6.4 EDSR 07-20-2015 ilk _ Request for Action
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To Item Number
Economic Development Authority 6.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business July 20, 2015 Amanda Othoudt,EDD
Item Description Reviewed by
19228,LLC (Promo Products) Industrial Incentive Cal Portner, City Administrator
Microloan extension Reviewed by
Action Requested
1. Open public hearing to consider comment on the proposed Industrial Incentive Microloan two-year
extension request for 19228,LLC (Promo Products).
2. Following the public hearing, the EDA is asked to consider adoption of the attached Resolution
authorizing a two-year extension to the maturity date of the note and loan agreement to 19228 LLC
(Promo Products).
Background/Discussion
On January 13, 2011,the city of Elk River approved an Industrial Incentive Microloan in the amount of
$30,000 in the form of an Industrial Incentive Microloan to Promo Products. The maturity date of the
loan is coming due in January of 2016.
The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended the EDA approve the extension request for Promo
Products.
The applicant has made efforts to refinance the loan as a condition of the Microloan Fund Program.
First National Bank of Elk River was approached for refinancing and has been denied due to the loan
position and current economic conditions. The microloan is subordinate to both the bank mortgage and
SBA 504 loan. SBA 504 mortgage guidelines does not allow the bank to roll the microloan amount as a
refinance into the first mortgage loan and bank guidelines do not allow the Note to be refinanced into
third position behind the SBA 504 loan.
The attached memo from Springsted summarizes the analysis completed to date. Mikaela Huot will be at
the meeting to verbally support the analysis.
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Attachments
• Springsted Analysis (June 23,2015)
• Letter of denial from First National Bank of Elk River (May 29, 2015)
• Request for extension (May 29, 2015)
• Resolution Authorizing a two-year extension
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Springsted Incorporated
380 Jackson Street, Suite 300
Springsted Saint Paul,MN 55101-2887
Tel: 651-223-3000
Fax: 651-223-3002
www.springsted.com
DRAFT MEMORANDUM
TO: Amanda Othoudt, Economic Development Director
FROM: Mikaela Huot,Vice President/Consultant
DATE: June 23,2015
SUBJECT: 19228 LLC(Promo Products)—Micro loan Fund Application for Extension Review
Summary
The City of Elk River received a request for an extension of the Economic Development Microloan Fund from 19228
LLC (Promo Products). The applicant initially received the loan in 2011 and the maturity date is coming due in
January 2016 (maximum 5 year term). Because the term of the loan is coming due, the applicant has made efforts to
refinance the loan as a condition of the Microloan Fund program. First National Bank of Elk River was approached for
refinancing and has denied due to loan position and current economic conditions. The Microloan from the EDA is
subordinate to both the Bank mortgage and SBA 504 loan. SBA 504 mortgage guidelines do not allow the Bank to roll
the EDA loan amount as a refinance into the first mortgage loan and Bank guidelines do not allow the Note to be
refinanced into third position behind the SBA 504 loan. The Bank has recommended the company secure its cash for
future working capital needs associated with company growth and request an extension of the existing loan with the
EDA.
Conclusion
Review of current financial statements and profit and loss statements (2014) indicate the company has positive
retained earnings and net income. Under the terms of the Microloan Fund policy, an extension of up to two additional
years at market rate of interest could be granted upon approval. It is recommended the EDA consider the extension of
the Microloan for the allowable 2 year period. It would be the intent with the extension of the loan that the company
would continue to demonstrative positive retained earnings and net income and secure cash and credit for repayment
and/or refinancing of the original loan.
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Mr. Duane Bass
Mr. Andrew Isle
Promo Products, LLC
19228 Industrial Boulevard
Elk River, MN 55303
RE: EDA Microloan Refinance
Dear Duane& Andy:
We have received your request for the refinance the microloan that was made in January 2011
from the Elk River EDA to 19228, LLC for the purchase of the facility in the Elk River
Industrial Park. This note was made in a position subordinate to the Bank and the SBA 504 to
help leverage the project to its completion.
We are unable to refinance this note to 19228,LLC at this time.
SBA 504 guidelines do not allow First National Bank of Elk River to roll this amount into its 1'
mortgage note. Also, Bank guidelines don't allow us to refinance this note in a 3id position
behind the SBA 504 loan. Lastly,the company has enjoyed growth,but that growth requires
working capital and utilizing its capital for paying off the EDA note would likely not be a
prudent use of company funds. The EDA can consider an extension of this note from its current
maturity in January 2016,to January 2018. Therefore a 2-year extension of this note is
recommended and warranted.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and look forward to completing this extension
with 19228, LLC, Promo Products, LLC, and with the EDA,
Sincerely,
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Vice President
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Amanda Othoudt
Economic Development Director
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River,MN 55330
RE: Promo Products,Inc/19228 LLC
Request for Extension
Dear Ms.Othoudt
As we had discussed,I am requesting Elk River FDA's consideration of a two-year extension of its loan to 19228,
LLC that was originated in January 2011 to assist Promo Products,LLC relocation to the Elk River Industrial Park.
This project utilized an existing facility to house this now addition to the City,creating new jobs and preserving real
estate tax base.
The company undertook this project during a very difficult time,economically. To help it preserve its working
capital,the City agreed to provide funding to the project in a subordinated position,helping to leverage both the
bank and the SBA 504 funding for the purchase. As agreed,it provided funding that could be included as equity
contribution to the project.
This note is scheduled to mature January 13,2016 and we arc requesting a two-year extension,as allowed by EDA
Policy,to January 13,2018. The commercial markets seem to have reached bottom,but have not recovered to a
point where a more conventional take-out option is yet viable. We remain hopeful that the additional time afforded
by the extension will allow further recovery,as well as amortization of additional principal,to allow the company
to repay the balance of this note,at that time.
SBA 504 guidelines do not allow First National Bank of Elk River to roll this amount into its 1"mortgage note.
Also,Bank guidelines don't allow us to refinance this note in a 3rd position behind the SBA 504 loan. Lastly,the
company has enjoyed growth,but that growth requires working capital and utilizing its capital for paying off the
EDA note would likely not be a prudent use of company funds. Therefore a 2-year extension of this note is
recommended and warranted.
I look forward to continuing our work with the City for this valued Corporate Citizen. Please let me know of any
questions you may have. Thank you!
Sincerely,
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conard Kirscht
Vice President
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 15-04
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE MATURITY DA'Z'E OF
THE NOTE AND LOAN AGREEMENT TO 19228 LLC
(PROMO PRODUCTS PROJECT)
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the Economic Development
Authority of the City of Elk River (the "EDA") has received a request from 19228 LLC (the
"Borrower") with a recommendation from First National Bank of Elk River (the "Lender") that the
EDA authorize a two-year extension to the maturity date of its loan to Borrower pursuant to the
provisions of the EDA's Microloan Program (the "Program").
WHEREAS, the Lender has proposed to prepare necessary amendments to the Promissory
Note, Participation Certificate and Agreement and Loan Agreement (collectively, together with all
related documents necessary in connection therewith, the "Loan Documents") with the Borrower
setting forth the two-year extension to the maturity date; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has determined that an extension of the maturity date of the loan will
benefit the Borrower's economic growth;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Economic
Development Authority of the City of Elk River as follows:
1.01. The two-year extension of the maturity date of the EDA's loan to Borrower from
January 13, 2016 to January 13, 2018 is hereby approved together with all amendments to the Loan
Documents, necessary in connection therewith, and the President and Executive Director are hereby
authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the EDA, such amendments to the Loan Documents
to which the EDA is a party and to carry out,on behalf of the EDA,the EDA's obligations thereunder.
1.02. The approval hereby given to the amendments to the Loan Documents includes
approval of such additional details therein as may be necessary and appropriate and such modifications
thereof, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may be necessary and appropriate and approved
by legal counsel to the EDA and by the President and Executive Director prior to executing said
documents; and said officers are hereby authorized to approve said changes on behalf of the EDA.
The execution of any instrument by the President and Executive Director shall be conclusive evidence
of the approval of such document in accordance with the terms hereof. In the event of absence or
disability of said officers, any of the documents authorized by this Resolution to be executed may be
executed without further act or authorization of the Board by any duly designated acting official, or by
such other officer or officers of the Board as, in the opinion of the City Attorney, may act in their
behalf.
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Approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Elk River this 20th day of July,2015.
President
AT1 EST:
Executive Director
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