticello
(the "City "); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has taken the necessary steps to allocate all
powers and projects of the HRA to the EDA, and the HRA, by its Resolution No. 2007 -085, dated
October 22nd, 2008, has transferred and assigned to the EDA all outstanding contracts to which the
HRA_ is a party, including the Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested and the EDA has determined to extend the dates
of commencement and completion of construction of the Minimum Improvements described in the
Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the
parties hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
Section 3.4(a) of the Contract is amended as follows:
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement, the Land Acquisition Costs will
be reimbursed to the Developer with simple interest thereon 6.50% per annum, interest commencing
to accrue on the date that the Developer complies with the cost certification requirement described
in paragraph (f) of this Section. The Land Acquisition Costs will be reimbursed by the Authority to
the Developer in semi - annual installments payable on each February 1 and August 1 ( "Payment
Dates ") commencing August 1, 2022 and concluding no later than the Termination Date. These
payments will be made from Available Tax Increment as defined in this Section 3.4 and from no
other source.
2. Section 4.3 of the Contract is amended as follows:
(c) Commencement and Completion of Construction. Subject to Unavoidable Delays, the
Developer shall commence construction of the Minimum Improvements by November 1, 2020.
Subject to Unavoidable Delays, the Developer shall complete the construction of the Minimum
Improvements by December 31, 2021. All work with respect to the Minimum Improvements to be
constructed or provided by the Developer on the Development Property shall be in conformity with
the Construction Plans as submitted by the Developer and approved by the Authority.
471894A MNIMN190 -115
3. Miscellaneous. Except as amended by this Amendment, the Contract shall remain in
full force and effect. Upon execution, the Developer shall reimburse the EDA for all out -of pocket -
costs incurred by the EDA in connection with negotiating, drafting and approval of this
Amendment.
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4718941 MNI MN 190 -115
Dated this 9th day of December, 2015.
Masters Fifth Avenue, Inc. City of Monticello Economic Development
Authority
By: B. 3 0 .
Its Its President
By:
Its E Director
4718940 MNI MN 190-115
EDA Agenda: 03/09/16
11. Consideration to approve a Financial Planning Agreement with Northland Securities
for 2016 Update of the City /EDA TIF Management Plan (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The EDA is asked to approve an update to the 2012 TIF Management Plan for the City and
EDA.
The TIF Management Plan is used by the City, EDA and staff to understand the structure,
financial status, and recommended actions or management strategies associated with each
district. Since 2012, a number of actions and activities have occurred which necessitate the
update, including decertifications, modifications, and interfund loan actions. An updated
management plan will provide an update on these actions, as well as provide financial
projections and strategy suggestions for each district, and tax increment use overall.
Al. Budget Impact: Northland's scope indicates a cost of $7,000. The update to the
TIF Management Plan was identified in budget planning for 2016 and is included
in the budgeted amount of $10,000 allocated to Miscellaneous Professional
Services.
A2. Staff Workload Impact: Staff communication and support to Northland
Securities will occur throughout the plan update process.
A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative 91 above. The TIF Management Plan is an important
resource document for understanding the City's use and management of its TIF Districts.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
Motion to approve a Financial Services Agreement with Northland Securities for 2016
Update of the City /EDA TIF Management Plan.
2. Motion to deny approval of a Financial Services Agreement with Northland Securities
for 2016 Update of the City /EDA TIF Management Plan.
3. Motion to table this item for additional information.
C. SUPPORTING DATA:
Project Scope, Northland Securities
FINANCIAL PLANNING AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
MONTICELLO (MN) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND
NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.
TIF MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
This Agreement made and entered into by and between the Economic Development
Authority for the City of Monticello, Minnesota (hereinafter "EDA ") and Northland
Securities, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota (hereinafter "NSI ").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the EDA desires to use the services of NSI for financial planning assistance
related to updating the 2012 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Management Plan for the
City of Monticello and preparing a 2016 TIF Management Plan (the "Project ").
WHEREAS, the Project is intended solely for financial planning and NSI is not
providing advice on the timing, terms, structure or similar matters related to a specific
bond issue.
WHEREAS, NSI desires to furnish services to the EDA as hereinafter described,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows:
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY NSI
Our proposed approach is based on the following objectives for the Project:
1. Update the Plan to account for changes in the use of each TIF district and the
addition of any new or modified TIF districts.
2. Prepare new projections using current financial information.
3. Explore ways to use tax increments to meet local objectives, including
implementation of initiatives from the EDA's downtown plan.
4. Update out -dated sections of the 2012 plan document, including legislative changes
and interpretations from the Office of the State Auditor.
5. Determine if other changes in the document are needed to make it more useful for
city staff and the EDA.
To achieve these objectives, Northland will perform the following tasks:
NSI Agreement for 2016 TIF Management Plan—Monticello Page 1
1. Conduct "kick off" meeting with city staff to review objectives, set key dates and
collect data. An important discussion item for this meeting will be details of new
TIF initiatives to consider through this process. The preliminary data needs include:
a. Cash balances and fund balances for each district as of December 31, 2015
b. Pay 2016 parcel data (EDA may direct NSI to obtain from Wright County)
c. Pay 2016 tax rates
d. Fiscal Year End 2014 Annual Reporting Forms submitted to the Office of the
State Auditor
2. Review data and collect additional data as needed to complete update objectives.
3. Update the financial projections, including expense /revenue and balance sheet for
each TIF district.
4. Explore ways to accomplish initiatives identified by the EDA.
5. Prepare updated management strategies for each district.
6. Prepare matrix of key items for each district for City to use after project is completed
for on -going TIF management.
7. Meet with city staff to present and discuss findings and recommendations.
8. Conduct additional analysis and investigations (as needed) to follow up on items
from city staff review.
9. Prepare draft of 2016 TIF Management Plan (the "Plan').
10. Submit draft for city staff review and comment.
11. Prepare draft Plan for EDA review.
12. Meet with EDA to present and discuss proposed update of Plan.
13. Address feedback from EDA and prepare final Plan document.
COMPENSATION
NSI will perform all services necessary to complete the work described in this letter
at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Northland will bill on a monthly basis for services
performed and actual reimbursable expenses (travel, publication, printing and
mailing). Staff time will be billed at a rate of $170 per hour.
ASSIGINED NORTHLAND EMPLOYEE
The NSI employee directly responsible for providing services pursuant to this
agreement and for the services performed is Tammy Omdal.
NSI Agreement for 2016 TIF Management Plan—Monticello Page 2
SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS
The terms and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the EDA and NSI and their successors or assigns.
DISCLAIMER
In performing service under this agreement, NSI is relying on the accuracy of
information provided by the developer and the EDA and the services provided by
Northland are based on current State Law. The parties agree that the Minnesota
property tax system and other laws may change and may affect the accuracy and
validity of services provided by NSI. NSI will perform its work using the best available
information. The EDA recognizes and accepts that future property values, tax levies
and tax rates may vary from the assumptions used by NSI and such changes may affect
the work product produced and provided by NSI.
TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT
This Agreement may be terminated by thirty (30) days written notice by either the EDA
or NSI. In the event of early termination by the EDA, NSI shall provide the EDA with
an itemized hourly statement of services already provided. All billable hours by NSI
shall be billed at the stated hourly rates should early termination occur.
Dated this _ day of 2016.
Northland Securities, Inc.
Los
John R. Fifield, Jr. - Sr. Vice President
Monticello EDA
In
Title
NSI Agreement for 2016 TIF Management Plan—Monticello Page 3
EDA Agenda: 03/09/2016
12. Consideration of a recommendation on a monthly stipend for non - council members
of the Economic Development Authority (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The EDA is asked to consider a recommendation regarding a $50 monthly stipend for
non - council members of the Economic Development Authority (EDA). At a recent
council meeting, Councilmember Posusta requested the Personal Committee review the
compensation for both the Planning Commission and EDA. The Personnel Committee
recently reviewed the compensation for both the Planning Commission and EDA and
based on the information provided recommends compensating non - council EDA
members $50 per month.
The EDA's attorney has indicated that a stipend does not conflict with the provisions of
the EDA Act.
Al. Budget Impact: The estimated cost is $3000 per year. Funds are available within
the EDA budget to support the stipend.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to recommend to the Council a $50 monthly stipend for non - council
members of the Economic Development Authority.
2. Motion to recommend no monthly stipend for non - council members of the
Economic Development Authority.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff defers to the EDA on this matter.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
None
EDA Agenda: 03/09/16
13. Consideration of Director's Report (JO /AS)
Economic Development Manager Position
City staff will be interviewing the first round of candidates for the Economic Development
Manager position. A notice for second interviews will be sent to the EDA for attendance.
349 West Broadway Update
WSB & Associates has completed the Asbestos and Limited Regulated Materials Survey for
this site. WSB Environmental Scientist will be attending the EDA meeting on April 13th to
answer any questions associated with this report.
Environmental — Block 34
Ryan Spencer of WSB & Associates will be in attendance at the EDA meeting on April 13th
to provide an overview of the environmental study completed on Block 34 and an update on
the status of remaining environmental considerations and /or clean-up.
Interchange Land Use Study
The draft Interchange Land Use Study was presented to the IEDC and Planning Commission
the week of February 29th. Comments were requested from both bodies for purposes of
finalizing the document for acceptance. A link to the draft document can be found by visiting
the City's website and clicking on the Planning Commission page. The EDA is more than
welcome to comment on the study, as well. Comments are requested no later than March
15th, 2016.
Market Matching Services
Market Matching will be presenting the EDA will a revised scope of services at the April
EDA meeting. The EDA should note that budgeted funds are only available in the amount of
$12,000 for Market Matching services in 2016. This amount anticipated the hire of an
economic development staff person and the re- evaluation of Market Matching services.
EDA Agenda: 03/09/16
14. Consideration of recessing to closed session to determine the asking price for real or
personal property to be sold by the City pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05,
Subdivision 3(c)(1)