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EDA Agenda 10-12-2011EDA MEETING Wednesday, October 12, 2011 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room - 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN Commissioners: President Bill Demeules, Vice President Bill Tapper, Treasurer Tracy Hinz, Matt Frie, Bruce Hamond, and Council members Tom Perrault and Brian Stumpf Staff: Executive Director Megan Barnett 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Meeting Minutes: a. September 7, 2011 Special EDA Minutes b. September 14, 2011 EDA Minutes 3. Consideration of additional agenda items 4. Approval of EDA Invoices 5. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Authorizing a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement Relating to the Sale of G. O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A. 6. Consideration of authorizing the City to be a sponsor of the NAIFC Fishing Tournament 7. Director Report 8. Adjourn "Proceed to workshop with the Monticello Downtown Business Association (MDBA) to discuss the Embracing Downtown Study 6:30pm — 7:30pm MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Wednesday, September 7,2011 - 7:30 a.m. Academy Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners Present: President Bill Demeules, Treasurer Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, and Council Members Tom Perrault and Brian Stumpf Commissioners Absent: Matt Frie, Bruce Hammond Staff: Executive Director Megan Barnett - Livgard 1. Call to Order The special meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. 2. Purpose The purpose of the special meeting was to present two options for the EDA to consider: providing a GMEF loan to Monticello Pet Hospital and obtaining an appraisal for two buildings in downtown Monticello. 3. Consideration of providing a GMEF loan to Monticello Pet Hospital The owners of the Monticello Pet Hospital had asked the EDA to assist with gap financing so that they could move forward with building their new facility. Their original request was for $286,000 in assistance as their bank appraisal had come in extremely low. A revised bank appraisal results in a gap to be financed of $50,000. Staff noted that funds are available for this purpose through the GMEF fund and agreed to bring loan documents to the next regular EDA meeting for review and consideration. 4. Consideration of obtaining an appraisal for two buildings in downtown Monticello Relocation Specialist Dan Wilson contacted the owner of the Montgomery Farms building downtown about selling their building located at the corner of Highway 2575. Mrs. Montgomery is interested in selling both of her buildings at one time. Staff noted the importance moving forward with purchasing the dental building as a key part of following through with the Embracing Downtown Monticello Plan. Although it isn't essential that the EDA purchase 112 Broadway at this time it is part of the long term plan for the downtown. The "dental" office is located at the 25/75 intersection and would be affected by the ultimate intersection improvements. Economic Development Authority Minutes 09/07/11 Staff asked that the EDA consider approving an appraisal of both properties in order to continue to move forward with purchasing these properties. It is recommended that the EDA utilize MNDOT's preapproved appraiser list for appraisals which involve road improvements for right -of -way in the case of a dispute involving value or price. Although Dan Wilson has worked with, and is comfortable with, all three appraisers who provided estimates, he recommended obtaining an appraisal from Jason Messner at a cost of $10,000. The other two appraisal estimates were $8,500 and $7,800. The EDA asked questions about the condemnation process briefly discussed the appraisal options. TRACY HINZ MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE EDA ACCEPT A MNDOT APPROVED APPRAISAL FOR PROPERTIES AT 100 & 112 BROADWAY AT A COST OF $7,800. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BILL TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. 5. Adiournment BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING AT 7:48 AM. BILL DEMEULES SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. Recorder: Kerry T. Burri Date Approved: October 12, 2011 Attest: Megan Barnett- Livgard MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Wednesday, September 14,2011 - 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: President Bill Demeules, Treasurer Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, Matt Frie, Bruce Hamond, and Council Members Tom Perrault and Brian Stumpf Staff. Executive Director Megan Barnett - Livgard, Finance Director Tom Kelly Others: Brad Barger, Linda Jacobson 1. Call to Order Bill Demeules called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. 2. Approve Meeting Minutes TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 10, 2011 SPECIAL JOINT EDA -CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BILL TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BILL TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 15, 2011 EDA MINUTES. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 3. Consideration of additional agenda items None 4. Approval of EDA Invoices BILL TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE INVOICES. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BRUCE HAMOND. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 5. Continued Public Hearing — Consideration of Adoption Resolution #2011 -73 and #2011 -74 approving a purchase and redevelopment contract between the EDA and Suburban Manufacturing, the Business Subsidy Agreement, the conveyance of land, and an Interfund Loan. This public hearing had been introduced during the EDA's August W meeting and was continued to the September meeting to provide additional time for negotiations. It is associated with the establishment of TIF District No. 1 -39 as an Economic Development District to assist in the write -down of land and infrastructure costs to Suburban Manufacturing and approval of the TIF Plan. A proposed interfund loan would assist in writing down the purchase. The EDA would repay the loan over nine years with funds from the newly established TIF District. Economic Development Authority Minutes 09/14/11 At their August 22nd meeting, the City Council approved Otter Creek 4th Addition creating a 4.4 acre site along Chelsea Road and Dalton Way for the development of Suburban Manufacturing's new facility. According to Ehler's, Otter Creek cost the EDA $2.41 /square foot based on land purchase price and improvements. In the past the EDA has attempted to structure business subsidies that would result in a payback equal to the cost of the land and improvements. Banks are now requiring higher loan to value ratios, land appraisals are coming in lower, and developer cash requirements are higher. These conditions require that participating parties need be more creative and aggressive in order to make new projects happen. The proposed business subsidy will consist of selling 4.4 acres at a price of .25 cents per square foot. The approximate "write down" is $413,994 and the project will generate approximately $375,736 of TIF dollars over nine years. While the EDA may not be fully reimbursed for the initial land cost of Otter Creek, the benefits of assisting a local company with an expansion are great. The project will generate 14 new livable wage jobs, create new long term tax base, and allow Suburban to lease to a company that will locate in Monticello. Brad Barger spoke about Suburban's intention to lease or sell their existing property. Several companies have already inquired about the space. The public hearing was opened. Hearing no public comment, the public hearing was closed. BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #2011 -73 APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING INC., THE BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF LAND; AND RESOLUTION #2011 -74 AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR ADVANCE OF CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 1 -39. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY TRACY HINZ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 6. Consideration of approving a Greater Monticello Enterprise Fund (GMEF) loan for Jacobson Veterinary Properties LLC Linda Jacobson spoke briefly in support of her request that the EDA grant a GMEF loan in the amount of $50,000 to assist in the purchase of property and construction costs associated with the development of a new 6,800 square foot veterinary clinic. The clinic will create three new jobs and has the potential to create an additional twelve jobs in the future. Economic Development Authority Minutes 09/14/11 GMEF guidelines allow funds to be allocated towards real estate purchases and construction associated costs. The loan terms are 3% interest rate with a three year pay off. BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 2011- 96APPROVING A GMEF LOAN FOR JACOBSON VETERINARY PROPERTIES LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MATT FRIE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Consideration of Decertification of Tax Increment District 1 -31 (UMC) Finance Director Tom Kelly outlined the status of Tax Increment District 1 -31 - an economic development district which was created for Ultra Machining Company (UMC) in 2002 - and noted the restructuring option available at this time. The EDA could consider retiring the existing pay -as- you -go note payable to UMC with the December payment and decertify TIF District 1 -31 as of 12/31/11. Choosing to decertify the district one year early would add tax capacity to the City's general tax base and possibly lower future tax rates. It would also reduce pay -as- you -go note commitments and save $623.68 in interest costs in 2012. The EDA could consider transferring its remaining cash balance of $69,273 in TIF District 1 -31 to TIF District 1 -38 to help pay a portion of the cash shortage projected on its interfund loan. BILL TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE PAYING OFF THE UMC PAY -AS- YOU -GO NOTE AT END OF 2011; AND TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 2011 -97 APPROVING DECERTIFICATION OF TIF DISTRICT 1 -31 AND TRANSFER THE CASH BALANCE TO TIF DISTRICT 1 -38. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 8. Director Report Staff noted that the public hearing notice to amend TIF District 1 -5 would be re- published so that the EDA could move forward in its determination about how to utilize those funds. It is anticipated the public hearing will occur at a City Council meeting in late October. 9. Adiournment BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:24 PM. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Recorder: Kerry T. Bum _ Approved: October 12, 2011 Attest: Megan Barnett - Livgard, Executive Director 4. APPROVAL OF INVOICES: a. Kennedy and Graven $1,872.00 *Suburban Manufacturing TIF assistance b. Wilson Development $450.50 *Acquisition of property c. Wright County Auditors $865.70 *Garden Center property special assessments d. Monticello Chamber $40.00 *Industry of the Year invitation e. American Community News $395.55 *TIF disclosure notice in the Monticello Times f. Rod Dragsten *Landmark Appraisal $400.00 g. 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Box 192 Monticello, MN 55362 Bill To Monticello City of Cathy Shuman 505 Walnut Street Suite #1 Monticello, MN 55362 Invoice Date Invoice # 9/6/2011 4323a 0 -d - V Due Date 9/26/2011 Description Amount Insert in Chamber Monthly Newsletter Month of. June 2011 (City Business News - Megan) 40.00 Total $40.00 763-295-2700 info@monticellocci.com http://wAw.monticellocci.com AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known as Monticello Times and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below. (A) The newspaper has compiled with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a qualified newspaper as provided by Minn. Stat. § 331A.02, § 331A.07, and other applicable laws as amended. (13) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each week for one successive week(s); it was first published on Thurs- day, the 4 day of August , 2011, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday to and including Thursday, the day of , 2011; and printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is here- by acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the notice: abcdelghijkl mnopgrstuvwxyz Title: CFO Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me on this 4 day of August 2011. .1.r3't otary Public .. meaasaxaa���,rere�cg' ' JULIA I I-IELI(1-NN NOTARY PUBLIC - ktiNNESOTA `�.. f1y Comm. Explrcn ,lint :41.2015 City of Monticello (Official Publication) City of Monticello Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ell ece er 39 A TIFUstricINFAuc: ThxlnmarmtFinancing District No. l-02 (MelcalvLmson) Tax lnercraonlFinancing Diatricl Na. 1- 05(Construolioa5) Tax InmamenlFinancing District No. 1-06 (Rnindmce) 7hxlncress Financing District -.1.19 (Nississi iShotcs) Current net tax ca aci 43,704 51,065 69,707 32,589 Ori ' nal net tax capacity 3,854 708 98 2,523 Captured not tax caaci 39,850 50,357 69,609 30.066 principal and interest payments due in 2011 0 0 0 29,315 Tax increment reoeived in 2010 37,875 60,632 82,296 32 855 Tax increment expended in 2010 169,711 365 365 29,678 Month and year of first tax inerementreceipt Jul -1985 Jul -1987 1 Jul -1988 1 Jul -1998 date of required decertification 12/31110 12/31/12 IM1113 12/31/23 TO District Name; TaxInaanent Financing District No. 1-0(Praide West) Taxl-ricNFinancing Disltiet No. 1-22 (Downloasn District) TaxlncmmeMFLuncing No. 1.24 (St. Bmedict's) Tsx lnesmmlFinaarhrg Diserict\o.1-29(rrWNmch Asmciata, I.) Current net tax ca of 24 027 509 564 45,051 30,370 Original net tax capacity 1,672 157,311 441 974 Captured net tax ca aci ' 22,355 352,253 44,610 29,396 Principal and interest payments due hi 2011 20,385 65,212 42.931 20 117 Tax increment roeeivcd in 2010 26,305 405,500 48,353 30,728 Tax increment expended in 2010 15,634 574,537 45,999 22,125 Month and year of first tax increment reoei t Jul -1999 Jul -1999 Jul -20017u(•2004 date ofre uireddecerfifieation 12131129 12/31124 12+31126 12131/29 TIP DislrictNamc: Taxrnoremcd Finandug DisirictNo.1-30(CIYIA� TaxJncremmd Humming District No. 1.31(UMC) TaxJilmmcntFinancing Distdcl No.t-34(hionli Intamlran a) Tax1noremcn(Financing District No.l-35(Landnadc Sgna1111) Current net tax capazity capacity 14,483 73,730 312,825 3,442 original net tax capacity 2,107 173 32,548 6,068 Captured net tax caparity 12,376 1 73,557 280,277 0 Principal mid interest payments duo in 2011 8,063 72,760 316,279 0 Tax increment received in 2010 14,310 79,419 305,676 204 Tax increment expended in 2010 4,166 71,821 317,368 91 Month and year of first tax incrcment reeei t Ju1-2004 101-2004 Jan -2007 Jul -2008 date of required decertification 12/31/29 12/31/12 12/31122 12/31133 'DFDisldetName; Tax lncrancntFinancing District No. 1-36 0 J 1hcirncr) TaxImmmentFinaneieg TmIncremmtFimneing DistrictNo.1-37(SLRcal DistdaiNo.1-33(WAkerin Fstnw) SIM) Current net tax capacity 67,736 26,674 13,674 Ori inal2ret tax capacity 4,354 1,614 1,781 Ca turcd net tax capacity 63,382 25,060 11,893 Nueipal and nitcrest payments due in 2011 139,939 23,796 22,939 Tax increment received in 2010 69,061 26,585 12 604 Tax increment ex ended in 2010 66,406 24,879 17,439 Month and year of first tax (ncrcmcnt receipt Juu-2007 Jul -2009 Jul -2009 date of re uired dcecrtifrcatien 1201/15 1 12/31116 12131/17 Additional information regarding each distriotrnny be obtained from: Megan Bartlett-Livgard, 505 Walnut Street, Suite 1, Monticello, MN 55362, Phone (763) 271-3208, (Aug. 4, 2011) MT -2010 Annual TIF Disclosure ********* INVOICE ********* File Number: 16911 R City of Monticello Borrower : Invoice #: Order Date: Reference/Case # PO Number: Terms: Appraisal Invoice Total State Sales Tax @ Deposit Deposit Amount Due /Z $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 0.00 t$ ) ($ ) $ 400.00 Please Make Check Payable To: Landmark Appraisal P.O. 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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN } Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known as Monticello Times and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below. (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a qualified newspaper as provided by Minn. Stat. § 331A.02, § 331A.07, and other applicable laws as amended. (B) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each week for one successive week(s); it was first published on Thurs- day, the 11 day of August , 2011, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday to and including Thursday, the day of , 2011; and printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is here- by acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the notice: abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz By: Title: CFO Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me on this 11 day of August , 2011. Notary Public WANE L ELIASON :fir! rlornnv 1>u11L1c - rllrlar_sorA fly Comm. Expu'cr. Jan 11, 2015 City of Monticello (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monticello, Wright County, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on August 22, 2011, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the City Coun- cil Chambers In City Hall, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, Minnesota, relating to the proposed adoption of a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the "Redevelopment Plan Modification'l, the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-39 (an economic development tax increment financing district) within Central Monticello Redevel- opment Project No. 1, and the proposed adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan (the "TIF Plan") therefor (collectively, the "Plans"), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 469.090 to 469.1082 and Sections 469.174 to 469.1799, all Inclusive, as amended. Copies of the Plans are on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator at City Hall. The property to be included in Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-39 Is located within Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No, 1 and the City of Monticello. A map of Central Monticello Rede- velopment Project No. 1 and Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-39 therein is set forth below. Sub- ject to certain limitations, tax increment from Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-39 may be spent on eligible uses within the boundaries of Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1. All Interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meet- ing in writing. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA /s/ Jeff O'Neil City Administrator (Aug. 11, 2011) MT-RedevelopmentProjectl CITY OF MONTICELLO VOUCHER Please complete, sign, and submit to Accts Payable by due date for check run. ® Disb, Ck. 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Name � l W U�/L Address 1/� Address 2 City/ST/Zip NAI a Statement) Invoice No: DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENSE TOTAL: so, QO,lf) .; APPROVED BY IV ucher.xls DATE: �,., r,.......,�.._. o I o I 1 I� ( 06 IIclq �o 00 V V O 00 m O O O O z U ' N V � A I I d � v N R C � III i )f O N N G a r. id I A o I o I 1 I� ( 06 IIclq �o 00 V V O 00 m O O O 0 Cl rn o M N 7 V M_ N N o � v N O N N G a r. id A w A W CD CD Id y bq V] v V] Y V] C A b cn o � A z O E � F ❑ O N O O_ o I o I 1 I� ( 06 IIclq �o 00 V V O 00 m O O O 0 0 Cl rn o N 7 V M_ N N o � v N O N N G a r. id A w A W A W Id y bq V] v V] Y V] C A b cn 0 b A o O O E � F ❑ O N O O_ A N o w d ci: U c z F � � o F � o w w A o � A � o x a 0 0 Cl rn o N 7 V O N N o � v N N N 9 Kennedy & Graven, Chartered 200 South Sixth Street Suite 470 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 September 13, 2011 Statement No. 104283 City of Monticello Accounts Payable 505 Walnut Avenue, Suite 1 Monticello, MN 55362 Through August 31, 2011 MN190-00139 Economic Development TIF (Suburban Manufacturing) I declare, under penalty of law, that this account, claim or demand is Just and correct and that no part of it has been paid. A" Signature of Clai ant EP 14 2011 F ,x 1,872.00 Total Current Billing: 1,872.00 r411NO Invoice submitted to: City of Monticello Megan Barnett 505 Walnut Street Monticello, MN 55362 Wilson Development Services, LLC 510 North Chestnut Street, Suite 200 Chaska, MN 55318 952.448.4630 800.448.4630 FEIN 26-1629971 Invoice Date Invoice Number Last Bill Date September 16, 2011 22534 In Reference To: Acquisition & Relocation Services -Montgomery Farms Professional Services y SEA 2 6 2011 Hrs/Rate Amount Montgomery Farms 8/10/2011 LGT Time 0.50 47.50 Pull tax statements, review maps/aerials with Dan. Attempt to identify 95.00/hr businesses/tenants. Montgomery Farms 8/18/2011 MEF Time 0.20 15.00 Type and send memo to Megan regarding need to select appraiser, 75,00/hr notify of intent. Montgomery Farms 8/23/2011 MEF Time 0.20 15.00 Create file, set up on data base. 75.00/hr Montgomery Farms 8/24/2011 MEF Time 0.10 7.50 Get phone number and ownership from internet search. 75.00/hr Montgomery Farms DHW Time 0.60 66.00 Call with Megan, discuss start up, search for property owner contact. 110.00/hr Call from Tom Scott regarding appraiser selection. Montgomery Farms For professional services rendered 4.80 $450.50 Balance due $450.50 City of Monticello Monticello -Montgomery Farms Page, 2 Hrs/Rate ;Ariount 8/29/2011 MEF Time 0.40 3k -CO Search for Clay Montgomery information, check for active real estate 75.00lhr , license, inactive. Check People Finders. Montgomery Farms - - &/3012011 DHW Time 1.20 132.00 Call Mrs. Montgomery regarding introduction. Call to Megan, left 110.00/hr message. Call to Messner regarding appraisal quote. Call from Clay, Notes to file. Call Megan. Montgomery Farms 8/31/2011 MEF Time 0.25 18.75 Type and send email to Megan with Messner proposal for appraisals. 75.00/hr Montgomery Farms MEF Time 0.20 15.00 Type and send email to Doucette requesting appraisal quote for both 75.00/hr properties. Montgomery Farms DHW Time 0.50 55.00 Cali Foster appraisal, second price, Memo to Megan with Messner 110.00/hr proposal, discuss selection. Montgomery Farms MEF Time 0.65 48.75 8-1-11 to 8-31-11 Consultant entries recorded to database for 75,00/hr client/case history, status and file maintenance/backup, Montgomery Farms SUBTOTAL; [ 4.80 450.50] For professional services rendered 4.80 $450.50 For professional services rendered 4.80 $450.50 Balance due $450.50 35 7 3 03 11 ROBERT J. HIIVALA WRIGHT COUNTY AUDPf'OR/1l2EASCJRER 116 � 03 10 SECOND STREET N.W. ROOM 232 e BUFFALO, MN 55313-1194 �'+r 505 WALNUT AVE STE 1 dYa 763-682-7572 or 763-684-4540 ' 'raws www.co.wright.mu.us Property ID #: R155-010-067010 Property Tax Statement for Taxes Payable in 2011 Save for ftittire reforence Description:0n, Sect -11 Twp -121 Range -025 ORIGINAL ,t TICELLO LOTS 1,2,3,4&5 BLK B Taxpayer ID Number: 248203 CITY OF MONTICELLO EDA OCTOBER 17 If your address has changed please check this box �•` F 505 WALNUT AVE STE 1 and show the change on the back of this stub.txl ' MONTICELLO MN 55362-8822 SECOND 1/2 TAX AMOUNT DUE: $865.70 Bill Number: 20899 Taxes Payable Year: 2010 2011 Your Pro a Tax Values & Classification ID Number: 248203 �j p stimated Market Value: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE & MAIL TO, y i ` ullll I{ IIII�IIIIIIfIII Improvements Excluded:..... ' WRIGHT COUNTY AUDrTOR/TRGASURER New Improvements/ ;'.. You may be eligible for one or even two Expired Exclusions: BUFFALO, MN 55313.1195 $$$ refunds to reduce our property tax. CITY OF MONTICELLO EDA TaxableMarket Value,:. Property Classification - EXEMRT : EXEMPT REFUNDS? Read the back of this statement to find No RecelptSent UnIns Requesled:Your cancelled check is your welpl.Tw rer* it vad If ihaatieck is nol twnored. out how to apply. 1'. Use this.amount on Form M1 PR to see if you are eligible for a property tax refund. File. by August 15. If this box is checked, you owe delinquent taxes and are not eligible, 2: Use these amourits on Form M1 PR to see If you are eUgible for a special refund. Your. Property Tax and Credits 3: Your. property.taxes Before credits 4. Credits thaYreduce yourproperty taxes _ _ A_ Homestead and agricultural market value credits B. Other Credits •5. Property taxes after credits Pro pertyTaz by Jurisdictioq 6.' County 7 City (CITY OF: MONTICELLO)' 8.'State General Tax'' '. 9. Schoofdistrict (0882).: A.. Voter approved levies B. Other local levies 10: Special :Taxing Districts _::. . 11. N.on-school voter'approved referenda: levigs 12. Totaiprolp tax before special assessments. Special Assessments'on Your PropertV 13..Specialassessments: Principal $ 1,495:82 Interest $ 235.59 _ 1,834.94 1,731.41 A. UTILITIES 2461.1-0 - . '1_;731:41. .- -- - - 14. YOUR TOTAL PROPERTY TAX AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 1;834.94' •: 1,731.41 _._..-^------------------------------------------------..-.------..--..---------- PAYABLE 2011 2nd HALF PAYMENT STUB PLEASE READ THE BACK OFTHE STATEMENT FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION, MONTICELLO MN 55362-8822 TO AVOID PENALTY PAY ON OR BEFORE: OCTOBER 17 If your address has changed please check this box Property ID Number: R155 010-067010 and show the change on the back of this stub.txl SECOND 1/2 TAX AMOUNT DUE: $865.70 Bill Number: 20899 PENALTY: TOTAL: t,W ID Number: 248203 �j p IIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIlII�IIIgII� MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE & MAIL TO, y i ` ullll I{ IIII�IIIIIIfIII ROBERT J. HIJVALA MEN WRIGHT COUNTY AUDrTOR/TRGASURER 10 SECOND 9YREET N.W. ROOM 232 BUFFALO, MN 55313.1195 CITY OF MONTICELLO EDA 505 WALNUT AVE STE 1 No RecelptSent UnIns Requesled:Your cancelled check is your welpl.Tw rer* it vad If ihaatieck is nol twnored. MONTICELLO MN 55362-8822 ROM ot"9'r � i CORNERSTONE CAFE N4==1:00_0e 154 WEST BROADWAY P.O. Box 535 MONTICEL_LO, MN 55362 PHONE: 763.295.3888 WWW.CORNERSTONECAFE.COM Date Wednesday, Oct.19th 2011 Item Ordered Name City of Monticello Address 505 Walnut Street Suite 1 Monticello MN 55362 Contact Person Megan Barnett Phone # 763/271-3208 Cell Phone # E -Mail Address Megan.Barnett(a)_ci.monticello.mn.us Time of Event 7:30 AM OTD: 6:00 AM Type of Event I Industry of the Year Quantity Ordered Item Ordered Per person Total 60 Cornerstone Egg Bake - Buffet $ 8.66 $ 519.60 include both vegetable & cheese only choices Bacon Strips, Sausage Links, Ham Breakfast Potatoes Assorted baked goods tray 3 gallons Coffee service $ 12.95 $ 38.85 30 Orange juice $ 1.75 $ 52.50 60 Dishwashing service $ 0.50 $ 30.00 Includes: Paperware: Napkins, water & juice cups. Glassware: Dinner plates, coffee cups. Silverware: Forks, knives. Cream & sugar coffee service. White tableclothes on all guest table Service Description: 30.82 Chafing dish set-up. Delivery, set-up and clean-up of all catered items. Dishwashing & storing of all china & silver service. Special Instructions: Include ice water on beverage table. Delivery Directions: MCC Mississippi Room Payment Arrangements: Pay with check at delivery. For The Love Of Food! Subtotal $ 640.95 Gratuity $ 128.19 Subtotal $ 769.14 6.875% Sales Tax $ 52.88 Total $ 822.02 5. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Authorizing a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement Relating to the Sale of G. O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 A. A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: At the August 22, 2011 council meeting, Council adopted a resolution calling for the sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 A. The purpose of the bonds is to refund the City's G.O. Bonds, Series 2005A, which is callable on February 1, 2014. The City would be doing what is referred to as an advance refunding to take advantage of the low interest rates. The City did sell the bonds on Monday, September 26th and the City Council adopted a resolution accepting the sale of the bond at the city council meeting that same evening. The sale resulted in an estimated savings of $667,070.84 over the remaining 11 years of debt payments. The 2005A bond which is being called was funded in part from pledged tax increments from District 1 -34, Monticello Interchange. As a result of this refunding the original pledge agreement is voided and a new pledge agreement is needed to fund the 2011A G. O. Refunding Bonds. Attached is a new pledge agreement between the City and the EDA, along with the resolution authorizing execution of said pledge agreement. Al. Budget Impact: By issuing bonds to finance the refunding of the 2005A bond, the City will save the City around $667,000 in interest costs over 11 years. A2. Staff Workload Impact: There would be little to no impact on the staff. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Adopt the resolution authorizing execution of a tax increment pledge agreement with the City of Monticello relating to the $10,735,000 G. O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A. 2. Do not adopt the resolution authorizing execution of a tax increment pledge agreement with the City of Monticello relating to the $10,735,000 G. O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City staff supports Alternative 1. D. SUPPORTING DATA: A copy of the Tax Increment Pledge Agreement. A copy of EDA Resolution No. 2011 -94. MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2011-94 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TAX INCREMENT PLEDGE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RELATING TO $10,735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011A WHEREAS, the City previously issued its $25,150,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, dated August 17, 2005 (the "Refirnded Bonds "); and WHEREAS, pursuant to authority conferred by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.178, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, the City has agreed to refund the Refi nded Bonds through the issuance of general obligation bonds of the City in the principal amount of approximately $11,005,000, designated the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A, and hereinafter referred to as the "Bonds"; and WHEREAS, the EDA has agreed to pledge certain tax increment revenues to the City for the principal and interest on a portion of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the there has been presented to the EDA a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement between the EDA and the City (the "Pledge Agreement') providing for the pledge of certain tax increments from certain tax increment financing districts in the City to payment of principal and interest on the Bonds after the redemption date for the Refunded Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners (the 'Board ") of the EDA, as follows: 1. The President and Executive Director of the EDA are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Pledge Agreement in substantially the form on file in City Hall. 2. This resolution shall be effective as of the date hereof. ADOPTED BY the City of Monticello Economic Development Authority this 12th day of October, 2011. CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EDA President ATTEST: Economic Development Director TAX INCREMENT PLEDGE AGREEMENT by and between CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA and CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on or as of the 19a' day of October, 2011, by and between the City of Monticello, Minnesota (the "City "), and the City of Monticello Economic Development Authority (the "EDA "). RECITALS A. The City has duly established the following project areas and tax increment districts: (i) Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. I (the 'Project Area "); and (ii) tax increment financing district no. 1 -34 (the "TIF District ") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047, and Sections 469.174 to 469.179 and predecessor statutes (the "TIF Act "). B. In order to finance certain costs of the Project Area, the City issued its $25,150,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, of the City, dated August 17, 2005 (the "Refunded Bonds "), a portion of which consisted of general obligation tax increment revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $8,550,000 (the "TIF Bonds "). C. The tax increment attributable to the District (in accordance with the Act) received each year from Wright County is referred to as the "Available Tax Increment." D. In connection with issuance of the Refunded Bonds, the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello ( "HRA ") entered into a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2005, whereby the HRA pledged Available Tax Increment to payment of the principal of and interest on the TIF Bonds portion of the Refunded Bonds. E. By resolution approved October 22, 2007, the City transferred the control, authority and operation of the District from the HRA to the EDA, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.094. F. Pursuant to authority conferred by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.178, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, the City has agreed to crossover advance refund the outstanding Refunded Bonds, including the TIF Bonds, through the issuance of general obligation bonds of the City in the principal amount of $10,735,000, designated the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A, and hereinafter referred to as the "Bonds." 3922000 MNI MN190 -140 G. The EDA has agreed to pledge Available Tax Increment to the City for the principal and interest on the Bonds from and after the redemption date of the Refunded Bonds. H. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.178, Subdivision 2, any agreement to pledge tax increment revenues must be made by written agreement by and between the EDA and the City and must be filed with the County Auditor /Treasurer of Wright County. NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the EDA mutually agree to the following: (1) The City will sell the Bonds in accordance with the City Council resolution approved on September 26, 2011 (the "Bond Resolution "). The Authority authorizes and directs the City to give notice of redemption of the outstanding principal amount of the Refunded Bonds on February 1, 2013 (the "Redemption Date ") in accordance with the Bond Resolution and the Escrow Agreement. (2) The proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be applied in accordance with the Bond Resolution. The Authority specifically authorizes and directs the City to deposit the proceeds of the Bonds (less any deductions specified in the Bond Resolution or the Escrow Agreement) in the Escrow Account maintained by the Escrow Agent, as such terms are defined in the Bond Resolution. Amounts in the Escrow Account are irrevocably pledged to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds until the Redemption Date, and to redeem the outstanding Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date. (3) Prior to the Redemption Date, tax increment from the TIF District remains pledged to pay principal of and interest on the Refunded Bonds in accordance with the City's resolution awarding the sale of the Refunded Bonds dated July 25, 2005. (4) Commencing on the Redemption Date, the EDA pledges Available Tax Increment to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds, subject to the terms of this Agreement. At least three (3) business days prior to each debt service payment date for the Bonds, there shall be transferred from the account for the TIF District to the Debt Service Fund maintained by the City for the payment of the Bonds, an amount of Available Tax Increment which, when taken together with taxes levied and other sources pledged for such purposes in accordance with the Bond Resolution and amounts already on deposit in such Debt Service Fund, is equal to the principal of and interest on the Bonds to become due on the subject payment date. Any Available Tax Increment in excess of 105% of the principal and interest due with respect to the Bonds on any payment date may be retained by the EDA in the account for the TIF District and applied to any costs of the Project Area in accordance with law. (5) Without regard to anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Available Tax Increment may be pledged (at the EDA's option on a parity, superior or 392200v1 MNI MN 190 -140 subordinate basis) to pay principal of and interest on both the Bonds and any other obligations issued by the City, EDA or any other public body to finance public redevelopment costs paid or incurred by the EDA in the Project Area. The EDA reserves the right to release all or any portion of Available Tax Increment from the pledge under this Agreement (including without limitation the release of Available Tax Increment from any specific parcel within any District) to the extent permitted by law, provided that in no event may the EDA reduce the pledge such that Available Tax Increment is reasonably expected to pay less than 20 percent of principal and interest on the TIF Bonds portion of the Bonds. (6) This Agreement supplements any prior agreements between the City and EDA with respect to pledges of Available Tax Increment. (7) An executed copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the County Auditor/Treasurer of Wright County pursuant to the requirement contained in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.178, Subdivision 2. (The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank) RM1111I117181 121 NO lee Vila E IQ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the EDA have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on their behalf and their seals to be hereunto affixed and such signatures and seals to be attested, as of the day and year first above written. ATTEST: City Administrator (SEAL) 392200vl MNI MN 190 -140 CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA Lm Mayor ATTEST: Executive Director (SEAL) 392200vl MNI MN 190 -140 THE CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY President STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WRIGHT COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned County Auditor /Treasurer of Wright County, Minnesota, hereby certify that a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement by and between the City of Monticello, Minnesota and The City of Monticello Economic Development Authority dated as of September 26, 2011, relating to the City's $10,735,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A, has been filed in my office. WITNESS my hand and official seal this _ day of 2011. (SEAL) 3922000 9NIMN190 -140 County Auditor /Treasurer Wright County, Minnesota Lo Deputy 6. AUTHORIZING A $2,000 CITY PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP FOR THE NAIFC QUALIFYING ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD ON PELICAN LAKE IN MONTICELLO IN 2012 A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: Monticello is fortunate to be hosting the Ice Man Realty Show fishing tournament on Pelican Lake for a second consecutive year. The January 2011 event was a huge success bringing in over 600 people to Monticello. The local shops, restaurants, and hotels were utilized throughout the tournament weekend. The Monticello EDA was a platinum sponsor for this event in 2011 and Staff is requesting the sponsorship continue to the 2012 event. Supporting all business sectors in the community provides for a strong sustainable community. A platinum sponsor consists of $2,000. Staff is proposing the sponsorship amount be utilized from the 2012 marketing budget. B. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends authorizing the City of Monticello to be a Platinum Sponsor for the NAIFC Qualifying Ice Fishing Tournament to be held in January of 2012 on Pelican Lake in Monticello. This tournament will once again bring national exposure to Monticello, which will in turn provide additional revenue for many businesses in the City. The mission of the EDA encompasses encouraging and supporting a strong and sustainable busienss climate in the City. Supporting an event that has the potential to drive additional revenue to many businesses in Monticello is one way to stimulate the local business economy. C. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. Motion to approve a $2,000 Platinum Sponsorship for the NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament to be utilized from the 2012 marketing budget. 2. Motion to deny the City sponsoring the NAIFC at a Platinum Sponsorship level. 3. Motion to table item for further research. D. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Misc. information regarding NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament Chamber - News home biog join now hot deals swans member login Chamber Community News Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry (163) 295-2]00 htlpl/www.monticellocd.com September 13, 2011 Alt News Releases NAIFC Fishing Tournament Sponsorship Needed - Pelican Lake Contact: Sandy Suchy, Director (163)295 -2100: sandy @monticellocci.com The Monticello Chamber is co- hosting the NAIFC (North American Ice Fishing Circuit) Ice Fishing Tournament on Pelican Lake for the second time. This tournament brings in many new people to the community and even the VERSUS channel on TV. Teams are already signing up. Registration is open to locals as well as ice fishing professionals and the NAIFC spents a lot of hours educating adults and kids on how to ice fish and best techniques. Along with the fishing tournament we will have our weekend Frostbite Activities that include: a Pond Hockey Tournament, National Smoosh Race Competition, GeoCache Hunt and Medallion Hunt. Once again we need a lot of community and business support to bring this group to Monticello. Please consider a donation to sponsor this event. $2,000 Platinum Level Event Co Sponsor- Business identified with a Large Logo on all advertising venues for the Frostbite Challenge Weekend from now until event, Business Banner placed at all events all weekend and banner ad on the Chambers websile's Fish Tournament Report page. $f, 000 Gold Level Sponsor- Business identified with a Medium Logo on all Advertising venues for the Frostbite Challenge Weekend from now until the event, Yard sign at Pelican Lake. $500 Silver Level Sponsor- Business identified with Small Logo on all Advertising venues for Fishing Tournament from now until event, Yard sign at Pelican Lake. Less than $500- "Friends of Frostbite Challenge" Sponsor - Business name will be listed as "additional sponsors" on all Advertising venues for Fishing Tournament from now until the event, Ability to donate 300 items for the St. Paul Ice Fishing Tournament Bags. Note above Tiers include everything below them. Additional information about the event can be found at htto: / /moot .......... eellocei .corn/oagesMAIFCTournamend http : //business.monticellocci.com /news /details /news - release- 09 -13- 2011 -7 Page 1 of 2 Visitor Featured Events 0.2 aynei,U od3 ad+ool BOaN OSen House Od12 ausinrss After Hours See All Events 9/23/2011 Economic Development Director Updates: IEDC: The IEDC named the 2011 Industry of the Year. A congratulations to Aroplax Corporation. The 2nd Annual Industry of the Year breakfast will be held on October 19, 2011 at 7:30am at the Monticello Community Center. City Council: The City Council set a preliminary levy at $7,850,000, which is a 2.25% increase. Due to the changes by the legislature in the market value system businesses will see a 9.739% increase in City property taxes. The City Council approved rezoning the Fallon Avenue office building from I -1 to B -4. West Metro Inquiries: Staff was contacted by Greater MSP to submit a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential user looking to locate in MN. The company needs 20 acres with an option for an additional 20 acres. They would bring approximately 260 jobs and desire to build up to a 400,000 square feet facility over a 5 to 10 year time period. Marketing / Venues: Greater MSP is hosting a meeting to unveil their economic development strategy and proposed regions brand on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 5:30. If you are interested in attending please contact Megan. Monticello is also hosting a meeting with Gene Goddard from Greater MSP on October 13`h. Otsego, Clearwater, St. Michael, and Albertville will be joining us to ensure Wright County is well known to Greater MSP. Monticello will also be represented at the Governor's Job Summit and the MNCAR Commercial Real Estate Expo in October. Business Communications & Retention Initiatives: The Business Insider was distributed in the October Chamber newsletter. A Concierge site tour was just completed for TSI SSG. They are a tire service manufacturing company. They manufacture products such as tire cutters, wheel crushers, Cheetah Bead Seaters. Embracing Downtown: The Steering Committee met on September 16`h to discuss the proposed Design Guidelines. The consultants are working on revising the Guidelines based on input from both City Staff and the Steering Committee. The last public open house meeting, before the document goes to the Planning Commission and City Council for approvals, is scheduled for Monday, October 24`h from 5:30 — 7pm. Wright County Economic Development Partnership The Partnership is currently interviewing candidates for the Executive Director Position. It is anticipated a new Director will start by the end of October. Future Meeting Dates: 1. Embracing Downtown Public Open House: October 24�h from 5:30 — 7p 2. IEDC: November 1, 2011 3. EDA: November 9, 2011 IEDC October 4, 2011