HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. New Website Design for Economic Development 9 ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PORT AUTHORITY
Port Authority Date: June 19, 2012
AGENDA ITEM: New Website Design for Economic AGENDA SECTION:
Development Old Business
PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development AGENDA NO. 5.a.
Director
ATTACHMENTS: Individual Website Pages APPROVED BY:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and Provide Feedback
ISSUE
The City is in the process of changing the entire City website. We are going with a new vendor that
will allow additional functionality and will permit more information to be housed. Over the last several
months we have discussed the website and its importance as an economic development tool. The
attached pages are the ones that have been imputed into the system for the new site. There is no
ability to change the order of the pages based upon priority; they are automatically put in alphabetical
order.
RECOMMENDATION
Review information and provide any additional feedback.
New Website Outline of Pages for Economic Development
Economic Development
Available Land
Building Code Information (page will be within the Building section)
Building Permits and Inspection Information (page will be within the Building section)
Business Licenses (page will be within the City Clerk section)
Downtown Revitalization
Economic Incentives
Links
Marketing Studies
New Developments
News and Events
Port Authority
Zoning (page will be within the Planning and Zoning Section)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Main Page
WHY ROSEMOUNT?
Rosemount is located in Dakota County, a southeastern suburb in the Minneapolis /St. Paul Metropolitan Area, with a
population of 22,000. It is a pro - growth community with plenty of land available for new construction. In the last decade
Rosemount's population grew by 50% and is projected to increase by another 90 % - -to 42,000 by the year 2030.
Rosemount has a high median income relative to the state average, highly educated workforce with 39% of its residents
holding college degrees and the 2 highest median house value compared to all cities in Dakota County. The City Council
has prioritized its work to include assisting redevelopment of the historic Downtown, business employment growth, and
installation of infrastructure to attract new development
WHY BUSINESS?
Business Park land is located just 20 minutes away from Minneapolis /St Paul (MSP) International Airport.
Business sites have direct access to St Paul, in the north, and Rochester, in the south, from State Hwy 52 and to
Minneapolis from I -35W via County Road 46.
The Rosemount Business Park is designated a "Shovel Ready Site" by the State of Minnesota, one of only 15 in the
State.
Education attainment levels in Rosemount are high: 39% of residents have college degrees; 97% high school diplomas.
The City has an economic development partnership with the University of Minnesota, highlighting the UMore property and
its future sustainable Business Park. UMore Park is 5,000 -acre landholdings of the University of Minnesota that currently
is used for agricultural research but is scheduled to become a New Town with up to 30,000 new residents and over 500
acres of business and commercial ventures.
Businesses can obtain customized training program with a local partner, Dakota County Technical College part of
Minnesota's State College system.
Rosemount has low utility rates as compared to the Metropolitan area.
The City Council has lowered the city's tax levy in the last three years.
WHY RETAIL?
Household size is larger than the Metropolitan average with 2.88 persons per household.
The community is young, with 31% of the population under 18 years of age. More than % the City is under 40 years of
age.
The median income of Rosemount households is 48% greater than the State and 29% greater than the Region at
$85,660.
80% of the adult population participates in the labor force; creating disposable income for shopping and services.
WHY RESIDENTIAL?
In the last three years the City has maintained a steady pace of development at on average 73 new units per year.
The City opened 1100 acres with sewer and water available to allow residential development.
The City in partnership with the County, through use of Federal Stimulus funds, has provided the major collector in the
expansion area for a fraction of the total cost to property owners.
Rosemount schools (ISD 196) have consistently scored above statewide mandated tests and recent results are 9
percentage points above the state average.
The City has over 250 commercial ventures providing a myriad of services to our residents.
Rosemount has over 467 acres devoted to passive and active recreational uses; including neighborhood, community,
regional parks and an ever - expanding trail system.
Rosemount is a growing community with an abundance of land available for development. Sites range from
residential and business to agricultural and industrial. Major development is expected at the University of
Minnesota's UMore Park. Fiber connections are planned to all residential neighborhoods. Rosemount City
government is committed to quick action on development approvals.
Location: Rosemount is a southeastern suburb located within the Minneapolis /St. Paul metropolitan area. Major
transportation corridors are along Trunk Highway 3, State Highway 52, and County Road 42. The community is served by
the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport, which is 20 minutes away from Downtown Rosemount. Rosemount has
express bus service to downtown Minneapolis. It is also located within a few miles of the Cedar Avenue bus rapid transit
corridor now under construction. The City also includes an industrial port on the Mississippi River. (Click here to access
a Google Map of the City.)
Size: The City covers 36 square miles with a population estimated at 22,000. Rosemount, incorporated as a city in 1972,
was established as a village in 1875. Over the last decade, the community has increased 50% in size and is projected to
experience future growth at a consistent rate. Plans project that the 2030 population will be more than 50,000 residents.
The layout: The community's residential growth has been from west to east as suburban development extends from
Rosemount's suburban neighbors. Flint Hills Refinery and the University of Minnesota are two of the largest land owners
in the community. Several industries are located in the northeast corner of the community. Much of the eastern portion of
the community is currently used for agriculture or aggregate mining. These are considered interim uses until urbanized
development occurs.
The plan: Recent economic development goals for the community include completion of the City owned business park
and redevelopment of the historic Downtown. Land adjoining two arterials, County Road 42 and State Highway 3, remains
available for business, office, and retail. Downtown redevelopment sites also exist. Recently completed was a mixed -use
three -story project with 13,000 square feet of commercial space and 108 rental apartments. Substantial development
opportunities exist on Akron Avenue from County Road 42 to Bonaire Path. Water and sewer lines are being installed on
the avenue, and economic stimulus money has been committed for road construction.
News about development in Rosemount
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For more information about development opportunities in Rosemount, contact:
Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director
City of Rosemount
2875 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068 -4997
651 - 322 -2020
kim.lindquist@ci.rosemount.mn.us
AVAILABLE LAND
The City of Rosemount is approximately one -third developed with ample land available for commercial, industrial and
residential development. The City's recently adopted Comprehensive Plan for 2030 depicts areas available for future
development by land use. (Click here to see Plan.)
1. Rosemount Business Park
The City has designated an area of the community for Business Park use. That property is directly south of the
Rosemount Business Park, south of County Road 42 and east of Hwy 3. There are 70 acres of land already preliminarily
platted and available for immediate business park development. The owner also controls an adjacent 98 acres, which is
also planned for business park and highway commercial use. Questions about purchasing of the property should be
made to Casey Hankinson, 612 - 492 -4817.
Rosemount Business Park concept
Rosemount Business Park plat - May 2007
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1, � % Shovel ready: A 52 -acre site in the Rosemount Business Park is one of the first in the state
���',� ►{ to receive Minnesota's shovel -ready designation. Click here to learn more.
2. Akron Avenue
ARCON Development was the applicant of a 285 -acre mixed use project located at the intersection of County Road 42
and Akron Avenue. The project anticipates approximately 580 residential units and provides for 50 acres of commercial
property. The property owners have received master development plan approval and preliminary plat approval of sections
of the overall project.
The City has received stimulus money for the reconstruction of Akron Avenue from County Road 42, north to Bonaire
Path. Currently sections of the road are gravel. In 2008 and 2009, the City installed a trunk sewer and water line to
provide for future development opportunities. The road project is complete, providing efficient access to new commercial
and residential areas. Questions about purchasing of the property should be made to Scott Johnson at 952 - 835 -4981.
3. County Road 42 & Highway 3
At the northeast intersection of County Road 42 and State Hwy 3 are more than 40 acres of land available for commercial
development. The topography and terrain permit large and small retailers and provides public visibility for all commercial
users. Current access is from Business Parkway, with future access from a commercial frontage road coming from the
east and Biscayne Avenue. The property has two owners who both support development and are interested in a
coordinated development approach. Traffic ADTs for Highway 3 are 13,000 and County Road 42 14,000. Contact Warren
Israelson 952 - 825 -9068 and Ted Gonsier 952 - 897 -7744 of Colliers International.
4. Highway 3 Port Authority Property
The City's Port Authority is the owner of 2.55 acres along Highway 3, the main street in town. Demolition of buildings and
minor clean up permit the property to be shovel ready. The site is one of many designated for redevelopment as part of
the City's efforts to revitalize Downtown. Commercial or office uses are targeted for the site. Contact Kim Lindquist,
Community Development Director, at 651- 322 -2020 for more information.
5. Canada Circle
Four acres of City -owned property are available west of State Highway 3, just north of Canada Circle. The property can be
platted into four buildable lots or developed in total. Public utilities are in Canada Circle. The property is intended for
commercial uses that may require some outside storage or sales. Contact Kim Lindquist 651 - 322 -2020.
More information
City of Rosemount zoning map - 2008
City code (including Title 11, Zoning Regulations)
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BUSINESS LICENSING
BLOCK PARTIES (form is already on line)
Block parties are allowed in Rosemount on low- volume resident streets, dead -end streets or cul -de -sacs. No
thoroughfares or collector streets may be used. There are several block parties in the City each year.
To hold a block party, a resident or group of residents must fill out a block party application and file it with the City Clerk.
Applications must be turned in at least five business days in advance of the party. If the block party is approved,
barricades will be delivered to the applicant's address and should be returned to the same location for pick -up following
the event.
There is no fee for a block party.
DATA PRACTICES REQUESTS
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) provides everyone the right to look at and request copies of
public data that the City of Rosemount maintains. Records may be viewed for free or copies may be purchased per the
rate established in the City fee schedule. Requests for public data can be made to the City Clerk.
GAMBLING LICENSES (form is already on line)
Organizations seeking a charitable gambling license or exemption from the State of Minnesota must have their
applications signed by the City Clerk. Before signing off on the state application, the staff performs a background check
on the organization's officers. A new premise permit requires approval from the City Council.
LIQUOR LICENSES
The City of Rosemount provides licenses for the following types of liquor: On -Sale Class A and B, Off -Sale, Wine (with
strong beer), 3.2 On -Sale, 3.2 Off -Sale, Temporary 3.2 On -Sale and Public Premise Permits.
All new liquor licenses require an application which can be obtained from the City Clerk. The minimum processing time
for new licenses is approximately 45 days. The license period for all liquor licenses runs from January 1 to December 31
except for 3.2 licenses which run from July 1 to June 30. Liquor licenses are renewed yearly. Licenses are
nontransferable. Fees for liquor licenses can be found in the fee section of the website.
Liquor Licenses are submitted to the Minnesota Department of Safety for final approval. More information on liquor
licenses and the requirements is available in the City Code or by contacting Amy Domeier at
amv.domeier@ci.rosemount.mn.us.
SOLICITORS (APPLICATIONS ALREADY ON LINE)
The City of Rosemount has several requirements for solicitors and peddlers that must be met in order to legally operate in
the City. All solicitors and peddlers must register with the City Clerk before conducting any activities. Every solicitor and
peddler must register and complete a background check regardless of whether the company has already been licensed.
Contact the City Clerk at amy.domeier( ci.rosemount.mn.us for more information. Residents who view suspicious
activities should call 911 for a response from the Rosemount Police Department.
MASSAGE THERAPY (form already online)
Massage Therapy Licenses run from January 1 to December 31. All persons performing massage therapy whether in a
store front or home must submit an application and complete a background check. Anyone found practicing massage
without a license will be in violation of City Code.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
In 2003 the Rosemount City Council appointed a Downtown Committee to create a vision for the
core Downtown. The resulting document, the Development Framework for Downtown
Rosemount, was unanimously approved by the Committee and adopted by the Port Authority
and City Council in the summer of 2004. The Framework is to be used as the basis for land use,
development, and redevelopment decisions for the community's Downtown. (Click here to
download a copy of the Framework.) t ' In June 2008 site work began for the latest
phase of the Downtown redevelopment efforts.
Waterford Commons, a 108 rental unit building
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146th Street West, the area referred to in the
Framework as "Core Block East." The project,
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� designated in the Framework. (Click here to
,7fr download the Waterford Commons site plan.) The project is available for rental.
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. Foster Willey to recognize Rosemount's Irish heritage.
The library adds to the "hometown feel" of Downtown Rosemount, an authentic meeting spot for
the community since the 1860s. In its first year of operation, the library drew more than 175,000
visits to Downtown. Benches and flower baskets provide color and life to the streetscape. A trail
network extends from Central Park to other neighborhoods. The Park includes an amphitheater
that serves as a centerpiece for community celebrations and entertainment. The annual
Leprechaun Days celebration in July draws thousands of residents and visitors to the Park and
nearby businesses.
Planning for more improvements, the Rosemount Port Authority owns the former Genz -Ryan
properties in the southern section of Downtown. A site plan was approved that would make
30,000 square feet of professional office space available. The property is currently on the
market.
The City is working with the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority to create a Park - and -Ride facility
on 145th Street and Burnley Avenue. The facility would anchor service to the Cedar Avenue
transit corridor and express routes to downtown Minneapolis. MVTA and the City partnered to be
awarded a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program grant to create the park
and ride and additional services. The grant is approved for fiscal year 2013. The City is working
to "advance construct" the project.
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, " t" " associated with the former St. Joe's church and
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committed to bring the church up to code to
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` _ , force was assembled to review future use of the
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.a,- 4 ` long term the building should be used as an arts
and cultural center, and in the short term the
building should be used for civic functions that
include arts - oriented uses. (Click here to
download the task force report.)
Questions about Downtown Redevelopment initiatives should be directed to Kim Lindquist,
Community Development Director, 651 - 322 -2020.
Click here for an email when this page is updated
ECONOMIC INCENTIVES
Grants available for Downtown building code improvements
The City operates a Downtown Code Improvement Program. The City will give qualifying businesses funds to make code
improvements to their buildings. At the same time, the business or building owner must invest the company's own funds to
make upgrades to the exterior so that the building complies with the design guidelines for Downtown. To be eligible,
buildings must be in the Downtown TIF district and must be designated for reinvestment in the Downtown revitalization
Framework. Tenants cannot be permanently displaced by the work.
The Dakota County Community Development Agency will help applicants apply for the money, which comes from federal
sources. Contact Rosemount Community Development at 651- 322 -2051 for details.
State programs
The State of Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development has many programs to assist
businesses. Learn more at
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/bizdev/industryassistance.htm
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MARKETING STUDIES
In 2008, the Dakota County Community Development Agency conducted a county wide market study which included
projections for market activity for Rosemount. (Click here to download the Rosemount section of the study; click here to
download the report for the entire county from the CDA website.)
The City commissioned a market study by Hospitality Marketers International, Inc. in 2010 to assess the demand for a
hotel in Rosemount (Click here to for a copy of the report.)
The City commissioned a market study by Maxfield Research in 2004 specifically for the Downtown area. (Click here to
download the analysis.)
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Residential Developments
1) GLENDALOUGH: Lennar has developed Glendalough 4 Addition to construct 25 new single family lots along
an extension of Carlingford Lane. This property is the final development within the Glendalough neighborhood
and the larger Evermoor development.
2) HARMONY: Townhome and single family lots are available in the Harmony development. The Harmony
development includes a neighborhood pool, a clubhouse, and Brockway Park.
3) PRESTWICK PLACE 3 Lennar has developed Prestwick Place 3 Addition to construct 27 single family lots.
Prestwick Place 3rd is located west of Akron Avenue and south of Connemara Trail and is directly south of the
future Prestwick Place Park. Future commercial /retail development will be located between Prestwick Place 3rd
and Akron Avenue. Prestwick Place 3rd is Phase I of this development of a total 64 lots.
4) PRESTWICK PLACE 2 " DR Horton has developed Prestwick Place 2 Addition to construct 29 single family
lots. Prestwick Place 2 is located west of Akron Avenue and north of Connemara Trail. The future Prestwick
Place Park is located to the southwest, across Connemara Trail. Future commercial /retail development will be
located directly south of Connemara Trail. Prestwick Place 2nd is Phase I of this development of a total 127 lots.
5) GREYSTONE: Ryland is developing Greystone 1 Addition to construct 23 single family lots. Greystone 1
Addition is located east of Akron Avenue about 1/2 mile north of County Road 42. Greystone 1 Addition is Phase
I of this development of a total 54 lots.
Commercial /Industrial Developments
6) PROTO LABS: Proto Labs, headquartered Maple Plain, is the world's fastest source for custom CNC machined
parts and injection molded parts. Proto Labs has expanded by developing a 100,000 square foot production
facility in the Rosemount Business Park that can ultimately employ 300 people.
7) HAWKINS, INC.: Hawkins, Inc. has constructed 60,000 square foot chemical manufacturing and warehousing
building with an associated tank farm and the site can be served by train car or semi - trailer. This building is
Phase I of development and the site can accommodate a total of 180,000 of manufacturing and warehousing
space.
UMore Park
8) DAKOTA AGGREGATES: Dakota Aggregates is proposing to mine the western 1,600 acres of UMore for gravel
and aggregate over a 40 year period (25 years in Rosemount and the final 15 years in Empire). The reclaimed
mining site will include a 125 acre lake within Rosemount located on the northeast corner of County Road 46 and
Biscayne Avenue.
9) UMORE AUAR: The City of Rosemount, Empire Township, and the University is conducting an AUAR for UMore
Park. UMore Park covers 5,000 acres, with the 3,000 acres located north of CSAH 46 located within Rosemount
and the 2,000 acres located south of CSAH 46 located within Empire Township. The three scenarios are based
(in varying degrees) on the UMore Concept Master Plan which plans for a community of approximately 30,000
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NEWS AND EVENTS
News
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Events
Welcome New Businesses!
The City strives to welcome all new businesses with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Get your picture taken cutting the official
ribbon and receive a plaque from the Mayor welcoming you to the City of Rosemount. Specially invited to the event are
City Council members, Port Authority members, Rosemount Business Council members, the Dakota County Regional
Chamber of Commerce and area newspapers.
If you have a new business and would like to schedule a ribbon cutting, please contact 651 - 322 -2051.
Recent Ribbon Cuttings:
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:
[insert announcements of any upcoming ribbon cuttings]
PORT AUTHORITY
The Rosemount Port Authority was created by the City to carry out economic and redevelopment projects intended to
create new job opportunities and increase the tax base in Rosemount.
Mission
The purpose of the Port Authority is to encourage and carry out economic development and redevelopment within the
City, acting as the development authority on behalf of the City's interest to increase the tax base, promote new job
development and enhance the health, safety and welfare of our residents.
Click here to view the goals and objectives of the Port Authority.
Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. and work sessions are called the third Tuesday of
the month at 6 p.m. when needed. Click here for agendas and minutes.
Members, with dates that their current terms end:
Council member Jeff Weisensel, Chair 12/31/12
Carl Peterson, Vice Chair 12/31/14
Council member Matt Kearney, Treasurer 12/31/12
Mayor William Droste 12/31/14
Robert Leuth 3/31/17
Mary Riley 3/31/14
Daniel Wolf 12/31/14