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Home My WebLink About2020-04-29 EDA Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, April 29, 2020 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/493922446 Meeting ID: 493 922 446 1-312-626-6799 (Audio Only) I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Web-based Meeting Protocols: a. Members of the public on the call today will be muted by the host as a default upon entering the call. If you would like to be recognized by the Chair, please understand that the Chair does not always find it appropriate to take public comment and may do so at his/her discretion. b. All votes will be taken via roll call. II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 19. 2020 Meeting Minutes V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills a. None VI. REPORTS 1. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. a. Professional Web/Social Media Assistance (i) Michele Koch Proposal (ii) Lonni Olson Proposal b. Social Media Ads/Boosts c. Newspaper Ads d. Lowering Commercial Water Rates e. Fete des Lacs Sponsorships f. Centerville Bucks/Cougar Cash g. License rebates (Liquor, tobacco, etc.) h. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None IX. ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS Anoka County Summary of COVID-19 Business Assistance Programs and Guides Communities: How to Support Local Businesses During COVID-19 Federal Government (White House) Guidelines for Opening Up America Again MEETING REMINDERS videoconference CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2020 6:30 p.m. held a regularly scheduled Meeting on February 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL PRESENT: President Jeff Hanzal Treasurer Michael Giovinazzo Council Member D. Love Mayor Jeff Paar Vice-President Jim Weatherhead STAFF: City Administrator, EDA Executive Director Mark Statz III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda Motion by Commission Member Love, seconded by Commission Member Paar to approve the agenda with changes. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 15, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion by Commission Member Hanzal, seconded by Commission Member Giovinazzo to approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2020 meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills a. Cade Imaging b. Smith and Glaser City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes February 19, 2020 Executive Director Statz, noted that Northland has reached the EDA authorization limit of $11,000. Therefore, future billings from Northland will be coded to the general fund of the city. Motion by Commission Member Weatherhead, seconded by Commission Member Giovinazzo to approve the expenditures as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. REPORTS 1. Executive Director Statz gave a report on general development activities around the city. VII. OLD BUSINESS 2. consultant Site Design and Realtor Mike Brass. Mr. Brass has not yet completed his financial analysis of the site, and did not attend the meeting. Mr. Statz felt, however, that a general review of the site would be valuable. Mr. Statz also reviewed parking requirements for various scenarios of building occupancy. Even in the less demanding scenario of office space for the first floor, parking needs are not met by the site layout. With a retail or restaurant component on the first floor, the parking situation is worse. Mr. Statz reminded the board that any development in the M1 or M2 districts is done through a Planned Unit Development (PUD) process, which allows for flexibility of zoning regulations, including parking requirements. The board directed Mr. Statz to engage in conversations with adjacent property owners about shared parking arrangements or other land acquisition that could help facilitate more parking. No formal action was taken. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 3. Rebranding Letter of Support Mr. Statz reviewed, with the board, a draft letter of support for the rebranding effort. The letter Motion by Commission Member Weatherhead, seconded by Commission Member Giovinazzo to approve the support letter. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Main Street Revitalization Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes February 19, 2020 at a revitalization of Main Street. These purchases might include Banners, Signs, Other Streetscaping Elements, etc. Discussion ensued, with various potential items that could further the initiative. Mr. Statz was directed to come to a future meeting with rough costs for various items. No formal action was taken. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commission Member Paar, seconded by Commission Member Hanzal to Adjourn the EDA meeting at 8:15 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by EDA Secretary, Teresa Bender Page 3 of 3 Social Media I understand your concern about annoying your followers, however it is unlikely because Facebook related to those businesses. I would suggest posting 8-10 posts per week, with the majority of posts promoting and sharing information from local businesses. Another option would be the creation of custom content for the businesses themselves to post and then the city shares it, as some of these businesses may have more followers than the city but lack the skills to create a custom post. Other posts would include photos from the city, updates on parks, etc. Additional ideas: It would also be nice to create a list of any businesses that are hiring and share that on your page. Another thought would be to work at connecting local businesses, encouraging them to cross promote. We could create a hashtag and encourage residents to use it when supporting a local business. Rate My rate would be $450 per month with a minimum three-month commitment. the opportunity of supporting these businesses. Thanks for the consideration. Michelle Koch Owner/Content Guru Main Street Marketers 763.786.9672 3 pqujpot JOWFTUNFOU! 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Business Resources will also be updated daily on the Anoka County Regional Economic Development website: https://www.anokacountysuccess.org/covid-19-anoka-county-business-resources/ Contact Jacquel Hajder, Anoka County Economic Development Specialist for any questions on the following resources. Jacquel.Hajder@co.anoka.mn.us 612-358-8925 GETTING BUSINESS REOPENED A framework for safely returning to work rd Thursday April 23, Governor Tim Walz reviewed a framework for evaluating when it is safe to reopen a variety of workplace, social, and educational environments in Minnesota. As part of that framework, he issued Executive Order 20-40, which provides a limited first step in the process of safely returning to work, beginning only with workers at non-Critical Sector around 20, on Monday, April 27. https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid/safework/ In order to reopen, EO 20-40 requires these business to do three things: 1. Create and share with their employees a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that explains the actions they are taking to ensure social distancing and keep workers safe. The Department of Labor and Industry has created a template plan, which is optional for businesses to use as a starting point. 2. Engage in health screening of employees each day at arrival 3. Continue to use telework whenever possible DEED is looking for feedback from businesses and workers about how to implement social them here. Working With People To Improve Lives th 1201 89 Avenue NE, Suite 235 Blaine, MN 55434 www.anokacounty.us/jtc 763-324-2300 FAX: 763-324-2294 TTY/TDD: 711 Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider WORKFORCE ASSISSTANCE On March 16, Governor Walz issued an executive order ensuring workers affected by COVID-19 have full access to unemployment benefits. The order also relieves taxpaying employers of benefit charges associated with COVID-19. This means a company's unemployment tax rate will not increase if your workers collect unemployment benefits due to COVID-19. If your workers apply for unemployment benefits, DEED will let you know. More information about Unemployment Insurance for employers: https://www.uimn.org/employers/employer- account/news-updates/covid-19.jsp government are working on alternative assistance options. More information to come. For employees that were not traditionally covered under traditional unemployment insurance are advised to now apply for Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUI). Apply online here: https://www1.uimn.org/ui_applicant/applicant/login.do Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of the coronavirus can get help through the Rapid Response program. Rapid Response teams will discuss your needs with you, help avert layoffs if possible, and provide services to assist workers facing job losses. For more information, visit DEED's Rapid Response page or call 1-866-213-1422 https://mn.gov/deed/business/starting-business/management-basics/considering-layoff.jsp Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the Unemployment Insurance Shared Work Program. This program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs - retaining their trained employees by reducing their hours and wages that can be partially offset with UI benefits. Workers of employers who are approved to participate in the Shared Work Program receive the percentage of their weekly UI benefit amount based on the percentage of hours and wages reduced, not to exceed 60 percent. Visit Shared Work Program to learn more: https://www.uimn.org/employers/alternative-layoff/index.jsp Our Dislocated Worker program offers free services to help individuals find suitable employment and help take the stress and uncertainty out of the process. Workers may be eligible for this program if they are out of work through no fault of their own, are eligible for unemployment insurance, and are unlikely to return to your previous occupation or industry. https://anokacounty.us/dw BUSINESS FUNDING Updated 4-24-2020 SBA Loan Payment Deferrals The CARES Act passed provides a 6-month debt forgiveness to the borrower for all 504, 7a, Community Advantage, Microloan borrows and Disaster Loans from the SBA. DEED Small Business Emergency Loan Program ***Note this fund is no longer taking applications unless there are additional appropriations*** DEED is offering emergency loans for small businesses that closed directly or indirectly from the businesses are eligible for loans from $2,500 to $35,000. Loans are zero interest, must be paid back monthly over five (5) years and the first payment will be deferred six (6) months with potentially partial forgiveness. https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/peacetime/ DEED Small Business Loan Guarantee Program This loan program helps employers that may not have been eligible under the DEED Small Business Emergency Loan Program. DEED is not the lender, but it will work with lenders throughout the state to use the loan guarantees to support small business loans. These loan guarantees will facilitate loans for a variety of purposes and can be subordinate to other financing. Allowable loan uses must be exclusively in Minnesota and include machinery or equipment purchases, maintenance, or repair; expenses related to moving into or within Minnesota; and working capital when the working capital is secured by fixed assets when possible. The program will provide an 80% guarantee up to a maximum of $200,000, therefore the maximum loan amount in the loan guarantee program would be $250,000. The program is only employers with less than 250 employees are eligible. https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/loan-guarantee/#2 Entrepreneur Fund Businesses with a current EF loan can sign up for a free consulting session as a starting point. Additionally, the Entrepreneur Fund has developed the Small Business Relief Fund to support businesses in our region hard hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. Funding will allow EF to provide financial grant assistance to business owners who are facing significant challenges but do not qualify for local, state or federal relief. Find out more at https://www.entrepreneurfund.org/entrepreneur-fund-approach-to-covid-19/ Bank Loans A majority of banks or credit unions have established new loan programs or are offering laxed repayment options on existing loans for both personal and business loans. Contact a local bank partner to see what assistance is available. The American Bankers Association has pulled together a list of banks that are offering special assistance at this time. This is updated daily. https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/industry-response-coronavirus#AlphaV Updated 4-24-2020 LISC - Small Business Relief Grants Relief & Recovery Fund programs. These programs help businesses deal with immediate financial impact due to the pandemic. Applications must be completed by Tuesday, April 28th, at 11:59 p.m ET (10:59 p.m. CT). Grants will be made to qualified businesses and based on accurate and complete submission and verification of required documentation. https://www.research.net/r/LISCreliefgrant **Both the SBA EDIL & Paycheck Protection Funds are in high demand and continue to need additional appropriations. Talk to a local banker and check back on the SBA website for the latest info. https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 ** To check the status of an application that was submitted and not funded for either program contact: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov | 800-659-2955 or Minneapolis.mn@sba.gov 612.370.2324 SBA Paycheck Protection Program The purpose of the Paycheck Protection Program is to help employers with less than 500 employees retain employees, at their current base pay. Loans can be used for payroll expenses from Feb 15, 2020 - June 30th, 2020. If employers keep all employees, the entirety of the loan will be forgiven. If an employer keeps a portion of employees, the loan forgiveness will be reduced by the percent decrease in the number of employees. The amount any small business is eligible to borrow is 250 percent of their average monthly payroll expenses, up to a total of $10 million. SBA - Small Business Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19). This program is for small businesses and most non-profit organizations that have suffered directly by this disaster. Find out more by visiting DisasterLoan.sba.gov There is no cost to apply and no obligation to take the loan if approved. Please contact our Northeast Minnesota SBDC consultants for assistance with the application process if needed. They can be contacted directly or by signing up for service at www.nesbdc.org Additional Grants Many corporations and non-profits have developed grant programs to assist companies affected by COVID-19. Contact Jacquel Hajder for a full list of grant options for businesses. Updated 4-24-2020 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES U.S. Department of Labor Workplace safety; wages, hours and leave; and more: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/pandemic Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic Health Insurance Options for Laid-off Workers: https://www.uimn.org/applicants/help- support/comm-organizations/healthcare.jsp Anytime a Minnesotan loses health coverage, including employer-sponsored coverage, they are eligible to enroll in coverage through MNsure via a special enrollment period for the 60 days following the loss of coverage. (Details here.) Additionally, if someone is eligible for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, enrollment is available at all times, regardless of when they might have last had coverage. (Details here.) TAX RELATED INFORMATION U.S. Treasury Department The Treasury Department and IRS are extending the due date for Federal income tax payments due April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, for payments due of up to $10 million for corporations and Associated interest, additions to tax, and penalties for late payment will also be suspended until July 15, 2020. Visit IRS.gov/coronavirus The State of Minnesota has also extended the state tax payments due April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. The State Revenue Department is deferring the collection of Sales Tax payments due on March 20, 2020, with no late fees or penalties. https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/our-response-covid-19 CARES ACT The Cares Act offers financial relief to employers, individuals and real estate establishments. To view the full bill, please visit the following website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3548/text?q=product+update Anoka County Regional Economic Development has key sections uploaded on their website as well: https://www.anokacountysuccess.org/covid-19-anoka-county-business- resources/ Updated 4-24-2020 OTHER RESOURCES: MCCD & Open to Business Free Technical Assistance and loans for start-ups or Businesses in Anoka County cmikkonen@mccdmn.org Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Toolkit members: https://www.mnchamber.com/blog/covid-19-business-toolkit Additional to the State Chamber, many of your local chamber partners are promoting time of crisis. (Blaine, Ham Lake, Coon Rapids, Lino Lakes areas) Business resource page: https://www.metronorthchamber.org/ Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MetroNorthCares Anoka Area Chamber (Anoka, Ramsey, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Coon Rapids Area) https://www.anokaareachamber.com/ East Bethel Chamber of Commerce https://www.eastbethelchamber.com/ Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (Forest Lake, Columbus areas) https://forestlakechamber.org/ - Join their business resources call Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce https://www.hamlakeareacc.org/ Quad Area Chamber (Circle Pines, Centerville, Lino Lakes and Lexington areas) https://www.quadareachamber.org/ St Francis Area Chamber of Commerce https://www.stfrancischamber.org/ Twin Cities North Chamber (Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Columbia Heights, Blaine areas) http://www.twincitiesnorth.org/ Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Info relative to the trades, license exams and workers compensation. https://www.dli.mn.gov/updates Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses- employers.html OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplace for COVID-19: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf Updated 4-24-2020 EEOC - Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act: https://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html Central hub where individuals and families can access information on finding food, paying housing bills, or other essential services: Dial 2-1-1, 651-291-0211 or 1-800-543-7709 or Text MN DEED Homepage for COVID-19 Resources https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid/ Updated 4-24-2020 Community Partners: How to Support Local Businesses During COVID-19 Financial Assistance State & Federal Programs needing additional appropriations and leaving businesses concerned about the status of their loan. Refer them to reach out to the SBA directly to get the status of their loan. disastercustomerservice@sba.gov | 800-659-2955 or Minneapolis.mn@sba.gov 612.370.2324 Also, continue to refer them to other SBA Loans, the SBA Bridge Loan has been reported as widely used and easier to get funding for than the SBA EDIL. Revolving Loans Funds or Grants If your community is concerned about using local revolving loan funds to assist businesses during this event of a loan default, the communities loss risk is only 20% of the loan value verses 100%. Keep in mind that communities can welcome donations to their community loan programs by businesses or non-profits as well. Every dollar spent at a small business supports another 50 cents in local business activity. As an added incentive, every ten jobs created at a local business, support an additional seven jobs within the community (Small Business Economic Impact Study Ͳ 2018). According to ŷĻ {ƒğƌƌ .ǒƭźƓĻƭƭ 9ĭƚƓƚƒźĭ LƒƦğĭƷ {ƷǒķǤͲ conducted by American Express in 2018, this impact is possible because for every dollar 67 cents stays within the local economy 50 cents is created in local business activity (outside of that particular business) Fee Assistance Offering deferrals, discounts or forgiveness of licensing fees or bills for businesses impacted by COVID-19 reopened, since many of them will be experiencing a loss in revenue for many months to come. Code/Ordinance Review Review local ordinances and codes to ensure local regulations are not creating additional costs or over- regulation during this difficult time for businesses and in the years to come. If you community has declared a state of emergency, you can adopt emergency ordinances as well. Real Estate Retail & Commercial Property Owners Many of your commercial and retail property owners are struggling as they are not receiving lease payments from their tenants. If the real estate owner can be considered a small business, encourage them to apply for the DEED programs or SBA fundingto help their real estate business. Tele-work Effect on Businesses After all businesses are phased to re-open, it is anticipated that an increased number of businesses will keep employees working from home for an extended or indefinite amount of time. Those are the businesses that are most at-risk of relocation and leaving building vacancies behind. Ensure to continue regular communication with your business owners in all industries. Hotel or Large Business Vacancies/Closures In the event large properties such as hotels or large retailers do not recover from this crisis, start the conversation early with elected officials on what adaptive reuses they would like to see in those buildings. Be prepared to amend zoning districts or rezone for possible new reuses or redevelopment. This will help your community be prepared for reinvestment faster than others. We Are In This Together COVID-19 will pass and when it does, it is important for us to continue s yet understand what the full economic impact of this will be, but we do know that we are strong as a community that supports one another. As always, ACRED is here to support local businesses who need information and assistance. References American Express. (2018, November 13). {ƒğƌƌ .ǒƭźƓĻƭƭ 9ĭƚƓƚƒźĭ LƒƦğĭƷ {ƷǒķǤ. Retrieved from American Express: https://about.americanexpress.com/press-release/another-reason-to-shop-small-on-small-business-saturday