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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-17 EDCCall To Order Approval Of The Agenda Minutes 08 -02 -17 EDC Minutes 08 -02 -17 EDC MINUTES.PDF 09 -06 -17 EDC Minutes 09 -06 -17 EDC MINUTES.PDF Unfinished And New Business State Of The City Review MEMO.PDF Business Retention And Expansion Program MEMO.PDF 2018 Work Plan MEMO.PDF Updates Commission Members Council Liaison Staff Comments Adjourn ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: Dan Erickson  Commissioners: David Radziej Kyle Lassen Liz Johnson Evan Cordes Rob Williams Sheila Bennett Kilander Brendan O'Meara Council Liaison: Dave McClung Economic Development Commission  November 1, 2017 8:00 am to 9:30 am  City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : 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 CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 3. 3.A. Documents: 3.B. Documents: 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 5.A. 5.B. 5.C. 6. Call To OrderApproval Of The AgendaMinutes08-02 -17 EDC Minutes08-02 -17 EDC MINUTES.PDF09-06 -17 EDC Minutes09-06 -17 EDC MINUTES.PDFUnfinished And New BusinessState Of The City Review MEMO.PDF Business Retention And Expansion Program MEMO.PDF 2018 Work Plan MEMO.PDF Updates Commission Members Council Liaison Staff Comments Adjourn ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:Dan Erickson Commissioners:David RadziejKyle LassenLiz JohnsonEvan CordesRob WilliamsSheila Bennett KilanderBrendan O'MearaCouncil Liaison:Dave McClung Economic Development Commission November 1, 2017 8:00 am to 9:30 am City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden 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. AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:3.B.Documents:4.4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 5.A. 5.B. 5.C. 6. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2017 8:00 AM CITY HALL -- 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Senior Planner Matthew Bachler called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Dan Erickson, Commissioners Kyle Lassen, Liz Johnson, Evan Cordes, Rob Williams, Sheila Bennett Kilander and Brendan O’Meara Also Present: Council Liaison Dave McClung, Senior Planner Matthew Bachler, WSB Senior Planner Eric Zweber, and Deputy Clerk Jolene Trauba 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the agenda as presented. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the May 3, 2017 and June 7, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Commercial, Industrial and Higher Education Study Senior Planner Matthew Bachler noted that in May and June, WSB and Associates presented topics included in the study. The May meeting included discussion of employment and economic activities for commercial and industrial uses in the City’s business districts. At the June meeting they looked at what land and building space is available in the City’s current business districts. A draft of the complete study will be presented at this meeting. WSB Senior Planner Eric Zweber discussed the draft study. A “College and University Enrollment By Community” document was handed out and Arden Hills’ unique situation of approximately 1:1 ratio of residents to students was noted. Other items discussed in the draft study were the economic impact of college student spending, the potential for property tax revenue loss, and the recommendation to create two different definitions of higher education – higher education campus and higher education classroom/office. EDC Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Chair Dan Erickson arrived at 8:20 a.m. WSB Senior Planner Zweber noted the next steps would include the Planning Commission reviewing the draft study and possible zoning code amendments, the City Council reviewing at their August Work Session, a public hearing in September and City Council approval. After discussion of the draft study, the Commission expressed thanks to Mr. Zweber and WSB for completing the study. B. State of the City Senior Planner Bachler provided an update on the State of the City. The morning session will be on September 28, 2017, 7:30 a.m. at the Tavern Grill. The evening session will be October 3, 2017 at City Hall. A Communications Coordinator was hired by the City and she will be involved in the planning and promoting of the events. Postcards will be available for Economic Development Commission members to distribute. C. Business Retention and Expansion Program Senior Planner Bachler asked if members were having success contacting the businesses on the list for interviews. Commissioner Liz Johnson stated that she is not succeeding in contacting Top Case or OrthoCore. Senior Planner Bachler noted that they are focusing on office and manufacturing businesses rather than retail at this time. He will resend the list of businesses and assigned EDC members. 5. UPDATES A. Commission Members None B. Council Liaison Council Liaison McClung noted the new Communications Coordinator position was filled and National Night Out was held on August 1. C. Staff Comments Senior Planner Bachler noted that the Smiths Medical building was purchased and the property would be returned to a multi-tenant use. JR Properties issued a letter of intent to purchase the old Aerotech property on Northwoods Drive. A formal application is expected to go before the Council in September. EDC Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 3 of 3 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m. __________________________ __________________________ _ Dan Erickson, Chair Jolene Trauba, Deputy Clerk CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 8:00 AM CITY HALL -- 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 SUMMARY OF MEETING – NO QUORUM Present: Commissioners Liz Johnson, Sheila Bennett Kilander, Brendan O’Meara and David Radziej Also Present: Senior Planner Matthew Bachler and Deputy Clerk Jolene Trauba Meeting opened at 8:15 a.m. Senior Planner Matthew Bachler stated that there was an absence of a quorum of EDC Commissioners. He noted that no motions or voting would occur until a quorum was recognized. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No quorum present 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No quorum present 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Senior Planner Matthew Bachler moved this discussion until after item C. B. State of the City Senior Planner Bachler distributed postcards for Commissioners to deliver to businesses. He provided an update on the State of the City. The morning session will be on September 28, 2017, 7:30 a.m. at the Tavern Grill, complete with a full breakfast buffet. It is estimated there will be 80 people in attendance. The evening session will be October 3, 2017 at City Hall. We are encouraging RSVP’s on Eventbrite. The October EDC meeting will likely be cancelled in lieu of the State of the City events. C. Business Retention and Expansion Program Senior Planner Bachler asked if members were having success contacting the businesses on the list for interviews. He suggested tying postcard deliveries in with Business Retention Meetings. EDC Minutes September 6, 2017 Page 2 of 3 D. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Senior Planner Bachler noted that Minnesota State Statute requires the City update the Comprehensive Plan every ten years. The Metropolitan Council adopts a regional plan with broad goals that cover the seven county regional area, individual cities have to update their plans to be consistent with those goals. The City has until the end of 2018 to update the Comprehensive Plan. The focus has been on housing, land use and the Higher Education Study. There are two recommendations that came out of the Higher Education Study that staff would like feedback on: the Gateway Business Properties and the B-4 Retail Center Zoning District. Senior Planner Bachler stated there are approximately 35 acres of undeveloped land in the Gateway Business District at the northeast corner of I35W and I694. Staff is requesting feedback on the following questions: 1. Does the EDC support the current land use designation for these areas? 2. Would the EDC recommend any changes to the land use designations? After discussion, Commissioner Liz Johnson said she would agree with changing the land use designation to Light Industrial/Office. Commissioners Sheila Bennett Kilander and David Radziej saw no reason to change because the current designation gives more options, and Commissioner Brendan O’Meara agreed to keeping the current designation and cautioned changing specifically for the existing owner without a specific reason for doing so. Senior Planner Bachler then discussed the B-4 Retail Center Zoning District. The City created the B-4 District to attract retail but because it did not occur, staff is now considering requesting the Council to change the zoning to be more reflective of the current uses in the area. Staff would like to change the district from Mixed Business to Light Industrial/Office and possibly change the zoning to I-Flex, thereby ruling out retail in the area. Commissioner Johnson said she could envision high-density housing in the area. She also noted there are transportation issues in the area because of the large trucks. Commissioner O’Meara stated that he would be hesitant to encourage more industrial type businesses in the area due to the proximity to Lexington Avenue. 5. UPDATES A. Commission Members None B. Council Liaison None C. Staff Comments Senior Planner Bachler mentioned the Planning Commission would be looking at the Marriott Hotel redevelopment at their meeting. If the Planning Commission approves, it will be presented to the City Council on September 25. Construction could potentially start this fall. EDC Minutes September 6, 2017 Page 3 of 3 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:22 a.m. __________________________ __________________________ _ Dan Erickson, Chair Jolene Trauba, Deputy Clerk City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission November 1, 2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 1, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.A TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner SUBJECT: 2017 State of the City Review The State of the City was held this year on September 28th at the Tavern Grill restaurant and on October 3rd at City Hall. Two events were held 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 presented on the TCAAP redevelopment project, local transportation and development projects, and parks and trails. A representative from the Minnesota Department of Transportation provided information on road improvement projects scheduled for 2018 and 2019. The Tavern Grill event was attended by approximately 50 people. Of this total, at least 8 individuals that signed in were representing local businesses. The City Hall event was attended by approximately 20 people. In comparison, the 2016 State of the City morning event at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl was attended by approximately 70 people. Staff has not received all of the invoices for the events so the total cost is not yet known. The estimated cost of both events is approximately $950. The cost of the 2016 morning event was approximately $1,550. The City had budgeted $2,000 for the events in the 2017 budget. Staff is requesting that Commissioners who attended the event provide feedback on the program to be used for future event planning. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission November 1, 2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 1, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.B TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Business Retention and Expansion Program Background The EDC is focusing its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) visits in the Red Fox-Grey Fox District for 2017. Staff has included this item on the agenda to provide EDC members with an opportunity to discuss these efforts and any issues that have come up. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission November 1, 2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 1, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.C TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner SUBJECT: 2018 EDC Work Plan Requested Action Provide comments on the EDC Work Plan for 2018. Discussion The EDC was established by the City Council to facilitate positive interaction with the business community and to advise the City Council and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) on economic development, redevelopment, and related community development issues. Each year, the EDC develops a work plan for the upcoming year. A joint meeting of the EDC and the EDA is tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The EDA will consider approval of the EDC Work Plan for 2018 at the joint meeting. Over the last several years, the EDC has focused on the following core goals and tasks: 1. Business Retention and Expansion Visits 2. Marketing and Outreach • Work with the Communications Committee on business-focused articles • Plan and promote State of the City events • Track and visit new businesses 3. Advising on Planning and Economic Development Efforts • 2040 Comprehensive Plan • Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study Staff is requesting that the EDC provide feedback on the Work Plan for 2018. A further refined Work Plan will be brought back for approval at the next regular meeting on December 6, 2017.