7. Director's reportDirector's Report
Tourism Assessment —The Community Leadership Team will have its initial
meeting on Monday, July 16. The initial meeting will cover the following topics:
• Program goals and responsibilities
• Scandia and tourism - community values, current and desired visitors to
Scandia, etc.
• Community Tourism Development manual - discuss how it can be used as a
resource
• Timeline and logistics
Washington County CDA Pre -development grant application — The only item
needed before submitting the grant is a resolution from the City Council. Copies
of the grant application and a draft of the resolution follow.
Blandin Foundation Robust Network Feasibility Fund grant application — A grant
application to cover 50% of the cost for the Fiber to the Premise Preliminary
Design Estimate to be performed by CTC. Since 2007, the Robust Network
Feasibility Fund (RNFF) grant program has provided matching funds to eligible
applicants to support the implementation of feasibility studies designed to
provide factual information about market demand, technology alternatives,
deployment and maintenance costs, network operations and marketing. The
Foundation will review the grant application at its July 18th meeting.
MnDOT Landscape Partnership project — Public Work Director Adam Hawkinson
has worked with Todd Carroll & MnDOT staff to lay out the planting areas on the
4 quadrants of the Olinda / Scandia Trail intersection. To date the planting beds
have been sprayed to kill the grass and tilled. Over the next weeks the beds will
be resprayed, amended with compost, and then mulched in anticipation of
planting in late July or August.
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PREDEELOP�MJENJ FJN1ANJCE FUND GR?ANJ1T�
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General Information
Date: June 12, 2018
Project Name: Scandia Village Mixed Use community sewer study
Applicant City/Township: City of Scandia Economic Development Authority
Applicant Address: 14727 209th St. N, Scandia MN 55073
Application/Project Contact: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Contact Email Address: n.soltisaci.scandia.mn.us
Contact Phone Number: 651.433.2274
Authorized Official(s) for Execution of Contracts (name and title): Neil Soltis, Executive Director
How much grant funding are you requesting? $7,400
Is the applicant an eligible public entity as defined in the program policy and guidelines? Yes X No
I. PREDEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Describe the city's/township's goals, objectives and need for the Predevelopment Finance Fund grant
and anticipated future commercial and industrial opportunities and other proposed components. Please
explain the public benefit of the proposed plan, report or study. Attach copy of proposed contract for
services or scone of work for anv activities to be funded by CDA grant funds.
2. Has a developer or end user been identified or committed to the proposed site? No
3. Provide a brief history of the site including any previous uses, activities, prior or existing
contamination, and other previous attempts at selling, developing or redeveloping the site. (please
identify any obstacles that may be preventing the city/township from accomplishing its goals for the site
or area)? The area is primarily located in the City's Village Mixed Use and Industrial zoning districts.
The portion of the site south of State Highway 97 and west of Ozark has been developed based on
zoningthat at required a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres in order to provide adequate room for on-site septic.
The lots at the north east corner of State High 97 and County Highway 3 are a part of the Cit.. ig nal
plat. Those lots are small with minimal area for on-site septic. The northeast portion of the project area
is an undeveloped 45 acre parcel with 1/4 mile of frontage on STH 97. The parcel is split with 19 acres in
the VMU zoning district and the remainder in the Village Neighborhood district. This parcel is being
marketed for sale. Potential development of this parcel is limited by the minimum parcel size. The
EDA, Planning Commission, and City Council recognize that parcel size impedes the development of
the property and are interested in modifying the parcel size if an option for community septic can be
provided. The City's Fire / Public Works building is located on a 7.5 acre parcel in the project area.
The rear 2.5 acres of this location are not utilized and have been identified as a potential area for a
community septic system.
4. Describe any studies or development activities at the proposed site or project area that have already
been completed or are currently underway (if applicable). The previous development projects are
identified above. In a recent propertyparcel size became an issue where it served as a barrier to the
sale of a portion of a 2.5 acre parcel that contained a restaurant. The owner of the Scandia Creamery
located on County 3 has expressed an interest in expanding the banquet facility peration to include a
restaurant; however, the existing lot size is a barrier for an on-site septic system to service both
businesses.
5. Proposed Budget. Itemize all funding sources that have been or will be used to complete the proposed
project goals and activities.
Source of Funds
Amount
Committed
Pending
Washington County CDA Funds
Scandia EDA
❑
X
City or Township Local Matching Funds
Total:
x
❑
Total:
Itemize expenses for the completion of the proposed project goals or proposed activities.
Itemized Use of Funds/Expenses
Costs
Funding Source
Community Drainfield Study - Bolton & Menk
$1,500
Scandia EDA
Community Drainfield Study - Bolton & Menk
$7,400
Predevelopment
grant
Total:
$8,900
II. DETAILED PROJECT AND ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Please provide location maps, photos, current and projected site plans (if available). (maps
should include site or project area location, property boundaries, north arrow, and bar scale, etc.)
2. Describe all of the proposed activities (i.e. studies) that are part of this grant funding request.
See the attached proposal for the study submitted by Bolton & Menk, engineers for the Cid of
Scandia.
3. Is demolition of blighted buildings or other structures part of the proposed project? No.
4. What is the proposed future end use of the project site or area? Providing a community septic
system will allow for a higher level of development and uses for the currently undeveloped
parcels that are identified in the attached map. Additional benefits will include the opportunity
to create density and allow for expansion of the existing businesses that are currently h�!.Mpered
by the size of the on-site septic facilities and the minimum lot size.
5. Describe the site or project area (including): (please attach current property tax statement(s):
Acreage of overall site: 106 Number of parcels: 27
Please identify all property owners and include a letter of support from each owner:
A listing of f the parcels and property owners is provided below. The study is preliminary in order
to assess the feasibility of serving the listed properties with a community septic system located on city -
owned propertL.
Parcel Identification/Description Number or Address
Parcel ID
Building
Number
Street Name
Owner Name
1403220310007
WEST INVESTMENTS LLC
1403220340023
21098
OLINDA
SCANDIA LAND COMPANY LLC
1403220340026
21080
OLINDA
SCAN DIA AUTO SERV CO
1403220340027
SCANDIA AUTO SERV CO
1403220340035
SCANDIA AUTO SERV CO
1403220340049
21260
OLINDA
WEST INVESTMENTS LLC
1403220410002
SODERGREN ETAL LAWRENCE R
1403220420007
21810
OLINDA
PAPE ENTERPRISES
1403220420008
SCANDIA WATER COMPANY
1403220420010
15040
SCANDIA
CITY OF SCANDIA
1403220420011
FEDERATED CO-OPS INC
1403220430005
14860
SCANDIA
FEDERATED CO-OPS INC
1403220430006
21239
OLINDA
PAPE ENTERPRISES
1403220430007
21279
OLINDA
THE SCANDIA CREAMERY INC
1403220430008
21190
OZARK
HOWARD E & EMILY A STEGNER TRS
1403220430009
21150
OZARK
SCANDIA FOUR
1403220430010
SECURITY STATE BANK
1403220430011
21120
OZARK
ROUND RIVER LLC
1403220430012
21090
OZARK
PETERSON NANCY A TRS & MICHEAL A
PETERSON TRS
1403220430013
21080
OZARK
METAL FABRICATION ENTERPRISES INC
1403220430014
21070
OZARK
SCANDIA SELF -STORAGE INC
1403220430015
21060
OZARK
P AND C NORA PROPERTIES LLC
1403220440001
15169
SCANDIA
FARVER BARRY R
1403220440003
100.0%
FARVER BARRY R
1403220440004
FARVER BARRY R
1403220440005
21055
OZARK
GREENWALDT KEITH
2303220120006
1 14800
1 OAKHILL
I CITY OF SCANDIA
Is the property currently listed or available for sale? The study does not address a specific
property. In the study area a 45 acre parcel on the eastern portion of the study area with frontage
on STH 97 is currently listed for sale.
After development or redevelopment is complete, what portion of the project site be publicly and
privately owned? The study area includes 7.5 acres of City owned land, 9.2 acres of road right-
of-way, and 89.3 acres of privately owned land.
6. Identify any other partners and their roles such as land owners, realtors, developers, consultants,
and regulating/permitting agencies, etc. (if applicable): The EDA has been working with the land
owner of the 45 acres and the realtor that has listed the parcel.
7. How will the proposed project and/or activities promote or increase future commercial/industrial
market values in the city/township/county (please identify your goals for increased commercial
and industrial property tax base as a result of the proposed activities and describe how you will
measure success)? This is a preliminary study to determine the feasibility and cost to provide a
community septic system that would enable more intense development of the undeveloped
portions of the study area and potential expansion of the existing uses. One of the goals of the
City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to encourage the development of Concentrate on retaining
and expanding local businesses in and around the Village Center and existing Rural Commercial
districts. The restrictions for a minimum 2.5 acre lot size and the need for on-site septic are
barriers to attracting local and community scale businesses. The 2017 valuation for buildings in
Scandia that are classified as commercial or industrial are as follows:
Use Classification
Building Valuation
% of Total
Commercial
$5,151,400
1.5%
Industrial
$1,682,700
0.5%
Other — Private
$313,352,200
91.9%
Other — Public and non profit
$20,785,500
6.1%
Total
$340,971,800
100.0%
No additional area for expansion of the industrial zoning district has been identified. The
development of the parcels in the project area that are currently undeveloped have the potential to
increase the commercial building valuation in the City by a minimum of 50%
8. How will the proposed project and/or activities promote or increase future employment
opportunities in the city/township/county (please identify your job and wage goals as a result of
the proposed activities and describe how you will measure success)? The development of the
undeveloped parcels would likely increase the employment within the City by 25-50%
depending on the types of businesses that are located. An ancillary benefit of increased
employment will be expanding the pool of employees within a radius of the Fire Station to serve
as on-call firefighters. The lack of fire / EMS personnel to respond to daytime emergencies is a
major issue for the City.
9. Please provide detailed project timeline with all actions, phases, and anticipated dates for
completion (when will the activities/studies be complete)? The work can be completed with 90
da.� s of providing notice to proceed.
10. Describe why the development or redevelopment study, report or plan is needed and why the
property is not likely to develop through the normal private sector process? The study would
look at increasing the utilization of an area with multiple ownerships, all of which are served by
individual septic systems. The current needs of the existing business are being met so there is no
incentive to work on a community septic system. The development of the 45 acre parcel could
look to create a community septic system; however, the scope of the work would only address
that individual parcel and would not consider to possibility of increasing the utilization of the
parcel that contain existing buildings.
11. Describe the level of commitment by the city/township to the development of the property or
area (please identify how the proposed activities meet the city/township priorities, land use
planning, economic development goals, etc....)? Why is this important to the city/township?
Please attach a resolution requesting grant funding from the Predevelopment Finance Fund
adopted by the city/township (sample resolution provided by the CDA). The development of the
properties in the study area is consistent with current zoning, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan that has been approved for review. A copy of the resolution of
support from the City Council is attached.
12. Please submit this application and all necessary attachments electronically (.pdf file preferred) to
Economic Development Director, Washington County CDA at:
ChrisE&washingtoncount. cog
RESOLUTION 07-19-18-xx
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE WASHINGTON
COUNTY CDA PREDEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND
WHEREAS, the Scandia Economic Development authority has identified a project to evaluate the
feasibility of a community septic system within the City that meets the Washington County Community
Development Agency (CDA) Predevelopment Finance Fund's purposes and criteria; and
WHEREAS, one of the goals of the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to concentrate on retaining and
expanding local businesses in and around the Village Center and existing Rural Commercial districts.
WHEREAS, the 2040 Comprehensive Plans lists as objectives: to strengthen public services to attract and
retain businesses and workforce, to identify and allow in -fill development opportunities for business
expansion, to promote appropriately -sized new businesses that create synergy with existing businesses
and overarching goals, and to create development and land use standards to guide development into
the Village Center and away from a linear pattern along the highways or undeveloped rural
intersections.
WHEREAS, providing a community septic system would allow for a higher level of development and uses
for the undeveloped parcels in and around the current Village Mixed Use and Industrial zoning districts.
WHEREAS, the City is supportive of enhancing economic development opportunities that will serve to
create jobs, enhance the tax base and improve the lives of Washington County residents.
WHEREAS, the City supports the proposed project scope of work and hereby supports the application to
the Washington County CDA Predevelopment Finance Fund; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of approves the application for funding from the
Washington County CDA Predevelopment Finance Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application to the Washington County CDA, the City
hereby authorizes its Administrator, as Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority, to
execute such agreements as are necessary to receive and use the funding for the proposed project.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 17th day of July, 2018.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk