HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- December 31st 2020 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: December 31st 2020
TO: City Council Members& Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
Zoning &Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.
2. Last week it was mentioned about the MENARD'S status and their lapsed C.U.P.—enclosed are some follow-up communications,we do
anticipate a new application this spring.
COVID-19 Matters:
• This is the Governor's-PORTAL https://mn.gov/covidl9—Many documents/Exec.Orders can be found. Washington County has initiated a County
Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->>HERE.
• There are opportunities for housing assistance for those impacted by COVID—see link United Way 211 —211 Site(21 lunitedway.org�
Other Items:
EX.CL
• The City's DEED Application for various study grants is due Jan 4th. 861s
We are awaiting some data from Xcel Energy but is largely complete. ,�C&G
This will be delivered to them on Monday.
OPTION 1: 6- 11' i1' MAIL
• A resident at 6371 Peacan Ave. offered further commentary on theo
6 Walk on CONC.
proposed Lookout Trail project-Please see the enclosed letter.This West Side WALK
matter is expected to be on the January 12th (maybe the 26th)
agenda for an update by Lee Mann, City Engineer. But, long-story
short — OPTION 3 — which was also preferred by the Council
appears to be acceptable to most and has a cost Dec 2020 estimate
of$1.42 Million.
• SNOWPLOWINGII—generally things have seemed to be going U
reasonably well from RALEIGH.My take on City efforts for trails and
facilities is that CITY PW Crews are doing fantastic work.The City'sa l
OPTION 2: 11' I 11' 6'
Snowplowing Agreement with RALEIGH expires at the end in AprilHAT CONC.
2021 and the City will need to discuss options; that said, we did East Side n WALK
reach out to Raleigh Trucking for another extension (one year,with B618
a TWO additional year option)-see DRAFT Language enclosed and C&G J�~lam
which they have indicated is acceptable. This matter is a long-term
item that should be discussed at a future goal setting,but we at least
are trying to have a fall-back position.
• See Update from Xcel Energy-Home charging and PUC Action for
2021 rates.
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OPTION 3: IILINE C&G
Council Member Mike Runk provided the enclosed memo and its 6' Shoulder/ Mo 6' 10, 11'
attachments Parking on SHLD.
West Side /PARK
Mayor McComber provided: SURMOUN
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1. Various NLC Updates
2. Small Cities Update from MAOSC—Legislative Update. r
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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December 28, 2020
Mr. Jeff Cesafsky, In Store Design Manager
Menard Inc
5126 Old Mill Center Building
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Re: Proposed Menards Yard Gate Canopy Remodel/Addition
Dear Mr. Cesafsky,
I received the resubmitted plans for the above-referenced. Unfortunately, I am unable to
review these plans as the City Council approval to the project expired.
As noted in my November 4, 2020 letter to Tyler Edwards, returning the uncollected 2019
review and plan set, the granted approvals by City Council have expired. A copy of this
letter is attached.
In order for you to move forward with this project, you will need to start fresh with a new
Conditional Use Permit approval through the City's development application process and
then the construction permitting process. You will find the development application on the
City webpage at www.cityofoakparkheights.com,
Enclosed herein and herewith returned to you are the materials received with your
December 22, 2020 conveyance communication.
Sincerely,
PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
Jul' Hultman
Building Official
Enclosures
!c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439
Fax:651.439.0574
November 4, 2020
Mr. Tyler Edwards, Real Estate Representative
Menard, Inc.
5101 Menard Dr.
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Re: Menard's CUP—Express Lane—5800 Krueger lane N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Enclosed herein please find.
• Plan Review Permit 2019-00208,issued on October 23, 2019,to Menard's for plan review of the
express lane project which was approved through Conditional Use Permit.
f The plan set that accompanied the plan review request. These were to be collected by Menards and
despite several conversations to that end, never were.
The City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit on April 23, 2019 and then at your request granted a
one-year extension, on April 28, 2020 with the contingency that actual construction commenced by October 1,
2020.
As the project has not commenced, the granted approvals are no longer valid.
At such time Menard, Inc. is ready to move forward with this project; it will need to start anew with the
conditional use permit and construction permitting process.
Sincerely,
PLANNING &CODE ENFORCEMENT
Ju ie ultman
But ng Official
Enclosures
c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Emai€:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
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AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ROADWAY SNOW REMOVAL
AND SANDING
M. J. Raleigh Trucking, Inc. and the City of Oak Park Heights maintain an AGREEMENT FOR
ROADWAY SNOW REMOVAL AND SANDING and the parties desire to enter into an
Amendment.
Accordingly, the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT FOR ROADWAY SNOW
REMOVAL AND SANDING—(Signed April 2018) are revised and/or clarified to include:
1. The Agreement Term is extended to April 30th, 2022.
2. The City at its sole discretion may further extend the Agreement to April 30th, 2024 by
giving written notice of such extension to the Contractor not later than December 31st, 2021.
Any extensions exercised by the City shall include all terms and conditions of the April 2018
Agreement and any provisions outlined in the Amendment 91.
3. Annual rate increases shall continue to follow the prior year(s) adjustments, see Sec. 10. of
the Agreement.
4. All specified Equipment, Services and all related elements necessary to complete the
requirements of the Agreement shall remain in the ownership and operational discretion and
control of M. J. Raleigh Trucking, Inc and Michael Raleigh personally. Failure to comply with
this provision shall result in a condition of default as outlined in Section 16 of the Agreement
and any related damages.
Agreed Upon by the Parties Below:
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Dear Mayor Mary McComber and City Administrator Eric Johnson,
First, I would like to thank you for hosting the Zoom call on December 17th to review the proposed
redevelopment plans for the roadway, drainage, and system trail link of Lookout Trail with the
neighborhood constituency. As a new member of the community who settled into my new home
on Peacan Ave N just before Thanksgiving, I appreciated the information shared during the
meeting, and the time the City officials took to answer questions and discuss concerns.
One of the questions I asked during the meeting was regarding alignment of the redevelopment
concepts shared during the meeting with the overall 2018 Comprehensive plan and 2008 Park&
Trail System Plan.
From the 2021 tax notices I understand the City is under budgetary pressures in 2021 due to the
shifting tax burden away from Xcel Energy to other property taxpayers and grant funds for trail
improvements are not currently available for the project. As I understand that has presented a
funding challenge for the project and the city is looking for a solution that addresses many of the
community needs but may not be able to meet all of the communities long-term needs in the
current project due to the funding constraints.
With the tax burden will likely continue shifting in the years leading up to the Xcel plant closure in
2028,from my viewpoint and given the scarcity of natural river frontage resources riverfront
redevelopment area,which includes Lookout Trail, needs to yield the maximum the overall
recreation system contribution possible. Which will provide long-term economic benefits as the
riverfront economic basin becomes more recreational and less industrial in the post-Xcel plant era.
After reviewing the long-term city plans and development objectives the redevelopment of
outlook trail that appears aligned with long-term goals is a multi-use bike path on the East Side of
outlook, with as minimal of disruption to mailboxes and parking for residents on that west side of
the road.
Five of the most salient objectives relevant to Lookout redevelopment from the 2018
Comprehensive plan and 2008 Park&Trail System Plan are outlined below, and some additional
sections of the long-term plans are provided as an appendix.
1. Provide interconnections with the Stillwater trail system whenever possible.
2. Link Sunnyside to Mn/DOT's trail.
3. Link Sunnyside to the bluff area by way of Lookout Trail.
4. Find a way to link Lookout Trail to the west.
5. Provide linkages within Oak Park Heights as well as to neighboring communities
and regional systems by a safe and convenient multi-use trail/sidewalk system.
Given the budgetary constraints redeveloping the roadway and west side improvements in 2021
that do not include a trail system connection until a later date when funds are available from a
redevelopment fund or grants is a prudent course of action, I would recommend the City
considers.
I look forward to continuing the redevelopment conversation during the next community meeting,
and also would like to extend an invitation for City staff to come out and walk the trail with me and
5 oAew of the other residents to have a boots on the ground conversation. Sometimes when you are
physically looking at the site it is easier to see how the various redevelopment options add/detract
economic value, and present pedestrian safety issues (west side trail). I would also be interested in
hearing the perspectives of a few members of the Parks Commission that worked on the 2008
plan.
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Appendix
• 2008 Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan
• 2018 Comprehensive plan
2008 Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan
Page 20 ISSUES IDENTIFICATION:
• Provide interconnections with the Stillwater trail system whenever possible.
• Link Sunnyside to Mn/DOT's trail.
• Link Sunnyside to the bluff area by way of Lookout Trail.
• Find a way to link Lookout Trail to the west.
2018 Comprehensive plan
GOALS AND POLICIES INTRODUCTION
Goals and policies reflect the community's direction as it relates to its recreation
system and provides more detailed guidance on park and trail development. Park
and trail goals and policies were developed through an analysis of the issues
identified by the Parks Commission. As with any policy plan, it is important to read
the statements together rather than as disjointed declarations. Although
conceptual development may leave the map out of date, it is expected that policies
are more enduring.
Page 132 SYSTEM GOALS
• Protect, preserve and improve environmentally sensitive areas and natural
resources in all parks and trail corridor areas.
• Establish and maintain recreation facilities that maximize participation and
overcome physical or economic limitations which may prevent equal
opportunity, regardless of age, race, sex, religion, or place of residence.
• Plan and maintain an attractive and diverse system of parks that address the
park needs of all segments of the community.
• Provide linkages within Oak Park Heights as well as to neighboring
communities and regional systems by a Safe and Convenient multi-use
trail/sidewalk system.
Page 122 FACILITY PURPOSE AND DESIGN POLICIES
• Establish park and trail facilities which provide recreational as well as functional
uses.
• Provide varying types of trails to be used as the basis of planning and
development for the multiple use trail system, defined as a comprehensive trail
system for the integration of a variety of compatible non-motorized trail uses
(pedestrian, bicycles, roller skating, cross country skiing, etc.).
• Design and construct trails according to the standards established by the
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Transportation, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (see Trail Design Standards
attached herein).
• The inclusion of environmentally sensitive areas (river frontage, native prairie,
bluffs, unique vegetative associations, etc.) into park or trail facilities should be
considered to contribute to the overall recreation system.
• Potentially develop dual-use corridors incorporating bicycle and pedestrian
corridors with ski touring or sledding routes during the snow season.
• Bicycles shall only be allowed upon paved surfaces within the City as designated
by ordinance. Mountain biking is allowed on trails designated for this purpose.
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From: Jurek,Colette C
To: Bayport-City Administrator; Bayport-PWD; Birchwood-City Administrator; Dellwood-Clerk; Forest Lake-
City Administrator; Forest Lake-PW Superintendent;Grant-Clerk; Huao-City Administrator; Huao-PWD;
Mahtomedi-City Administrator; Mahtomedi-PWD; Marine On St.Croix-Clerk; May Township-Clerk; Eric
Johnson;Andrew Kealey; Mary McComber; Pine Springs-Clerk; Stillwater-City Administrator; Stillwater-
PWD;Stillwater Township-clerk;Washington County-Construction Engineer;Washington County-County
Administrator;Washington County-Deputy Administrator;Washington County-Engineering&Construction
Manager;Willernie-Clerk
Subject: Xcel Energy: Operational Update/End of Year 2020
Date: Thursday,December 31,2020 10:08:42 AM
Attachments: 12-16-20 FINAL MN EV Home Charging Program news release.pdf
Happy New Year greetings to our community leaders and partners!
Recently Xcel Energy launched a new electric vehicle charging program for residential electric
customers: EV Accelerate at Home.This is a turn key offering that makes it easy for customers to
lease or purchase a Level II charger and participants receive low electric rates for charging overnight.
The program is part of Xcel Energy's vision to power 1.5 million electric vehicles in our service areas
by 2030.
The following link provides a wealth of information on electric vehicles—the EV Accelerate at Home
program can be found under the "charging' tab. https://ev.xcelenergy.comz I've also attached the
full press release—let me know if you need further information or help crafting a message to your
constituents.
I'm also happy to share the news that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved our plan
to avoid raising rates for customers in 2021.This plan is similar to the proposal the Commission
approved last year which delivered benefits to customers. In addition to avoiding a rate increase, last
year's agreement resulted in about$42 million that will be returned to residential customers—a
credit of about$3 per month on average, beginning in April 2021. We will also dedicate $17.5 million
to our proposed Payment Plan Credit Program which would provide direct relief to residential
customers who have fallen behind on their bills.
Best wishes for a prosperous . . . and healthy . . . . new year!
Colette Jurek
Xcel Energy I You. Us. Together.
Manager, Community Relations and Economic Development
1700 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
C: 612.209.3501
E: colette.c.jurekexcelenergy.com
XcelEnergy. cebook.com/XcelEnergy Twitter.com/XcelEnergy
Please consider the environment before printing this email.
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Xcel Energy makes electric vehicle charging easier and
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Program lowers the costs of home charging in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 16, 2020)—Xcel Energy is launching an electric vehicle charging program that will
make charging at home easy, faster, and more affordable for Minnesota customers. The program is part
of the company's EV vision to power 1.5 million EVs on the road in the company's service areas by 2030.
"Our commitment to clean energy and reducing carbon emissions is reflected in our support for electric
vehicles," said Chris Clark, president, Xcel Energy-Minnesota. "Electric vehicles are great for the
environment, and as they become more affordable, we're going to see more of them on the road. We
want to continue offering our customers innovative programs that will help reduce carbon emissions while
keeping bills low."
EV Accelerate At Home, the company's first permanent EV charging program in Minnesota, enables
customers to receive low-cost electricity pricing for EV charging so they can charge for less than the
equivalent of$1 per gallon of gas. Customers enrolled in this program will also receive a faster EV
charger with embedded energy-monitoring capabilities allowing them to save money by charging up their
vehicle between midnight and 6 a.m. The faster chargers installed through this program will ensure
customers can charge their EV much faster than using a simple charger that plugs in to a typical
household outlet. Customers can choose to pay for this new charger and installation up-front, or as a
monthly charge on their bill.
The new program follows a successful pilot that Xcel Energy launched in summer 2018, which enrolled
100 participants who benefited from a new charging option that resulted in cost savings while improving
the overall electric vehicle experience.
Earlier this year, Xcel Energy announced a vison to partner with its customers, communities and key
stakeholders to have 20% of all vehicles in its service area across eight states be powered by electricity
by 2030. This program also complements Xcel Energy's plan to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2030
from 2005 levels in the electricity provided to customers, and the company's vision to supply 100%
carbon-free electricity by 2050.
More information about electric vehicles, and this new program is available on the Xcel Energy website.
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DATE: 12-31-2020
Memo
To: Mayor McComber
Councilmember Dougherty
Councilmember Liljegren
Councilmember Johnson
From: Councilmember Runk
Topic: Stillwater and Developer request for Washington County to provide Tax Abatement to assist in
the Development located to the west of our City.
At their meeting on December 15th the Stillwater City Council discussed providing tax assistance to their
developer in the amount of$4,567,017.50. This would be provided over 20 years in the form of tax
abatements. While the City of Stillwater has the absolute right to provide abatement of their taxes, they
and the Developer also discussed that Washington County would need to provide a financial
investment of public funds of $2.0 to $2.5 million over twenty years to cover the total abatement. Also
discussed at their meeting is that Stillwater is seeking a meeting of two Councilmembers, their staff and
the Developer with the County to seek such a request.
To me this is problematic in that residents and businesses of our City would in effect be helping to
subsidize a development that could actually be harmful to our businesses and also have a negative
impact on our tax base. Please recall the Council did received this analysis from the City's consultant this
past summer.
I reached out to Commissioner Kriesel to ask about County policy as to their review of Tax Abatements
and to keep us informed of any action. (See attached Correspondences)
I also reached out to Mike Oase, COO for Kowalski's Companies. I requested information regarding
number of employees at their store. (See attached Correspondences)
I have taken these actions out of personal concern and I have not in any way tried to represent that I
was representing the Council or City position on the matter, but I feel it necessary to inform you of my
actions in the event this topic becomes more public in the near future, but worth noting that ultimately
this is all public data and is of importance to pay attention to.
I would like for the council to discuss the issue at a future workshop
Thanks, Mike R
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Eric Johnson
From: Mike Oase <moase@kowalskis.com>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2020 2:56 PM
To: MICHAEL RUNK
Cc: Eric Johnson; mjunk@comcast.net
Subject: RE: Oak Park Heights
Hi Mike,
Sorry I did not get back to you sooner.Thanks for the email and for sharing our concerns as well!! We have no interest in
subsidizing a development that will actually hurt our business and impact our employees jobs, which we value very
much! We have a few years remaining on our lease and our hope is to renew it when the time comes but I can tell you
that another grocer in the Oak Park Heights/Stillwater area is not only not needed but it could definitely impact our
ability to maintain our market into the future. We have been in your great city and the great area of Stillwater for 15
years,the first 12 were net income losing years for us but we hung in there for our employees and we could see things
slowly starting to improve,thankfully the last 3 years have been good years for us but another grocer would turn us back
in the wrong direction. I am more than happy to share the information you requested and let me know if you need
anything else. We have 82 employees that would be considered FT(working at least 40 hours a week) and 67 employees
who would be considered PT(working an average of 26 hours per week)
Have a great day and Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Mike Oase
C00
Kowalski's Companies
From: MICHAEL RUNK<mjrunk@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2020 2:22 PM
To: Mike Oase <moase@kowalskis.com>
Cc: Eric Johnson <eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com>; mjunk@comcast.net
Subject: Fwd: Oak Park Heights
----------Original Message ----------
From: MICHAEL RUNK<mirunk@comcast.net>
To: "moase@kowalskis.com"<moase kowalskis.com>
Date_12/17/2020 3:38 PM
Subject: Oak Park Heights
Mr. Oase:
My name is Mike Runk and I am a Council Member in the City of Oak Park Heights. I
am aware that our administrator has been in contact with you concerning a purposed
development by Stillwater. The latest item has been that the developer is requesting tax
abatement to help finance the project. This includes Washington County providing $1.5
million in abatement at a cost of $2.0 to 2.5 million over 20 years. This is problematic to
me. Our Business community including your store would be subsiding a development
that would actually compete or threaten the financial stability of those Businesses. I
would also put out there that it would also affect our Cities Tax base in a negative way.
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What i would like from you if possible is the number of current employees both full and
part time you have at store. Part of the argument the developer is making is that it is
economic development and the number of jobs it would create. It would help if I knew
how many jobs could potentially be at risk in a worst case scenario. Let me or Eric know
your input or concerns.
Thank you;
Mike Runk
Council Member
City of Oak Park Heights
651-439-5458
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Eric Johnson
From: MICHAEL RUNK <mjrunk@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 11:20 PM
To: Gary Kriesel
Subject: Tax abatement
Gary Kriesel
Commissioner
Washington County
Gary,
Now that the City of Stillwater has made it clear they will be asking Washington County for tax
abatement for their new development. The amount being approximately $1 .5 million at a cost of
between $2.0 and $2.5 million over 20 years. I am curious as to what the standards and procedures
Washington County uses in determining weather to provide such abatement.
Thank you,
Mike
Mike Runk
Council Member
City of Oak Park Heights
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Eric Johnson
From: MICHAEL <mjrunk@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 9:26 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: Tax abatement
Attachments: 4006 Economic Development Abatement Policy Update.docx
Sent from Xfinity Connect Application
-----original Message-----
From:eib@aol.com
To:mjrunk@comcast.net
Sent: 2020-12-18 8:10:46 AM
Subject: Re:Tax abatement
Councilmember Runk,
The county has a policy that helps guide its consideration of requests for economic development tax abatements. I have
attached that policy for your review. The policy follows the direction provided in state law, Chapter 469, for these types
of abatement requests. If or when the county receives the request from the city, staff will work with the board to
develop a timeline for the consideration of the request.
Gary Kriesel
Washington County Commissioner
District 3
On Dec 17, 2020, at 11:19 PM, MICHAEL RUNK<mjrunk@comcast.net>wrote:
Gary Kriesel
Commissioner
Washington County
Gary,
Now that the City of Stillwater has made it clear they will be asking Washington County
for tax abatement for their new development. The amount being approximately $1.5
million at a cost of between $2.0 and $2.5 million over 20 years. I am curious as to what
the standards and procedures Washington County uses in determining weather to
provide such abatement.
Thank you,
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Mike
Mike Runk
Council Member
City of Oak Park Heights
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Washington Property and Taxation
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Policy #4006
Economic Development Abatements
(Minnesota Statutes 469.1812 —469.1815)
Policy
The County Board has established a goal to increase its support of economic
development efforts within Washington County. The county is committed to investing
staff time and financial resources in a planned, coordinated and strategic manner to
promote economic development that creates new jobs, retains jobs, increases the
county tax base, and enhances the quality of life of the residents of the county. To
meet these goals, the county board is committed to partnering with its local communities
through the utilization of economic development tools that are available.
Economic abatement applications that are submitted under Minnesota Statutes Chapter
469 will be reviewed and considered as provided in this policy.
Guidelines
Applicants for an economic abatement shall complete an application for economic
development abatement that includes-
1.
ncludes:1. Name and contact information of the applicant
2. Description of request
3. List of parcels included in the abatement request
4. Beginning and ending dates of the abatement
5. The dollar amount or applicable formula of the abatement request
6. Description of the abatement benefits in compliance with M.S. 469.1813
Subd.1 (1)
7. Description of the public interest served by the abatement as defined in M.S.
469.1813 Subd.1(2)
Administrative Requirements
1. The proposal must comply with Minnesota Statutes.
2. The proposal must include property identification numbers or legal descriptions and
the abatement area must be made up of existing parcels of record. Tax parcels
subject to the abatement request must not be in a tax increment financing district.
Implemented: July 24, 1990 Page 1 of 3
Revised: November 9, 2010
Re6seg6 October 6, 2015
Policy#40O6
3. The Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department m
commensurate with the complexity of the abatement to cover administrative costs
the program that are anticipated to be incurred over may impose a fee
fee, as applicable, will be included in the terms of he abatement greementhe nt. Su h
nt agreement.
Restrictions on Economic Develo ment Abatements
1- In compliance with M.S. 469.1813 Subd.1 (1), the county
ust find
expected benefits of the agreement to the county are at east equal the cost.that the
2. In compliance with M.S. 469.1813 Subd.1 (2), the board must find t
action is in the public interest, because the abatement will meet at least
abatement
following criteria: t one of the
i. Increase or preserve tax base;
ii. Provide employment opportunities
Provide or help acquire or construct public facilities;
iv. Help redevelop or renew blighted areas;
V. Help provide access to services for county residents;
vi- Finance or provide public infrastructure; or
vii. Phase in a property tax increase of more than 50% not attributable
improvement of the parcel. ibutable to
3. By statute, abatements may not exceed ten (10) percent of Washington
tax capacity, ngton County's net
Economic Develo ment Abatement Considerations
The county board will consider the following as part of its review and approval of
abatements granted under this section.-
1. The consistency of the plan with the principles of the county's Com
for land use and transportation. prehensive plan
2. The extent to which the project has regional impact.
3. The extent to which other taxing jurisdictions participate in
abatement,
the proposed
4. The extent to which the project impacts county costs for road cons
control, law enforcement, human services and other budgetarytruction traffic
5. Whether the abatement includes transit oriented deelo mrenms
corridors. p t along transit
6. The extent to which the abatement contributes to the availability of housing,
particularly for persons or families of low and moderate income. Washington
County supports housing strategies that create scattered site low inc ng
options, rather than concentrating development of low income o ha using in
housing
complexes or "projects", or
Implemented: July 24, 1990
Revised: November 9, 2010
Revised: October 6, 2015 page 2 of 3
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Policy#4006
7. The extent to which the abatement contributes to economic development. For this
purpose, provision of employment opportunities as required by statute will be
defined as providing benefits and livable wages.
Definitions
A. Economic Development Abatement
A reduction of part or all of the county tax on a property as an incentive for economic
development as authorized by Minnesota Statutes 469.1812 to 469.1815.
B. Increase or Preserve Tax Base
The extent to which the proposal adds to the county's net commercial and industrial
tax base.
Responsibility
County Board
1. Hold public hearing of abatement request prior to approval.
2. Review and approve by resolution or deny any economic development abatement
application and abatement agreement.
County Administration
1. Accept applications for economic development abatements under this policy.
2. Ensure the abatements meet the statutory requirements in Chapter 469.
3. Ensure the abatements meet the requirements outlined in this policy.
Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department
1. Provide the necessary tax and value information in order to estimate the impact of
any approved abatement on the county's tax base and finances. The fiscal
disparities contribution must be deducted from the tax capacity used to compute
the amount available for purposes of the abatement so that there is no adverse
effect on the existing tax base.
2. Provide draft abatement agreement language.
3. Provide for the on-going administration of the abatement as identified in the
authorizing resolution.
Source
1997 and 2001 Minnesota Legislatures, Chapter 469
County Board motion November 9, 2010
County Board motion October 6, 2015
Implemented: July 24, 1990 Page 3 of 3
Revised: November 9, 2010
Revised: October 6, 2015
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