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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.F.2. Setting Date for Continued SCALE 501 Discussion 9. F. 2. St IAKOPEE TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator DATE: 05/21/2013 SUBJECT: Setting Date for Continued SCALE 501 Discussion (B), (D) Introduction Action Sought The Council is asked to set a workshop date for Tuesday, June 25th to continue the discussion from its May 14th SCALE 501 Workshop. Background On May 14th, the City Council, EDAC, Planning Commission and SPUC Commissioners heard presentations by the SCALE 501 group. The presentations were from staff members from the City, County, First Stop Shop, as well as private developers Kent Carlson and Bruce Maus. The workshop was scheduled to have a duration of two hours, but the discussion caused it to exceed than amount. It was determined that there were still some major discussion issues that needed additional time that could not be provided that evening. Those questions are shown in the attachment. Mayor Tabke asked if this could be part of the City Council meeting of June 4th. In later discussions by staff, it is likely that the conversation could not begin until at least 8:30 p.m., as at least one other major discussion item (rental housing licensing) is also scheduled for that evening. In discussing this with the SCALE 501 group, they recommend at least 2 1/2 hours be allocated for this discussion. We will also strongly encourage the participants who are invited to the May 14th meeting to also be attendance. The purpose of the discussion would be to establish a strategy and vision for economic development, which will come as a result of discussion of the five strategy development questions (attached). The participants would be asked as to what types of businesses Shakopee wants to attract, where those businesses should be located, what partnerships would be needed to attract them? In addition, questions as to what resources the City is willing to commit, and what infrastructure, incentives, and the like are needed. Scott County consultant Michael Sobota, and Bruce Maus are available on Tuesday, June 25th. That date is being recommended as it will give staff adequate time to do background research which will make that evening's discussion more fruitful. We are suggesting a 6:30 p.m. start, to end by 9:00 p.m. Recommendation I recommend that the City Council set a workshop for Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m. for continuation of the SCALE 501 discussion, and that EDAC, Planning Commission, and SPUC Commissioners be asked to attend. Relationship to Visioning This supports Goal D, "Maintain and improve strong partnerships with other public and private sector entities ", and Goal B, "Positively manage the challenges and opportunities presented by growth, development, and change." Action Required If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, establish a workshop for Tuesday, June 25th, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, for continuation of the SCALE 501 Economic Development Discussion. Attachments: 501 Strategy Questions Strategy Deveiopment Discussion Is it the City's intent to continue with substantial growth well into the future given SMSC holdings? If it is, how will the City work strategically with the Township(s) to make additional C/I land available for development? 87 Strategy Devellopment )isc :ssion Do City and Utility Plans currently consider the SMSC land holdings? Or, is there a need to review and revise the Plans to reflect where Infrastructure will actually be needed to accommodate new job growth? 88 Strategy Development Discussion SCALE's planning efforts identify the CR69 /TH169 area /corridor as a highly important corridor for future job growth. Should the City plan for extending utilities in the near term to support C/I development at this location? 89 Strategy Development Discussion SCALE's planning efforts identify the CRioi Corridor as a highly important corridor for future job growth. How can the City enhance existing investments in: Roads, infrastructure and utilities Rail facilities Industrial sites 90 Stvategy Development Dkali..siou Should the city focus its efforts in economic development on... o Attraction of new job creating development? o Redevelopment of existing sites in key corridors such as CRioi and CR83 for job creating development? o Some combination of each? 91