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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-29 BEDC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursday,November 29, 2012 6:00P.M. Council Chambers -Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3.Approval of Agenda 4.Approval ofMinutes: a.August 23, 2012 5.NewBusiness: a.Proclamation of Appreciation for Paul R. Yocum b.New 3M Research Facility c.Update on HRA and BEDC Combination d.Final BEDC Work Plan 6.UnfinishedBusiness: 7.Visitor Presentations: 8.CommissionPresentations: 9.Staff Presentations: a.Resolution of Appreciation for David Hesley b.Development Summary (No Report) 10.Adjourn MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA 6:00 P.M., THURSDAY, AUGUST23, 2012 1.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commissionwas held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 6:00p.m.byChairperson Jenkins. 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Gary Kloncz, CommissionerPresent Mark Jenkins, ChairpersonPresent Jennifer Lewis, CommissionerPresent Absent Beth Ulrich, Commissioner Warren Wessel, CommissionerPresentuntil 6:40 p.m. Staff Michael Martin, Planner 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Wessel added 5.a. passing of Paul Yocum and 5 a. moves to 5 b. Commissioner Wesselmoved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by CommissionerKloncz.Ayes –All The motion passed. 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES CommissionerWessel moved to approve the minutesfor July 26,2012. Seconded by CommissionerKloncz.Ayes –All The motion passed. 5.NEW BUSINESS a.Passing of Paul Yocum, founder of Yocum Oil The commission wanted to acknowledge his dedication to being a business owner in the community and requested the staff to request a resolution of appreciation for his service and make a request with the city council acknowledge Mr. Paul Yocum. CommissionerWessel requested that staff recommend to the city council a resolution of appreciation for Mr. Paul Yocum for his civil duty and dedication as a business owner in the community for Yocum Oil. August 23, 2012 1 Business and Economic Development CommissionMeetingMinutes Seconded by Commissioner Lewis.Ayes –All The motion passed. b.Economic Development Consultant –Janna King i.Mr. Martin introduced the item and Ms. Janna King. ii.Ms. Janna King had addressed the BEDC. Ms. King had been a guest speakerat a previous BEDC meeting. Ms. Kinggave a presentation on economic developmentand answered questions of the commission. Staff will make modifications to the document that was discussed and this information will be brought forward to the city council at a council workshop Monday, September 24, 2012. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a.City Councilmember,and BEDC Liaison, Marv Koppen addressed the BEDCregarding redevelopment and serving as past President of the WBABA (White Bear Avenue business association). 8.COMMISSIONPRESENTATIONS Chairperson Jenkins asked commissioners for articles on local businesses. 9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS a.Development Summary i.Staff gave a brief update on theKeller Golf Course,RSI Recycling and LA Fitness that will move into the old Circuit building. 10.ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jenkinsadjourned the meeting at 7:07p.m. August 23, 2012 2 Business and Economic Development CommissionMeetingMinutes MEMORANDUM TO:James Antonen, City Manager FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Proclamation of Appreciation for Paul R. Yocum SUBJECT: DATE:November 21, 2012 INTRODUCTION At the last business and economic development commission (BEDC) meeting, Commission Wessel requested the commission take note and honor the recent passing of Paul R. Yocum. DISCUSSION Attached to this report is a proclamation honoring Mr. Yocum, who founded Yocum Oil which is based in Maplewood. Yocum Oil is the parent company of Holiday Stores which can be found in many communities in the upper Midwest. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached proclamation honoring Mr. Yocum. Attachments: 1. Paul R. YocumProclamation CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PROCLAMATION HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY PAUL R. YOCUM WHEREAS ,Paul R. Yocum, along with his wife Fern, founded Yocum Oil working out of their home eventually building a company with more than 5,000 accounts; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yocum was an important business leader within the Twin Cities east metro community serving on the board of Premier Banks; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yocum was an active member and leader at his church, Gethsemance Luthuran Church in Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yocum passed away on July 24, 2012 at the age of 95; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yocum left a lasting legacy which includes Yocum Oil which is now owned by three of his grandsons; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewoodis forever indebtedto Mr. Yocum for the contributions he made to the Maplewood community and economy; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED thatthe Business and Economic Development Commissionof the City of Maplewooddoes hereby proclaim its admiration for; Paul R. Yocum, th onthis 29day of November, 2012 ____________________________________ Mark Jenkins,Chairperson ATTEST: ___________________________________ Michael Martin,City Planner MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Planner New 3M Research Facility SUBJECT: DATE:November 21, 2012 INTRODUCTION At the November 15 city council meeting a resolution was passed declaring Maplewood as the local unit of government that will review and approve an environmental assessment worksheet for a new research building 3M is proposing to build. DISCUSSION 3M Companies, Inc., recently made a major announcement to the employees on 3M’s Maplewood Campus. 3M will be pursuing approvals to construct an extensive research lab facility on the campus near the corner of Conway and McKnight Road. The facility must still be evaluated for environmental impacts and also is contingent upon financial considerations from the city of Maplewood and the state of Minnesota. The facility is a major business and jobs retention announcement for the Maplewood campus as well as Minnesota, as the company has considered other states and countries because their continued growth as an international Fortune 500 company is on the international markets. The intent is for construction to begin on the facility in the summer of 2013 and likely will take approximately twoyears to complete. The estimatedvalue of the facility and investment by 3M into the Maplewood campus could approach 2 to 3 times the city’s annual construction volume. As a comparison, the City of Maplewood issued permits for about $41 million in value of construction in 2010 and $53 million in 2011. RECOMMENDATION Review the attached city council report for informational purposes. Attachments: 1. November 15, 2012 city council report. MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Request to Authorize the Maplewood City Council as the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) for the 3M Company Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) DATE: November 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION The firm of TKDA, representing 3M Company, is requesting that the Maplewood City Council authorize themselves to act as the responsible governmental unit (RGU) for the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) approval. The EAW is needed for the proposed 3M Company research and development facility which would be located at the northeast corner of McKnight Road and Conway Avenue. After the conclusion of the EAW review process, the city council would make the final determination as whether the EAW would pose any environmental concerns or if there is a negative declaration. TKDA will facilitate the various steps involved in the processing of the EAW. Please refer to the attached memorandum. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution establishing the Maplewood City Council as the responsible governmental unit in the evaluation of the 3M Company environmental assessment worksheet to determine if there is any environmental impact with the proposed 3M research and development facility. p:36\RGU memo and resolution CC on 11 15 12 te Attachment: Memorandum and Resolution from TKDA dated October 17, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Planner SUBJECT: Update on Housing & Redevelopment Authority andBusiness & Economic Development CommissionCombination DATE:November 21, 2012 INTRODUCTION On November 15, 2012, the city council held a workshop where it discussed the possible combination of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and the Business & Economic Development Commission (BEDC) into one commission. DISCUSSION Council directed staffto move forward with the plan to combine the HRA and BEDC. The planning commission considered ordinance amendments at its meeting on November 20, 2012 and recommended approval. All ordinance amendments must be reviewed by the planning commission. It had also been proposed to consider combining the the planning commission (PC) and the community design review board (CDRB) into one commission. The council was more hesitant to take this action and staff will take another look at a possible combination in ayear. Meeting Dates The combination of the HRA and BEDC wouldtake place after New Year with the regular meeting of the BEDC. Membership Makeup The PC is a nine member commission and currently has seven members. The CDRB is a five member commissionand currently has three members. The current membership includes the following: The BEDC is a seven member commission with five members presently. The HRA is a five member commission with four members presently. The current membership includes the following: BEDCHRA Mark JenkinsBeth Ulrich Gary KlonczJoy Tkachuck Jennifer LewisTammy Wilde Beth UlrichDennis Unger Warren Wessel The goal for a new BEDC/HRA membership should be seven as the BEDC currently has. The nine existing members are all welcome to remain. The size of this combined commission would reduce to seven by member resignations and appointments\reappointmentsby council. Applicable Ordinance Amendments Ordinances would need to be revised for the combined commissions. The ordinance revisions the city council should consider are: The BEDC ordinance to include the duties and responsibilities of the HRA. The resolution that established the HRA on October 3, 1974 would still remain in effect and would not need to be amended. This resolution by the city council (attached) recognized the need for the HRA and established the formation of that committee. Commission Bylaws and Commission Handbook In addition to the revision of ordinances, the bylaws of thesegroups should be revised after the newly formed commissions have begun meeting. The city’s Commission Handbook would also need appropriate language revision to reflect the changes in the city’s advisory commissionsas well as updating handouts, applications and website materials. RECOMMENDATION Review this memo for informational purposes. Attachment: 1.Resolution approving the formation of the HRA MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Planner SUBJECT:Final BEDC Workplan DATE: November 21, 2012 INTRODUCTION At the September 24, 2012 city council workshop, staff gave the council an update on the current projects and progress being made within the Gladstone neighborhood in terms of redevelopment and what steps may need to be taken to continue the steps forward. In addition, staff presented an overview of a work plan the city’s business and economic development commission (BEDC) developed. DISCUSSION Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Over the past few months staff has been meeting regularly with builders, developers and investors within the Twin Cities development community. The point of these meetingsis to give staff an opportunity to tell Gladstone’s story and what the city’s vision is for redevelopment, while also highlighting potential opportunities within the neighborhood these various entities may be interested in. These meetings have also afforded staff the chance to receive feedback from these development professionals on what may or may not be realistic in terms of redeveloping the Gladstone neighborhood. At the September 24th workshop, staff gave a similar presentation that has been given during these meetings. The presentation highlights what the opportunities and constraints are within the neighborhood and also current public and private development projects. As part of this presentation, staff shared some of the feedback it has heard during these meetings. Staff communicated what it sees as potential next steps. Financial Considerations for Economic Development A staff concernis that we do not have funding availablein the next 1-3 years to invest in Gladstone withoutpotentiallyimpacting the city’s bond ratingby adding significantly to our debt load.The councilconsidered that our direction in Gladstone needs to be to regroup for the next 1-3 years, re-brand the area, and apply for some grants that will help us fund future projects. The city’s economic development financial priorities for the next 1-3 years will be marketing the vacant parcels, as well as working on the various TIF/Abatement Districts at Connemarra and 3M that will help us build fire stations, as well as a district along Beam Avenue that will help us attract medical office facilities. In addition,it is anticipated that the city will needtax abatement at the Highway36–English intersection area.With those economic development priorities, addedto the priority to expand the police department and build a southern Maplewood Fire Station, the city’s entire bonding capacity will likely be maximized before considering any major expenditures in Gladstone.Each of these projects could be considered higher priorities than Gladstone and will take extensive amounts of city capital funding.We do not have many funds left over after those projects to invest in Gladstone for a few years. BEDC Work Plan Earlier this year the city contracted with Janna King, an economicdevelopment specialist and consultant who has worked in many communities in Minnesota. The purpose of working with Ms. King was to give staff and the BEDC an opportunity to develop guiding principles behind economic redevelopment projects and the development of a business retention program. Redevelopment and business retention are seen as key initiatives in achieving the city council’s goal of prioritizing economic development. Ms. King worked with the BEDC and staff through this summer and the culmination of that work is the “Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission’s Economic Development Priorities, Implementation Activities and Timeline.” This document, which is attached to this report, is intended to guide the BEDC’s work into 2014. The BEDC and staff wanted the city council, which also serves as the city’s economic development authority, to review this plan and provide any feedback. The council was receptive of the work plan and it will be used as a general guide to the BEDC’s work through 2014. RECOMMENDATION Consider adopting the BEDC work plan as a general guideline for 2014. Attachments 1.Economic Development Priorities, Implementation Activities and Timeline Attachment 1 Draft 9-18-12 Maplewood Economic Development Commission Economic Development Priorities, Implementation Activities and Timeline Economic Development Priorities Redevelopment The Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission recommends actively exploring opportunities for redevelopment in three potential areas in 2013. Redevelopment is a multi-year process; the BEDC would lay the foundation by exploring market opportunities, building familiarity with business and property owners in the target areas, and determining the level of city support needed to stimulate new investment. St. John’s Hospital Area: Growth is anticipated in the health care sector. The reuse of Gander Mountain by HealthEast reflects market interest in a location close to St. John’s. Ancillary medical office buildings have the potential to generate significant property tax revenue as well as quality employment opportunities. The long term plans of St. John’s and market potential for additional health care related development/businesses should be explored. Gladstone (Frost Avenue and English Street): Historically, this area of the community served as a key commercial node in the community and is considered the original settlement site of Maplewood. However shopping, traffic patterns, retail formats and typical retail parcel sizes have changed, and market forces alone may not be sufficient to stimulate reinvestment. Highway 36 and English Street: Change is underway in this area with the major reconstruction of Highways 36 and 61 in 2013. This can serve as a stimulus for redevelopment within these key transportation corridors. Underutilized buildings, vacant parcels and redevelopment opportunities exist within this area. Business Retention The BEDC recommends that it undertake a business retention effort, with an emphasis on relationship building. Starting in 2013, the focus of retention efforts will be primarily on businesses in potential redevelopment areas. There are approximately 300 businesses in the three potential redevelopment areas, distributed as follows. St. John’s Hospital Area Gladstone Highway 36 and English Street Corridor Ideally, visits to redevelopment area businesses will involve one staff member and one volunteer. City staff would be responsible for scheduling and maintaining pertinent information; volunteers can bring a business perspective to the visit and send a strong message that the city cares. A simple interview guide should be developed to make sure that key information is gathered while creating an opportunity to listen to the business and build a relationship. It is estimated that staff capacity allows for approximately 3 visits each month. In addition, the BEDC recommends that the Mayor or City Manager notify GREATER MSP and Ramsey County that the city would like to be informed of visits in the community, so that it might send a representative of the city as part of delegation on visits to major employers. Attachment 1 Implementation Activities and Timeline The following implementation strategies and timeline are suggested. Third Quarter 2012 a. Redevelopment areas broadly defined and agreed to by BEDC and EDA. b. Funds budgeted for market analysis in early 2013 c. Business lists developed for redevelopment areas; interview guides developed Fourth Quarter 2012 d. Develop and issue RFQ or RFP for market analysis for the three key market areas with preliminary redevelopment feasibility analysis to help determine the level of city support that may be needed to stimulate investment. e. Complete 3 business retention visits; review & refine the process f. Send letter to GREATER MSP and Ramsey County requesting that the city be invited to participate in business retention visits to major employers in the community First Quarter 2013 g. Retain consultant and begin market analysis & preliminary feasibility to determine level of city support needed to stimulate investment h. Conduct 9 business retention visits to businesses in the potential redevelopment areas Second Quarter i. Consultant completes market analysis and preliminary feasibility; shares results 2013with EDC j. Conduct 9 business retention visits to businesses in the potential redevelopment areas Third Quarter 2013 k. Consider market analysis and preliminary feasibility. Develop a strategyfor the potential redevelopment areas. Set priorities and determine the level of city engagement that may be needed to stimulate private investment in revitalization of these areas including the following: Do nothing • ID area only & indicate city is receptive to redevelopment of the area • Create vision or physical concept plan • Conduct environmental review • Purchase property, assemble sites, clean-up sites, provide incentives for • redevelopment Align comp plan, transportation, zoning, design standards, development • review process Create implementation strategy based on market opportunities, catalyst • sites, financing tools and funding opportunities Share with neighbors & partners – e.g. area residents, business owners, • Met Council, MnDOT, county, watershed district, others Market to developers • l. Review business retention process. Is it meaningful? Does the number of visits per month work well for staff & volunteers? How might it be improved or adjusted? Continue conducting visits based on insights gained from the review process.Develop a communications strategy. 2 Attachment 1 Draft 9-18-12 Possible Future Activities The BEDC also considered strengthening electronic communication with businesses. Because the city has a business base of more than 1,000 businesses, personalized outreach to all businesses would require a substantial commitment of resources. Electronic communications would allow the city to reach a broader base of businesses and a visitation approach. One option is to work with the city communications department to build a database over time of e-mail addresses for businesses and develop a newsletter targeted specifically to businesses. As taxpayers, businesses have different concerns and service needs than residents. It could include positive messages about growing businesses in Maplewood and identify specific ways that businesses might access a variety of city services (e.g. expansion assistance, fire safety, employee participation in park and recreation opportunities, etc.). A business oriented newsletter would ideally be distributed 2-4 times per year. Another option is to conduct annual or semi-annual business events, sponsored by the city, to which businesses are invited. Approaches such as a Mayor’s Breakfast, luncheon speakers or events that feature city facilities such as parks or the community center provide an opportunity for relationship building with businesses. In addition, it would be beneficial for the city to meet with major businesses in the city to understand their visions for their companies and the city. This should be done in coordination with city staff, the BEDC and city council/EDA. 3 MEMORANDUM TO:James Antonen, City Manager FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Resolution of Appreciation for David Hesley SUBJECT: DATE:November 21, 2012 INTRODUCTION Attached is a resolution of appreciation for David Hesley.Mr.Hesley served as a member of the business and economic development commission(BEDC)from March 1, 2010to July 26, 2012. RECOMMENDATION Approvetheattached resolution of appreciation for David Hesley. Attachment: 1. Resolution of Appreciation Attachment 1 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, David Hesleyhas been a member of the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commissionsince March 1, 2010, until July 26, 2012, and has served faithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, the Business and Economic Development Commission has appreciated hisexperience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr.Hesleyhas freely given of histime and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr.Hesleyhas shown dedication to hisduties and has consistently contributed hisleadership and effort for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that David Hesleyis hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for hisdedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on _______, 2012 ____________________________________ Will Rossbach, Mayor Passed by the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission on November 29,2012 ____________________________________ Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Attest: ________________________________ Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk