Letter to Jeff Rainey 06-26-2014CITY OF
CAANAAS3EN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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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:
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 corn, soybeans, wheat, sugar, vegetables, ethanol, crushed
rock, metals, plastics, fuel 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,
Todd Gerhardt Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Kathryn R. Aanenson
Community Development Director
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Year 2 =
Year 3 =
Year 4 = 11
Year 5 = 7 ( *not 41)
For a total of 41 next new jobs.
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 (JDahlColchaskamn.com);
'sdimaggio @ShakopeeMN.gov'; Gromberg, Jim (DEED) (Jim.Grombera(bstate.mn.us)
Cc: Joel Akason (Joel.Akason(algreatermsp.org)
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
ufacturing and distribution a
e attaehedthe -pro' etails that have been shared with us; we have not been told the name of the Company.
The Company is looking to build; they are not interested in existing facilities.
There are three communities in MN being considered — Chanhassen, Chaska, and Shakopee — along with communities in
North Carolina and Wisconsin.
! Jfhe Site Selector is tasking us with gathering comparative. usiness costs in addition to an overview of potential
Veconomic development incentives at the Ecaand 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 incentive feces
ductions, etc...) and provide a preliminary proposal.
Please submit your responses by COB. Thursday June 19th, via Word, wit aneuverable formattingl
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Rainey
Business Investment, GREATER MSP
Office: +1651.287.5808
Mobile: +1651.261.7495
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www.greatermso.orx
Aanenson, Kate
From:
Jeffrey Rainey <Jeffrey.Rainey @greatermsp.org>
Sent:
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:14 PM
To:
Aanenson, Kate
Subject:
FW: Company looking to build a manufacturing and distribution facility
Attachments:
Project Polly_Summary_June20l4.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 (kanenson @ci.chanhassen.mn.us)'; Jeffrey Dahl (JDahl @chaskamn.com); Gromberg, Jim (DEED)
(Jim.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:
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1. Please submit your responses to me by COB,. Wednesdav June 25th/
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 f w unique.facts that could not be gleaned from your community's w bsites,
please include those.
4. The Consultant has already id mtifie sites in your respective community and therefore is not requesting
additional sites.
a. However, if there is a qualifying ready land site in your community with strong infrastructure and
specific and substantive 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 1 =8
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 (Excludina Benefits: (by 12/31/20191
Existing Jobs: 58
Average Hourly Wage:
New Jobs: 41
Average Hourly Wage:
Phase -In
Year 1 = 8
Year 2 = 8
Year 3 = 7
Year 4 = 11
Year 5 =41
Company Overview
$35.56
$13.79
Positions
Professional Management - 3
Manufacturing - 33
Logistics /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.
Proiect 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 arrd-Eenstruction of a manufacturing and
distribution facility.
Profect Competition \ -�1�y� J JkYrIC
Minnesota - Chaska, Shakopee, Chanhassen
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Profect 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 willwaive building permit fee&fUlhe 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