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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2005 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City of Apple Valley Dakota County, Minnesota • April 15, 2005 Minutes of the special meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 15, 2005, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: President Severson; Commissioners Bergman, Erickson, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Hamann- Roland. ABSENT: Commissioners Edgeton. OTHERS PRESENT: Farmington City Administrator Dave Urbia. Staff Members Present: Executive Director Lawell, Secretary Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, Finance Director Ballenger, Associate City Planner Bodmer, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Police Chief Johnson, and City Planner Lovelace. President Severson called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • MOTION: of Hamann - Roland, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for today's meeting as amended. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. MINUTES MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the special meeting of March 10, 2005, as written. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. UPDATE ON TRANSIT STATION PARKING The Board viewed a short video depicting the current parking situation at the Apple Valley Transit Station. Commissioners Bergman and Grendahl noted this is a regional problem and stated they would like a letter sent to the Met Council requesting help in resolving this issue. President Severson asked that Commissioners Grendahl and Hamann - Roland and Executive Director Lawell meet with Peter Bell. Mr. Lawell provided an update on the implementation of a permit parking system. Staff is looking at a web -based application. Utilizing a web -based program would require an upgrade of security on the City's website. The cost of security software licensure is approximately $1,000 annually. • Commissioner Hamann - Roland left the meeting at 1:28 p.m. and returned at 1:29 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City of Apple Valley Dakota County, Minnesota April 15, 2005 • Page 2 The permit application will be on -line, but riders could complete an application at the Municipal Center or via the mail. The Police Department will verify the information and permits will be mailed to verified applicants. Also described were development and testing timelines as well as enforcement procedures. The Board discussed the proposed permit parking system and possible timelines for implementation. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the use of parking by permit at the Apple Valley Transit Station effective June 15, 2005, subject to administrative completion, making permits available to residents within the MVTA taxing district, and directing the City Attorney to review the possibility of issuing permits to residents of cities expressing an interest in joining the MVTA. President Severson suggested a flyer be placed on vehicles indicating they may park at other park -and -ride lots. Commissioner Grendahl said vehicles at the Apple Valley Transit Station have already received two flyers. Vote was taken on the motion: Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. Commissioner Goodwin left the meeting at 1:53 p.m. • WIRSBO FACILITY EXPANSION PLANS Rory MacLeod, Vice President, Finance, and Dan Hughes, Real Estate Manager, gave a presentation on the history of Uponor Wirsbo and an overview of the expansion plans submitted to the City of Apple Valley on March 30, 2005. They moved to Apple Valley in 1990 and Apple Valley remains their United States headquarters. They have undergone four expansions since 1996 and currently employ 583 people in North America. The proposed expansion includes a new manufacturing office, lab space, and room for expansion. Commissioner Hamann -Roland left the meeting at 2:04 p.m. Mr. MacLeod said with the expansion would be the creation of office, technical, and manufacturing jobs. Commissioner Hamann -Roland returned at 2:06 p.m. Mr. Hughes presented drawings of existing and expansion facilities. He also stated at a recent community meeting, their expansion plans were warmly received, with residents indicating they were a good corporate neighbor. • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City of Apple Valley • Dakota County, Minnesota April 15, 2005 Page 3 Commissioner Erickson thanked the Wirsbo representatives for their presentation and said the EDA and City Council is pleased Wirsbo is located in Apple Valley and indicated they will do what they can to help facilitate their expansion. REVENUE BONDS FOR SENIOR HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITES Mary Ippel, of Briggs and Morgan, said Senior Housing Assisted Living, L.L.C., has requested the EDA undertake to finance through issuance of revenue bonds the acquisition of four assisted living facilities, located in Apple Valley, Brooklyn Center, and Moorhead, Minnesota, and Fargo, North Dakota. The senior housing and health care facilities would be operated by Ecumen Services, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation. The maximum principal amount of the bonds to be issued to finance the project is $22 million. The bonds are payable solely from Ecumen, pursuant to a revenue agreement. The EDA is simply the conduit issuer of the bonds and will be paid a fee of $25,000 to issue the bonds. In return, Ecumen receives a tax benefit and a lower interest rate. Commissioner Hamann -Roland asked Ms. Ippel to clarify for the Board any impact issuing the • bonds may have on the City's credit rating. Ms. Ippel said Apple Valley has issued similar bonds in the past and that this bond issue would have no encumbrance upon the EDA or City and will not impact the City's bond or credit rating. MOTION: of Hamann- Roland, seconded by Erickson, setting a public hearing on the issuance of revenue bonds for Maplewood Senior Housing Assisted Living, L.L.C., for senior housing and health care facilities operated by Ecumen Services for May 12, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CENTRAL VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR 2005 Mr. Lovelace provided an updated on the Central Village construction plans for 2005. The majority of construction this season involves the installation of roads, utilities, and the underground parking ramp for Landmark Corner. Sheet piling needed for the parking ramp will cause noise disturbance. The Board requested the disruption to residents be minimized as much as possible. Commissioner Bergman suggested using the cable program to keep citizens informed about projects in the area. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 2:51 o'clock p.m. •