Economic Development Commission

AGENDA Economic Development Commission REGULAR MEETING November 2, 2022 5:15 Commissioner Appreciation Dinner ***Meeting Time Change 5:45 PM*** Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL a. Welcome Student Representative Luccia Shetka* 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. September 7, 2022 Regular Meeting 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REVIEW a. OLD BUSINESS i. Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Partnership Program Update ii. Development Bus Tour Recap b. NEW BUSINESS i. 2023 Draft EDC Work Plan ii. Tanners Lake Redevelopment Opportunity and MNCAR Expo Recap 6. ALL OTHER ITEMS a. Commissioner Updates* b. Community Development Department Updates* c. Council Liaison Updates* 7. ADJOURNMENT *Items marked with an asterisk have no accompanying materials The next regular Economic Development Commission meeting (December) has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.  REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OAKDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION September 7, 2022 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the City of Oakdale was held on September 7, 2022 at Oakdale City Hall, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Burns at 5:15 PM and announced that Holly Keop has resigned from the commission and thanked her for her time on the commission. The commissioners then continued on with the pledge of allegiance. CALL OF ROLL On a call of roll, the following were present: Chairperson: Bill Burns Commissioners: Dave Halper Jeff Bates Erin Voca Frank Orsello Stacie Penn Robert Stiglich Also Present: Andrew Gitzlaff, Community Development Director Susan Olson, City Council Liaison Jamie Scheffer, Sr. Community Development Specialist Shannon Reidlinger, Sr. Community Development Specialist Absent: Bob Boulianne Gary Severson Quorum Present: YES ☒ NO ☐ APPROVAL OF MINUTES A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ORSELLO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALPER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2022. 7 AYES. 0 NAYES. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION AND ATTRACTION (BRE&A) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Page 2 Sr. Community Development Specialist Scheffer began with the following update. The City Council approved a partnership agreement with the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce (OACC) and St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) at their April 26th, 2022 meeting. The BRE&A Program will consist of City Officials, Staff and Chamber Staff visiting Oakdale businesses to establish and maintain relationships; offer support and share resources; understand future expansion and development needs; and evaluate how City policy is affecting operations. At the conclusion of 18 visits, a report will be presented to City Council of findings and recommendations on steps to enhance the business climate in Oakdale. Since the last EDC meeting a visit packet was put together including various business resources available to businesses in Oakdale. Scheffer stated the packet is a living document that will be updated as resources change and the EDC will be provided the most recent version as it changes, and the current packet is on the City website. Chair Burns provided a recap with the first business visit with Platinum Bank. He said there were a lot of great questions and staff took notes. Community Development Director Gitzlaff talked about follow through and action items including follow up email with more information about DECCA program at Tartan to get youth interested in banking. The bank was interested in the Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA) programs for businesses that are potential bank clients. Burns stated that Platinum is actively involved in the community and we are lucky to have them. Flow Fit Yoga and Fitness was the next business that was visited as part of the BRE&A program. Owners Ashley and Alex participated in the visit. They are a new business only in business for 9 months and they were very receptive to the visit. Burns mentioned that they have concerns with the landowners not being responsive to maintenance concerns such as a current crosswalk. They are excited to be in Oakdale and they are excited about coming development near their business. Gitzlaff said they also gave feedback on the struggles with starting a business and didn’t know the City had resources to help. They chose Oakdale even though they are from Woodbury because Woodbury is very saturated and Oakdale is a new market area, a different pace, and new development in Oakdale and Lake Elmo is attractive to them. Commissioner Bates asked how long the sessions lasted and the response was about an hour each. FOLLOW UP ON ECONOMIC DATA QUESTIONS Scheffer provided answers to questions the Commissioners had at the August EDC meeting during the City of Oakdale Community Profile presentation. In response to the question about data sources for Washington County CDA’s community profile, Scheffer stated they use the Golden Shovel Agency to manage their website and part of their website fee includes data from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc (ESRI). In response to the question about date and/or age of the data, Scheffer stated the data was from October 13, 2021 and will be updated annually in October. In response to the question about how they get figures on people who work from home Scheffer stated that CDA staff said it isn’t accurate but they are undergoing a REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Page 3 labor capacity study in early 2023. In response to the request for public safety information, Scheffer had sent a Police Activity Report for years 2015-2021 for the City of Oakdale via email on August 15th to the commissioners and attached that to this meeting’s packet as well. Scheffer stated that similar to the data reviewed at the previous meeting, comparing to previous years in Oakdale is helpful, but it would be more helpful for marketing purposes to compare our data to peer communities near us and throughout the State. Staff is bringing a draft work plan to the November EDC meeting, which will contain suggestions for further data review and marketing opportunities that the EDC can be involved in. NEW BUSINESS BIKE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN PROJECT UPDATE AND WORKSHOP Senior Community Development Specialist Shannon Reidlinger presented on the Bike and Pedestrian Plan Project and conducted a brief workshop with the EDC commissioners. Reidlinger gave background information on the project and a PowerPoint presentation. The commissioners participated in a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis of bike and ped infrastructure in Oakdale. DEVELOPMENT BUS TOUR SAVE THE DATE Scheffer asked commissioners to save the date for a development bus tour that will occur on Tuesday October 4. Scheffer mentioned the time had been updated since packets went out and is now from 5:15 to 7:15 with a 5:45 bus boarding time. Scheffer asked for RSVPs and mentioned the invite was sent out via email today. Burns asked for a raise of hands for who can attend which Scheffer noted. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATE Councilmember Olson reported on the following: • Looking forward to the bus tour • New County Attorney Kevin Magnuson came to the August 23 council meeting and gave his background, how he views crime and she encouraged the commissioners to check it out. • Preliminary levy needs to be voted on by the end of September, which they are getting close. • City website has between updated and is looking sharp. COMMISSIONER UPDATES • Stiglich reported that he noticed the Animal Emergency Referral Center (AERC) expansion is coming along nicely. Burns asked about signage to which Gitzlaff responded was accommodated through a variance. • Penn reported that they kicked off school year this week and are gearing up for annual fundraiser October 7th at Oak Marsh Golf Course, Dueling Pianos. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Page 4 • Bates reported that he attended several National Night Out events and found them very engaging with residents. • Burns reported that meeting with Flow Fit Yoga and the lack of crosswalks was brought up, he drove over to the development and agrees that the City should help with crosswalks and plastic signs. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATES Gitzlaff provided updates on the following: • HOM Furniture is bringing concept plan to Council workshop next week for a Brew- Pub buildout in their Eastern commercial pad including an outdoor component. Only concern is compatible use with outdoor live music due to townhomes being nearby. • Norhart/Impact Apartments broke ground. • 4Front is making progress on the 200,000 sq. ft. industrial building but are also coming to Council with a concept plan for commercial development in their front entrance area. • Planning Commission (PC) reviewed a proposal for market rate multi-family apartments in Oakdale Marketplace near Pinz, which would be a unique mix-use area to locate apartments. PC recommended approval. • Willowbrooke is continuing with some villas being occupied by homeowners. 40th street hopefully will open end of construction season. Roers is proposing mix of apartment buildings and townhomes with shared clubhouse, pools and amenities in eastern portion of Willowbrooke. • AblelLight was unable to complete the Cornerstone project so they have been working with the Washington County CDA to be the developer of the project with the same concept. • Planner McClanahan is kicking off a Small Area Plan for the Glenbrook Area which is being funded by a grant from the Washington County CDA. • Orsello inquired about Ideal Avenue and 50th. Gitzlaff responded that it is a County project and he is unaware but believes the plan is to finish most of the construction this year. • Halper inquired about fences by the Tanner’s Lake property. Gitzlaff responded that the City owns the parcel adjacent to the condos which have a contractor approved with a temporary usage agreement to use the city parcel for storage of construction materials and trailer. • Halper also inquired about the trail along CSAH 14 to which Gitzlaff responded is another project that is not the City’s but it appears they are almost ready to start laying pavement. • Bates inquired about the community theater proposed near Fleet Farm to which Gitzlaff responded there is no update except that Priority Courier does now own the site and in other news are still planning to build their headquarters on the parcel by 50th and Hadley intersection. PUBLIC COMMENT None REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT Scheffer noted that there is not a regular meeting of the EDC in the month of October and the next meeting is November 2. Burns reminded the group that there will be the bus tour on October 4. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HALPER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOCA TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 AT 6:33 PM. 7 AYES. 0 NAYES. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Jamie Scheffer Senior Community Development Specialist TO: Economic Development Commission FROM: Jamie Scheffer, Senior Community Development Specialist DATE: November 2, 2022 SUBJ: Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Program Update BACKGROUND The BRE&A Program consists of City officials, staff and Chamber staff visiting Oakdale businesses to establish and maintain relationships; offer support and share resources; understand future expansion and development needs; and evaluate how City policy is affecting operations. At the conclusion of 18 visits, a report will be presented to the Economic Development Commission and City Council of findings and recommendations on steps to enhance the business climate in Oakdale. UPDATES The business resource packet is now available on our website’s business resources page. https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/433/Business-Resources Participating Staff and/or Commissioners will provide a brief summary of visits (since the last meeting) at the upcoming meeting. As promised on the business visits, participants will not be able to share specific business data but may provide a high-level overview of the process and how the visits went. Pictures from visits will be shared as available with the EDC and through City communication channels. Below is a list of visits previously spoken about at EDC, and visits that will be discussed at the EDC meeting. PREVIOUS: 08/30 Platinum Bank 09/06 Flow Fit Yoga & Fitness NEW: 09/08 Warrior Nutrition 09/16 Park Tool 09/20 Animal Hospital -AERC 10/17 Hampton Inn 10/20 Greg Foote Jewelers ATTACHMENTS: BRE&A Visit Photos  10/26/2022 Oakdale BRE&A Visits Warrior Nutrition September 08, 2022 1  10/26/2022 Park Tool September 16, 2022 AERC September 20, 2022 2  10/26/2022 Hampton Inn October 17, 2022 Greg Foote Jewelers October 20, 2022 3 TO: Economic Development Commission FROM: Jamie Scheffer, Senior Community Development Specialist DATE: November 2, 2022 SUBJ: Development Bus Tour Recap BACKGROUND On October 4th, city staff, elected officials, and commissioners went on a development bus tour in Oakdale. The bus tour highlighted development opportunities, proposals and projects throughout the community. Commissioners are welcome to comment or provide a recap of the event at the EDC meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Development Bus Tour Map Bus tour locations = Proposed project Amenity Commercial Residential Mixed-use = Project under construction Amenity Commercial Residential Mixed-use = Project complete Amenity Commercial Residential Mixed-use TO: Economic Development Commission FROM: Jamie Scheffer Sr. Community Development Specialist: Economic Development and Housing DATE: November 2, 2022 SUBJ: 2023 Draft EDC Work Plan BACKGROUND The Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) role is to advise the City Council in matters pertaining to economic development. The 2023 Draft EDC Work Plan guides and focuses the commission’s work in the coming year. Staff will solicit EDC feedback on the draft work plan at the meeting. The draft work plan is informed by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and ED Best Practices and will guide and focus the commission’s work in the coming year. City Council will review the work plan in the first quarter of 2023. EDC DIRECTION Please provide input to staff on the 2023 Draft EDC Work Plan. A final version based on your input will be brought to the December EDC meeting for approval. ATTACHMENTS Draft 2023 EDC Work Plan  2023 Economic Development Commission Draft Work Plan Title Reference Document Description/Tasks (Examples from current/previous work) 1. Participate in business retention, expansion and Comprehensive Plan attraction visits Business Economic Development Retention and 2. Help implement identified projects and initiatives Expansion Chapter resulting from BR&E/other programs (BREA Program) (BR&E) 3. Participate in business/development/partner events ED Best Practice such as groundbreakings, open houses, ribbon cuttings (4Front Groundbreaking) Market Comprehensive Plan 1. Advise City staff and City Council on implementing Oakdale for Economic Development Economic Development best practice marketing Economic Chapter strategies, continuing the work started in late 2022 Development ED Best Practice (Community Profiles, Community Safety Data) Purposes City Property 1. Assist City staff and the City Council with marketing Comprehensive Plan Land and efforts for EDA property (Tanners Lake parcels) Use Chapter Redevelopment 2. Advise City Staff and the City Council on redevelopment Planning ED Best Practice plans as appropriate (Tanners Lake parcels) 1. Collaborate with local organizations, government Comprehensive Plan agencies and other partners on projects and programs Develop and Economic Development Maintain (Washington County CDA, OACC) Chapter Partnerships 2. Promote resources and tools related to economic ED Best Practice development from area partners (SizeUp Small Biz Tool) Provide Input 1. Participate/provide input as appropriate for local and through Local regional initiatives and studies (Bike & Ped Plan Update, Government Glenbrook Small Area Plan, MnDOT Century Ave Study) ED Best Practice Engagement and Planning 2. Provide input as appropriate for local policies and Processes ordinances (ex. Temporary Outdoor Patio Ordinance) 1. Participate in City-sponsored educational events or Commissioner trainings as provided (Development Bus Tour) ED Best Practice Education 2. Educational topics incorporated into regular meetings (Presentation from Open to Business Staff, MnDOT) TO: Economic Development Commission FROM: Jamie Scheffer, Senior Community Development Specialist DATE: November 2, 2022 SUBJ: Tanners Lake Development Opportunity and MNCAR Expo Recap BACKGROUND The City of Oakdale owns two parcels on Tanners Lake in Oakdale. City staff are working to market the site to developers through our website, the Washington County CDA website, attending events such as the MNCAR (Minnesota Commercial Association of Real Estate/Realtors©) Expo, and initiating conversations with developers. At the EDC meeting staff will provide an update on the MNCAR Expo and review the marketing piece and its locations online. ATTACHMENTS: Tanners Lake Development Opportunity Flier  UNIQUE LAKEFRONT PROPERTY Development Opportunity on Tanners Lake in Oakdale 253 Geneva Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128 PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • 2.25 and 0.5 acre shovel-ready redevelopment parcels 1 • Owned by Oakdale Economic Development Authority (EDA), guided mixed-use • Across from 3M Global Headquarters (10,000+ employees) • Adjacent to Condo Building and Hotel Privately • Located in a Redevelopment TIF District Owned • Tanners Lake with gorgeous views and minimal Vacant Parcels shoreline setbacks • Located along Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route and trail system opening 2025 LOCAL AMENITIES • 5 miles from downtown St. Paul • 20 minutes to MSP International Airport • 270,717 population (2021) within 5 mile radius, projected 281,926 in 2026 2 • MN Hwy 120 traffic count 18,600 • I-94 traffic count 82,000 • Bordered by Maplewood and Woodbury DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: • Restaurant • Hotel • Office • Mixed-Use Residential • Other Commercial Uses 1- Approximately 0.5 Acres 2- Approximately 2.25 Acres www.ci.oakdale.mn.us  UNIQUE LAKEFRONT PROPERTY Development Opportunity on Tanners Lake in Oakdale 253 Geneva Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128 Woodbury CITY OVERVIEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE The City of Oakdale is a vibrant and growing suburban community within Washington County, east of the Minneapolis- • Additional City and County St. Paul metropolitan area. Oakdale is conveniently located Demographics along Interstates 94 and 694 and is known for its • Previous development proposal site neighborhoods, community parks and a business-friendly plans (Hotel, Office, Multi-Family, environment. Over 625 businesses call Oakdale home. Restaurant) • Alta Surveys (2008) QUICK FACTS • Phase 1 Environmental Site Population: 28,303 Assessment (2008) Households: 11,304 • Preliminary Geotechnical Report Square Miles: 10.94 (2008) Median home value: $264,300 • Utility Location Maps (Current) Median household income: $72,511 • Traffic Count Maps from MnDOT • Oakdale Business Resource Packet Andrew Gitzlaff • Free business consulting services and Community Development Director gap financing through MCDD Open to 651-730-2806 Business andrew@ci.oakdale.mn.us • Size-Up your potential business with Jamie Scheffer the new Washington County tool Sr. Community Development Specialist 651-730-2721 jamie@ci.oakdale.mn.us Contact City Staff for This Info www.ci.oakdale.mn.us