01-06-1997 EDA MIN - SPECIAL
Also Present:
Daryl Thompson, Councilmemer; Bryan Adams, Elk Riv'9r Municipal
Utilities; Jim Brimeyer. Faciiitator
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOl\HC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1997
Members Present:
President Gongoll, Commissioners Duitsman and Dwyer.
Commissioner Holmgren arrived at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Commissioner Farber arrived at 5:20 p.m.
Members Absent:
Commissioners Bender
Staff Present:
Paul Steinman, Executive Director; Pat Klaers. City Administrator;
Steve Ach, City Planner, Terry Maurer, City Engineer; and Debbie
Kleckner, Recording Secretary
1. Call Meeting To Order
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the meeting of the Elk River Economic
Development Authority was called to order at 4: 17 p.m. by President Gongoll.
2.
Review Directive bv Strateaic Plannina Task Force and Primary Meetina
Objectives - Paul Steinman
Paul indicated the primary goal for the EDA worksession is to complete an
action plan to expand the number of acres of land zoned 1-1 (Light Industrial)
and 1-2 (Medium Industrial) or Business Park to approximately 300 acres. Staff has
identified 8 potential areas using the following criteria:
- utility availability - present (0-1 year) and future (1-5 years)
- current zoning/land use
- surrounding land uses
- market potential
- transportation/access
- topography
- soil conditions (Le. wetlands)
Paul noted that ownership issues are not being considered in the criteria at this
point.
Commissioner Duitsman indicated the recommendations from the EDA will be
provided to the Strategic Planning Task Force to aid them in their overall
planning recommendations.
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3.
Eastern Area Plan - Transportation/Land Use - Terrv Maurer
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Terry provided a map indicating the proposed transportation and utility corridor
for the eastern area of the city, running S9uth from the intersection of County
Road No. 12 and 13 to 171 st and crossing Highway 10. Terry explained the logic
behind the proposed route, noting criteria such as topography, wetlands,
existing roadways, zoning, etc. Terry noted that this transportation corridor ties
in with the draft transpiration plan which has been in existence for
approximately 5 years.
4.
Proposed Industrial Site Opportunities - Steve Ach
Steve pointed out the 8 areas identified as potential industrial sites. Staff chose
these sites based on the criteria explained by Paul, and noted that all eight sites
are within the urban service area. Steve explained that Areas 3, 5, 6 and 7 were
identified largely because of their proximity to the proposed
transportation/utility corridor.
Discussion followed regarding the 8 areas identified by staff for possible industrial
development:
Area 1 (Wilson propertyl - Approximately 65 acres located north of County Road
30, between Waco and the Sandpiper Estates 2nd Addition
Area 2 (Outlot A, Brentwoodl - Approximately 17 acres located west of Highway
169, east of Irving Street and south of 197th
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Area 3 - Approximately 33 acres located east of County Road 13 and north of
County Road 12
Area 4 - (Hohlen property) - Approximately 8 acres located west of Highway 169
south of Main Street
Area 5 - Approximately 25 acres located east of Highway 169 and south of the
existing Elk Terrace Mobile Home Park
Area 6 - Approximately 18 acres located east of Highway 169 and north of the
177th Avenue alignment
Area 7 - Approximately 85 acres along east Highway 10. south of the 177th
A venue alignment and west of Tyler Street alignment
Area 8 - 190 acres lying between east Highway 10 and the Mississippi River.
located south of the 167th Avenue alignment and north of the Oliver Kelley
Farm
Steve noted that Area 8 property is currently zoned residential. and has access
to Highway 10. This parcel could provide a large contiguous industrial/business
park. River frontage could possibly be dtFveloped as residential.
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Discussion followed regarding each of the 8 areas. Commissioner Duitsman felt
Areas 1, 6, 7 and 3 would most likely be developed first. Area 8 appeared to fall
in the "long range" planning scenario. Commissioner Holmgren was concerned
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an industrial user in Area 1 would face traffic issues getting through Elk River and
felt the best use for that area would be residential.
Jim Brimeyer explained the EDA needs to think about what types of questions
the Strategic Planning Task Force may ask regarding the EDA's
recommendations.
5. Business Park lWestllmorovement Estimates - Terry Maurer
The preliminary feasibility study for the western area indicates trunk utilities to the
west will cost approximately $600.000. Transportation improvements including
frontage roads and storm sewer to Waco Street are projected to cost $500,000 -
$600,000. Utilities estimates do not include laterals. nor do transportation
improvements include internal roads between the frontage road and the
County road. Terry noted a recommendation has not been made at this time
regarding possible closure of the intersection at the County government center
with construction of a frontage road. Bryan Adams asked if costs estimates have
been done regarding telephone and natural go:.. Terry explained these costs
are generally borne by the deve.loper. Bryan noted if the city were to become
the developer. these costs estimates would become more important.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of the city entering into partnerships
with a landowners to develop industrial property, holding assessments and
outright land purchases.
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Paul discussed the phasing concept proposed by staff outlined in his Strategic
Planning report dated 12/31/96. It was the consensus that Area 7 be included in
Phase II, rather than Phase III as indicated in the report.
6.
EDA Discussion
Commissioner Farber felt the city would face significant public opposition in
trying to develop Area 2 as an industrial site. Pat indicated the property owner
south of Area 1 would likely wait to see what the demand was for business park
sites before developing his property, depending on the cost of assessments.
Commissioner Dwyer .stated he would prioritize the sites as 3, 5, 6. 7, 2 and 1. He
suggested the area directly north of the Sherburne County Government Center.
and north of Highway lObe considered for industrial development.
Paul explained the objective for the next worksession will be to formulate a
sample action plan to rezone the recommended areas for industrial
development. Consideration should be given to the type of development the
city may find acceptable and what an affected landowner may find
acceptable. Jim added that each site must be evaluated for appropriate uses.
Steve noted the city already has approximately 100 acres of industrially zoned
(business park) property in their inventory.
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Commissioner Duitsman suggested the property north of west Highway 10, east
of Custom Motors be considered for industrial zoning. Discussion followed
regarding the need for a frontage road and location of an intersection in this
area.
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Jim suggested that each of the sites be evaluated with qualifications indicating
what makes them an appropriate site. for presentation to the strategic Planning
Task Force. This will be accomplished at the next EDA Strategic Planning
meeting.
The second EDA worksession for strategic planning is scheduled for Tuesday.
January 21. 1997 from 4 - 6 p.m.
7. Adiournment
There being no further business. COMMISSIONER DWYER MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0
The Special Meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at
5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
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Debbie Kleckner
e . Recording Secretary
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