11-30-2021 JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE PACKET
Meeting
of the
Joint Finance
Committee
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
7:30 a.m.
Elk River City Hall
Upper Town Conference Room
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. CONSIDER AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Considered to be routine and noncontroversial by the Economic Development Finance Committee and will be approved by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee member, staff member, or citizen so requests, in
which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered under the regular agenda.
3.1 October 26, 2021, Meeting Minutes
4. GENERAL BUSINESS
4.1 TIF Application Jackson Hills Second Phase
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Protocol
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Request for Action
To
Joint Finance Committee
Item Number
4.1
Agenda Section
General Business
Meeting Date
November 30, 2021
Prepared by
Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director
Item Description
TIF Application Jackson Hills Second Edition
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Review application and analysis and recommend support, by motion, to the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA).
Background/Discussion
The city received an application for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) from Briggs Companies to complete a
multifamily housing project known as Jackson Hills II at Jackson Avenue and Sixth Street. The project is
similar in size and design to the Jackson Hills apartment project which recently opened and received approval
of TIF in 2019.
Key parameters of the project and summary of the TIF request are stated below:
44-unit apartment building with a mix of studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units.
Twenty percent of units are proposed as income restricted, primarily studio units.
88 total parking spaces, one-half indoors and one-half surface parking.
Project budget of $8.59 million - $6 million in financing, $2.59 million from equity sources.
Current taxes are at $4,400. Developer projects taxes after completion at $88,000. Based on
preliminary taxable value estimates from the county, actual taxes may exceed $110,000.
TIF request: 15 years at 90% increment capture during that period.
Overall site excavation and grading is in excess of typical costs and is due to extraordinary mitigation
for unbuildable soils.
Baker Tilly has been engaged to provide a review and analysis of the request. The attached memo summarizes
Baker Tilly’s review and contains its evaluation of cost and revenue assumptions, qualifications as a housing
TIF district, and financial need. The analysis includes TIF participation in the project at $850,000 (principal
value). The analysis indicates the project would not move forward but for the use of TIF due to the
extraordinary costs related to site development and soils correction costs.
The committee may recommend the use of TIF as presented, recommend with modifications, or recommend
TIF not be utilized for this project.
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Following the JFC recommendation, the application will be reviewed by the Planning Commission for
conformance to the Comprehensive Plan, and HRA for a final recommendation to the City Council for
consideration of approval.
Financial Impact
The project is requesting TIF at the maximum allowed by city policy for a housing district. The developer
would receive 90% of the tax increment generated from the project during the entirety of the TIF district.
Mission/Policy/Goal
The request meets the city’s TIF policy criteria including public purpose criteria and overall policy statements.
Attachments
Submitted TIF Application
Memorandum from Baker Tilly
Memo
To: Members of the Joint Finance Committee
Brent O’Neil, City of Elk River
From: Mikaela Huot, Director
Date: November 29, 2021
Subject: Financial Needs Analysis for proposed Tax Increment Financing Housing
(TIF) District No. 28 (Jackson Hills Housing Project)
Executive Summary
The City of Elk River received an application from The Briggs Company for financial assistance through Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) to assist with financing the construction of a new 44-unit affordable housing
development referred to as Phase 2 of Jackson Hills Residential Suites. The project is proposed to include 20%
of the units as affordable to occupants with incomes no greater than 50% of the area median income. The
request is for 90% of the incremental revenues for the maximum term allowable by City policy of 15 years. The
current taxable value of the project is $233,700. The estimated taxable value of the project upon construction
completion is estimated to be approximately $6,300,000.
Included within the application are identified TIF-eligible expenditures in the range of $760,000-$850,000
related to site development and soils corrections work. The applicant has indicated in the request that the
project would be unable to proceed without City financial assistance due to inability of the project to support
those extraordinary costs. The project financing includes a provision and need for 15 years of tax increment
assistance as an additional source of revenue to repay the debt obligation. Based on current tax increment
projections, as further described in this memo in Table 2 on page 3, it is estimated to take approximately 15
years of increment collections to fulfil the request. The applicant would finance the total development costs of
$8.5 million (further described in Table 1 on page 2) upfront with debt and equity and would be reimbursed for a
portion of those costs on an annual basis using future tax increment revenues.
Background
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a summary of Baker Tilly’s review of the development project
costs and operating pro forma as provided by the applicant (The Briggs Company) to assist the City with
making a determination 1) if the project as proposed would be unlikely to proceed “but-for” the requested Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) assistance, and 2) if assistance was necessary, to determine the appropriate amount
and terms, if any, of public assistance. Prior to establishing a tax increment financing district, there are findings
that need to be made by the City that include: 1) determination that the project qualifies as a TIF district and 2)
determination that the project as proposed would not proceed without public assistance (meeting the “but-for”
test). When reviewing requests for financial assistance it is important to understand how the level of financial
assistance would impact the ability of the project to proceed as proposed and maximize new value created on
the current project site.
Project Summary and Qualifications
The project is proposed to include the construction of 44 residential apartment buildings comprising of studio, 1,
2- and 3-bedroom units with separate garages. In order to qualify for inclusion within a housing TIF district, one
of the two following income qualifications need to be met by the residents:
• at least 20% of the units must be occupied by persons or families at 50% area median income or
• at least 40% of the units must be occupied by persons or families at 60% area median income.
The project as proposed would provide for at least 20% of the units being occupied and affordable to persons at
50% area median income. The applicant would need to annually certify the project qualifies for the duration of
the TIF district. This income requirement would allow for the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing
Housing District. Tax increment financing is a tool the City may consider using to support financial assistance
for the project, subject to meeting the but-for test and need for public financial participation.
Applicant Request for Assistance
Financial assistance through pay-as-you-go tax increment financing from the City of Elk River has been
requested to provide additional revenues to support the required level of debt and project cash flow to repay
annual debt service payments. The request is for 90% of incremental revenues for up to 15 years related to the
extraordinary development costs of the project site that include site development and soils corrections in an
estimated amount of $760,000-$850,000. The application includes an approximate $8.5 million project funded
through a combination of debt and equity. The applicant’s supporting financial information includes sources
and uses of funds with 70% as debt financing and 30% as private equity. Debt repayment would be supported
by annual cash flows of the project and would also require additional revenues through tax increment financing.
The applicant has provided a letter from its potential lender indicating that 15 years of TIF revenues would be
needed to support the project financing. Typical extraordinary development costs that cannot be supported
solely by the project alone could justify the need for public financial assistance and allow the project to proceed
as proposed to provide appropriate upfront funding and meet the minimum debt coverage requirements. The
applicant has indicated the receipt of City financial assistance is necessary for the project to proceed.
Table 1: Sources and Uses of Funds
Sources Amount Uses Amount
First Mortgage $6,000,000 70% Acquisition (2) $400,000 5%
Equity $2,588,174 30% Site Development $850,000 10%
Deferred Developer Fee Construction $6,828,174 79%
TIF (1) Arch & Eng. Fees $75,000 1%
Legal Fee $10,000 .12%
Construction Interest $175,000 2%
Contingency $250,000 3%
Total $8,588,174 Total $8,588,174
(1) Tax increment financing has been requested as pay-as-you-go and would not be an upfront funding
source
(2) Acquisition price includes entire 6.64-acre site. Only portion of property to include the proposed project
would be included within the TIF District
Project Financing
There are generally two ways in which assistance can be provided for most projects, either upfront or on a pay-
as-you-go basis. With upfront financing, the City would finance a portion of the applicant’s initial project costs
through the issuance of bonds or as an internal loan. Future tax increment would be collected by the City and
used to pay debt service on the bonds or repayment of the internal loan. With pay-as-you-go financing, the
applicant would finance all project costs upfront and would be reimbursed over time for a portion of those costs
as revenues are available.
Pay-as-you-go-financing is generally more acceptable than upfront financing for the City because it shifts the
risk for repayment to the applicant. If tax increment revenues are less than originally projected, the applicant
receives less and therefore bears the risk of not being reimbursed the full amount of their financing. However,
in some cases pay as you go financing may not be financially feasible. With bonds, the City would still need to
make debt service payments and would have to use other sources to fill any shortfall of tax increment revenues.
With internal financing, the City reimburses the loan with future revenue collections and may risk not repaying
itself in full if tax increment revenues are not sufficient. The project financing as requested includes pay-as-you-
go for reimbursement of eligible costs.
Tax Increment Revenue Assumptions
To estimate the amount of available TIF revenues generated by the proposed project, certain assumptions were
made based on the value of the project, construction schedule, and anticipated financing terms.
• Total existing value of $233,700
o Parcel ID: 755-134-2305
o Base value as of Jan. 1, 2021
o Original net tax capacity (ONTC) of $2,921
o Assuming classification as residential rental
Rental classification is 1.25%
• Estimated total market value upon completion
o $6,300,000
o 44 new units at $143,182/unit
• Classification for all units as rental
o Rental class rate (1.25% per unit)
• Incremental value based on difference between existing and new land/building value
• Construction commences in 2022 and is completed in 2023
o Project values 60% complete for assess 2023 and taxes payable 2024
o Project values 100% complete for assess 2024 and taxes payable 2025
• First increment collected in 2024
o Election to delay first increment by up to 4 years
• Net present value (discount) rate of 4%
• 0% annual market value inflation
Table 2: Tax Increment Revenue Estimates
Scenario 1
Existing ‘Base’ Value $233,700
Estimated Total Taxable Value $6,300,000
Estimated Annual Increment (full buildout 2025) $94,018
Estimated Total Gross Increment $1,371,214
Estimated City Retainage (10%) $137,124
Estimated Total Net Increment (90%) $1,234,090
Estimated Developer Principal TIF Note (Maximum) $850,000
Estimated Developer TIF Note Interest at 4% $356,708
Estimated Total Payments on TIF Note $1,206,708
Estimated Number of Years 15 years
Estimated Surplus Revenues ($1,234,090 - $1,206,708) $27,382
Financial Needs (Pro forma Analysis) including But-For
Upon approval of a TIF district and project, the City must make several findings, including the “but for” test: that
the proposed development would not reasonably be expected to occur solely through private investment within
the reasonably foreseeable future. The applicant has stated that but for the provision of tax increment
financing, the project as proposed would not occur. Based on the applicant’s stated position relative to the
need for tax increment financing assistance, the City could make its “but for” finding and provide tax increment
assistance. We recommend, however, that the City review the provided assumptions to consider if the project
meets the but-for test and, if so, what an appropriate level and type of TIF assistance may be based on the
information submitted by the applicant.
Following thorough evaluation of the project as provided allows the City to be prepared to make an informed
“but-for” decision based on the likelihood of the project needing assistance, as well as the appropriate level of
assistance. To complete this analysis, we reviewed the applicant’s provided operating proforma and
constructed similar ten-year project proformas, showing a result if the project received financial assistance as
pay-as-you-go (reimbursement for TIF eligible costs) and showing a result if the project did not receive
assistance. Our analysis of the proformas include a review of the development budget, projected operating
revenues and expenditures, and the project’s capacity to support annual debt service on outstanding debt. The
purpose of evaluating the operating proformas is to understand the potential cash flow performance through
initial development of the project and the annual operations of the project over a 10-year period to assist with
determining if the project is financially feasible and in need of public participation.
Measuring project feasibility is typically accomplished by analyzing a combination of 1) projected rate of return –
both annual and cumulative and 2) estimated debt coverage ratio (DCR). Rate of return analysis illustrates the
projected return to the investor using the available cash flow after payment of operating expenses and debt as a
measurement to the initial equity investment. Industry standards for development types indicate the level of
investment a developer is willing to make based on projected returns from the project. Should the projected
annual and cumulative returns fall below those standards, the project would require a reduced level of equity
participation and/or increased cash flow to be feasible. Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR) is a calculation detailing
the ratio by which operating income exceeds the debt payments for the project. If the DCR is greater than 1.0 it
indicates the project has operating income that is greater than the debt-service payment by some margin;
conversely if the DCR is less than 1.0, it indicates the project is incapable of meeting its debt-service payment
and would need to seek additional revenue sources in order to pay its debt. Typical lending standards will
require a DCR of greater than 1.0 as a measure of cushion in the event actual revenues and expenses are
different than projected.
We reviewed the financial information as provided by the applicant to assist with making the determination 1)
that tax increment assistance is necessary and 2) what is an appropriate level of assistance. We analysed the
financial information as provided by the applicant including total development costs as compared to operating
income to estimate both the projected rate of return and debt coverage ratios. The level of debt financing the
project can obtain and support is based on the net operating income (NOI) and approximately 70% of total
project costs. The annual lease and other (parking) revenues and operating expenses have been provided by
the applicant to project the stabilized NOI.
Review of the operating proformas based on with assistance as pay-as-you-go and with no assistance provides
the range of financial feasibility for this project and what the estimated gap would be without assistance. It is
important to note that certain assumptions were made based on the applicant’s provided information and
market industry standards for annual lease rates, vacancy rates and annual revenue and operating expense
inflators in order to understand the project performance. Adjustments made to those assumptions assist in
understanding potential impact on project performance and what a required level of assistance (number of
years and total amounts) may be. Below is a summary of the applicant’s financial assumptions related to the
operating proforma:
1) 2% annual revenue and 2% expense inflator
2) 5% vacancy rate
3) 45% operating expense ratio
4) 44 rental units average $1.47/SF rent
5) Parking income
a. $50/garage per month (44 spaces)
To understand viability of the project and need for an appropriate level of public assistance, we provided a
sensitivity analysis to the proformas with adjustments made to the total project costs (including land/building
acquisition, construction costs, soft costs, developer and other related construction management fees and
contingency) and corresponding funding sources, as well as projected annual lease rates and operating
expenses. Realizing any adjustments is all subject to market conditions. The purpose of the sensitivity analysis
is to test the level of assistance that may be needed using those assumptions to understand if the
recommended level of assistance could be consistent with the City’s objectives resulting in less assistance than
what has been requested. The below table is a summary of the projected performance of the project based on
current assumptions:
Table 3: Estimated Developer Returns
Projected Performance Metrics *
Developer
Without
Assistance
Developer
With
Assistance
Modified With
Assistance
Cash-on-Cash -0.91% 2.32% 1.51%
Debt Coverage Ratio .94x 1.07x 1.04x
* calculated using stabilized net operating income and net project costs financed by the developer
Conclusion
The applicant has requested financial assistance related to construction of 44 units of apartment units, of which
20% would be affordable to occupants with incomes no greater than 50% area median income. There are
significant site development and soils corrections costs necessary to allow for development to occur on the site.
Through submission of the tax increment financing application and supporting financial information, the
applicant has indicated that the project would not occur as proposed without financial assistance from the City
due to below market rates of return.
Based on financial analysis of the provided assumptions, without financial assistance, the project does not
appear to be feasible. Without assistance, the projected annual and cumulative rate of returns and debt
coverage ratios are well below industry standards for this type of project. With financial assistance from the City
through tax increment financing, the project performance is projected to improve and may be closer to
achieving marketable returns and coverage ratios, as needed to obtain debt financing and attract equity
investors. The financial analysis indicates that the project is not expected to be viable without one or more of
the following: 1) reduction in project costs 2) additional annual cash flow, and/or 3) additional upfront funding
sources.
Parameters to consider when determining an appropriate level of public assistance include the following:
• Return on Investment
• Purchase price and other development costs
• Public to private investment
• Public assistance (TIF) and private equity
• Extraordinary costs
• Financial gap
• Term of collection (district)
• Other necessary public improvements
The applicant has requested tax increment financing from the City to provide additional cash flow revenues that
is required to achieve financial feasibility. The request is for 90% of the tax increments generated over 15 years
and would equate to total tax increment revenues of approximately $1.2M (up to $850,000 principal to support
actual extraordinary site development costs plus interest at 4%). The project will be privately financed through
debt and equity and the increment would provide additional annual revenues to enhance cash flow.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance to the City of Elk River. Please contact me at 651.368.2533
or Mikaela.huot@bakertily.com with any questions or comments.
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Tax Increment Financing Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure development receiving Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) is consistent with the long-term city Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, Mississippi
Connections Plan and/or most recent Housing Study. This is a guide for processing and review
of TIF applications. The City of Elk River shall utilize TIF to encourage desirable
development or redevelopment that would not otherwise occur but for TIF.
The city is empowered to utilize TIF by the Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Act, as
amended in Minnesota Statutes 469-174 through 469-1794. The city provides the minimum
amount of TIF at the shortest term required for a project to proceed. The city reserves the
right to approve or reject projects on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration
established policies, project criteria, and demand on city services in relation to the potential
benefits from the project. Projects meeting policy criteria are not guaranteed the award of
TIF. Approval or denial of a certain project is not a precedent for approval or denial of
another project.
The City Council and Economic Development Authority and the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority can deviate from this policy for projects that supersede the
objectives identified herein.
Authority
Minnesota Statutes 469-174 through 469-1794 govern the use of TIF and exceed any issues
that conflict with this policy.
Public Purpose
The City of Elk River will consider TIF for projects that achieve one or more of the
following:
1. Demonstrate long-term benefits to the community.
2. Retain local jobs and/or increase the number and diversity of jobs that offer stable
employment and/or attractive wages and benefits through:
Diversification of the local economy
Significant addition of permanent, high-wage, full-time jobs
Addition of jobs attractive to those unemployed or underemployed
3. Significantly increases the city’s commercial and industrial tax base.
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4. Demonstrates the ability to encourage unsubsidized private development through
“spin off” development.
5. Facilitates the development process and achieves development on sites that would
not develop “but for” the use of TIF.
6. Removes blight and/or encourages redevelopment of commercial and industrial
areas resulting in high quality redevelopment and private reinvestment.
7. Offsets redevelopment costs (i.e. contaminated site cleanup) over and above the
costs normally incurred in development.
8. Aids the implementation of the Mississippi Connections Plan.
Policy Statements
1. The primary intent of TIF is direct funding for public improvements and secondarily
for developer assistance.
2. The use of TIF shall be in accordance with state law. The more restrictive language
will apply when a conflict exists between this policy and state law.
3. Projects must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and/or the Mississippi
Connections Plan.
4. Projects must be consistent with the Strategic Plan for Economic Development
and/or the most recent Housing Study.
5. Preferred projects promote the completion of major public improvement projects
within the city such as the installation of trunk sewer and water lines and major
transportation projects.
6. The level of assistance provided will be determined on a case-by-case basis as
referenced in Public Purpose.
Based on the extent to which the project achieves the policy statements (1-6 above), the city
will consider TIF for projects in the following categories:
Manufacturing
Major office warehouse/production facilities
Research and development
Commercial projects encouraging substantial redevelopment of substandard
properties
Housing needs identified in the most recent city housing study
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1. Assistance for TIF is required to meet the uses identified by statute including, but not
limited to the following:
Public improvements
Land acquisition and land write down
Loans
Site preparation and improvement
Demolition
Legal, administration, and engineering
2. The preferred method of TIF is pay-as-you-go for eligible costs as reimbursement,
upfront financing maybe considered on a case-by-case basis.
3. A maximum of ten percent (10%) of any tax increment received from the district
shall be retained by the city to reimburse administrative costs.
4. All TIF assistance must be accompanied by a signed development agreement
including a minimum assessment value. The developer must provide additional
financing guarantees to ensure completion of the project, including, but not limited
to: letters of credit, personal guarantees, corporate guarantees, etc.
5. TIF District’s shall be limited to the minimum term necessary to meet the project
needs. Only projects exceeding the objectives identified in this policy will be
considered to exceed the following general thresholds:
Redevelopment District 15 Years (Max is 26)
Housing District 15 Years (Max is 26)
Soils Condition District 15 Years (Max is 21)
Renewal and Renovation District 10 Years (Max is 16)
Economic Development District 8 Years (Max is 9)
6. Policy Considerations
Each project is required to meet the “but-for” test to determine the need for and
level of assistance. This test and the amount of tax increment generated
determines the district’s term. It is difficult to facilitate a redevelopment, housing
or soils condition district for less than the maximum term as the extraordinary
costs involved are usually significant.
The term of the district could coincide with the amount of tax increment the city
has to spend on its priorities within a project area.
Of all the TIF districts, the Economic Development District is most often the
one limited to a lesser term. Economic Development Districts are really
“incentive” districts where it is not so much the extraordinary costs as it is an
“incentive” to get a business to locate in a community. In the other districts, the
costs are easily identifiable and usually significant such as demolition, relocation,
environmental remediation, and the cost differential between market rate and
income/rent restricted housing.
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7. Developers receiving TIF assistance shall provide a minimum of ten percent (10%)
cash equity investment in the project. TIF will not be used to supplant cash equity.
8. TIF will not be used in circumstances where land and/or property price is in excess
of fair market value. A third-party appraiser agreed upon by the city and developer
will determine the fair market value of the land.
9. The developer shall demonstrate a market demand for a proposed project. TIF shall
not be used to support purely speculative projects.
10. The developer shall adequately demonstrate, to the city’s sole satisfaction, an ability
to complete the proposed project based on past development experience, general
reputation, and credit history, among other factors, including the size and scope of
the proposed project.
11. For the purposes of underwriting the proposal, the developer shall provide any
requested market, financial, environmental, or other data requested by the city or its
consultants.
12. The city of Elk River shall only use TIF to encourage economic growth and
development within the city limits.
Application Process
1. Applicant submits a complete application and a $10,000 application deposit by the
first Monday of the month. The application deposit will be used toward the cost of
services provided in the evaluation of financial feasibility, establishment or
modification of the district, and preparation of legal documents and agreements. An
additional deposit of $10,000 shall be required for projects requiring statutory
redevelopment substandard tests. The applicant shall reimburse the city for
professional services in excess of the initial deposit. Deposit portions not utilized
shall be refunded.
2. City staff reviews the application for completeness and submits the application to the
city’s financial consultant for review and preparation of a financial analysis.
3. The Joint Finance Committee shall review the proposal’s financial strength and make
a recommendation to the appropriate commission with findings of fact.
4. The appropriate authority reviews the proposal and the recommendation to
determine conformance with this policy. The authority makes a recommendation to
the City Council.
5. After meeting the statutory requirements for establishing the Tax Increment District,
the City Council holds a Public Hearing and takes action on the proposal
(Approximately 45-60 days).
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APPLICATION FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of Entity The Briggs Companies
Address PO Box 719 Big Lake, MN 55309
Primary Contact Patrick Briggs
Address PO Box 719 Big Lake, MN 55309
Phone 612-919-1961 Fax 763-633-1430 Email
pat@thebriggscompanies.com
Brief description of the entity business, including history, principal product or service:
Build, develop and manage apartment buildings
Brief description of the proposed project:
Phase 2 of Jackson Hills Residential Suites, 44 units, 80% market rate, 20% income restricted
Attorney Name n/a
Address
Phone Fax Email
Accountant Name Don Myers
Address
Phone 763-370-2038 Fax Email
Contractor Name The Briggs Companies
Address
Phone 763-633-1080 Fax 763-633-1430 Email
Engineer TBD
Address
Phone Fax Email
Architect Name Douglas A. Moe Architects Incorporated
Address
Phone 763-441-5469 Fax Email
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B. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. The project will be:
Redevelopment District
X Housing District
X Soils Condition District
Renewal and Renovation District
Economic Development District
2. The project will be: Owner Occupied X Leased Space
3. Project Address 726 6th Street Elk River, MN 55330
Legal Description & Parcel Identification Number(s) 75-134-2305
PARCEL D-N. THAT PT OF THE FOLLOWING DESC PARCEL D LYING N OF WLY EXTENSION OF THE CTR LINE OF 6TH ST (FORMERLY PLATTED AS
8TH ST) AS DEDICATED IN THE PLAT OF BURRELL'S ADDTION SUBJ TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD. PARCEL D:THAT PT OF SW 1-4 OF NW 1-4 DESC
AS COMM AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE CTRLINE OF JACKSON AVE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO.201 & "OLD
HIGHWAY NO.169") WITH THE S LINE OF SAID SW 1-4 OF NW 1-4;THENCE W ALONG SAID S LINE FOR 200.00 FT;THENCE N PARA WITH SAID
CTRLINE FOR 285.70 FT TO A POINT TO BE HERE- AFTER KNOW AS POINT "A" FOR THE PURP OF THIS DESC;THENCE E PARA WITH SAID S LINE
OF SW 1-4 OF NW 1-4 FOR 150.00 FT TO INTERSECT WITH THE W LINE OF R-O-W OF SAID JACKSON AVE BEING A LINE 50.00 FT,AS MEASEURED
AT RT ANGLES, W OF & PARA WITH SAID CTRLINE SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION ALSO BEING THE ACTURAL POB OF THE LAND TO BE HEREBY
DESC;THENCE RETURN W PARA WITH SAID S LINE OF SW 1-4 OF NW 1-4 FOR FOR 150 FT TO SAID POINT "A";THENCE N PARA WITH SAID
CTRLINE FOR 14.30 FT,MORE OR LESS, TO INTERSECT N LINE OF S 300 FT,AS MEAS AT RT ANGLES,OF SAID SW 1-4 OF NW 1-4;THENCE W ALONG
SAID N LINE OF S 300.00 FT FOR 200.01 FT,MORE OR LESS, TO INTERSECT A LINE 400.00 FT W OF,AS MEAS AT RT ANGLES TO SAID CTRLINE
OFJACKSON AVE;THENCE N PARA WITH SAID CTR- LINE FOR 1039.77 FT,MORE OR LESS,TO INTERSECT THE N LINE OF SAID SW 1-4 OF NW 1-
4;THENCE E ALONG SAID N LINE FOR 350.03 FT,MORE OF LESS, TO INTERSECT SAID W LINE OF THE R-O-W OF JACKSON AVE;THENCE S ALONG
SAID W LINE OF THE R-O-W FOR 1056.71 FT,MORE OR LESS, TO POB.
4. Site Plan and Preliminary Construction Plans Attached: X Yes No
5. Amount of Tax Increment Requested for:
Land Purchase $ 0
Public Improvement $ 0
Site Improvement 15 years @ 90%
6. Current Real Estate Taxes on Project Site: $ 4396
Estimated Real Estate Taxes upon Completion: Phase II $ 88,000
Phase III $
7. Construction Start Date: April 2022
Construction Completion Date: May 2023
If Phased Project: Year % Completed
Year % Completed
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C. PUBLIC PURPOSE
It is the policy of the City of Elk River that the use of Tax Increment Financing should result in a
benefit to the public. Please indicate how this project will serve a public purpose.
X Job Creation/Retention: 2
Number of existing jobs
Number of jobs created by project
Average hourly wage of jobs created/retained
New industrial development, which will result in additional private investment in the area.
X Enhancement or diversification of the city’s economic base.
X The project contributes to the fulfillment of the City’s Plan.
X Removal of blight or the rehabilitation of a high profile or priority site.
X Significantly increase the City’s tax base.
X Other: Unbuildable site based on soil conditions
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D. SOURCES & USES
SOURCES NAME AMOUNT
Bank Loan First Bank & Trust $6,000,000.00
Other Private Funds Owner $2,588,174.00
Owner Cash Equity $
Fed Grant/Loan $
State Grant/Loan $
EDA Micro Loan $
Tax Increment $
ID Bonds $
TOTAL
$8,588,174.00
USES
AMOUNT
Land Acquisition $400,000.00
Site Development $850,000.00
Construction $6,828,174.00
Machinery & Equipment $
Architectural & Engineering Fees $75,000.00
Legal Fees $10,000.00
Interest During Construction $175,000.00
Debt Service Reserve $0
Contingencies $250,000.00
TOTAL
$8,588,174.00
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E. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CHECKLIST
Applicants will also be required to provide the following documentation.
X A) Written business plan, including a description of the business,
ownership/management, date established, products and services, and future
plans
X B) Financial Statements for Past Two Years
Profit & Loss Statement
Balance Sheet
X C) Current Financial Statements
Profit & Loss Statement to Date
Balance Sheet to Date
X D) Two Year Financial Projections
X E) Personal Financial Statements of all Major Shareholders
Current Tax Return
F) Letter of Commitment from Applicant Pledging to Complete
During the Proposed Project Timeline
X G) Letter of Commitment from the Other Sources of Financing,
Stating Terms and Conditions of their Participation in
Project
X H) Application deposit of $10,000, with any unused portion to be refunded.
X I) Construction Plans and Itemized Project Construction Statement
X J) Attach the following documentation as Exhibits
Exhibit A – Entity Documents
Exhibit B – Description of Project
Exhibit C – List of Shareholders/Partners
Exhibit D – But-For Analysis
Exhibit E – List of Prospective Lessees
Exhibit F – Legal Description and PID Number(s)
Note: All Major shareholders will be required to sign personal guarantees if up front financing of the
project is required.
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The undersigned certifies that all information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of the
undersigned’s knowledge. The undersigned authorizes the City of Elk River to check credit references and verify
financial and other information. The undersigned also agrees to provide any additional information as may be requested
by the City after the filing of this application.
Applicant Name Patrick Briggs Date 10-1-21
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Tax Increment Financing
Policy History
Adopted by: On (date) Item #
City Council 12/4/2017
EDA 11/20/2017
HRA 11/6/2017
Complete site excavating for the Phased 2020 Jackson Hills Residential Suites
Phase 2 to include the following items:
- Mobilization
- Obtain and manage SWPPP
- Install perimeter erosion control and rock entrance
- Clear and Grub trees and brush
- Strip and salvage Black Dirt for respread
- Remove all unsuitable soils within Building and Parking lot per soil borings
- Import and place clean sand to replace unsuitable soils
- Subgrade site per plan
- Dig and Backfill footings
- Install drain tile around elevator pit and daylight into pond
- Install Sewer and Water per plan with dewatering
- Install Storm Sewer per plan (PVC pipe figured where storm crosses water)
- Install 4" Radon Rock after plumbing underground
- Import, Place and Tolerance Class 5 for pavement
- Final Grade all green spaces
- Infiltrometer Tests in Infiltration Pond
Phase 2 785,000.00$
- Wet tap included for water connection in street
- No concrete or asphalt replacement included for water and sewer connections
- No detour included if required by city for street closure
PLEASE NOTE:
- NO Bond fees, Permit fees, Staking, Surveying, or Testing included
- Dewatering for footing installation not included
- No surveying included for monitoring settlement from dewatering process
- No Temporary or Permanent stabilization included
- Price good for 1 year from date of proposal
- Estimated increase of 5-10% after 1 year
Proposal 4-17-20
Kraemer Trucking & Excavating Inc.
Jackson Residential Suites
Elk River, Minnesota