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8. EDSR 08-19-2013 Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION River To ITEM NUMBER Economic Development Authority 8. AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 19, 2013 Clay Wilfahrt,Assistant Director of Economic Development ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By Project Updates Brian Beeman,Director of Economic Development REVIEWED BY Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director CODD ACTION REQUESTED None BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Economic Development Division's ongoing projects of interest to the EDA. Professional Services Bureau (PSB) Land Purchase Staff is exploring the possibility of utilizing tax abatement to assist with funding of the purchase of the building and land and the development of a parking lot for PSB. Staff has contacted the developer and plans to meet with them about the possibility. PPC Abatement and Land Sale The City Council approved the tax abatement at its July 1 meeting, and the land sale at the July 15 meeting. The County approved abatement in the amount of$400,000 on August 13 rather than the $576,939 requested by Preferred Powder. The$176,939 gap that was created by the County reduction means that the city and developer will need to restructure the financing or lose the project. Staff is working with Preferred Powder to create a TIF district. Staff anticipates completion of the TIF district in September. TIF does not require approval by the County. GIS Web Application Staff has completed development of the GIS application on its website. The application maps available properties and land in Elk River for commercial and industrial development. The application can be found at www.elkrivermn.gov. Ralphie's Victory Lane Staff continues to work with Brian Brehmer to collect all of the due diligence documents necessary for closing. Staff anticipates a late August closing. rerE1E1 11 NATURE Sweet P's Microloan Sweet P's microloan is currently in default. Staff has made several attempts to communicate and meet with the owner,but have had no success. Staff conferred with the EDA's attorney and sent a notice to the owner of Sweet P's of the default. Updated Bylaws Staff would like to remind the EDA Members to sign the updated bylaws from the August 5 meeting following this meeting. N:\Departments\Community Development\Economic Development\lEDA\EDA to move\Agenda\Year2013\8-19-2013\x 8 sr Project Updates Memo.doc BYLAWS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA PREAMBLE The Economic Development Authority for the City of Elk River (the Authority) was created by Resolution No. 87-63 of the City Council of the City of Elk River, adopted on the 7th day of October, 1987, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090-469.108. The purpose of the Authority is to serve as an Economic Development Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes and its affairs shall include,but not be limited to,promoting commercial and industrial growth and development in the City of Elk River. ARTICLE I. AUTHORITY 1.1) Name -The legal name of the Authority is "The Economic Development Authority for the City of Elk River." 1.2) Office - The principal office of the Authority shall be the City Offices of the City of Elk River, unless otherwise determined by resolution of the Authority. 1.3) Enabling Authority-The Authority shall exist and operate under the supervision of the City of Elk River,Minnesota (the City),in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.090 through 469.108 as amended and revised (the Statute) and Resolution No. 87-63 of the City Council of the City of Elk River (the Enabling Resolution), as amended from time to time. 1.4) General Powers and Duties -The Authority shall be a public body corporate and politic and shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of an economic development authority,including the powers granted by the Statute. ARTICLE 2. MEETINGS 2.1) Open to the Public-All meetings of the Authority shall be open to the Public and governed by the Minnesota Open Meeting Law,Minn. Stat. Section 471.705. 2:2) Quorum - A majority of the Commissioners in office at any time shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. There shall be a quorum to conduct business at all meetings of the Authority. If a quorum is not present for the Annual Meeting those present shall adjourn the meeting and the Executive Director shall establish a date for a new annual meeting and cause notice to be given as provided in section 2.5(02) of this Article. If a quorum is not present at any regular or special meeting of the Authority, those present shall adjourn the meeting to the next regular meeting,unless a special meeting is called before the next regular meeting. 2.3) Rules of Order-All meetings of the Authority shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order Revised. 2.4) Voting- In addition to a quorum being required for each meeting of the Authority in order to transact business, a majority of all of the Commissioners present shall be required to approve any matter before the Commissioners. 2.5) Annual Meeting (01) Time and Place -The Annual Meeting of the Authority shall be held on the second Monday of January at 5:30 p.m. at the principal office of the Authority, or such other location as designated in the Notice of Annual Meeting. (02) Notice -Notice of the Annual Meeting shall be published in the official newspaper of the Authority not less than ten (10) days in advance of such meeting and shall be delivered to each Commissioner of the Authority and each member of the governing body of the City. It shall be the responsibility of the Executive Director to give this notice. (03) Order of Business - The suggested order of business at the Annual Meeting shall be the following: 1. Roll call. 2. Confirmation and recognition of new Commissioners. 3. Election of officers and establishment of their terms. 4. Appointment of Executive Director. 5. Designation of committee assignments to Commissioners. 6. Determination of new committees and assignments of Commissioners. 7. Consideration of staff assignments. 8.Approval of official newspaper. 9. Approval of official depository. 10. Reports by various officers and subcommittees. 11. Designation of place of meeting during the remainder of calendar year. 12. Determination of dates.of meeting during the remainder of calendar year. 13. Discussion of any modifications or amendments to the Statute or the enabling resolution. 14. Discussion of Bylaws and any suggested amendments. 2.6) Regular Meetings (01) Time and Place - Regular meetings of the Authority shall be held on the third Monday of each calendar month at 5:30 p.m. Any regular meeting falling upon a holiday shall be held on the next business day at the same time and place. Regular meetings shall be held by the Authority at such time and place as determined by the Authority at its Annual Meeting, unless the Authority by subsequent resolution establishes a different time and place for regular meetings. (02) Notice -No separate notice need be given for regular meetings held at the time and place designated by Resolution of the Authority. (03) Order of Business -The suggested order of business at regular meetings shall be the following: 1. Roll call. 2. Opening format. 3.Approval of minutes. 4. Financial matters. 5. Old business. 6. Consent business. 7. Hearings and resolutions. 8. Project considerations. 9. New business. 10. Close. 2.7) Special Meetings - Special meetings of the Authority shall be called by the Executive Director at any time upon written request of any Commissioner, or may be called by the Executive Director. Notice of Special Meetings shall be given to each Commissioner and to each member of the governing body of the City and shall be posted at the Authority's principal office. ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND STAFF 3.1) Officers- The officers of the Authority shall consist of a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and an Assistant Treasurer. The Authority shall elect the President,Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary annually. The offices of President and Vice President may not be held by the same Commissioner concurrently. (01) President-The President,who shall be selected from among the Commissioners, shall preside at all meetings of the Commissioners,and shall have general charge of and control over the affairs of the Authority subject to the approval of the Commissioners. (02) Vice President-The Vice President,who shall be selected from among the Commissioners, shall preside at all meetings of the Commissioners in the absence of the President and shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Commissioners. In case of death,retirement,resignation, or disability of the President, the Vice President shall perform and be vested with all the duties and powers of the President. (03) Treasurer-The Treasurer,who shall be selected from among the Commissioners, shall receive and is responsible for.Authority money and for acts of the Assistant Treasurer. The Treasurer shall disburse authority money by check only and keep an account of the source of all receipts and the nature,purpose, and authority of all disbursements. By March 31 of each year, the Treasurer shall file with the Secretary detailed financial statements of the Authority covering the financial operations of the Authority during the twelve (12) month period ending on December 31 of the current year. The Treasurer shall provide a bond as required by law. (04) Secretary-The Secretary shall be responsible for taking and preparing minutes of each meeting of the Authority. Further, the Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining any appropriate files as deemed necessary by the Commissioners,including files of the minutes, publications of meetings, and meeting agenda. The Secretary shall also perform such functions as may be deemed necessary by the President. (05) Assistant Treasurer-The Assistant Treasurer shall have the powers and duties of the Treasurer if the Treasurer is absent or disabled. 3.2) Absentee - In the case of the absence or inability to act of any officer of the Authority or of any person authorized by these Bylaws to act in place of the officer, the Board of Commissioners may from time to time delegate the powers or duties of such officer to any other officer or any commissioner whom it may select. 3.3) Vacancies -Vacancies in office arising from any cause may be filled by the Authority at its annual meeting or at any regular or special meeting. 3.4) Staff-The Authority shall appoint an Executive Director and such other staff as it deems necessary to carry out the business of the Authority, and may determine their duties, qualifications, and compensation. (01) The Executive Director shall have the duties and responsibilities delegated by these bylaws and as assigned by the Authority. (02) The Authority may delegate to its staff, employees, or agents such powers or duties as it may deem proper. 3.5) Consultants -The Authority may contract for the services of consultants as needed to perform its duties and exercise its powers. (01) The fees,if any, of all contracted agents or consultants of the Authority shall be fixed by the Board of Commissioners. (02) The Authority shall use the services of the City Attorney as its chief legal advisor. ARTICLE 4. FINANCE AND CONTRACTS 4.1) Fiscal Year - The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the same as the fiscal year of the City. 4.2) Budget - The following budgetary proceedings shall apply to the transaction of business by the Authority: (01) A budget shall be prepared by the Treasurer in accordance with the Statute. The Treasurer shall present the budget to the Commissioners of the Authority for consideration each year at such time as established by the Authority. (02) The budget shall include estimated revenues, the source of revenues and an estimate of the amount of money needed from the City, the costs of projects for the ensuing year, the estimated costs for staff personnel, and the purposes to which money on hand is to be applied, as well as the general administrative and overhead costs estimated for the ensuing year, and a proposed levy. (03) After full consideration of the budget, the Commissioners of the Authority shall approve it and the President of the Authority shall submit the budget to the City Council. 4.3) Financial Statements - Financial statements of the Authority must be prepared, presented, approved, and filed in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.097 and 469.100 and other relevant statutes as amended or revised. 4.4) Contracts and Procurement (01)All construction work and work of demolition and clearing, contracts for services or for repairs,maintenance and replacements, and every purchase of equipment, supplies or materials and contracts therefore shall be in accordance with the Statute and procurement policies,if any, established by resolution of the Authority. (02) Approval of Contract by Attorney—Contracts for the Authority shall be in writing and, except when deemed unnecessary by the authority or the Executive Director, shall be approved as to form by the attorney for the Authority. (03) Execution of Contracts - Unless otherwise directed by the Authority,required by law or required by State or Federal agencies furnishing funds to the Authority, all purchasing contracts of the Authority shall be executed on behalf of the Authority as provided by the Purchasing Policy set forth in the Financial Management Policies of the City of Elk River, as amended from time to time. Non-purchasing contracts and other instruments of the Authority shall be executed by the President, or other officer if the President is unavailable, and the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's delegee. All checks issued by the Authority shall be signed by the Treasurer and one other officer,as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.096,Subd. 8. 4.5) Disbursements (01) Federal Funds -All funds received from the Government of the United States or any of its agencies shall be disbursed and accounted for in accordance with the regulations or requirements from time to time made by the Federal agencies furnishing said funds to the Authority. (02) Official Depository-All monies of the Authority shall be deposited in the name of the Authority in official city depositories in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. Monies shall be disbursed only by check, signed by persons designated by the Authority, except that petty cash funds not exceeding at any time One Hundred Dollars ($100) may be maintained by the Authority. (03) Checks -All checks drawn on bank accounts of the Authority shall indicate the fund and,in the case of a project, the project to be charged.All checks shall be signed by the Treasurer and one other officer named by the Authority by resolution. 4.6) Records - The books and records of the Authority shall be kept at the principal office of the Authority. ARTICLE 5. AMENDMENTS 5.1) Amendments -These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Authority provided that notice of such proposed amendment shall be given to each Commissioner and each member of the governing body of the City prior to such meeting. Amendment of the Bylaws shall be in accordance with the procedural and voting requirements established by these Bylaws or by resolution of the Authority. 5.2) Existing Projects -The Authority shall have no control nor authority over any existing economic development or redevelopment project in the City unless specifically so provided by resolution of the City Council. If the City Council adopts a resolution transferring control, authority and operation of any existing project to the Authority, the Authority shall accept control, authority, and operation of the project. When taking control of an existing project the Authority may exercise all for the powers that the governmental unit established in the project could exercise with respect to the project and shall covenant and pledge to perform the terms, conditions, and covenants of any bond indentures or other agreements executed with respect to the project. 5.3) Advisory Committees -The Authority shall maintain,at their discretion,volunteer advisory committees which will act in an advisory capacity to the Authority. (01)The advisory committees will include without limitation: (a) A finance committee; (b) A marketing committee; (c) A prospecting committee; (d)A research and development committee. (02) All members of the advisory committees will be appointed by the Authority. (03) The responsibility of the advisory committees shall be to advise and assist the Authority and to work with the executive director of the Authority and the economic development coordinator of the City on assignments if needed. Adopted this 15th day of July, 2013 Dan Tveite,President Patrick Dwyer,Vice President Paul Motin,Treasurer Matt Westgaard, Secretary Bryan Provo,Assistant Treasurer Barbara Burandt, Economic Development Authority Commissioner Stewart Wilson, Economic Development Authority Commissioner Attorney: Amendments: December 12, 1994—Annual Meeting time changed to 6:00 p.m. December 9,2002—Annual Meeting time changed to 5:30 p.m. January 13, 2003—Regular Meeting date and time changed to second Monday at 5:30 p.m. With exceptions for holidays; dates and time changes can be made at Annual Meeting, or by Resolution May 13, 2013 —Regular meetings changed to third Monday July 15, 2013—Changes to 3.1(01);4.4(02) and 4.4(03) regarding contracts