ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursday, March 8, 2018 Council Worksession Room 7:30 a.m.

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1 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursday, March 8, 2018 Council Worksession Room 7:30 a.m. AGENDA 3. Approval of February 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes 4. Old Business A. Celebrate Anoka Day Golf Event/Sub-committee Meeting Follow-up B Annual Enterprise Park Annual Meeting Planning Update 5. New Business A. Review and Discuss Anoka County Economic Development Plan B. Development Update 6. Communications and Reports A. Marketing & Communications Discover Anoka ABLA - No meeting in January. B. Sub-committee Updates Business Contact Sub-committee set date to meet. 7. Miscellaneous A. Board and Commissions Meeting in April B. Discuss April Meeting Agenda. 8. Adjournment Administration Department 2015 First Avenue North, Anoka, MN

2 Memo To: Economic Development Commission From: Doug Borglund, Community Development Director Date: March 1, 2018 Re: Thursday, March 8, 2018 Agenda 1. Call to Order. This meeting will be held in the Council Worksession Room at 7:30 a.m. at Anoka City Hall. 2. Roll Call. Staff will record the names of those present at the meeting. 3. Approval of February 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes. Minutes from the February 8, 2018 Meeting. Action Required. 4. Old Business A. Celebrate Anoka Day Sub-committee follow up - Larry Norland/Doug Borglund B Annual Enterprise Park Annual Meeting Planning Update Doug Borglund New Business A. Anoka County Economic Development Plan Bruce Sayler/Doug Borglund B. Development Update Doug Borglund 7. Communications and Reports A. Marketing & Communications. Staff and Commissioners will provide an update on the following. 8 Miscellaneous. Discover Anoka Update ABLA A. Boards and Commission Appreciation Meeting April, more information to come. B. Discuss April Agenda Staff would like to ask if the EDC has any special presentations they would like or information they thought might be useful. 9. Adjournment. Let s plan to adjourn no later than 9:00 a.m. NOTE: After we adjourn I will need to take an updated picture of the EDC for the website.

3 CITY OF ANOKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Call to Order: Chairperson Swokowski called the EDC meeting to order at 7:38 a.m. at Anoka City Hall, 2015 First Avenue North in the City of Anoka. Roll Call: EDC Members present were: Elizabeth Barnett, Gary Fahnhorst, Tom Redmann, Kelsey Swokowski, and Jessica Thunder. EDC members absent were: Jerry Cotten, Dr. Gene Dvoracek, and Tracy Kelly. Staff present: Community Development Director Doug Borglund Approval of Minutes: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER REDMANN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FAHNHORST, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2018 EDC MEETING, AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS: 2018 Annual Enterprise Park Meeting Planning Update: Mr. Borglund stated that there is a subcommittee meeting following this meeting. He noted that there has been discussion in merging the Annual Enterprise Park meeting and Celebrate Anoka Day to increase attendance for the events. He noted that after review of the regulations by the City Attorney, it would be very difficult to obtain the support necessary at the Enterprise Park annual meeting to change the bylaw. He noted that they would need the support of at least 80 percent of the property owners in the Enterprise Park. He stated that they will then need to plan for the annual meeting to be held in March, which will most likely be a one-hour luncheon. He stated that they will also provide updates and Highway 10 will be a large focus as the funding continues to come in for that project. He noted that the subcommittee will further discuss the agenda for the meeting. Chairperson Swokowski asked how far apart the events occur. Mr. Borglund replied that the annual Enterprise Park meeting is held in March each year and the Celebrate Anoka event is typically held in the fall. Commissioner Fahnhorst stated that there has been talk of holding the golf event in the spring, to get ahead of the game as by the time fall rolls around there have been so many tournaments. NEW BUSINESS: Draft Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Chapter: Mr. Borglund stated that the City is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan and provided an overview of the different elements that make up the economic development chapter. He noted that the data regarding employment and wages was received from DEED. He highlighted 1

4 some of the economic trends that were featured along with the economic development strategy. He summarized the accomplishments the City has made, the goals for the future, and the implementation strategies and actions. He highlighted the existing TIF Districts and noted that at this time there are no plans for new districts as the existing districts are active. He identified key intersections/areas that should remain in focus for development/redevelopment. He recognized that there is carryover from the previous Comprehensive Plan chapter to the draft chapter but noted that there were enhancements and updates made where appropriate. He welcomed additional input from the EDC. Commissioner Fahnhorst stated that it seems that Anoka is in a good position because of the eclectic mix of businesses, compared to the big box retail and the impact that e- commerce has had on those big box retailers. He stated that perhaps that e-commerce threat should be mentioned. Mr. Borglund confirmed that big box retailers continue to close their doors because of the impact from e-commerce. He stated that the retail market is trending towards smaller unique businesses, noting that Anoka is already well prepared for that trend with the mix of businesses in the downtown area. He agreed that element could be added to the chapter. Commissioner Barnett stated that there was a previous threat of Riverdale pulling customers from Anoka but with the shift in retail, perhaps that will not be as big of a threat. She asked for additional information on the employment trends. Mr. Borglund noted that most of the residents of Anoka tend to commute to other metro areas for employment. Commissioner Redmann noted that there are large employers in the downtown area including the School District and the court house. He noted that there is an importance to providing good and services close to home for the residents of the community and advised that a lot of residents were getting their groceries from the co-op, which is now closed. Chairperson Swokowski noted that the cost of items at a co-op is often higher than other grocers and therefore a lot of the lower income residents were most likely traveling to other locations as well. Commissioner Redmann explained that the co-op also provided an experience with fresh soup for lunch, or fresh items from the deli, and different classes that were offered. He noted that perhaps he not only likes the idea of a local food supplier but also something that provides an experience. Mr. Borglund stated that commercial follows residential development. He stated that there are multiple retailers selling groceries in the grocery shed and therefore there is a point where the market is saturated. 2

5 Chairperson Swokowski noted that there continue to be additional options with groceries as well, noting that there are retailers that allow you to shop online and they will bring the order out to your vehicle. Commissioner Redmann agreed that he is seeing increasingly more of the grocery delivery vehicles driving around, which offers another grocery options. Mr. Borglund agreed that additional language could be added on the position of Anoka and how the city fits into the changing retail market as well as the needs that the Anoka economic market would fulfill locally and regionally. Commissioner Redmann referenced a local recycling business and noted that while the location is prime for that business, it may not be the best fit for the community. Mr. Borglund stated that City staff have been talking with the owners of the business because of the potential realignment of the roadway over the railroad crossing and the readjustment that would be needed for the access of that business. He stated that another site has been identified for potential relocation but that would be dependent on MnDOT. He noted that the redevelopment options for that site would be limited because of the environmental contamination that exists. Commissioner Redmann noted that the location of the fairgrounds is an oddity and causes inconvenience. He noted that group almost seems to do their own thing and do not seem to follow the same regulations for building code and setbacks that other properties do. He noted that once the overpass is constructed over the railroad tracks, there is only a slender portion of roadway that does not provide many options for the stretch of 47 that travels to Bunker Lake Boulevard. Commissioner Fahnhorst stated that banking is another industry that continues to see changes with digital upgrades and enhancements to technology. Chairperson Swokowski agreed that many banks are closing locations because of all the banking that can be done online and through the ATM. She stated that there will continue to be drastic changes to retail banking. Riverboat: Mr. Borglund stated that there have been updated discussions with the idea of a riverboat. He stated that it is still a focus of the Council and a desire for the community and therefore there will be more to come on that topic. Commissioner Redmann recognized that the idea is nice and fits what people want, but it s a very niche market and perhaps a study should be done to determine if the business could be feasible. Commissioner Fahnhorst volunteered for the subcommittee. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS: 3

6 Marketing and Communications Updates: Discover Anoka: Mr. Borglund stated that a previous member used to provide an update on Discover Anoka and therefore he will speak with another staff member to find a new method for receiving updates on this group. ABLA: Mr. Borglund noted that there was no ABLA January meeting because of a lack of quorum and therefore staff simply provided quick updates. Sub-committee Updates: Celebrate Anoka Day Meeting February 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.: Mr. Borglund noted that the Celebrate Anoka Day Subcommittee will meet this morning at 9 a.m. to discuss the future of the event and possible changes that could be made to increase participation. He stated that they will also discuss if technology could be used to increase donations. Business Call Subcommittee: Mr. Borglund asked if the Business Call Subcommittee should schedule a meeting soon to discuss the use of technology and whether SurveyMonkey should be used in attempt to reach out to additional businesses. He confirmed that he would send out possible dates to the members of the subcommittee to schedule a future meeting. MISCELLANEOUS: Board and Commissions Meeting in April: Mr. Borglund noted the upcoming Board and Commission appreciation meeting/dinner in April. He stated that he did not know the specific date but advised that the members should receive an invitation from the City. Discuss March Meeting Agenda: Mr. Borglund reported that the previous year the EDC decided to forego the regular meeting as the annual Enterprise Park meeting also occurs in March. He confirmed the consensus of the group to hold a regular EDC meeting in March as well as the annual Enterprise Park meeting. Anoka County Economic Development: Mr. Borglund provided an update on recent economic development efforts that has begun at the county level across the metro. He stated that even smaller cities have begun to hire an economic development staff member and all of these different economic development staff members are working together. He believed that there will be more cooperation between the different levels (counties and cities), which will be beneficial and can provide additional opportunities. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned upon a motion by Commissioner Fahnhorst, a second by Commissioner Redmann, and a unanimous vote of those present at 8:53 a.m. Amanda Staple, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 4

7 2018 Celebrate Anoka Pro Am September 23, 2018 Format: Date: The format will be 1 Minnesota PGA Golf Professional, 1 amateur they bring and 2 amateurs from Green Haven Men s Club or the City of Anoka. There will be an individual Professional purse, an individual net & gross amateur purse, and a team purse with the team score consisting of 2 best net of the 4-some converted to Chicago Points. Each amateur will be required to have a USGA Handicap to participate. Proposed date is Sunday September 23, This date fits into the Minnesota PGA, the men s club schedule, and the course maintenance schedule. Challenges: We would use 10 minute tee times beginning at 8 or 8:30 am and we could have solid tee times until around 1 or 1:30 pm to complete play prior to dusk. With the addition of the pro-am format and the inclusion of the men s club members, finding players will be less of a challenge. The big challenge will be sponsors. We won t need door prizes, but will need title sponsors, hole sponsors, putting green sponsor, leaderboard sponsor, golf cart sponsor, and other various opportunities to sponsor an activity or object.

8 Entry Fees: The entry fee is $100 per player ($80 for pass holders) and amateurs can sign up as an individual or as a team. We will assign requested tee times as available as entries are paid. Each entry includes: Tournament entry GPS equipped Riding Carts On-course games Bar-b-que cookout following play Tee Prize Sponsor Details: I propose the following levels: All sponsors get the opportunity to enter a team prior to any other players. Eagle & Scoreboard Sponsors are guaranteed a team spot along with a choice of playing professional. Eagle Sponsor: - Multiple sponsorships available $1,000 and includes a team entry and choice of playing professional. Electronic Scoreboard Sponsor: - 1 scoreboard sponsor available $400 or $550 including team entry and choice of playing professional. Putting Green Sponsor: - 1 putting green sponsor available $250 or $400 including team entry Hole Sponsor: - 18 hole sponsors available $200 or $375 including team entry.

9 Green Haven Golf Course Pro-Am Budget 2018 Revenue 2018 Professional Entries (30 * $100.00) $3, Entries Amateurs (36 * $125.00) $4, Men's Club Members (72 * $100.00) $7, Sponsorships (Various, title, hole sponsors, etc.) $8, Total Initial Investments $23, Expenses 2018 Golf Course Fee $0.00 Tee Prizes (120 * $20) $2, Lunch Prior To or After Play (120 * $15) $2, Professional Purse (1st Place = $1,760, paying 1/2 the field) $12, Amateur Team & individual Purse $5, Players Pool Available for extra game to be played! Total Costs $23, Totals YEAR Profit $0.00 Professional Purse as required by Minnesota PGA $11, st $1, nd $1, rd $1, th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ th $ Total Costs $11,000.00

10 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Pam Bowman Doug Borglund Greg Lee FW: Go Fund Me Wednesday, February 21, :41:47 PM Doug, I inquired with Scott Baumgartner about setting up a Go Fund Me page for the Gary Stout Memorial Scholarship Fund. His response is below. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. Pam From: Scott Baumgartner [mailto:s.baumgartner@hawkins-baumgartner.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, :59 PM To: Pam Bowman Subject: RE: Go Fund Me Hi Pam, I don t have any legal authority off-hand, but do not feel that the City should engage in this type of fundraising for private entities or non-profits. If we start here, where does it stop? How do we draw the line when others ask for City assistance in setting up similar funding pages and/or events? I thought the Gary Stout Memorial Scholarship Fund was already administered by a non-profit agency? If that s the case, why would the City set this page up instead of them? Scott Scott C. Baumgartner Hawkins & Baumgartner, P.A th Avenue N. Anoka, MN (763) S.Baumgartner@Hawkins-Baumgartner.com From: Pam Bowman [mailto:pbowman@ci.anoka.mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, :55 PM To: Scott Baumgartner <s.baumgartner@hawkins-baumgartner.com> Subject: Go Fund Me Hi Scott, I have been asked by the EDC to set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money for the Gary Stout Memorial Scholarship Fund. I don t want to assume it is okay for a municipality to do this, so wondering if you have any concerns or no of any reason we should not do it? Or should I inquire with the League of MN Cities? Thanks.

11 Pam Bowman Communications Manager City of Anoka 2015 First Avenue North Anoka, MN (fax) Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Sign up for E-Subscribe

12 March 2, 2018 RE: ANOKA ENTERPRISE PARK ANNUAL MEETING Dear Anoka Enterprise Park Landowners and Tenants: Please plan to attend the Anoka Enterprise Park (AEP) Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Green Haven Golf Course & Event Center in Anoka. Breakfast will be provided by the City of Anoka and catered by Tavern at Green Haven. This meeting is a unique opportunity to learn about any upcoming projects in the City, to express your concerns or ideas, and to meet and chat with fellow industrial park business people. We ll have presentations from City staff, the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce about their manufacturing program and Anoka-Ramsey Community College about their professional workforce training program. We ll also hold the nominations and election for the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m., and the meeting will adjourn before 9:00 a.m. Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, March 14 by calling (763) or via to: dborglund@ci.anoka.mn.us. If you are unable to attend, please send another representative from your company. It is encouraged that if more than one representative from your company would like to attend, please come! If you have any questions or comments, please feel to contact me at or by at dborglund@ci.anoka.mn.us. Sincerely, Doug Borglund Community Development Director City of Anoka 2015 First Avenue North Anoka, MN

13 1. Call to Order - 12:00 p.m. Anoka Enterprise Park Annual Meeting & Architectural Review Board Election WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, :50 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Green Haven Golf Course & Event Center 2800 Greenhaven Road AGENDA 2. Welcome (Lunch served) Tom Redmann, Economic Development Commission 3. Nominations & Election for Architectural Review Board Clark Palmer, Associate Planner 4. Professional Workforce Training Matt Salo, Anoka-Ramsey Community College Road Construction Projects/Highway 10 Update Greg Lee, City Manager 6. Current Development Projects Doug Borglund, Community Development Director 7. Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers Coalition John LeTourneau, Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce 8. Celebrate Anoka Day September 11, 2017 Doug Borglund, Community Development Director 9. Open Forum Tom Redmann, Economic Development Commission This is an opportunity to bring forward questions and concerns to city representatives. 10. Adjourn 1 p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, February 17th via to: dborglund@ci.anoka.mn.us or call Business owners, if you are unable to attend, please appoint a representative from your business. City of Anoka 2015 First Avenue North Anoka, MN

14 Anoka Business & Landowners Association Meeting Minutes December 5, 2017 Present: Peter Beberg, Steve Jenson, Mike Cofrin, Dick Mussell, Jim Neilson, Dan Pinewski, Tiffany Talbot. Absent: Laura Johnson, Kathy Kujawa. Guests: Doug Borglund, Jeff Weaver. The regular ABLA Board meeting was called to order by President Peter Beberg. The Meeting Minutes from the November 7, 2017 Board of Directors meetings were discussed. Dick Mussell made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Steve Jenson seconded the motion. All ayes. New Business: Gray Ghost Run Committee Wrap Up-Peter Turok stated that the event was held on October 28 th. The weather was not great and numbers were down. While he was awaiting the November checking statement that would feature any other deposits from the company doing on the online registrations, the final number was a profit of $ He added that there is $35, in the fund so things are fine there. He stated that some of the reasons for the down year included: weather, runner numbers down, the purchase of 3 years worth of racers bibs and a new online marketing push. Discussion was held. Mike Cofrin stated that he can help the committee with an early registration campaign that should help numbers next year. Peter Turok again thanked all the Board members that volunteered the day of the race. Anoka Tree Lighting Event Wrap Up-Peter Turok stated that the event was held on Saturday, December 2 nd. He added that a record crowd was on hand. He stated that police estimate the crowd at between 10,000 and 15,000 people. Peter Turok added that the weather was perfect and the front page article in the Star Tribune the week of the event was a big help in getting the word out. He stated that the event ran very smooth with the help of the Anoka Police Department, Anoka Champlin Fire Department and City of Anoka Departments. The committee will meet to discuss the event and look at any needed changes for the 2018 event. Discussion was held. Peter Turok stated that the search for next year s tree will begin next summer.

15 Other Business- Development News-Doug Borglund from the City of Anoka updated the Board on happenings in Anoka. Mr. Borglund stated that the city continues to work with Kwik Trip on their proposed project on 7 th Avenue. He stated that the Lenar housing project on 2 nd and Monroe Street continues to be worked on. The land was recently cleared and is ready. He added that the city has been getting calls on open buildings. Mr. Borglund stated that staff continues to work on the comp plan and development of the plan. He updated the Board on the cottage project at the old State Hospital for veterans. He stated that one of the cottages rehab was completed and opened on December 1 st. So far a total of $250,000 in donations have come in. Work continues on what will be a women s building on the site. Cancelation of the January Board Meeting-Peter Beberg stated that, traditionally, the ABLA Board does not meet in January. He asked the members if that was again the case for the January 2018 meeting. Jim Neilson made a motion to cancel the January 2018 ABLA Board meeting. Dan Pinewski seconded the motion. All ayes. Other Business- With no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Dick Mussell and seconded by Jim Neilson. All ayes. Respectfully submitted, Peter Turok Executive Secretary Anoka Business & Landowners Association

16 Executive's Update Biggest item on this agenda will be the Street Light Fund. See you on the 6th. Anoka County Economic Development Study Discussion-This item came from last meeting. We ll talk about the study highlights Street Light Fund Review & 2018 Street Light Fund Draft Budget Discussion-We ll look at last year s numbers and come up with the 2018 Draft Budget. Development News-Doug Borglund from the city will update the group development news happening in Anoka. Other Business-This is your opportunity to discuss any issue. If you are unable to attend, please or call the association office at