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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-17 EDA Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ЋΑǣ MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, July17, 2024 5:30 p.m. MEETING WILL BE IN PERSON LIVE-STREAMED AT: https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/ MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 15, 2024, EDA Meeting Minutes V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills Check List 2. Communications a. None VI. PRESENTATION 1. None VII. REPORTS 1. Partner Agency Reports 1. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) 2. Quad Area Chamber of Commerce 3. Hugo Area Business Association 2. Year to Date Financials 3. Ongoing Programs: 4. Blue Logo Sign 5. Center Stage 6. Business Revolving Loan and Grant Program 4. AdministratorÓs Report VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Incubator Space/Executive Office Suites IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Revolving Loan and Grant Program Application X. ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS None MEETING REMINDERS All Meetings at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted. City Council Work Session Î Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Î 5:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Î Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Î Tuesday, August 5, 2024 Parks and Recreation Committee Î Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Economic Development Authority Î Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Anoka County Regional Economic Development Authority Meetings Partner Meeting Î July 17, 2024 Î 2:30p.m. Î 4:30p.m. Î Columbia Heights City Hall Executive Committee Î July 18, 2024 Î 1:15p.m. Î 2:15p.m. Î Anoka County Government Center Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Meetings Board of Directors Meeting Î July 11, 2024 (12:00p.m. via Zoom) Î Canceled Board of Directors Meeting Î August 8, 2024 (12:00p.m. via Zoom) Lunch-n-Learn Î August 15, 2024 Î 12: 00p.m -1:00pm Anoka County Library Î Centennial Branch in Circle Pines CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 17, 2024 Administration/EDA IV.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Meeting Minutes BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The meeting minutes are included in the packet for the oard's consideration. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the monthly minutes as presented in the packet. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Meeting Minutes Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MEETINGS June 18, 2024 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a regularly scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting on June 18, 2024. MEETING NOT APPROVED I.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 p.m. by President Remillard. II. ROLL CALL President Remillard called the roll. PRESENT: President Mark Remillard Vice-President Chris Swenson Councilmember Darrin Mosher Commissioner Raye Taylor Commissioner Smith ABSENT: Councilmember Raye Taylor STAFF: Assistant City Administrator/EDA Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda There were no revisions to the agenda. Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were approved as presented. Motion by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the June 18, 2024, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes June 18, 2024 1. Bills a. Check List Executive Director Lewis reviewed the bills as presented in the packet. Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Communications a. None VI. PRESENTATION a. None VII. REPORTS 1. Partner Agency Reports a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) Executive Director Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet. 2. Year to Date Financials Executive Director Lewis reviewed the financial report as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about where to code the $637 shown in the Advertising and Printing line item since this expenditure was swag for the Business Appreciation event. The consensus was to move this expenditure to the Appreciation and Events line item. Discussion also ensued about reporting for the opportunity fund line item. Motion by President Remillard and seconded by Councilmember Mosher to approve the financial report with moving the $637 to the Appreciation and Events line item and enhanced reporting on the Opportunity Fund line item. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Ongoing Programs: Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Ongoing Programs report as presented in the packet. 4. AdministratorÓs Report Executive Director Lewis reviewed the AdministratorÓs Report as presented in the packet. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. 2025 EDA Budget Executive Director Lewis introduced the item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about the revisions to the proposed budget (increase to professional services in the amount of $1,500 for a presentation from our finance consultant and decrease of opportunity fund by $5,000). Discussion ensued about the use of funds to pay for a TIF 101 presentation, and the consensus was to have the CityÓs Finance Director and/or Administrator provide needed information on TIF, but to keep the $1,500 in the budget. Discussion ensued about EDA powers and goals for the next year and the consensus is to focus on learning more about TIF (understanding pros and cons), as well Ћ City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes June 18, 2024 as learning more about other financial incentives, such as bonds, etc. Discussion also ensued about the benefit(s) of having an EDA, such as owning and selling real estate, providing incentives, etc. There was also discussion about earmarking $10,000 in the Opportunity fund for Revolving Loan and Grant Façade program. Discussion ensued about further defining the use of opportunity fund dollars and adding $7,500 carryover balance from 2024. Revisions to the budget consist of: The added $1,500 to professional services Moving the $10,000 for the HRA (loan and grant program) to be earmarked as part of the Opportunity Fund Total Opportunity Fund of $15,000 (with $10,000 earmarked). Including $7,500 carryover balance from 2024 Motion by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to recommend to council approval of the revised 2025 budget. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. None X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Smith to adjourn the June 18, 2024, Economic Development Authority meeting at 6:53 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Ќ CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 17, 2024 Administration/EDA V.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Check List BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The check list is included in the packet for the oard's consideration. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: Already budgeted. REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the check list as presented in the packet. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ check list Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 07/08/24 12:24 PM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 *Check Detail Register© Batch: 071224EDA Check #Check DateVendor NameAmountCommentInvoice 10350 EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 07/05/24 28 eIRS/EFTPS G 201-21703FICA Tax Withholding$34.44FICA/MED W/H - PAY PERIOD 6 Total $34.44 07/15/24 1085CITY OF CENTERVILLE E 201-46500-441Conf. & Schooling10102$30.00SHORTAGE ON A CREDIT CARD PYMT FOR EDAM CONFERENCE IN JANUARY Total $30.00 $64.44 10350 Fund Summary 10350 EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 201 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND$64.44 $64.44 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 17, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Partner Agency Reports BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: ACRED - will hold a partner meeting on July 17th and an Executive Committee meeting on July 18th. Staff will provide a verbal update at the EDA meeting. Quad Chamber - has canceled their July 11th Board meeting. The next Board meeting will be held August 8th from 12:00pm-1:00pm via zoom. There will be a Lunch-n-Learn on August 15th from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Anoka County Library - Centennial Branch in Circle Pines. HBA - is having their annual boat tour on the St. Croix River in Stillwater on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Additional information about this event is included in the packet. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: REQUESTED ACTION: Update only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ HBA email Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular part of their mbers- -coalition-me county-chamber gton County Chamber Coalition as 1 e-mixer-2024-with-washington- been invited to join the Washin ngton County Chamber Coalition members! ted through the Stillwater Chamber Web Site: details/joint-chamber-cruis <info@hugobusinesses.com> Hugo Business Association Saturday, June 29, 2024 1:18 PMAthanasia LewisREMINDER: Register for the Stillwater Boat Cruise on Thursday 8/15Follow up Soon For our annual summer boat cruise event, this year the HBA has Summer Cruise Mixer on the St. Croix River! Date: Thursday August 15th Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location: St Croix River in Stillwater Details are below & registration must be comple(please select non-member option & choose Stillwater Chamber from the drop down menu) https://greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/37193 ?calendarMonth=2024-08-01 Joint CHAMBER Cruise MIXER 2024 with Washi ϶°İijŹ϶đŎêijň϶ŗŵijĩijŏêƂđċ϶ŗƇƂŹijċđ϶ŗƇŵ϶ŗŵĩêŏijƬêƂijŗŏϿ϶ŲňđêŹđ϶ƇŹđ϶ 9êƇƂijŗŏϾ ąêƇƂijŗŏϼ Athanasia Lewis From:Sent:To:Subject:Categories:϶ mbers- ty Chamber -coalition-me county-chamber info@hugobusinesses.com hosted by the Stillwater and Washington Coun 2 e-mixer-2024-with-washington- Click here to unsubscribe.Business Association, to get to know our neighboring Chamber members! , Stillwater, leaving the dock at 5:30 p.m. SHARP! and look forward to seeing everyone there! details/joint-chamber-cruis Hugo Business Association | PO Box 113 | Hugo, MN 55038 for a Celebration on the St. Croix cruise, the Stillwater Chamber Web Site Message sent by Hugo r parking downtown Stillwater. NO Refunds will be given after registration is completed/paid. Come aboard the Majestic Star Riverboat Coalition Chambers! This has been a popular, annual mixer Please plan and allow time fo Boat Boards at 5:00 p.m. at 525 South Main Street Rain or Shine! $50/person (includes heavy appetizers & live music) * >>There will be Limited Seating, so please REGISTER EARLY! HBA members must register through (please select non-member option & choose Stillwater Chamber from the drop down menu) https://greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/37193?calendarMonth=2024-08-01 Please contact me with any questions, thanks Eric HeaglePresident - Hugo Business Association 612.327.1152 info@hugobusinesses.com ϶ ϶ CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 17, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: June Monthly Financial Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The June financial report is included in the packet for the EDA's consideration. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the June financial report. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ June Financial Report Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular Economic Development Authority Monthly Financial Report Month Ended June 30-2024 % of year 50.00% MTDYTDBudgetVariance% Budget 6/30/202420242024+(-)Used Revenues: 201-46500-39201 Transfers In υЍЉͲЉЉЉ$ 40,000$ -100.00% 201-46500-36210 Interest Earnings206$ 1,194$ -$ 1,194$ 0.00% 201-46500-36270 Refund & Reimbursements10$ -$ 10$ 201-46500-36270 Miscellaneous-$ -$ $ -$ -0.00% Total Revenues206$ 41,204$ $ 40,000$ 1,2040.00% Expenditures: 201-46500-100 Wages and Salaries150$ 1,050$ $ 2,400$ 1,350.0043.75% 201-46500-122 FICA11$ 80$ $ 184$ 103.6043.57% 201-46500-210 Operating Supplies1,500$ $ 1,500$ -100.00% 201-46500-300 Professional Srvs **2,298$ 5,783$ $$ (5,783)0.00% 201-46500-303 Engineering Fees-$ $$ -0.00% 201-46500-304 Legal Fees-$ $$ -0.00% 201-46500-331 Travel Expense-$ $ 700$ 700.000.00% 201-46500-340 Advertising & Printing1,255$ $ 16,100$ 14,845.007.80% 201-46500-343 Marketing-$ -$ $$ -0.00% 201-46500-377 Appreciation/Events-$ 637$ $ 1,300$ 662.9149.01% 201-46500-378 Opportunity fund (Reserved$ -$ 15,341$ 15,341.400.00% 201-46500-430 Miscellaneous-$ -$ $ 100$ 100.000.00% 201-46500-433 Dues and Subscriptions-$ 913$ $ 875$ (38.00)104.34% 201-46500-441 Conf. & Schooling-$ 350$ $ 1,500$ 1,150.0023.33% 201-46500-810 Refunds & Reimb.-$ 720$ $ -$ (720)0.00% Total Expenditures2,459$ 12,288$ $ 40,000$ 27,712 NET REVENUE/EXPENDITURES(2,254)$ 28,916$ $0 Fund Balance, January 155,153$ Fund Balance, Current84,069$ 07/08/24 12:37 PM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 *Check Reconciliation© EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 10350 EDA JUNE 2024 Account Summary Beginning Balance on/1/$86,322.47 Cleared $86,366.66 + Receipts/Deposits$205.67 Statement $86,366.66 - Payments (Checks and Withdrawals)$161.48 Difference $0.00 $86,366.66 Ending Balance as of Cash Balance Beginng Balance $86,322.47 Active101-10350 General Fund$0.00 + Total Deposits $205.67 Active201-10350 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND$84,068.81 - Checks Written $2,459.33 Cash Balance$84,068.81 Check Book Balance $84,068.81 Difference $0.00 07/08/24 12:37 PM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 2 *Check Reconciliation© EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 10350 EDA ClearedAmountPartially Cleared Check NbrVendor NameCheck DateAmount This MonthNot ClearedLast Month Deposit 63024EDAINT7/8/2024($205.67)-($205.67)- 506583EEDA payroll ACH6/5/2024$138.52-$138.52- 000027EIRS/EFTPS6/7/2024$22.96-$22.96- 001084 SIMPLE AND GRAND6/18/2024$2,297.85--$2,297.85 Receipts/Deposits($205.67)($205.67)$0.00$0.00 Payments/Withdrawals$2,297.85$161.48 $2,297.85$0.00 ($205.67) Total Deposits $2,459.33 Total Checks Written *Next month items not included in Total Deposits & Checks Written (Outstanding + Cleared CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 17, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.3 TITLE OF ISSUE: Ongoing Programs BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Blue Logo Sign - No new applications Center Stage - No new applications. Lonni Olson Design & Consulting is updating EDA marketing materials (the one-page overview of existing programs and new materials for the recently expanded digital marketing offerings). Revolving Loan and Grant - St. Genevieve's Church has submitted an application for replacement of a portion of the cemetery fence. The application will be reviewed under new business. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: REQUESTED ACTION: Update only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ email Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 17, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.4 TITLE OF ISSUE: Administrator's Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Administrator's Report is included in the packet. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Update only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Administrator's Report Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular AdministratorÓs Report July 10, 2024 PARKS & RECREATION Music in the Park We hope you can join us at Hidden Spring Park at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Wiseguys is on hand for fresh pizza if you want to purchase. Vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Committee Committee vacancy: If you are interested in serving on the Committee, they meet the first Wednesday evening of every month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, unless otherwise scheduled. The Committee makes recommendations for park programming and equipment purchases/parks improvements. Many of the Committee Members also serve as volunteers for many program offerings (e.g.., Music in the Park, Main Street Market, annual Skate/Sledding events, Trunk or Treat, etc.) Ask staff for an application, go to our web site for an application or check out a meeting to determine if this is a good fit for you. Committee July Meeting Cancelled With the Independence Holiday, the regularly scheduled July 3 meeting was cancelled. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for August 7, 2024, commencing at 6:30 p.m. here at City Hall in Council Chambers. Administrator Statz and Public Works Director Palzer will be on hand to discuss the following topics with the Committee: Capital Improvement Projects, Budget and Park Dedication Fees. 2024 ELECTIONS UPDATE State Primary We have commenced into the Absentee Voting (Envelope process) for the State Partisan Primary Election. Friday, June 28, 2024ÏJuly 25, 2024, M- F, 7:30-4 you may vote early either by requesting an Absentee Ballot from Anoka County Elections or appearing at City Hall. July 26, 2024ÏAugust 11, 2024, M-F, 7:30-4, you may vote via Direct Balloting (Ballot is placed directly into the ballot counter) either at City Hall or Anoka County Elections Office. (Special Hours: August 10, 2024, Sat., 9-3 and August 12, 2024, 7:30-5). Primary Election Day is August 13, 2024, from 7 a.m.Ï8 p.m. and CentervilleÓs polling place is located at St. GenevieveÓs Community Parish Center (Fellowship Hall), 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038. Offices on the ballot are: United States Senator & United States Representative, District 6. During the Primary, you must stay within Party lines which means you vote solely within a party and there are no crossing Party lines. State General Absentee Voting (Envelope process) for the State General Election will commence Friday, September 20, 2024ÏOctober 17, 2024, M-F, 7:30-4 you may vote early either by requesting an Absentee Ballot from Anoka County Elections or appearing at City Hall. October 18, 2024ÏNovember 1, 2024, M-F, 7:30-4, you may vote via Direct Balloting (Ballot is placed directly into the ballot counter) either at City Hall or Anoka County Elections Office. (Special Hours: October 26, 2024, Sat. 9-3, October 29, 2024, Tues. 7:30- 7, November 2, 2024, Sat., 9-3, November 3, 2024, Sun. 9-3 and Mon., November 4, 2024, 7:30Ï5). General Election Day is November 5, 2024, from 7 a.m.Ï8 p.m. and CentervilleÓs polling place is located at St. GenevieveÓs Community Parish Center (Fellowship Hall), 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038. Municipal Elections Affidavits of Candidacy will be accepted from Tues., July 30, 2024ÏTues., August 12, 2024, during City Hall office hours (M-F, 7:30-4) and Tues., August 13, 2024, from 7:30-5. Offices for which Affidavits of Candidacy will be accepted are: Mayor (2 Year Term, 2025-2026); 2 Council Member seats (4 Year Term, 2025-2028) and 1 Council Member seat (special election, 2 Year Term, 2025-2026). The fee is $2. The Affidavit of Candidacy is available on the Secretary of States Office website, must be notarized and the dates should coincide with July 30, 2024ÎAugust 13, 2024. Staff would recommend that if you are interested in running for office, you stop by City Hall to obtain a packet. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall and ask for elections. Time Commitment for Mayor or Council Members CouncilÏmeet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at City Hall) - at times this may vary if a meeting needs to be rescheduled or an additional meeting is called by the Chair/Staff during the month. Meetings commence generally at 6:30 p.m. At times, this may vary if a Work Session has been called with proper notice. Meetings generally last until 9 p.m., but also vary. However, the 4th Wednesday of the month has a Work Session attached to it which commences at 5 p.m. and goes until 6:30 p.m. when the regular meeting commences. The Mayor and Council Members generally serve on several additional boards as liaisons throughout their period of serving (e.g., Police Commission, North Metro Television Commission, Centennial Fire Steering, Parks & Rec., Planning & Zoning, EDA, etc.) Generally, these meetings take place throughout the serving area and commence at 5-7 p.m.Ï9 p.m. but times vary. These boards also can schedule additional meetings outside of their regularly scheduled meeting dates. There are also learning opportunities for elected officials that take place throughout their period of serving that the city would encourage their participation in. Any and all events/activities of the city are a wonderful time to meet residents, program coordinators, other Committee/Commission members, show community support, etc. COMMUNITY PARTNERS Rice Creek Watershed District A note from the watershed: Hi Centerville Lake Partners! Now that we've finished the alum treatment (for now), we're sending out a postcard mailing asking if anyone is interested in doing a shoreline restoration or revegetation project. We still have funding in Anoka County for shoreline projects and would love to see more completed on Centerville Lake. Please spread the word and send anyone our way if you hear that they're interested in doing a project. RCWD staff will also be at Centerville's Fete Des Lacs event on July 18 to talk to the public about the lake/water quality, grant programs, and other water resource topics. PARKS & RECREATION (ContÓd) Main Street Market The Parks & Recreation Committee been working hard on its Market. Check out the illuminated signage on the corner of Main Street & Centerville Road. The Market currently has 23 vendors registered and we are looking forward to a great summer season, beginning July 18. The Market runs from 5:30 to 7:30 on Thursday nights on Centerville Road, north of Main Street, next to the Elementary School Parking Lot. Hidden Spring Park Rain Garden Maintenance The city has entered into a maintenance contract with Prairie Restorations, a professional landscape company specializing in native plantings. Their tasks include reestablishing the plan species originally placed in the rain garden and other planted areas in Hidden Spring Park, which have choked out by invasive weeds, trees and other unplanned growth. Recently, they sprayed the areas to kill of the invasive species and then followed up with a controlled burn. Later this summer they will again, spray for weeds and begin the replanting process. If you look closely, youÓll notice that the crews were careful to leave milkweed, and other desirable species, while burning off others. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Construction Project Update The boat launch will be closed July 8 Î 12. The park entrance is currently open but still under construction. Please plan accordingly and drive safety through the work zone. CENTERVILLE CARES New Homebuyer Assistance Programs The State of Minnesota has two new programs which offer forgivable loans to help first generation homebuyers with down payments and closing costs. Both of the programs are available on a first come first served basis. Each of the programs are described below: Minnesota HousingÓs First-Generation Homebuyer Assistance Program offers down payment assistance in the form of an interest-free deferred loan which is forgivable over a 20-year period if the individual resides in their home through the entirety of the loan period. Additional information on MN Housing homebuyer assistance classes and advisor services are available here, and Homeownership Advisors through the MN Homeownership Center are available to provide free advice on choosing a program and navigating the application process. Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC)Ós Community Based Down Payment Assistance Fund also provides interest free loans to first-generation homebuyers. Loans are available up to 10% of a homeÓs purchase price to a maximum of $32,000 and are forgivable over a five-year period. Applicants must have completed a homebuyer education course to be eligible for this program, and more information on how to do so is available on MMCDCÓs website. This program cannot be combined with MN HousingÓs down payment assistance program. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Quad Area Chamber Calendar July 11, 2024 Î Quad Area Chamber Board Meeting Î 12:00pm-1:00pm - Online ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Humble Roots Boutique and Connor James Salon are both celebrating their one-year anniversary in Centerville. These businesses are holding an annual celebration on th from 2pm-6pm and you are all invited. Please help support our local Saturday, July 20 businesses by stopping by to check out the festivities. There will be food trucks, vendor booths, a massage chair, live music, etc. There will also be discounts offered at both businesses. More information is available in the flyer below. Click on the QR code for updates. ADMINISTRATION Meeting and City Hall Schedule July 24, 2024, Work Session, 5:00 p.m., City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. August 5, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission August 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Î Parks & Recreation Committee August 21, 2024, 5:30 p.m. Î Economic Development Authority CITY OFFICES CLOSED JULY 4 th We would like to wish everyone a happy July 4 holiday! Just a reminder that city offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. We th . will be back in the office on Fridayl, July 5 ENGINEERING TH 20 Avenue (CSAH 54) Corridor Study The City Council has approved the Corridor Study. Next steps will be to work with the county and the City of Lino Lakes to sync up our respective capital improvement plans so that we can begin budgeting for these improvements, many of which are 5 to 10 years out. PUBLIC WORKS Water Treatment The cityÓs public works department recently received accommodation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for our excellent record in providing consistently healthy levels of fluoride in our water. This award was earned by just 61 of the over 600 qualifying water systems in the state. Congrats to our crew on this well-deserved recognition. Solar on Public Buildings Grant The city received notice from the MN Department of Commerce letting us know that we have been selected to submit a full grant application, after passing the initial stage of the vetting process, which assessed our site readiness. The application is due in late September. If awarded the grant could cover 60% of the costs, up to $72,000, with a federal tax rebate covering a large portion of the remaining 40%. Water Tower Consulting engineers, KLM, have finished their work in performing some tests on the towerÓs paint to help understand the scope and timing of a repaint. Staff will be discussing the results of that report with the City Council at an upcoming workshop. Public Works Truck Replacements The 1-ton truck has been delivered and has now been sent out to be outfitted with the dump box and plow assemblies. FINANCE Annual Audit CentervilleÓs annual audit has been completed by Abdo Î the cityÓs CPA firm. Abdo issued a clean opinion on the financial statements which means the report fairly represents the cityÓs financial condition according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. There were also no findings which means that city staff properly followed state and federal law. The full report is available on the CityÓs web site and a copy may be inspected at City Hall during normal business hours. CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT Vandalism With the summer months upon us, we often see an uptick in vandalism activity, especially in our parks. Recently, we have received reports from the community about such activity and could use your help. If you see vandalism taking place, please do not hesitate to call 911 and report it. We all want clean, safe parks and public spaces. Please help our law enforcement partners curb this behavior. Captain Union Î Mediation The CLPD Operations Committee and the Law Enforcement Labor Service (LELS) engaged in a mediation session on Monday, June 24 and were able to reach a tentative agreement on a contract for 2024 and 2025. This is the first contract between the police department and the newly formed CaptainÓs Union. The Police Governing Board will act on this proposed agreement at their meeting on August 12. Police Governing Board The next meeting of the Police Governing Board will be held on August 12 at 7 PM at CLPD Headquarters. The public is always welcome to attend these meetings. CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT WeÓre Hiring WeÓre hiring! Click here for more info, or to apply: https://www.centennialfire.org/services-2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1687 Westview Street (LaLonde Property) The prospective developer of this property (Ebert Companies) has withdrawn their applications for construction of an apartment. There are no formal applications pending on the site at this time. stnd Old Mill Estates 1 and 2 Additions The development has been approved by the watershed district, with the exception of their final wetland delineation. Therefore, staff is recommending a reduction in their letter of credit to $20,000. Vacant lots are controlled by our existing ordinances and building permit process. rd Old Mill Estates 3 Addition rd The developer of Old Mill Estates is proposing a 3 Addition concept that went before the Planning & th Zoning Commission for a ÐConcept ReviewÑ at their March 4, meeting. This subdivision was always a stnd part of the discussion when Old Mill Estates (1 and 2 Additions) was platted. However, the developer needed more time to work out wetland and power line easement issues. With some of those issues more in hand, the proposed subdivision would break up Lot 8, Block 2, into 4 lots (3 new lots). Block 7 Property (Downtown) A developer recently met with city staff to review a concept plan involving 20 Î 26 row-style townhomes. No official application has been received. 1737 Main Street (Block 3) No recent activity. Max Storage The developer is preparing to submit plans for Phase II of the development; a second building of the same size. The next building may contain fewer, larger units. Other than the change in the number of units, it looks like there wonÓt be any other changes to the site layout. Rehbein Commercial Staff is recommending release of the security for this development upon expiration of the two-year warranty period (July 12, 2024). Staff has completed a final inspection and all punch list items have been addressed. Kwik Trip The city council approved a reduction in the developmentÓs security, with the final escrow release coming at the end of the 2-year warranty period (Dec. Ó24) Rehbein Industrial Staff is recommending release of the security for this development upon expiration of the two-year warranty period (July 12, 2024). Staff has completed a final inspection and all punch list items have been addressed. Bay View Villas (Waterworks Site) Application for a wetland permit close-out has now been received by the watershed and is in process for approval. The city continues to be copied on correspondence between the developer and the wetland regulatory agencies; progress is being made towards a resolution on the wetland permit. Several minor punch list items remain. Drilling Estates City Council approved the Preliminary and Final Plats for Drilling Estates at the May 22 City Council meeting. The plat will be filed as soon as the city of Lino Lakes gives their approval as well. Marshall Properties The owner of 7216 and 7230 LaValle Drive has submitted several concept sketches for a 3 to 5 lot redevelopment encompassing the two existing lots. The 3 lot development would seek to align with R-2A zoning and would need minimal flexibility through a PUD. The two, 5-lot concepts would require PUD flexibility similar to that afforded the Bay View Villas development. The planning and zoning commission will review the concept plans at their July 9 meeting. Development Inquiries Existing Industrial Building looking to split into condo units. 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COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 17, 2024 Administration/EDA IX.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Revolving Loan and Grant Application - St. Genevieve's BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Please see the attached revolving loan and grant application from St. Genevieve's for a fence replacement. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the revolving loan and grant application from St. Genevieve's. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Revolving Loan and Grant Application Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular