CAS-20_POWERS POINTE "PROJECT POLLY"Department of Employment and Economic Development
October 23, 2014
Steve Cakolios, President
Federal Package Network, Inc.
4044 Peavey Road
Chaska, MN 55318
Dear Mr. Steve Dakolios:
PP 411Y
I am pleased to inform you that Federal Package Network Inc.'s application for Job Creation Fund
designation is approved. As outlined in the application, Federal Package Network Inc. is expected
to have $1,063,225 in eligible capital expenditures and create 37 new jobs. Based on those and
other factors, the Department of Employment and Economic Development will provide up to
$147,161 in a Job Creation Fund award to Federal Package Network Inc., consisting of up to
$94,000 in a job creation award and $53,161 in a capital investment rebate. The contract will
have a four (4) year term.
A business subsidy agreement is being prepared by the Business and Community Development
Division staff. They will also provide you with additional information on performance goals,
reporting and requesting funds. For additional information, contact Emily Johnson, Job Creation
Fund Program Manager, at 651-259-7450.
Thank you for your investment and job creation in Minnesota. We are excited about your
expansion and look forward to your long-term success.
My best regards,
Katie Clark Sieben
Commissioner
C: Senator Julianne Ortman
Representative Joe Hoppe
Mr. Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Business and Community Development Division
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: Aupust 25,2014 RESOLUTIONNO: 2014-55
MOTION BY: Denny Laufenburger SECONDED BY: Vicld Ernst
THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN SUPPORTS THE JOB CREATION AND CAPITAL
INVESTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT POLLY
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota (the "City), supports and encourages
the job creation and capital investment represented by Project Polly, a health and beauty
container manufacturing company, which is proposing to occupy and build -out a facility in the
City; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen understands that Project Polly intends to submit to
the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development an application for an
award and/or rebate from the Job Creation Fund Program; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project meets the City's planning goals, and the City has
given site plan approval for the building, and the land use is permitted in this zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen held a city council meeting on August 25, 2014, to
consider this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, after due consideration, the Mayor and
City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, hereby express their approval of the project
proposed by Project Polly.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 25th day of August, 2014.
AT15ft:
--Tb�dd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayo&,�
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong
Ernst
Laufenberger
McDonald
Tjornhorn
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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 25,2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag led by Boy Scout Aaron Nowak
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Furlong, Councilman Laufenburger, Councilwoman Ernst,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffinan, Jill Sinclair, and
Roger Knutson
Mayor Furlong: Thank you Aaron and welcome everybody here in the council meeting and those
watching at home. We're glad that youjoined us this evening. At this time I would ask members of the
council if there are any changes in any of the agenda? If not, without objection we'll proceed with the
agenda as published,
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT& None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Furlong: Based on some changes to one of the items, item number E(7), I'd like to pull that and
move that to the second item, or bring that to new. Well it's old but we'll take it under New Business.
We really don't have an old business here on the agenda this evening but even though that could qualify
so that will come under item, Section 1. E(7). Are there any other requests either by members of the
council or by the public present in the council chambers today to seek a separate discussion. Questions
regarding items E (1) through (8), excluding (7). Seeing none, is there a motion to adopt items E (1)
through (8) excluding (7)?
Councilman Laufenburger So moved.
Mayor Furlong: Is there a second?
Councilwoman Ernst: Second.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council approve
the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
Approval of City Council Work Session Minutes dated August 11, 2014.
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated July 22,2014.
3. Bandimere Park Expansion Project PKI&T-1 14:
a. Item Deleted.
b. Approve Encroachment Agreement with Magellan Pipeline for Work in Pipeline Easement.
4. Resolution #2014-53: Preserve at Rice Lake: Approve MnDOT Noise Wall Agreement.
Resolution #2014-54: Apple Tree Estates: Accept Public Streets and Utilities.
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6. Approval of Temporary On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, German Dinner and Dance Event,
October 11, 2014, St. Hubert Catholic Community, 8201 Main Street.
Moved to l(l).
8. Resolution #2014-55: Approve Resolution of Support for a Business Application to the State of
Minnesota Job Creation Fund.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
V1SFrOR PRESENTATIONS: EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, INSTALLATION OF A
COMMUNTFY ORCHARD AT OLSON COMMUNITY GARDENS, AARON NOWAIC
Mayor Furlong: If you'd like to come forward tonight under visitor presentations I'd invite you at this
time. Tonight we are going to receive a presentation from Aaron Nowak who is a Life Scout working on
his Eagle Scout project and good evening Aaron. Thanks again for helping us earlier tonight with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Aaron Nowak: Yep, thank you. I'm Aaron Nowak from Troop 345 in Deephaven, Minnesota but I do
live in Chanhassen and my project will be working at the Olson Community Garden in Chanhassen and
we'll be planting dwarf apple and cherry trees and also raspberry and blueberry patches. The key goals
for this project is to give the community a place to go and pick fruit for their families and also there will
be self sufficient plants and the wall will have a 30 year life span and trees even longer. Here is the work
site that I'll be working in. It's at, it's along Santa Vera Drive and it's the long stretch from the entrance
down to the end. And the project details is there will be a retaining wall with berry patches over it. There
will be 16 berry plants. There will be 8 blueberry and 8 raspberry and then there will also be 3 dwarf
apple trees along the long stretch and right next to that there will be 3 dwarf cherry trees. Here's a
blueprint of the orchard. Sorry if it's hard to see but the retaining wall will be 38 feet by 12 feet long and
it's a 20 foot slope and then there, on the left there will be the 8 blueberry plants. On the right there will
be 8 raspberry plants and then right next to that there is 3 cherry trees and 3 apple trees. Here's the
budget for this project. The retaining wall will be from Timber Masonry and it's 38 feet and that will be
$1,705.00. Then the trees and plants, there's 3 Montmorency Cherry, 3 Honeycrisp Apple, 4 Chippewa
Blueberry, 4 North Country Blueberry, 4 Heritage Raspberry and 4 Ann Yellow Raspberry and that
would total $1,0 17.80 and the total for the whole entire budget will be like around $2,700. Here's some
more details on the wall but we won't get into that tonight. And the labor cost, if we were to pay them
$7.25 an hour minimum wage it would total 240 hours times $7.25 is $1,740 but it will be provided five
by the Troop 345. Here's a timeline for the project. We plan on working, starting work September 20'h
and we'll be building the retaining wall. We'll be amending the soil for the berry patch which we will
have to make sulfur and sand and then we'll also plant the berries an edge for them that day. And then
the next, or the next week, September 271 we will dig the holes for the apple and cherry trees and they'll
plant the trees and also mulch and water. Any additional work will be on October 111 and I will water
them for the first year to make sure they get established. And for tonight's actions I want, I was
wondering if there was any questions for the project. I also want approval of the project and the budget.
Mayor Furlong: Okay, thank you Aaron. Appreciate the presentation. Questions for Aaron?
Councilwoman Tjornhom.
Councilwoman Tjornhom: Aaron, we've seen a lot of boy scouts come up, or Eagle scouts, boy scouts
and give presentations about ideas and tell me how you thought about this idea.
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CITY OF
CWNSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.22T1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreatio "
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mfl.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager JL
DATE: August 20, 2014 0 il
RE- Resolution of Support for a private business (nicknamed Project
Polly) application to State of Minnesota Job Creation Fund
The City of Chanhassen has been approached by Greater MSP and a private
business (identified as Project Polly) that is interesting in locating in a commercial
industrial property that is currently under construction in Chanhassen. The name
of the business is still confidential and has not been disclosed to the City,
although the attached sheets provides details regarding proposed lease and
improvement costs as well as estimates regarding jobs and wages.
The company is planning to make application to the State of Minnesota Job
Creattion Fund. In order to do so, the business must have a Resolufion of Support
from the local jurisdiction. Such a resolution indicates that the local community's
planning goals are not in conflict with the business. Given that the site plan has
been approved, the building is under construction, and the use is permitted in the
zoning district, staff does not see any conflicts.
Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution of Support.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Polly Fact Sheet
2. Resolution of Support
3. Minnesota Job Creation Fund Fact Sheet
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Project Summary: CONFIDENTIAL - UDPATED Project Polly
Capital Investment (Through 2019)
Land Acquisition: TBD
Lease Payments: $$5.25M
Personal Property: $5.85M million in manufacturing and special tooling, logistics, and IT
equipment
EmDlovment and Pavroll (Excludino Benefits): (bv 12/3112019
Existing Jobs: 75
Average Hourly Wage: $36.33
New Jobs: 32
Average Hourly Wage: $13.89
Phase -In
Positions
Year 1 = 9
Professional Management - 3
Year 2 = 7
Manufacturing - 28
Year 3 = 11
Customer Care - 1
Year 4 = 3
Year 5 = 2
Company Overview
Since 1976 the company has been designing and filling containers that hold many of the
world's top beauty products. The company is a key solutions provider to many of the top
health and beauty brands with FDA registered laboratory and production facilities. Services
include injection molding, custom design, decorating & labeling, compounding & filling.
With focus on innovative solutions, strong customer relationships and speed to market, they
are a leader within the industry. A key differentiator is their ability to control the process
and costs, via creation of the container through retail ready packaging.
Proiect Description
Based upon extensive internal strategic planning, logistics analysis, existing customer
demand and current growth strategy, the company is evaluating building options for lease
Proiect Competition
Minnesota - Chaska, Shakopee, Chanhassen
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Proiect Time Line
Q3 2014 - Site Selection
Q3 - 2015 - Operational
Contact Information
Larry Gigerich, Managing Director
larry@ginovus.com; 317.819.0890
Leslie Wagner, Director
leslie@ginovus.com; 317.819.4412
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2014 -
BY:
THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN SUPPORTS THE JOB CREATION AND CAPITAL
INVESTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT POLLY
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota (the "City"), supports and encourages
thejob creation and capital investment represented by Project Polly, a health and beauty
container manufacturing company, which is proposing to occupy and build -out a facility in the
City-, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen understands that Project Polly intends to submit to
the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development an application for an
award and/or rebate from the Job Creation Fund Program; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project meets the City's planning goals, and the City has
given site plan approval for the building, and the land use is permitted in this zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen held a city council meeting on August 25, 2014, to
consider this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, after due consideration, the Mayor and
City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, hereby express their approval of the project
proposed by Project Polly.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 25th day of August, 2014.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Minnesota Job Creation Fund Program
Program Overview
The Job Creation Fund (JCF) program is DEED's newest program to encourage job creation and capital
investment in new or expanding businesses. The program provides job creation awards of up to $500,000 and
capital investment rebates of up to $500,000 for qualifying businesses.
Eligibility
Businesses may apply through a local government where their new or expanding business will be located and
must be primarily engaged in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, IT, or other eligible activities. At
minimum, a business must:
• Invest $500,000 in real property improvements within one year of designation as a Job Creation Fund
Business; and,
• Create 10 new full-time, permanent jobs within two years of designation as a Job Creation Fund
Business; and,
• Obtain a resolution of support from the local government where the business will be located.
Benefits
A business approved and designated by DEED for the program may request benefits after entering into a
business subsidy agreement with DEED, making an investment of at least $500,000 within one year, and
having at least 10 new permanent full-time jobs in place for one year. Benefits include:
• Up to 7.5% rebate on capital investment in real property improvements in Greater Minnesota
• Up to 5% rebate on capital investment in real property improvements the Twin Cities Metro
• Between $1,000-$3,000 per new permanent full-time job per year, based on cash wages paid
• All new jobs must pay at least $12.48 in total compensation
• All wage and compensation levels are adjusted annually
Provisions for Large Projects
Businesses making a capital investment of more than $25 million may be eligible for these JCF awards:
• Up to $2 million ($1 million in capital investment rebates and $1 million in job creation awards) if the
business creates at least 200 full-time permanent jobs.
• Up to $1 million in capital investment rebates for projects that will retain at least 75 full-time
permanent jobs in Greater Minnesota or 200 in the Twin Cities metro area.
Although equipment may be counted toward large project eligibility, the capital investment rebate only
applies to the expenditures related to real estate — land and building — improvements.
For More Information
Application materials, frequently asked questions and other information can be found at
http://mn.gov/deed/business
1/10/14 Business and Community Development Division
Ist National Bank Building 0 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 M Saint Paul, MN 55101-1351 USA 0 www.poSftivelyminnesota.com
Toll Free: 800-657-3858 M Phone: 651-259-7114 0 Fax: 651-296-5287 N TTY.' 651-296-3900
An equal opportunity employer and se-rce provider
CITY OF
CHANNSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227,1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Couller Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
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June 26, 2014
Mr. Jeffrey Rainey
Business Investment
GREATER MSP
Securian Building
400 Robert Street North, Suite 1600
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Rainey:
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Thank you for your request for comparative information regarding a potential
manufacturing and distribution facility that may choose to locate in Chanhassen.
It is our understanding that the potential user would be a manufacturing and distribution
facility desiring land options of 15-20 acres. The city currently has a cluster of
manufacturing, processing and distribution facilities, including:
Rosemount Emerson
General Mill
Roberts Automatic
Exlar
The Twin Cities & Western Railroad (TC&W) is a Class III rail carrier based in
Glencoe, Minnesota. This line runs through the City of Chanhassen, with a few
businesses using rail spurs in conjunction with their operations. The railroad utilizes
294 miles of track in Minnesota and another 49 miles in South Dakota. The line is used
to haul commodities such as com, soybeans, wheat, sugar, vegetables, ethanol, crushed
rock, metals, plastics, fiiel oil, machinery, lumber, and manufactured goods between
South Dakota, rural Minnesota and the Twin Cities. it operates six days per week
serving more than 50 shippers along the line.
If there is any other information that would be helpful as they consider locating in
Chanhassen, we would be happy to assist.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, I
T046exWJ& kA omorwwo
Todd Gerhardt Laurie Hokkanen
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Kathryn R. Aanenson
City Manager Assistant City Manager Community Development Director
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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Year 3 =
Year 4 11
Year 5 7 (*not 41)
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I look forward to receiving and presenting your responses - again, thank you for your participation!
Contact me with any questions,
Jeffrey
From: Jeffrey Rainey
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 10:13 AM
To: 'Kate Aanenson (kaanenson(&ci.chanhassen.mn.us)'; Jeffrey Dahl (jDahl(cbchaskamn.com);
'sdimaggio@ShakopeeMN.gov'; Gromberg, Jim (DEED) (Jim.Gromberg(cbstate.mmus)
Cc: Joel Akason (JoeI.A1kason(dQreatermsp.orq)
Subject: Company looking to build a manufacturing and distribution facility
Importance: High
Hello All,
We have been contacted by a national site selection consultancy regarding a project that involves the creation of a
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The Company is looking to build; they are not interested in existing facilities.
There are three communities in IVIN being considered - Chanhassen, Chaska, and Shakopee - along with communities in
North Carolina and Wisconsin.
---��iness costs in addition to an overview of potential
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gathering comparative'b
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/e onomic development incentives at the local and state levels that could be available to support their client's project.
Please look at your community's respective toolbox (TIF, abatement, credits, grants, loans, training incentives, fees
r4i�cluctions, etc ... ) and provide a preliminary proposal.
Please submit your responses by COB, Thursday June 1911, via Word, witlimaneuverable formatting.,
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Rainey
Business Investment, GREATER MSP
Office: +1651.287.5808
Mobile: +1651.261.7495
jeffrey.rainey(a)greatermsp.org
www.greatermsp.or
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From:
Jeffrey Rainey <Jeffrey. Rainey@greatermsp.org>
Sent:
Wednesday, June 25,2014 3:14 PIVI
To:
Aanenson, Kate
Subject:
FW: Company looking to build a manufacturing and distribution facility
Attachments:
Project Poiiy_Summary_June2Ol4.docx
Importance:
High
Follow Up Flag:
Follow up
Flag Status:
Flagged
Kate —
Here you go. If you have something to me by COB tomorrow, Thursday, that will be fine.
Thanks
Jeffrey
From: Jeffrey Rainey
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:02 AM
To: 'Kate Aanenson (kaanenson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us)'; Jeffrey Dahl (]Dahl@chaskamn.com); Gromberg, Jim (DEED)
(lim.Gromberg@state.mn.us); Christianson, Renee (RChristianson@co.scott.mn.us)
Cc: Joel Akason (Joel.Akason@greatermsp.org)
Subject: RE: Company looking to build a manufacturing and distribution facility
Importance: High
Hello All —
Following a conversation with the Consultant, here are updates on the timeline and response particulars:
1. Please submit your responses to me by COB. Wednesday June 25'h , /
2. The Consultant is acutely interested in what assistance your community could provide for the profile of this
project, i.e.: the "toolbox" statement in my previous email below.
3. The Consultant has researched your respective community with regards to demographics, workforce, etc., and
is not requesting any such additional information at this time.
a. However, if there are a few unique facts that could not be gleaned from your community's websites,
please include those " ��fied sites in your respective community and therefore is not requesting
4. The Consultant has already id
additional sites.
a. However, if there is a qualifying ready land site in your community with strong infrastructure and
specific andsubstantive incentives attached to it, please include details.
5. Please keep your responses to 3-5 pages or less.
One correction on the attachment I previously sent:
Phase -In
Year I = 8
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Project Summary: CONFIDENTIAL - Project Polly
Capital Investment (Through 2019)
Land Acquisition: TBD
Real Property: $7.5 million to construct a manufacturing and distribution facility.
Personal Property: $5.6M million in manufacturing and special tooling, logistics, and IT
equipment.
Employment and Payroll (Excluding Benefits): (by 12/31/20191
Existing Jobs: 58
Average Hourly Wage: $35.56
New Jobs: 41
Average Hourly Wage: $13.79
Phase -In
Year 1 = 8
Year 2 = 8
Year 3 = 7
Year 4 = 11
Year 5 = 41
Company Overview
Positions
Professional Management -
Manufacturing - 33
Log istics/Distribution - 3
Customer Care - 2
Since 1976 the company has been a key solutions provider for injection molding, custom
design, decorating & labeling, compounding & filling. With a focus on innovative solutions,
strong customer relationships and speed to market, they are a leader.
Proliect Description
Based upon extensive internal strategic planning, logistics analysis, existing customer
demand and current growth strategy, the company is evaluating infrastructure and ready
land options of 15 - 20 acres for development ancl construction of a manufacturing and
distribution facility. r
Proliect Competition
Minnesota - Chaska, Shakopee, Chanhassen
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Proliect Time Line
Q3 2014 - Site Selection
Q1 2015 - Commence Construction
Q3 - 2015 - Operational
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November 16, 2012
Mr. Jim Gromberg
Office of Business Development
Department of Employment and Economic Development
State of Minnesota
332 Minnesota Street� E200
St. Paul, MN 55101-1351
Dear Jim:
Thank you for your efforts to help Rosemount Emerson choose Minnesota to
grow and expand their business. Rosemount Emerson is an integral part of the
Chanhassen community. As both our largest employer and an active
corporate citizen, we would be pleased to see that expansion occur right here
in Chanhassen.
Over the years, we developed an excellent working relationship with
Rosemount Emerson. When the company most recently expanded their
Chanhassen operations in 2006, we processed the approvals and permits
administratively and expeditiously. Last summer, when parking needs
exceeded supply, our partner agency, SouthWest Transit, stepped forward to
solve the problem by providing shuttle service from the downtown parking
ramp, Chanhassen Station. In short, we have demonstrated that we are willing
and able to partner with Rosemount Emerson.
As an additional incentive, should Rosemount Emerson select the
"SuperValu" site for their expansion, the City would be willing to waive any
building permit fees for non-structural remodeling within the building.
Additionally, should the acquisition also entail remodeling at their existing
facility, the City will -waive building permit fQc&farlhe reconfiguration of
production and testing equipment� excluding HVAC and Fire Suppression.
The SuperValu site, located at 19011 Lake Drive East, is well suited for this
project. In addition to the existing 156,330 square feet, there is ample room
for expansion, with the possibility of an additional 75,000 square feet.
Attached please find a detailed analysis of the expansion potential.
Infrastructure in the area is already sized to handle the traffic, and no
improvements would be required on the part of Emerson Rosemount. The site
is ideally located just off of Highway 5. MnDOT continues to make
improvements to Highway 5 in Chanhassen, including plans for acceleration
lanes at the intersection (Dakota) closest to this site.
Mr. Jim Gromberg
November 16, 2012
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If there is any other information that would be helpful to Rosemount Emerson
as they contemplate the best course of action to grow their company, we
would be happy to assist. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen
Assistant City Manager
Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director