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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEDRA 06-11-09 NotesAgenda Notes for 6-11-09 BiLLs Bradley Deike Block 29 agreement $64 Ehlers Assoc. Hudson $2,155 Wilson Dev. 315 3rd, 215 Ramsey $243 BUSINESS A. ACQUISITION & RELOCATION COST STUDY -WILSON DEVELOPl\IENT Staff requested a proposal from Wilson Development Inc. far an acquisition and uniform relocation act cost study for the relocation of Hudson Manufacturing Co (HMC). These costs will be needed to make an accurate proposal to HMC. MN DOT is expected to propose a settlement to HMC in July and the EDR.A should make a proposal then or soon after in order that HMC can consider the entire package in making a decision. MN DOT's proposal will include acquisition ofright-of--way for the bridge and payment for inconvenience caused by disruption of normal business by bridge conshuction. The EDA proposal would be for acquisition of the balance of their properly acrd the costs of relocating the business to the new building. We need to know the costs in order to assess the feasibility of financing options The HRA used Wilson Development for flte UBC relocation. Their services were entirely satisfactory and reasonably priced. This work could be stopped in the event that the EDRA or HMC decided not to pursue relocation. See enclosed proposal. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider accepting the proposal for the work in phases. B. APPROVE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT - STOTIiO SPEEDLING Following last month's discussion, a change of the original agreement has been proposed to Stotko Speedling. Because the developer is capable and their proposal meets so many of the EDR.A goals, the Board thought that the three year term was acceptable, but desired an opporlunilu to review prop ess during the term. The change allows the board and the developer to review the m:n'ket conditions and developer progress on the agreement after two years, June 2011. The term of the agreement is still June 30, 2012. The developer would agree to give timely notice to the EDRA if they are no longer able to pursue the project. The balance of the agreement is unchanged. They will review and comment on this amendment and the agreement (enclosed) before the meeting. Any changes they propose will be sent out by email for consideration at the meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve signing the agreement as amended. Any significant proposals to change the agreement might affect the recommendation. C. PLANNING WORKSHOP -SPECIAL MEETING Assuming 1 to 4 pm on a weekday, as of June 5 the following dates were still open for all commissioners and staff. June 18 had a conflict. • A,Ionday, July 13 • Monday-Thursday, Attgttst 3 tluough 6 The purpose of the workshop is to focus on long range goals or policies. There's a need to look ahead, even as immediate concerns, such as a possible Hudson relocation, the 2010 budget, a new bridge, and potential redevelopments will be center stage throughout the summer and fall. Workshops can be held periodically to revisit the goals. • June: Little additional information on Hudson relocation. Cily and EDRA 2010 budget process will be st:uting. Abridge type decision is expected, but work on details will continue. • July: The Hudson reports should be complete, indicating the range of costs and giving Hudson management the information they need to make a decision. The 2010 budget will be discussed at the 7uly 9 meeting. • August Could be working with Hudson on details. The lew and budget resolutions will be on the agenda at the August meeting. Consider these as entrees on dte workshop menu. Appetizers. Programs and powers. • Brief review of the existing goals and programs established by the HRA. Discuss their outcomes and potential in the future. • Review of EDA powers and examples of their ttse (from other cities). Main courses. What should be done'? • Future business park. Provide more options for startup or growth by manttfacttu'ing and service businesses. Discuss marketing, incentives. • Commuter center. Work with transit agencies, primarily with land for a station or park and ride, to establish commuter service to St. Paul and A,Iinneapolis. Promote commercial and residential redevelopment around a station area. • Commercial development. Watch all commercially zoned areas. Look for vacant or non-conforming land and run down or obsolete buildings, parking and signage. Promote and assist infill, redevelopment and appearance improvements. • Infrastructure. .Are there deficiencies that would deter business inveshnenf? Are there services that would be a competitive advantage'? • Housing. Ar e there issues, or potential problem areas that the EDRA should consider? Dessert. Identify priorities, next steps. ACTION: Call a special meeting on a selected date, and give direction on agenda. REPORTS AND INFORMATION A. INDUSTRIAL PARK UPDATE Red Wing Dental Arts -Gary Iocco is still preparing plans for Site Plan submittal to Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Iocco has indicated a desire to vary from the Architectural Stand:u ds of the Zoning Code. Any variance would need Planning Commission review and City Council approval, and would need to meet certain h:u dship criteria. It may be a tough sell to accept the variance considering the land is sold for a dollar. Staff will complete the draft Subsidy Agreement for review by the EDRA and Mr. Iocco shortly. 2. Spiral Boulevard\Industrial Park Improvements -The City Council ordered the Industrial Park Improvements at the May lSs' Meeting. The improvements include curb and gutter, and ditches for stormna~ater. The Engineering Department expects to open project bids in early July, and begin coushuctiou on late Jttly\early Attgttst. Project completion is scheduled by October 31st B. VERMILLION AREA UPDATE P&L\Ed Peterson -City Staff is scheduled to meet with Ed Peterson on June l ls'. More information will he provided at the meeting. 2. Other Vermillion Street Areas -No new information regarding the Midtown Foods\Salvation Anny lease. Staft~is continuing to work with SEH regarding the 23`d Street Traffic Studti-. C. 315 EAST 3~ STREET At the last meeting EDRA indicated they were less motivated and the asking price was too high. Pete Nelson, the realtor, indicated there was no change from the owners, and asked if the EDRA was going to make an otter. D. LEVEE PARK PLAN The attached Levee P:n'k Plan and Levee P:n'k Committee report was presented to the City Council on June 1st. The City Council directed the P:n k and Recreation Committee to continue to solicit input and refine the plan. The plans envision placing a visitor's center on EDRA property on Block 1 or Block 3. The plans can be found on the Cily's website as sho~nm below: http ; 1 X6.{3') ~i3 7 }/ti4'eblmk?/doc~ wta.a,px?dbid {)~ic1 1541?4~opcngdf -true. E. BRIDGE PROCESS UPDATE City Staff is preparing Environmental Assessment comments for Cily Council review and approval at the June 1 ~s' Meeting. MN Dot has tentatively scheduled an announcement of the selected bridge type(s) for July 14s'. F. BUS TRANSIT STUDIES Red Rock Corridor Commission's bus rapid transit feasibility study will be completed and reported to the Board in July or August. Comparisons of different scenarios indicates that the consultant (URS) will likely recommend an extension of Met Transit's existing Cottage Grove routes to Hastings. This approach would require the Cily to opt into the transit taxing area- That in itself may not fund the subsidy needed to operate the service. Red Rock, URS and Met Transit are continuing to work through the details and expect to meet with the Cily staff. Building bus transit facilities is more likely now that the bounding bill was passed and signed. It contains funds for Red Rock park and ride lots, including Hastings. A station :u ea planning process, funding by Red Rock v~711 be beginning soon. It sounds like we will be involved in detailed plans for bus loading and parking on Block 16, adjacent to the depot. G. TRANSFER OF HRA REAL ESTATE AND AGREEMENTS TO EDRA. Dan Fluegel, the City Attorney, has managed the transfer of Block 1 and all the other p:n'cels of downtown real estate to EDRA Oliver's Grove will be transferred to the City after the hearing on June 11, 2009. A,Ir- Fluegel is in the process of assigning to EDRA seven active loan agreements, the lease of UBC properties to the City, and the Abdo purchase agreement for Lot 1, Block 3. The attorney and staff reached the conclusion that hansferring five active business subsidy agreements for Industial Patk Property would not be a good idea because their security is based on the City power to assess costs to real estate. EDRA does not have that po~a~er. Until an alternate security method can be identified, it is best to leave the unsold industrial real estate in the City's ownership. Thus the EDRA will remain in the position of recommending land sales to the Cily Council.