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MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Authority
FROM: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Developmen
DATE: August 13, 2007
SUBJECT: Consider Year 2008 EDA Budget and Resolution Regarding EDA Levy
Attachments
• Budget Worksheet -Proposed 2008 EDA Revenue & Expenditures
• Initiative Foundation information
• Resolution establishing the EDA tax levy for collection in year 2008
• EDA 2008 Services, Goals, Measures, Staffing and Budget Summary
• Fund Balance Sheets -Micro Loan Fund, EDA DTED Loan and Development Fund
Summary
The Community Development Department's Economic Development Division is funded through
two separate budgets including:
• Economic Development Authority
• Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Since 2003, the EDA and HRA levies have been enough to balance the Economic Development
Division without General Fund revenues. EDA revenues axe estimated at 7% growth in market
value for the year 2008.
In 2004 the Personal Services costs (salaries and benefits) were adjusted from 70/30 percent EDA
and HRA respectively, to 60/40 percent due to staff time allotted to the HRA's Downtown
Revitalization Project. It is proposed that this continue in 2008.
Other common administrative expenses are proposed to be shared by the EDA and the HRA. As in
previous years, the HRA would make a one time transfer to the EDA in the amount of $3,500 to
cover approximately 40% of the shared expenses.
Below is a line item analysis of the proposed year 2008 expenditures for the EDA:
• Personal Services (including Commissioners compensation) $116,900
• Office supplies (shared with HRA) $ 3,000
• Fuels (shared with HRA) $ 150
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August 13, 2007 EDA Meeting
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• Engineering Fees (Gateway/Northstar Business Park) $ 5,000
• Legal Fees $ 10,000
• Other Professional Services $ 8,000
o Ehlers & Associates (feasibility studies, TIF runs)
• Telephone (shared with HRA) $ 200
• Postage $ 2,000
• Travel, Conference and Schools (shared with HRA) $ 4,700
• Advertising/Marketing $ 58
600
o Economic Development Website ,
o Community Profiles (design & print)
o Advertising (production & publication)
o Newsletter/Direct Mail (4x design & print)
o News Releases (6x)
o Special Events (manufacturers week/broker event)
o Business Retention lunches
• Publishing $ 500
• Insurance $ 500
• Dues & Subscriptions $ 1,200
• Miscellaneous $ 6,000
o Chamber of Commerce July 4`h Celebration contribution
• Transfer out to General Fund (support staff, etc.) $ 17,000
• Transfer out to EDA Development Fund $163,800
Total EDA Year 2008 Proposed Expenditures: $397,300
Total EDA Year 2008 Proposed Revenue: $397,300
The proposed budget does not include a contribution in the amount of $2,500 to the Initiative
Foundation. The EDA has made a series of annual contributions of $2,500 to the Initiative
Foundation. Over the years the EDA's involvement with the Foundation has decreased with the
lack of its Seed Capital Fund program and the EDA's closure of the business incubator program in
2005. Information about the Initiative Foundation's 2008 request of $5,000 is attached. If the EDA
chooses to continue its annual contribution, it should be understood that this is an ongoing request
as part of the Foundation's 5-year capital fundraising program, after which funding needs are
evaluated and a new 5-year campaign initiated. Staff recommends this request be reconsidered when
the EDA increases its involvement and participation in the Initiative Foundation's programming and
services.
An amount of $163,800, which reflects the estimated cash balance after general operating expenses,
is proposed to be transferred out into a separate EDA Development Fund account for future
economic development project expenses. Capitalizing this fund is especially critical for the EDA to
have the financial means to secure property for future industrial or commercial development needs.
Attached to this memo you will fmd a Resolution establishing the tax levy for the Elk River EDA,
which requests that the City Council levy such maximum amount for the authority for the year 2008,
as in previous years. The City must certify its proposed maximum levy, including EDA and HRA
levies, to Sherburne County annually in September.
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Recommendations
Staff recommends that the EDA approve the year 2008 EDA Budget as presented. In addition,
staff recommends that the EDA approve the attached Resolution establishing the EDA tax levy for
collection in year 2008.
A copy of the most recent balance sheets for the various funds which the EDA has accessed for
projects are attached as information. These funds include the:
• Micro Loan Fund with a cash balance of $898,342
• EDA DTED Loan with a cash balance of $122,567 (funds derived from 2003 federal grant
for Sportech expansion)
• Development Fund with a cash balance of $77,704 (City-controlled fund for capital projects
such as Northstar Business Park and Gateway Business Park)
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RESOLUTION 07 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.107, Subdivision 1, authorizes the
Economic Development Authority to levy an amount not to exceed
.01813 percent of the taxable market value in the city to fund the
Authority's anticipated budget needs for the fiscal year 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the Elk River Economic Development Authority will adopt and approve
its budget and will forward such to the City of Elk River pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.100, Subdivision 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in
and for the City of Elk River, Minnesota, that it hereby requests the City Council of the City
of Elk River to levy a tax in the amount of .01813 percent of the taxable market value in the
city for the year 2008 for the benefit of the Authority to be used for Economic
Development Authority purposes as provided by the statute.
Passed and adopted by the Elk River Economic Development Authority this 13th day of
August, 2007.
Jeff Gongoll, President
ATTEST:
Catherine Mehelich, Executive Director
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BUDGET WORKSHEET
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Prior ---------------- ----------------Cu rrent Year ------------------------------ (6) (7) (8)
Year Original Amended Actual Thru Estimated
t, 7/31/2007 Actual Budget Budget July Total Requested Recommended Adopted
Fund: 920 - EDA
Revenues
Dept: 000.000
Acct Class: 3100 General property taxes
3111 Current Ad Valorem Taxes 308,126 340,100 340,100 176,957 0 390,500
General property taxes 308,126 340,100 340,100 176,957 0 390,500 0 0
Acct Class: 3300 Intergovernmental revenue
3322 MV Credit 14,494 0 0 0 0
3342 Other Local Grants 0 0 0 0 0
Intergovernmental revenue 14,494 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Acct Class: 3620 Other revenue
3621 Interest Income 12,242 3,300 3,300 9,367 0 3,300
3629 Miscellaneous Revenue 0 0 0 0 0
Other revenue 12,242 3,300 3,300 9,367 0 3,300 0 0
Acct Class: 3920 Transfers in
3949 Transfer-HRA 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 0 3,500
Transfers in 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 0 3,500 0 0
Dept: 000.000 338,362 346,900 346,900 189,824 0 397,300 0 0
Dept: 620.623 BUSINESS INCUBATOR
F 'ass: 3620 Other revenue
3~- wiiscellaneous Revenue 2,268 0 0 0 0
Other revenue 2,268 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Acct Class: 3920 Transfers in
3921 Transfers 3,666 0 0 0 0
Transfers in 3,666 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BUSINESS INCUBATOR 5,934 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Revenues 344,296 346,900 346,900 189,824 0 397,300 0 0
Expenditures
Dept: 620.621 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Acct Class: 4100 Personal services
4101 Regular Pay 73,093 78,900 78,900 35,154 0 82,350
4102 Overtime Pay 310 0 0 0 0
4103 Part-time Pay 12,600 12,600 12,600 6,092 0 12,600
4104 PERA 4,511 5,400 5,400 2,276 0 5,800
4105 FICA 4,679 5,650 5,650 2,095 0 5,900
4107 Medicare 1,094 1,300 1,300 490 0 1,400
4108 Insurance 7,450 8,350 8,350 4,896 0 8,600
41nA Workers Comp 245 250 250 195 0 250
Personal services 103,982 112,450 112,450 51,198 0 116,900 0 0
Acct Class: 4200 Supplies
4201 Office Supplies 3,095 3,000 3,000 1,647 0 3,000
CITY OF ELK RIVER
t 7/31/2007
Fund: 920 -EDA
Expenditures
Dept: 620.621 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Acct Class: 4200 Supplies
4212 Fuels 8 Lubs
Supplies
Acct Class: 4300 Other services & charges
4303 Engineering Fees
4304 Legal Fees
4319 Other Professional Services
4321 Telephone
4322 Postage
4331 Travel, Conferences & Schools
4349 Advertising/Marketing
4359 Publishing
4361 Insurance
4433 Dues 8 Subscriptions
4440 Miscellaneous
Other services & charges
A~ ,pass: 4500 Capital outlay
4560 Equipment
Capital outlay
Acct Class: 4700 Transfers out
4720 Transfers -EDA Development Fund
4721 Transfer-General Fund
Transfers out
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Dept: 620.623 BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Acct Class: 4200 Supplies
4219 Operating Supplies
Supplies
Acct Class: 4300 Other services 8 charges
4304 Legal Fees
4319 Other Professional Services
4349 Advertising/Marketing
4405 Cleaning Services
4412 Building Rent
Other services & charges
A, .,lass: 4500 Capital outlay
4520 Buildings & Structures
Capital outlay
BUSINESS INCUBATOR
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Prior -------------------------------- Cu rrent Year ---•-------------------------- ls) ~7) (8)
Year Original Amended Actual Thru Estimated
Actual Budget Budget July Total Requested Recommended Adopted
55 150 150 37 0 150
3,150 3,150 3,150 1,684 0 3,150 0 0
0 5,000 5,000 0 0 5,000
0 10,000 10,000 0 0 10,000
9,406 18,000 18,000 0 0 8,000
21 200 200 0 0 200
775 1,000 1,000 294 0 2,000
1,563 4,700 4,700 1,147 0 4,700
40,547 50,600 50,600 4,493 0 58,600
58 500 500 0 0 500
305 500 500 0 0 250
1,076 1,100 1,100 654 0 1,200
8,629 8,500 8,500 8,500 0 6,000
62,380 100,100 100,100 15,088 0 96,450 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 163,800
17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000 0 17,000
17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000 0 180,800 0 0
186,512 232,700 232,700 84,970 0 397,300 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
338 0 0 0 0
2,000 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
3,597 0 0 0 0
5,935 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5,935 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Prior ---------------- --------------Current Year ----------------------------- (6) (7) (8)
Year Original Amended Actual Thru Estimated
Month: ?/31/2007 Actual Budget Budget July Total Requested Recommended Adopted
Fund: 920 -EDA
Total Expenditures 192,447 232,700 232,700 84,970 0 397,300 0 0
EDA 151,849 114,200 114,200 104,854 0 0 0 0
Grand Total: 1,198,265 272,950 272,950 153,467 0 0 0 0
Description of Services: The Economic Development Authority is responsible for promoting
and facilitating economic development within the city. The EDA considers business development
proposals and uses a broad range of competitive financing programs to achieve its development
goals of enhancing the tax base, diversifying the economic base, and the creation of higher paying
jobs in the city. The economic development services include:
• Assist in identifying available commercial and industrial locations
• Identify financing alternatives
• Serve as a responsive information resource for business development
• Market the City of Elk River's image as "The Light Industrial Hub of the Northwest Metro"
Goals for 2008 budget:
• Continue implementation of strategies identified in Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan
(focus on brokers and medium-large industrial users)
• Continue to market sale and development of remaining Northstar Business Park lots for
industrial development.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for sale and development of "Gateway
Business Park" in accordance with city's vision and goals.
• Initiate discussions for securing site location options for expanding city's land inventory for
future commercial and industrial development.
• Implement marketing strategies to attract "fine dining" establishments for development in
the city.
• Capitalize an ETA Development Fund for future acquisitions of commercial/industrial land
and related expenses.
Performance Measures:
• Generate at least 6 news releases per year
• Obtain positive publicity via at least 3 significant news articles per year
• Generate at least 50 total commercial/industrial development inquiries per year
• Publish at least 4 newsletter/direct mail pieces per year
• Conduct at least 12 business retention & expansion visits per year
• Increase private commercial/industrial investment by $3,000,000
• Creation/retention of 30 jobs with wages at $15/hr+
Staffing Levels:
2006 2007 2008
Number of Employees (FTEs) 1.2 1.2 1.2
(Note: F"1'E is reflective of 60% Economic Development Division staff time spent on EDA activities)
Budget Summary:
The major changes in the budget for 2008 axe outlined as follows:
• Establish a separate F..,D.A Development Fund .Account
Department Goals for 2008
De artment:
Completed b : Catherine Mehelich, Executive Director
Date: Ma 30, 2007
Goal Objective(s) Resources Required
Implement Strategic Industrial Utilize communication tools that appeal Professional services (design,
Marketing Plan strategies with most to focus group (newsletters, website, print, publishing, website
focus on brokers and med- networking opportunities) identified in the development)
large industrial users. Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan.
Market sale and development Utilize ongoing marketing strategies Professional services (design,
of 3 remaining Northstar (signage, website, networking). print, publishing, website
Business Park lots development)
Implement marketing Utilize marketing strategies to appeal to Professional services (design,
strategies for sale and the desired type of development. Initiate print, publishing, website
ievelopment of Gateway discussions with the development development)
Business Park. community to discuss opportunities.
Initiate discussions for securing
site location options for
expanding inventory of
commercial & industrial land
for future development.
Implement marketing Utilize marketing strategies to appeal to Professional services to design
strategies to attract "fine the desired type of development. and implement marketing tools
dining" establishments to the Continue discussions with development that appeal to the target market.
city. community to discuss location
opportunities.
Capitalize an EDA Establish a separate account for the Financial accounting and
Development Fund for future transfer of revenues to support the annual reporting mechanism to track and
acquisitions of capitalization of the fund. Establish maintain the fund.
commercial/industrial land and criteria for the use of the fund as it relates
related expenses. to EDA statutory objectives.
Other Comments
The true cost-benefit of marketing
efforts is difficult to measure,
especially when the primary goal
is enhancing the city's image
within the development
community and the focus
audience is broadened.
Relatively low cost and more user-
friendly communication tools (e.g.
website development, news
releases) have been the focus of
recent marketing efforts as
opposed to traditional advertising.
BALANCE SHEET
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As of: 7/31/2007 Balances
Fund Type: 11 Special revenue funds
Fund: 240 -MICRO LOAN FUND
Assets
Acct Class: 1000 Current Assets
1010 Cash 898,342.06
1011 Cash With Escrow Agent 50,000.00
1012 Fair Value-Investments 2,825.00
1190 Notes Receivable 453,417.59
1380 Interest Receivable 4,618.00
Acct Class: 1000 Current Assets 1,409,202.65
Total Assets 1,409,202.65
Liabilities
Acct Class: 2000 Current Liabilities
2080 Due to Other Governments 187,321.38
2220 Deferred Revenue 266,096.21
Acct Class: 2000 Current Liabilities 453,417.59
Total Liabilities 453,417.59
Reserves/Balances
Acct Class: 2400 Fund Equity
2400 Fund Balance 943,263.25
2600 Change In Fund Balance 12,521.81
Acct Class: 2400 Fund Equity 955,785.06
Total Reserves/Balances 955,785.06
Total Liabilities & Balances 1,409,202.65
ITY OF ELK RIVER BALANCE SHEET
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As of: 7/31/2007 Balances
Fund Type: 11 Special revenue funds
Fund: 921 - EDA DTED LOAN
Assets
Acct Class: 1000 Current Assets
1010 Cash 122,567.52
1190 Notes Receivable 89,149.86
Acct Class: 1000 Current Assets 211,717.38
Total Assets 211,717.38
Reserves/Balances
Acct Class: 2400 Fund Equity
2400 Fund Balance 210,565.64
2600 Change In Fund Balance 1,151.74
Acct Class: 2400 Fund Equity 211,717.38
Total Reserves/Balances 2] 1,717.38
Total Liabilities & Balances 211,717.38
ITY OF ELK RIVER BALANCE SHEET
JULY 31, 2007
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As of: 7/31/2007 Balances
Fund Type: 11 Special revenue funds
Fund: 245 -DEVELOPMENT FUND
Assets
Acct Class: 1000 Current Assets
1010 Cash 77,704.65
1012 Fair Value-Investments 429.00
1150 Accounts Receivable 181,141.29
1310 Due From Other Funds 233,575.78
1380 Interest Receivable 700.00
Acct Class: 1000 Current Assets 493,550.72
Total Assets 493,550.72
Reserves/Balances
Acct Class: 2400 Fund Equity
2400 Fund Balance 483,239.04
2600 Change In Fund Balance 10,311.68
Acct Class: 2400 Fund Equity 493,550.72
Total Reserves/Balances 493,550.72
Total Liabilities & Balances 493,550.72
May 28, 200, INITIATIVE
FOUNDATION
Catherine Mehelich
Elk River Economic Development Authority
13065 Orono Pkwy
Elk River, MN 55330-5600
RE: 2008 Budget Request for Initiative Foundation Support of $5,000.
Dear Ms. Mehelich and the Elk River Economic Development Authority,
Warmest regards on behalf of my colleagues at the Initiative Foundation! For twenty-one years this
Foundation has been your partner in the relentless pursuit of healthy, sustainable communities. Since 1986
the Initiative Foundation has put over $47 million to work in our hometowns in the form of business
financing loans and grants to nonprofits and local units of government ...and untold millions more in
technical assistance and staff support. No wonder major fenders from outside our region and outside the
state (including The McKnight Foundation) continue to make a significant investment in central Minnesota
through the Initiative Foundation's mission and activities!
I am writing to once again seek the Elk River's financial support so that we may continue working alongside
- you, your neighbors and friends to enhance the quality of life we share. As our regional population continues
to age, become more culturally diverse, and grow (in some sectors, at an unprecedented rate), there has never
been a greater need for the technical assistance, training, support, and results that have become hallmarks of
the Foundation's work. Within this mailing you will find an Impact Statement providing a broad overview
of Foundation support since inception, and County Project List, with detailed information for Sherburne
County. I've also included a number of fact sheets describing Initiative Foundation programs and offerings
in hopes that your community will take advantage of what your Initiative Foundation has to offer.
The Initiative Foundation continues to provide loans, grants and programs to not only strengthen our region's
economy and enhance community life today, but ensure that engaged local citizens will have the capacity to
continue carrying the work forward. Will you please help further our important mission and activities
with a gift of financial support? We ask that you consider our request for $5,000 from the Elk River
Economic Development Authority in 2008.
We hope you will agree that a gift to the Initiative Foundation is truly an investment in your hometown and
the great quality of life we share. Thank you for your consideration!
Si r ly,
arson
Vice President for Donor Services
cc: Warren Williams, Chair, Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees 405 FIRS r SrReer sE
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469.191 Contributions to regional or local organizations
A horse rule or statutory city or town described in section 368.01, subdivision 1 or la, may
appropriate not more than $50,000 annually out of the general revenue fund of the
jurisdiction to be paid to any incorporated development society or organization of this state
for promoting, advertising, improving, or developing the economic and agricultural resources
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Copyright 1999 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota
Projects Funded in Sherburne County
(through 4/30/07)
RECENT GRANTS AWARDED ...
ORGANIZATION NAME
FY 2007
Caring Rivers United Way, Elk River
City of Big Lake
Faith in Action in Greater Sherburne County, Big Lake
Sherburne County Social Services, Elk River
FY 2006
Boys & Girls Club of Elk River *
Caring Rivers United Way, Elk River
Elk River Area Arts Alliance *
Faith in Action in Sherburne County *
Palmer Township, Clear Lake
Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District
Special Olympics of Elk River *
FY 2005
Becker Furniture Worfd Foundation
Boys & Girls Club of Elk River
Boys & Girls Club of Elk River"`
Command Performances Choir, Elk River'
Guardian Angels of Elk River
Guardian Angels of Elk River
Mary Queen of Peace, Rogers *
Rivers of Hope
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ...
FUND NAME
FY 2007
Charity Evenson Memorial*
FY2006
Powell Scholarship Fund*
Zimmerman Lions PTO*
FY 2005
Charity Evenson Memorial
Charity Evenson Memorial'
Charity Evenson Memorial'
Charity Evenson Memorial*
Charity Evenson Memorial`
Charity Eventon Memorial*
Powell Scholarship Fund*
Zimmerman Lions PTO*
PROJECT TITLE
Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-year)
Enterprise Network System Analysis
Ongoing Support
Volunteer Bridge Information and Referral
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INITIATIVE
FOUNDATfON
Youth in Community Program
Demographic Community Forum
Art Crawl of Mississippi River Artists
Caregiver Program
Township Planning
Briggs Lake Chain Water Sampling & Poll. Prevention
Special Olympics Team
Selected by 2004 Outstanding Youth Award Winner
Strategic Plan Follow-up
Safe Place for Youth
The Secret Garden/Alice in Wonderland Production
Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-Year)
Faith in Action -Christmas in April
Spanish in the School Day
Youth Advocacy Program
FY 2005 -PRESENT (19):
PRIOR YEARS (152):
TOTAL GRANTS (171):
RECIPIENT/COMMUNITY
2006 Awards (8 awards, $500 each)
Elk River High School
Westwood Elementary (4 awards)
Additional 2005 Awards (8 awards, $500 each)
Anoka Technical College
Crown College (3 awards, $500 each)
Northwestern College
St. Cloud State University
University of Minnesota (2 awards, $500 each)
Elk River High School (2 awards, $250 each)
Zimmerman Elementary (4 awards)
FY 2005 -PRESENT (35):
PRIOR YEARS (62):
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS (97):
AMOUNT
$5,500
7, 500
5,000
2, 000
1, 600
500
1, 700
1,600
2, 500
5,000
1,600
1,000
500
2, 000
1, 600
5, 500
1, 000
1,900
3,619
$51,619
$690,875
$742,494
AMOUNT
$4, 000
250
725
4,000
500
1,500
500
500
1, 000
500
725
$14,200
$27,175
$41,375
* Denotes grant and scholarship awards made by the Three Rivers Community Foundation,
a component fund of the Initiative Foundation, which serves needs and opportunities
generally within Independent School District #728.
RECENT BUSINESS FINANCING INVESTMENTS:
BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS TYPE LOAN TYPE
FY 2006
Gordon Training Center, Princeton Horse Training, Showing and Breeding Start-up
(The Bank of Elk River)
PK Partners, LLC, Elk River Distributor of Wastewater Treatment Systems Expansion
(The Bank of Elk River)
FY 2005
CDC Enterprises, Inc., Elk River Plastic Duct & Insulation Development Expansion
(Peoples Bank of Commerce, Cambridge)
D's Pizza Paradise, Becker Take and Bake Pizza Expansion
(State Bank of Delano)
FY 2004
Advanced Extrusion, Inc., Becker Manufacturing Expansion
K-Netica, Elk River Software Development Expansion
FY 2003
K-Netica, Elk River Software Development Start-up
Meadow View Townhomes of Zimmerman Affordable Housing Project Start-up
FY 2002
A.J. Machinery Company, Inc., Big Lake Equipment Distributor Expansion
(The Bank of Elk River)
Advanced Extrusion, Inc., Becker Manufacturing Start-up
(Associated Bank, Plymouth)
Injection Mold Technology, Inc., Big Lake Manufacturing Expansion
(First National Bank -Elk River)
FY 2001
Cymbet Corporation, Elk River Mfg. Lithium-ion Rechargable Batteries Start-up
FY 2000
Eighth Street House, Big Lake Group Foster Home Expansion
(Buffalo National Bank)
Raymond P. Chock Trucking, Elk River Independent Truck Driver Start-up
(The Bank of Elk River)
FY 1998
Windmark, Inc., Zimmerman
(Breda Savings Bank -Breda, IA) Design/Mfg. Rescue Air Boats Start-up
FY 1996
Marketech; Inc.; Elk River
(First National Bank - EIk River) Electronic Testing Service Expansion
FY 1995
Mastoni's Pizza, Becker
(Sherburne State Bank -Becker) Pizza(Deli Expansion
FY 1995 -PRESENT (22): $1,831,000
PRIOR YEAR LOANS (13): $338,300
TOTAL LOANS (35): $2,169,300
Total Business Investment Leveraged: $13,321,655
Total Jobs Created or Retained: 363
GRAND TOTAL OF GRANTS, LOANS & SCHOLARSHIPS
IN SHERBURNE COUNTY $2,953,169
For business start-up and expansion projects, Initiative Foundation Business Financing
Investments meet the "gap" between the financing a local fender is able to provide and
the equity the owner is able to contribute. By offering gap financing to supplement owner
equity and taking a position as a subordinate lender, Initiative Foundation business financing
programs are a tool to help lending institutions better serve local businesses.
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INITIATIVE
FOUNDATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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~` Barbara Anderson, Crosby
Jim Anderson, Brainerd
Anderson Brothers Construction
Chuck Christian, Rogers
Christian Builders, InC.
Mary Sam, Onamia
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibv
John Schlagel, Cambridge
Schlaael, Inc.
Steve Shelley, Little Falls
Shelley Funeral Chapels
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Gloria Contreras Edin, St. Paul Pat Spence, Rice
Centro Legal, Inc. ~~~ Community/Economic Development
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-- Gene Waldorf, Grey Eagle
' K~, Dave Gruenes, St. ClOUd Environment/Community Planning
Stearns County Electric ~ Board Vice-Chair
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G. George Wallin, PhD., Big Lake
Warren Williams, Brainerd
Banking
Board Chair
'~ 405 First Street SE, Little Fails, MN 56345
`'' Phone: 320-632-9255
" ~`'Y Janet Moran, Brainerd Fax: 320-632-9258
` ` ~' _ Education www.ifound.or
~~ Board Secreta /Treasurer g
Arnie Johnson, Nisswa
Johnson Enterprises
1 1 1 1'
The Initiative Foundation is YOUR Regional INITIATIVE
Economic Development Resource and Partner. FO U N DATIO N
Since its inception in 1986, the Initiative Foundation has been involved in both community
development (through training and capacity-building programs as well as grants in support of
community planning and projects) and economic development (through business financing activities
designed to create living wage jobs, diversify local economies and leverage private sector investment).
Healthy, sustainable community living includes access to quality jobs.
WHAT WE DO...
• Provide $3.5 million gap financing annually to small businesses
• Provide $250,000 grants annually to non-profits & units of government to address barriers to
economic development
^ Workforce development
^ Childcare and Early Childhood Education
^ Affordable housing
^ Build capacity of local economic development organizations
BUSINESS FINANCING PROGRAMS
Access to capital drives business development and growth. For business start-up and expansion
projects, Initiative Foundation Business Financing programs meet the "gap" between the financing a
local lender is able to provide and the equity the owner is able to contribute. By offering dap financing
to supplement owner equity and taking a position as a subordinate lender, Initiative Foundation business
financing programs are a tool to help lending institutions better serve local businesses.
As a double bottom line investor in local businesses, the Initiative Foundation focuses resources on
financially .sound businesses with clear impacts:
• Creation/retention of quality, living wage jobs with benefits
• Business contributes to a strong and diversified local economy
• Project supports local community's economic development objectives
Initiative Foundation offers business financing programs to meet diverse regional needs:
• Direct Business Loan Fund •••
Green Business Fund
•:• Microenterprise Loan Guaranty Fund • Seed Capital Fund
• Technology Capital Fund
IMPACTS Since inception in 1986:
• $29.3 million business loans & guaranties
• $169.5 million funds leveraged from banks
and lending partners
• 350 business start-ups
• 424 business expansions
• 8,821 full-time jobs created~'secured
Questions? Projects? Contact Us!
More Information & Online Inquiry Form at www.ifound.org
Initiative Foundation-Economic Development Department: 877/632-9255 or 320/632-9255
~ ~
• Direct Business Loan Fund
Fills the gap in financing packages for new or expanding companies that show potential for quality
job creation or retention. Targeted industries include manufacturing, technology based business
sectors, and value-added agriculture.
• Loan amounts of $50,000 to $250,000
^ Minimum 50% bank or lending institution participation
• Subordinate collateral position
^ Eligible uses: real estate, equipment, and working capital
• Technology Capital Fund
Supports emerging technology ventures and helps established businesses integrate proven
productivity applications into operations.
^ Loan amounts of $50,000 to $500,000
^ Primary lender participation if feasible but not required
^ Flexible terms and collateral requirements
^ Established businesses, pre-revenue businesses & start-ups
^ Eligible uses: Fixed assets, working capital, commercialization of new product launch, and
productivity enhancing software systems.
•'• Green Business Fund
Supports entrepreneurial ventures by financing new businesses that provide aproduct/service that
protects or preserves the environment or reduces, reuses or recycles an existing waste stream.
^ Loan amounts of $50,000 to $250,000
• Minimum 50% bank or lending institution participation
^ Subordinate collateral position
^ Eligible uses: real estate, equipment, and working capital
• Seed Capital Fund
Supports emerging entrepreneurial ventures by financing new product concepts, development, and
market research.
^ Loans, convertible debentures, or equity investments up to $50,000
• Early stage start-up capital
• Emerging technology ventures or projects with high growth potential
^ Flexible terms based on stage of venture
• Microenterprise Loan Guaranty Program
Protects banks and lenders against default by underwriting up to $50,000 through a simple guaranty
agreement. Fund was designed to increase local ownership or expansion of small business,
especially among underserved populations who have traditionally been less likely to be business
owners.
• Focus on locally owned and downtown businesses, non-traditional borrowers
^ Retail/service sector eligible
• Non-traditional borrowers include women, people of color, young adults, and applicants with
low net worth.
PURPOSE: The Healthy Communities Partnership Program provides integrated community
development training, grant support, and technical assistance to strengthen the leadership
capacity of communities to plan effectively for the future. The program helps communities to
integrate all aspects of community life into the planning process, resulting in a healthier,
sustainable community which achieves economic vitality, the protection of natural resources, and
uie weli-being of aii CitiZenS; tilrougil active civic participation.
TRAINING: The program consists of five training days with two additional elective workshops.
During the process of training, the leadership teams will develop priorities for implementation
and it is expected that these priorities will result in action oriented projects by year two.
Technical assistance and project funding will be available to communities in the program. The
sessions are outlined below:
• Intro to Community Development -Introduces principles of successful community
development skills.
• Effective Team Building -Learning valuable communication, group techniques and conflict
management skills.
• Visioning -Identifies ways to conduct local visioning processes and introduces the concept
of community indicators.
• Asset Mapping and Resource Identification -Learn how to identify the gifts of individuals,
associations and institutions in your community and mobilize them to accomplish your goals.
• Planning and Proiect Implementation -Forming task forces, completing action plans and
organizing for success. (held in the local community)
• Sustaining -Identifies ways to sustain community efforts. Celebrating success to be held
near the end of the grant period.
ELECTIVE
WORKSHOPS
Grant Writing/Fundraising
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Running for Public Office
Serving in Public Office
Housing Options
Inclusive Communities
Downtown revitalization
Community Centers
The Initiative Foundation offers an integrated Planning and Preservation
Initiative that positively impacts communities that are working on the ~ N ITIATI~TE
preservation of `place, space, and natural resources "throughout the fourteen FO U N DATI O N
counties of Central Minnesota.
Purpose: To support citizen-based planning and activities that lead to the preservation of local
economies and locally-valued open space, key places, natural and cultural resources that maintain and
enhance the quality of life in Central Minnesota.
Principles: We support:
• Sustainable development which recognizes that natural resources are a key economic asset and
quality of life indicator for the region;
• Citizen-based planning to manage growth and change; building the infrastructure needed to
support a growing region, while intentionally preserving the natural qualities with which the
region is blessed;
Programs that avoid duplication of resources or assets offered by other organizations or
institutions.
Program Components:
Specialty Workshops and Training Opportunities: The Initiative Foundation offers subject and skill-
specific workshops on a regular basis in response to regional trends. Recent themes have included
education on:
• Conservation design and planning.
• Wastewater, drinking water and stonnwater management infrastructure.
• Strategic planning and funding mechanisms for parks, trails and open space.
• Control of invasive exotic aquatic plants including curlyleaf pondweed.
• Downtown revitalization.
• Arts and community/economic development.
• Developing farmer's markets.
• Running for and serving in public office.
• Annexation and mediation.
• Partnership training with the Government Training Services for members of planning
commissions and boards of adjustment, including workshops Local Government 101, Spotlight
on Subdivisions, So You 're Thinking About Planning c~C Zoning, Environmental Planning:
Choosing the Best Approach for- Your Community, Site Planning Basics for Non-Design
Professionals, Your Role as a Planning Commission Member, and Advanced Zoning
Applications.
Resource Referral: The Initiative Foundation connects its ccnstitucnts with experts through direct
resource referral, links on our website, and our "News You Can
Use" electronic newsletters. Valuable literature, funding and
training opportunities, and other tools for local conservation
efforts are readily accessible on the website. .a°`''~"t5' S."'j''1.:~ ~;~
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Leadership Training and Planning Programs:
• The Healthy Community Parrnership (HCP) Program: Through this multi-year training
and assistance program we provide diverse teams with the tools, education and resources
they need to develop the capacity of citizens to create a locally shared vision and plan, and to
mobilize local and regional assets to implement that plan. Most of these plans include goals
around environmental, economic, and social well-being that are necessary to build
sustainable communities. To date, over 1,300 people, representing 60 teams from over 120
communities have participated in the HCP program.
• The Healthy Lakes and Rivers Partnership (HLRP) Program: Since 1999 the HLRP
program has offered this leadership and capacity-building program for members of lake and
river associations in Central Minnesota. Supported by The McKnight Foundation and others,
this integrated assistance program trains local leaders to develop comprehensive lake (or
river segment) management plans. When they complete the training, teams then become
eligible for follow-up funding to implement the goals identified in their plan. Since its
inception, the HLRP program has trained over a thousand people, representing more than 150
lake or river associations.
• The Healthy Organizations Partnership (HOP) Program: The HOP program is supported
by the Otto Bremer Foundation and USDA Rural Development, and is designed to increase
the capacity of regional nonprofit organizations and government officials so they can more
effectively carry out their respective missions to serve their communities.
Grants: The Initiative Foundation makes grants to support citizen-based planning and
implementation of community and economic development projects and conservation or resource
preservation programs. These activities result in healthier communities and/or tangible outcomes
designed to protect "key places" within our 14 county area.
Planning and Preservation Fund: This "field of interest" fund can receive tax-deductible
donations from individuals and entities interested in keeping their gifts at work within Central
Minnesota to preserve and enhance the natural and historic heritage of our region.
Dan Frank Don Hickman
Community Development Planning and Preservation
Email: dfrank@ifound.org Email: dhickman(~ifound.org
Initiative Foundation
405 First Street SE
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-9255
(877) 632-9255
Fax: (320) 632-9258
Website: www.ifound.org
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All young children need a healthy start in life to grow into strong, productive adults. Accumulating
evidence indicates that ou r country is under-investing in early childhood development, which is
diminishing our nation's ability to compete in the global marketplace. Reports released in 2004, such
as the Economic Policy Institute's Exceptional Returns, Committee for Economic Development's
Ten-Year Plan For The Invest In Kids Working Group, and the Early Childhood Funders' Collaborative's
New Economic Appeal For Preschool, confirm the huge long-term payoffs from investments in early
childhood development programs.
ilant .Is the Nlinnesata Eariyr £:"hiidl~aod I.nitiative7
In 2003, the six Minnesota Initiative Foundations (M IFs) began to collaborate on a joint public po licy
initiative focused on early childhood. Recognizing that strengthening early care and education for
young children and their fam flies is the most important investment communities can make for the future,
the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative was developed. The overarching goal of the Minnesota Early
Childhood Initiative...A Campaign for Cur Youngest Children is to ensure that every young child
has the best possible start toward a healthy I ife of learning, achieving, and succeeding .
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The MIFs are currently launching 13 new early childhood coalitions,
bringing the statewide total to 64. A Statewide E arty Childhood Coalition
Network has been created to link all the coalitions. This network serves as a
vehicle to advance public policy, exchange ideas, share promising practices,
and create a statewide groundswell of support for young children. „%
h~zt Dias Been Acc~~mpl'sshect tt~ date?
• 64 Early Childhood Coalitions Launched
To date, 64 Early Childhood Coalitions have been developed in Greater
Minnesota. Within these communities, there are over 2,000 coalition members
representing diverse sectors, including the business community.
• Communi#y Profile Interviews Conducted
More than 2,000 community members participated in face-to-face interviews
from 51 coalitions to share their "perceptions" of the accessibility and availabil ity
of resources and support for young children and their families. Additional
surveys will be conducted in the 13 newest coalitions during the Fall of 2006.
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To date, 51 coalitions have held forums focused on the realities of early care and education in their
communities, engaging over 4,000 community members.
Cornmur~ity Visions and Local Action Plaais developed
To date, 51 coalitions have written Vision Statements and developed local Strategic Action Plans.
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Through interviews, Speak Outs, and community dialogue, several common themes have emerged from
the 51 coalitions that were established between September 2003 and January 2006. Common themes
include the need to increase: 1) Infant /toddler, extended hour, and respite child care; 2) Infant /toddler
mental health services; 3) Financial resources for early care and education programs due to funding
cuts; 4) Outreach efforts to families who are not accessing services; 5) Early childhood opportunities due
to long waiting lists in existing programs; and 6) Activities to reduce social, cultural, and economic dis-
parities in communities. There is great local enthusiasm across diverse sectors working together to ad-
dress early care and education issues and oppo rtunities.
rojects, .irograms, and Activities I.mpietnented
A few examples of the projects, programs, partnerships, and policy changes that are currently being
implemented by the coalitions to strengthen local early care and education are:
• Conduct community literacy programs to increase reading in the homes of families with young
children regardless of income;
• Offer a series of comprehensive home visits for new parents/babies;
• Implement a Kindergarten Transition Program in two neighboring school districts;
• Form professional associations for licensed family child care providers to share resources and
connect with the local earl y childhood community;
• Hold meetings with local legislators and community members to increase awareness of early care and
education;
• Heighten awareness about early childhood through comprehensive media campaigns;
• Equip a Community Dental Clinic Pediatric Suite serving children on MinnesotaCare and Medical
Assistance; and
• Provide every child, regardless of income level, a comprehensive eye exam (rather than just a
"screening") before entering kindergarten. .~
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4225 Technology Drive NW 202 West Superior Street, Suite 610
Bemidji, MN 56601 Duluth, MN 55802
(218)759-2057 1-800-659-7859 (218)723-4040 or1-800-433-4045
www.nwmf.org www.northlandfdn.org
West Central Initiative Initiative Foundation
Nancy Jost Linda Kaufmann
Early Childhood Initiative Coordinator Program Manager for Early Childhood & Grants Development
1000 Western Avenue 405 First Street SE
Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Little Falls, MN 56345
(218)739-2239 1-800-735-2239 (320)632-9255 ]-877-632-9255
www.wci£org www.ifound.org
Southwest Initiative Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Sara Carlson Anni O'Neill
Program Officer Community Success Coordinator
15 3rd Ave. NW, P.O. Box 428 25 Florence Avenue, P.O. Box 695
Hutchinson, MN 55350 Owatonna, MN 55060
(320)587-4848 1-800-594-9480 (507)455-3215 1-800-590-7759
www.swi foundation.org wvvw.smifoundation.org
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METHAMPHETAMINE IN RURAL MINNESOTA: Methamphetamine (meth) is a INITIATIVE
powerful man-made stimulant drug. The drug is made or "cooked" using a dangerous
combination of chemicals, and is sold in the form of pills, powder or chunks. It is believed FO U N DATI O N
that up to eighty percent of the meth used illegally in Minnesota comes from other states
and from out of the country. The remaining meth used illegally in Minnesota is made in clandestine laboratories
("meth labs") in homes, vehicles, motels, ice-fishing shacks and other locations.
The illegal production, distribution and use of meth has increased significantly in rural Minnesota in the last decade.
In 2003, over seventy-five percent of the clandestine meth labs were discovered outside of the largest Minnesota cities.
Over the last six years (1993-2004), over 325 labs were exposed iri the fourteen counties served by the Initiative
Foundation. The existence of the drug in our region and throughout Greater Minnesota is accountable for:
• Serious environmental dangers caused by meth labs and meth chemical dumps
• Increased child abuse, child neglect and child endangerment
• Increased crime and violence -including theft, sexual assault and even homicide
• Increased demands on medical and social services, jails, fire departments and law enforcement agencies
• Additional pressure on educators, parents, units of government and communities as a whole
OUR RESPONSE: The Initiative Foundation has been given a charge to respond to the emerging issues in our
service area. Our Minnesota ICE (Intervention Care and Education) • A Rural Response to Methamphetamine
initiative is designed to support the people of Central Minnesota and beyond. The goal is to bring the issue of
methamphetamine to the forefront of public awareness as a community-wide problem, and identify community-
wide solutions to tackle meth head-on across a number of fronts. The initiative includes the community coalition
process, grants, an awareness campaign, resource kits and technical assistance. Methamphetamine is a clear and
strong threat to the health and safety of our communities and its members. The consequences of its existence
crosses over our priority areas of Fostering Environmental Health and Preservation; Promoting the Healthy
Development for Children, Youth and Families; Retaining a Sense of Place; and Ensuring Economic Well
Being for Communities. We believe that by coming along side communities, we can help prevent and reduce the
incidence of meth production, use and distribution, and support families and communities as they deal with its
devastating effects.
OUR PRINCIPLES: We believe we can be most effective by:
• Increasing awareness and providing education about methamphetamine.
• Working in partnership with other agencies, organizations and individuals facing this issue.
• Taking an asset-based approach to prevention, enforcement, education and treatment.
• Building on existing community resources.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS: Through our Methamphetamine Initiative, we will provide a combination of
education, technical support, financial assistance and resource and referral services by:
• Conducting educational workshops such as Meth Awareness 101 and Hope through Treatment.
• Convening county-wide community coalitions.
• Making community, multi-community and county-wide grants to identify and mobilize resources, and
implement local prevention projects.
• Developing and distributing resource guides and resource toolkits to schcols, communities, parents, employers
and partnering organizations.
• Creating a regional media campaign to include news stories, public service announcements, radio interviews,
and opinion editorials.
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Initiative Foundation ww„-.,,:,,,~N,,.~>ac:
40_5 First Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 I'..,>~~.:: ,s~~o.u;+_.s~~~
(320) 632-9255 or (877) 632-9255 toll-free
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E-mail: gpohlkamp(a~.ifound.org
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...one that may never again be repeated. Is your home town prepared to
Yecelve gif±s from this ~.vealth transfer, amend use them tv provide Ct'iiiuilunlty
benefits into perpetuity?
THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION CAN HELP!
As a regional nonprofit community foundation whose mission is nothing
more ...and nothing less ...than creating healthy, sustainable
communities, Initiative Foundation provides the necessary administrative
support, investment services, and mandatory reporting and oversight to make
your local community fund a reality. With Initiative Foundation training,
technical assistance and support
• YOUhelp create a vision and identity for your local fund
• YOUprovide volunteer advisory board members who will help direct
activities and focus on granting areas that best fit your community's
needs and opportunities
• YOUprovide the vehicle for local people who wish to express their
love of "home" through acts of kindness and generosity ...and give
them line of sight to their charitable ends
INTERESTED?
Call the Initiative Foundation TODAY at (toll-free) 877-632-9255; and ask
for
• Curt Hanson, Vice President for Donor Services, or
• Mark Lease, Donor Services Officer
Or contact them via the Foundation's web site at www.ifound.or~. They
will gladly meet with your local group to discuss the benefits and long-term
potential of this important partnership.