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3. PResentation by Janie O'Connor - Scandia bike destinationScandia as Cyclist Destination Poli wo REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Legal - Are there planning j zoning restrictions? ancing - Can it be profitable? ritywcal - Is it physically possible? A Tale of Two Thoughts: Thought # 1: MPR broadcast Oct. 2016. How the Minnesota Cuvuna Range (Crosbv) Became Off -Road Cycling Destination. They used what they had -iron ore pits —and hills -and enhanced it with mountain bike trails. A potential benefit to bikers and businesses. Thought # 2: Listened to candidates for offices in Scandia Nov. 2016. Wanting to keep Scandia rural, natural and unique (use what we have) yet attract and keep businesses. Recalled broadcast about Crosby Began thinking!! Lots of cyclists come through our town and maybe there is an opportunity here for more business development. Next step was to ask cyclists what they needed and what did Scandia offer? Mayor —Elect Maefsky was contacted and she said OK to "reach out to them" -the cyclists. Member of Twin City Club. rides through Scandia. Wrote to 8 "leads" who lead There are 10 rides that come through Scandia and here are their names. • New Scandia Township Tour • Summer Solstice Metric Century • Paper Man • An Apple a Day • Tin Man • Sunday Sunrise Solitude • Aluminum Man • Straw Man • Chain, Chain, Chain of Fools • You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Loose Wheel You have the questions in your packet. You also have results of survey. Here are some selected responses: • Gathering place for cyclists Market • Liked packaged sandwiches. is in front of our Scandia • Water and bathroom facilities are most important "needs" • Most cyclist carry a credit card • Suggestions for bike fix -it station or bike shop with mechanic. • Maps • B&B options. • Need bike racks. • More snacks etc- etc. Needed more persons on exploratory team! Four persons were identified and one joined the team, Marlys Johnson. Need to schedule a Visit to Crosby: How did they do it? Feb 21, Marlys and Janie drove to Crosby. Met with Owner of bike store, Chamber of Commerce rep and owner of Cafe. (Two are also on economic development committee) Janie and Marlys knew that they did not represent Scandia in any formal or appointed role. Just interested citizens asking questions What we learned: 1. Work with other agencies to reach your goals [Crosby worked with DNR to create Mountain bike Trails in the old Mine Pits.] 2.Work with target groups to enhance your vision. [Crosby worked with Mountain Bike Association and the Chamber to create highly desirable paved trails.] 3. Visit other cities or organizations to explore their processes. [Crosby visited Cable WI to hear of their success in Mountain Bike trails. Came back "pumped:'] 4. Be willing to be creative and do the hard work. [Got the Minnesota Design Team to come to their town and designed the plaza.] 5. Be ready to feel discouraged. Keep your vision in front of you. [Many residents thought the mines would come back and "we don't need all this bike stuff."] 6. There are 8 new businesses in town in past 3 years. In past 10 years 5 businesses have left town. New businesses — include: Red Raven Bike Restaurant Mixed company cafe Spaulding bar added sleeping rooms above bar 2 new lawyers in law firm Brewery Businesses that left town in past 10 years: Lumber Store Hardware Store Dentist What NOT to do: Create a large business event with all kinds of expectations —and then nothing happens for 3 years. I " M �^ V„ .. _ iilr�. '.� �., '� iNNIIIII -_ +' Jill&,=Lucky8&,,,COrOo i lflSTORIC sins 1.Ssle:�mMu:n' ty. AuJI lawatWam6Ke Imrcxry�'seuf�whh� �a mWrc + CLU VA COOATRI mrrlo mm x+or ";a mfd6hedMmu¢�mlb�C��fl� ICI lWklm. 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W+aaameaq.�ao-.,„aala ` _, _ w,�ama,o<m�nnmrcum�drn. _ m:monw,mrcm�anam�am� ioma6m Cwml Nudi7mdkW - Ra:wsnmmwdam�mmFuema,�mmm, � /, ,� `.. �MomBPnh.,i Wn.rc 6ndl4{vrm Lampy�� moiromga snm.lf>yrc{Y2grykNmy, S9 - yy Wmna6w 'm, wmdnmbmuaeSucn'he l'f YSS ivm4d�k CeSw,Cm,v. klC'21 W'W�'µtltll' Crosby said: Do the following !! 1) Create a 501 c 3 2) Find a stream of funding 3) Get buy -in from people who will use it 4) Create a signature event Goal: To create a bike environment that results in increased cyclist traffic to Scandia; having potential for economic impact as bike destination. Weare asking the Council for support for this endeavor We need a few more enthused members on team Our job is to create awareness of Scandia as bike Destination. We would like "demand" to drive our efforts. We need a "home" Ad hoc EDA? Ad hoc Comp Plan Team Bike Destination (TBD) ? ?? Marlys and Janie have appt. with Chamber of Commerce Ndti, G in Lanesboro on April 27 Honoring our Past Valuing our Present Planning for our Future Potential Time Line: Summer 2017: Survey and count cyclists who come through town. Ask "what they need" Review potential grants that consider issues of Bike Fix -It Station, and bike racks. Invite other groups i.e. Bone Lake and Marine Lake associations (Sand Lake?) Businesses etc. to join our efforts. Work with businesses at intersection of Olinda and Oakhill for possible bike friendly amenities and placement. Look at options for public toilet facilities. Fall 2017: Sponsor a community bike ride on either Bone Lake route (11 miles) or Sand lake (7 miles) Shorter loop for families? 2018: Spring/Summer: Install biker "fix — it" station and bike rack. Install public toilet facility near intersection. 2018 Fall: Review survey and grants and consider next steps. Review potential "stops" for bike event. 2019 Sprig/Summer/Fall: Consider an invitation to Metro Bike Clubs to come to Scandia for a bike ride and tour. Stops at Gammelgarden, Goat Farm? Llama Farm? Swedish monument? ??? 2020: Begin efforts to bring Minnesota Design Team to our city