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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-14 EDC Chair Ed von Holtum Committee Members Dan Erickson Jim Huninghake Dan Altstatt Steve Heikkila David Radziej Vacant Vacant Vacant Council Liaison Ed Werner Arden Hills Economic Development Commission October 1, 2014 8:00 am to 9:30 am 1245 W. Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-792-7800 www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well-maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. MINUTES A. August 6, 2014 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Business Retention and Expansion B. 2014 Work Plan Review and Discussion of 2015 Work Plan C. State of the City Report 5. UPDATES A. TCAAP Update B. Commission Members C. Council Liaison D. Staff Comments 6. ADJOURNMENT A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 6, 2014 8:00 AM CITY HALL -- 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Ed von Holtum called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Ed von Holtum and Commissioners Dan Altstatt and David Radziej Also Present: Council Liaison Ed Werner, Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher, and Associate Planner Matthew Bachler 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the agenda as presented. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the June 4, 2014, meeting minutes as presented. 3. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Business Retention and Expansion Associate Planner Bachler provided a summary of the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) programs offered though the University of Minnesota Extension. He explained that the BRE Strategies Package was the most comprehensive and in-depth program and included extensive consulting services, a complete research package, and quarterly meetings in the first year of implementation. In contrast, the BRE Tools program offers a scaled-down version of the Strategies Package, allowing communities to choose from the specific services offered by the Extension to create a customized program. Associate Planner Bachler explained that based on prior discussions with the EDC, staff had begun consulting with staff at the University of Minnesota Extension to develop a program through BRE Tools that would be results-oriented and require fewer meetings. He discussed the EDC Minutes August 6, 2014 Page 2 of 4 recommended outline for the program, explaining that Extension staff would provide approximately six training sessions to help the City plan their BRE program, organize the task force team, and train volunteers to conduct business visits. A complete research package would also be included, consisting of a customized survey, data tabulation and analysis, a research report, and an implementation planning retreat. The total cost of the program would be approximately $8,800. Associate Planner Bachler commented that staff would like to make a preliminary presentation to the Economic Development Authority on October 27 on the research completed thus far on BRE programs and the discussions between staff and the EDC. Commissioner Altstatt questioned what the City Council’s current feelings were on implementing a BRE program. Council Liaison Werner stated the City Council would need to consider the cost of the program and the amount of staff time that would be required. Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that the purpose of the presentation to the EDA in October would be to provide general background information on BRE programs and why communities implement this type of economic development initiative. She added that a final decision on whether to launch a BRE program would likely not be made until 2015. Commissioner Radziej commented that 2015 would be a good time to implement a BRE program as the City would be busy with the TCAAP redevelopment project and this type of program would ensure that existing businesses are being engaged and their concerns addressed. Commissioner Altstatt recommended that staff contact Jonathan Weinhagen at the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to request additional information on the BRE program implemented by the City of Shoreview. B. 2014 State of the City Community Development Director Hutmacher provided an update on the 2014 State of the City event and explained that two separate events would be held this year in order to better accommodate businesses’ and residents’ schedules. The first event will be held on September 18, at 7:30 am at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl and the second event will take place on September 23, at 6:30 pm at City Hall. She reviewed the advertising and promotion methods staff would be using and outlined possible topics that would be covered in the presentation. Council Liaison Werner requested information on how the podium area would be set up for the presentation. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that there were several issues that came up at last year’s State of City event related to the audio-visual equipment and how the EDC Minutes August 6, 2014 Page 3 of 4 room was set up. She noted that staff was aware of these problems and that they would be addressed. Community Development Director Hutmacher requested that the Commissioners hand deliver postcards for the event to businesses in the community. Staff will be providing the Commissioners with maps and a list of companies in each business district. Each Commissioner will be assigned a specific area of the City to visit. Community Development Director Hutmacher requested feedback on the recommended topics and the event format. She explained that the City Council would be asked to provide direction on the presentation topics at the end of August. Commissioners agreed that the recommended topics and event format were appropriate. C. City Video Tour Associate Planner Bachler provided an update on the City Video Tour currently being produced by CTV. He reviewed the areas and sites in the City where CTV has filmed so far. Associate Planner Bachler commented that CTV expects to complete the majority of their filming within the next few weeks and staff will be reviewing the footage in late August. In the upcoming months, staff will set up interviews with two or three different types of businesses to include as testimonials in the video. The Mayor’s introduction and wrap-up will also be filmed on-site at the triangle parcel park on County Road D and Lake Johanna Boulevard. 4. UPDATES A. TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher provided an update on recent City Council action related to the TCAAP redevelopment project, stating that the master plan land use map was approved on June 30 and that the Alternative Urban Areawide Review and Mitigation Plan was approved on July 28. She discussed the regulations and policies component of the master planning process and provided an overview of upcoming meetings with the City Council. Commissioner Radziej requested additional information on the open space area located in the central portion of the site. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that this was where the regional stormwater treatment feature would be located. Chari von Holtum questioned whether warehousing uses would be permitted in the Flex Business district. EDC Minutes August 6, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that warehousing would likely only be permitted as an accessory use and not as a principal use in this district. Commissioners discussed the number of residential units and expected levels of density on the TCAAP site. Commissioner Altstatt questioned if there were any concerns about residential uses on the site given the former use of the property for ammunitions manufacturing. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that the entire property would be cleaned to residential standards and that the MPCA and EPA are monitoring the remediation work currently being done on the site. B. Commission Members None. C. Council Liaison Council Liaison Werner discussed possible road improvements projects that may be completed in 2015 in the Valentine Hills neighborhood and along Grant Road and Noble Road. He also provided an update on bridge construction projects that will be completed in 2015. Council Liaison Werner provided an update on the City’s transition to single-stream recycling. He explained that the City would be issuing an RFP for a new recycling contract beginning in March 2015 that would likely transition the collection service from bins to carts. D. Staff Comments None. ADJOURNMENT Chair von Holtum adjourned the meeting at 9:15 a.m. __________________________ __________________________ _ Ed von Holtum, Chair Jill Hutmacher Community Development Director MEMORANDUM DATE: October 1, 2014 EDC Agenda Item 4.A TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Business Retention and Expansion Program Requested Action Review the Business Retention and Expansion Service Proposal submitted by the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC). Staff is recommending that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) make a formal recommendation to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) that the City contract with the SPACC to implement a Business Retention and Expansion program in 2015. Any recommendation made by the EDC would be presented to the EDA at their meeting on October 27, 2014. Background At the EDC meeting on August 6, 2014, City staff presented a preliminary proposal from the University of Minnesota Extension for a BRE program in Arden Hills. This proposal was for a scaled down version of the BRE Strategies Package, which is the most comprehensive service offered by the Extension. The components of the customized program included a research package consisting of a survey instrument, data tabulation/analysis, a research and summary report, and a planning retreat, as well as six visits to Arden Hills by an Extension consultant to assist with planning the program and training the Task Force team. The expected cost of this program would be approximately $8,800. Based on feedback provided by the Commissioners, staff has continued to research alternative options for a BRE program that would require fewer meetings, offer a streamlined business survey, and have an emphasis on tangible results. Staff has since met with Jonathan Weinhagen, Vice President of the SPACC, and discussed the City’s goals in undertaking a BRE initiative. After meeting with staff, the SPACC has developed a customized BRE program for Arden Hills. The details of this proposal are included in Attachment A. The total cost of the project would be approximately $5,000. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission, October 1, 2014 Page 1 of 2 Discussion The SPACC serves many communities in suburban Ramsey County, including Arden Hills, and has a long history of providing BRE services. As a founding member of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce “Grow Minnesota!” program, they have helped contribute to more than 8,200 business visits which have resulted in direct assistance to over 1,200 companies. A significant advantage to working with the SPACC versus the University of Minnesota is that the chamber has an established relationship with many businesses and other stakeholders in Arden Hills and will be better positioned to carry out the business outreach efforts. The proposal from SPACC would implement several of the BRE goals and priorities identified by the EDC. First, the chamber would be able to leverage its existing databases to compile a comprehensive list of businesses in Arden Hills and prioritize companies to visit. A concern of the Commissioners was the number of meetings that would be required of the Task Force volunteer group. SPACC anticipates that it will be able to complete much of the Task Force training in a single one-hour session. The BRE program would rely on a survey instrument developed by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Greater MSP. This survey is relatively short and direct in comparison to the one used by the Extension. Additionally, SPACC would be able to compare the data collected on Arden Hills businesses with data collected by the Minnesota Chamber and Greater MSP using this survey in other communities. A final important component of the chamber’s proposal is putting in place a sustainable approach for on-going BRE efforts after the first round of business visits. This will entail identifying “Landmark” and “Emerging” companies in the City and developing a regular visitation cycle. Requested Action Review the Business Retention and Expansion Service Proposal submitted by the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC). Staff is recommending that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) make a formal recommendation to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) that the City contract with the SPACC to implement a Business Retention and Expansion program in 2015. Any recommendation made by the EDC would be presented to the EDA at their meeting on October 27, 2014. Attachments A. Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce – Business Retention and Expansion Service Proposal City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission, October 1, 2014 Page 2 of 2 September 23, 2014 Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director VIA EMAIL City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Business Retention and Expansion Service Proposal Dear Ms. Hutmacher: As the State’s largest local chamber of commerce, serving the City of Arden Hills, the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) is committed to being a partner in advancing your Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) efforts. We believe that we are well positioned to lead this initiative and ensure success. We have a long history of providing Business Retention and Expansion services to communities throughout the East Metro. As importantly, we have a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each community that we serve and their distinct needs. As such, we have developed a customized program that we are confident will achieve your overall goal. Please feel free to contact me at (651) 265-2770 at any time if you should have any questions. Best Regards, Jonathan Weinhagen Vice President 2 Business Retention & Expansion Services 3 Contents Organization Background .............................................................................................................................. 4 Our Team ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Leadership ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Existing Support Staff ................................................................................................................................ 5 Business Community Profile ......................................................................................................................... 6 Major Employers ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Job Inflow/Outflow ................................................................................................................................... 6 Top 5 Industry Sectors .............................................................................................................................. 6 Our Approach ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Our Work Plan ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Phase I ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Engage City Council and City Commissions ........................................................................................... 7 Recruit BR&E Task Force ....................................................................................................................... 7 Identify Businesses ................................................................................................................................ 7 Engage and Train Task Force ................................................................................................................. 7 Business Visits ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Analyze Survey Results .......................................................................................................................... 8 Present Findings .................................................................................................................................... 8 Phase II ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Project Cost and Proposed Timeline ............................................................................................................. 9 Contact Information .................................................................................................................................... 10 4 Organization Background The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) is a vital, dynamic force serving the business community through the collective strength of its members. For more than 140 years, SPACC has provided vibrant programs, powerful advocacy and results that foster member growth. With more than 1200 members, SPACC is the largest local chamber in Minnesota. SPACC Team Members include: - Matt Kramer, PhD – President/CEO - Jonathan Weinhagen, MBA – Vice President - Michael Belaen, JD – Director of Public Affairs and General Counsel - Scott Beauchamp – Manager of Public Affairs - Mollie Mitchler – Director of Communications - SPACC has three member engagement specialists who provide outreach, two event experts and three office administrators who provide clerical and office support as needed. The SPACC has decades of experience engaging in Business Retention and Expansion efforts throughout communities in the East Metro. As a founding member of the “Grow Minnesota!” program, SPACC has helped contribute to the more than 8,200 visits that have yielded assistance to over 1,200 companies, protecting over 16,000 Minnesota jobs. The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 nonprofit registered in Minnesota. The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is the charitable arm of the chamber and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered in Minnesota 5 Our Team With the largest staff of any local chamber in the state, SPACC has a robust team of professionals with a wide range of experience and expertise. The following staff members will play key roles in executing this proposal. Leadership SPACC President and CEO - Matt Kramer, PhD – PhD with years of executive experience in both public and private sectors, including Governor’s Chief of Staff and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner SPACC Vice President - Jonathan Weinhagen, MBA – Small business and economic development specialist with years of business engagement and grassroots advocacy experience Existing Support Staff Public Affairs Support - Michael Belaen, J.D. – Director of Public Affairs and Legal Counsel for the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining SPACC, Mr. Belaen was in private law practice where he represented business clients in commercial, insurance defense, and construction litigation. Mr. Belaen is a cum laude graduate of Hamline University School of Law. - Scott Beauchamp – Transportation and communications expert specializing in business focused engagement. Leads SPACC initiatives on Gateway Corridor and is a key member of our Ramsey County Municipal strategy team Marketing Support - Mollie Mitchler – Strategic communications, webpage and graphic design specialist responsible for creating and distributing SPACC newsletters that reach over 13,000 readers every week 6 Business Community Profile The City of Arden Hills has a strong existing base of businesses and is home to many large employers including Boston Scientific, Smiths Medical, Land O’ Lakes and Bethel University. The City has the unique distinction of being a net importer of jobs that are spread across many industry sectors. Major industry sectors include Manufacturing, Information and Educational Services. Major Employers Job Inflow/Outflow Top 5 Industry Sectors NAICS Industry Sector Manufacturing 23.0% Information 14.0% Educational Services 12.8% Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 8.7% Management of Companies 8.7% 7 Our Approach The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) will deliver a set of Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) services that work to achieve the short-term and long-term goals established by the City of Arden Hills. We propose delivering the following services:  Work to educate and inform City Council and Commissions on value of BR&E initiative  Guide the recruitment of a BR&E Task force  Conduct training on effective business interviewing for Task Force members and any additional individuals engaged in BR&E visits  Help to identify businesses to be contacted for interviewing  Leverage existing survey instruments that feed into Grow Minnesota! and Greater MSP’s state and regional databases  Deliver a summary report with recommendations  Develop a sustainable approach for on-going BR&E efforts in the City of Arden Hills Our Work Plan Phase I Engage City Council and City Commissions Present overview of Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program to City Council and Economic Development Commission. This is an opportunity for dialogue that will help inform the process and ensure the goals of the City are being achieved. Recruit BR&E Task Force Work with City Staff to recruit taskforce participants. Identify Businesses Using city, chamber and external databases, compile a comprehensive list of companies within the City of Arden Hills. Prioritize companies that will be visited as part of the initial BR&E effort. Engage and Train Task Force Facilitate training of members of the BR&E Task Force as well as city staff and other stakeholders. We anticipate being able to accomplish the program overview and training during the course of a one hour session. Business Visits Work with city staff to assign visits to task force pairings. Anticipate successful completion of 25-50 visits during the course of the initial BR&E effort. 8 Analyze Survey Results Our team will aggregate the results of the survey and produce a final report that can be presented to the City Council and community. This report will include suggestions for action as it relates to economic development in the City of Arden Hills. Present Findings Our team will present the survey findings to the City of Arden Hills. We will work with city staff to identify the appropriate venue. This could include separate presentations to the City Council, Economic Development Commission and BR&E Task Force or a convening of all bodies. Phase II Using the information collected in Phase I, our team will work with city staff and the Economic Development Commission to establish an ongoing Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) initiative. We will leverage best practices including identifying “Landmark” and “Emerging” companies in the City of Arden Hills and develop a visitation cycle. 9 Project Cost and Proposed Timeline The duration of the project will be from November 1, 2014-September 30, 2015 with a total cost of $5,000. 10 Contact Information Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce 401 North Robert Street, Suite 150 Saint Paul, MN 55101 651.223.5000 www.saintpaulchamber.com Jonathan Weinhagen Matt Kramer Vice President President/CEO 651.265.2770 651.265.2771 jonathan@saintpaulchamber.com matt@saintpaulchamber.com City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission October 1, 2014 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 1, 2014 EDC Agenda Item 4.B TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: 2014 EDC Work Plan Review and Discussion of 2015 EDC Work Plan Requested Action Provide direction on the 2015 EDC Work Plan. Discussion The Economic Development Commission approved the 2014 EDC Work Plan (attached) at its December 4, 2014 meeting. The Work Plan was approved by the City Council at a joint meeting with the EDC on January 27, 2014. The EDC has made significant progress on its 2014 goals this year. Goals are divided into four categories. New Member Recruitment  EDC members continue to recruit new members. Revolving Loan Program  Research on existing revolving loan funds completed.  Communicated with DEED to determine program requirements.  Met with several local commercial bankers and SBA loan providers.  Provided information to EDC and EDA.  Working with lenders to determine underwriting, program costs, and processes. Business Retention and Expansion Program  Attended training offered by University of Minnesota Extension.  Met with several communities which have completed BRE programs.  Discussed program objectives and processes. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission October 1, 2014 Page 2 of 2  Obtained quotes from University of Minnesota Extension and St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce.  Prepared recommendation for EDA. Marketing and Outreach  Worked with Newsletter Committee to assign business-related newsletter topics.  Preparing a business inventory and contact list for the Red Fox/Grey Fox Business District.  Planned and promoted State of the City events on September 18 and 23.  Drafted script for City video tour. Worked with CTV on filming locations and Mayoral introduction/wrap-up.  Working with CTV on editing, voiceover, and scheduling testimonials.  Maintaining a list of new businesses and working to schedule business visits. The EDC should approve a 2015 Work Plan at its December 3, 2015 meeting. Given on-going TCAAP-related work and the number of potential 2015 development projects, staff recommends that the EDC focus its 2015 Work Plan on the following core projects: 1. Recruitment of new members 2. Business Retention and Expansion Program a. Work with consultant and volunteers to administer the program b. Involve the business community c. Communicate program outcomes to the EDA and community 3. Marketing and Outreach a. Work with the Newsletter Committee on business-focused articles b. Plan and promote State of the City events c. Continue to expand and update business contact list d. Track and visit new businesses Commissioners are asked to review the potential work tasks and provide feedback. A 2015 Work Plan will be presented for EDC approval in December. City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 ▪ Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 Phone 651-792-7800 ▪ Fax 651-634-5137 www.cityofardenhills.org Economic Development Commission 2014 Work Plan 2014 EDC Goals Work Tasks Timeline New Member Recruitment Promote membership at business visits Q1 – Q4 Contact Arden Hills business associates Q1 – Q4 Revolving Loan Program Review and provide feedback on Revolving Loan Program Q1 – Q2 Market Revolving Loan Program to banks in Arden Hills and surrounding communities Q3 – Q4 Create promotional materials for the City website and newsletter Q3 Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program Develop a business inventory and contact list for the Red Fox/Grey Fox Business District Q1 – Q2 Research BRE programs in other cities Q1 – Q3 Consider costs and benefits of a BRE program Q2 – Q3 Consider priorities and goals of a BRE program Q2 – Q3 Present BRE research to the EDA and gauge interest in the development of a BRE program Q4 Marketing and Outreach Identify newsletter topics and assign articles to Commissioners and staff Q1 Plan and promote State of the City event Q2 – Q3 Coordinate business outreach with Public Works Department on Round Lake Road improvement project Q1 – Q3 Visit new businesses within 6 months of occupancy Q1 – Q4 Update City website with business news and other information Q1 – Q4 Assist with City video tour on economic development content Q4 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 1, 2014 EDC Agenda Item 4.C TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Report on 2014 State of the City Two State of the City events were held this year, the first on September 18, 2014, at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl, and the second on September 23, 2014 at Arden Hills City Hall. The purpose of holding two events was so that one could be scheduled on a weekday morning to maximize business turnout while the second could be held on a weekday evening and be more convenient for residents. Councilmembers spoke on the TCAAP project, County Road E improvements, current transportation and development projects, the recycling program, and the Arden Hills Foundation. A representative from the Minnesota Department of Transportation provided information on planned road improvement projects in 2015 and 2016. The attendance for the event at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl was approximately 70 people and attendance at the City Hall event was approximately 60 people. In comparison, the 2013 State of the City at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl was attended by 75 people. The approximate event costs were as follows: Flaherty’s Arden Bowl $750.00 Arden Hills City Hall (Refreshments) $20.00 Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin $575.00 Citywide Postcard Mailing (Allegra Printing) $236.71 Total costs $1,581.71 This is approximately $50.00 less than the cost of the 2013 State of the City event, largely due to a decrease in the cost of the rental and refreshments at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl. City staff has begun to compile notes on advertising and promotion, event set-up, and refreshments. Staff welcomes feedback from the Commissioners for future event planning. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission October 1, 2014 Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 3 DATE: October 1, 2014 EDC Agenda Item 5.A TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: TCAAP Update Requested Action None. Regulations and Policies The City Council has held two meetings with Gateway Planning, the zoning consultant. Drafts of the TCAAP zoning ordinance have been discussed by the City Council, and further revisions are anticipated. City staff, County staff, and financial consultants have been meeting with commercial and residential developers to get feedback on land values, absorption rates, and the draft zoning document. Developers are being invited to attend work session meetings to allow the City Council an opportunity to ask questions and have a direct dialogue with developers. On September 8, Kent Carlson, Anderson Companies, and Todd Hanson, Cushman & Wakefield/Northmarq attended the City Council work session. Much of the discussion centered around how to ensure that commercial development was attractive and that it was a good fit with other TCAAP development. The developers suggested that rather than limit the amount of space used for storage, the City could consider some of the following criteria:  Requirement for Class A exterior finish including windows  Limits on the number of dock doors per thousand square feet  Maximum clear height of twenty feet  Requirement for berming and/or significant landscaping in front of buildings to soften their appearance for residential drive-by traffic MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 3 These criteria would allow manufacturers and high-tech industries to locate at TCAAP but would discourage distribution and warehouse users which would bring a large volume of trucks but relatively few high-quality jobs. The developers believed that the site’s amenities including open space, trails, and proximity to retail and services would be attractive to users that offer high- quality jobs. Additional work sessions with residential and retail developers are being scheduled. Developer comments are being compiled and will be reviewed by the City Council at upcoming meetings. Upcoming Meetings Staff and consultants are scheduling work for the regulations and policies component of the master planning process. October 13, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room  JDA Governance and Approval Process  Park Dedication Ordinance Discussion  Discuss Chapters 1-5 October 20, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers  Discuss Chapter 11 (Sign Standards) October 27, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room (Note: EDA meeting at 6:00 pm – work session may be continued after regular meeting)  Water and Sewer System Update (Infrastructure)  Discuss Chapters 9-10 (Open Space Standards, Streetscape and Landscape Standards) November 3, 2014, Special Work Session at 6:00 pm, Council Chambers  Workshop with Gateway Planning o Discuss Chapter 8 (Street Design Standards) and Attachments o Discuss Cumulative Comments on TCAAP Zoning o Discuss Revised Master Land Use Plan Map November 10, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room  Stormwater System Update (Infrastructure Team) November 17, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers  Final Workshop with Gateway Planning o Review entire document o Provide direction on remaining comments o Review complete Master Plan November 24, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room  Spine Road/County Road I/Thumb Road Update (Infrastructure) Page 3 of 3  Final review of draft zoning document, future land use map, and Comprehensive Plan amendment in preparation for public hearings at December 3, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2014, Special Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm, Council Chambers  Approve Final Master Plan  Approve TCAAP Zoning  Approve Future Land Use Map  Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment December 22, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Council Chambers  If necessary to review TCAAP zoning December 29, 2014, Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm, Council Chambers  If necessary to approve TCAAP zoning January 11, 2015, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room  Preliminary Plat Review (Infrastructure Team) January 25, 2015, Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm, Council Chambers  Receive Infrastructure Feasibility Report (Infrastructure Team) It is anticipated that additional regular and special work session meetings will be scheduled to discuss regulations and policies, the infrastructure study, and other TCAAP issues. Future meeting topics will be defined as those dates draw nearer.