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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.06.13_OEDA AgendaPUBLIC NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Marsha Hensley TYPE OF MEETING: Regular DATE: June 13, 1996 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Owasso City Hall Conference Room 207 S. Cedar, Owasso, Oklahoma Notice and agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 1996. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call OEDA Director 3. Request Approval of the Minutes of May 9, 1996 Regular Meeting. Mr. Kimball Attachment #3 Owasso Economic Development Authority June 13, 1996 Page 2 4. Request Approval of Claims. Mr. Kimball Attachment #4 5. Presentation of Financial Report. Ms. Bishop Attachment #5 6. Consideration and Appropriate Action Relating to a Request to Join the Northeast Oklahoma Economic Development Association (NOEDA) and to Authorize Payment of Membership Fees. Ms. Henderson Attachment #6 7. Consider the Concept of Fostering Creation of an Owasso Alzheimer's Facility and Authorize E.D. Director to Pursue Options for Achieving that Goal. Ms. Henderson Attachment #7 Owasso Economic Development Authority June 13, 1996 Page 3 8. Update on Oklahoma Natural Gas Project. Ms. Henderson Attachment #8 9. Update on Lagoon Fill Project. Ms. Henderson Attachment #9 10. Discussion of Progress on OEDA Strategy. Ms. Henderson Attachment #10 11. Discussion of Issues Relating to 1997 Tulsa Home & Garden Show. Ms. Henderson 12. Report from Economic Development Director. Ms. Henderson Owasso Economic Development Authority June 13, 1996 Page 4 13. Old/New Business. 14. Adjournment. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING May 9, 1996 The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, May 9, 1996 in the Owasso City Hall Conference Room per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 1996. PRESENT Tom Kimball Gary Akin Alan Anderson Frank Enzbrenner Bill Retherford Brenda Lawrence ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Angela Henderson Rodney Ray Tim Rooney Marsha Hensley Chairperson Tom Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM and declared a quorum present. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1996 REGULAR MEETING Mr. Retherford moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, to approve the minutes as submitted. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Kimball - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Anderson - Yes Retherford - Yes Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Anderson moved to approve the current claims in the amount of $633.50 to Ronald D. Cates and $124.99 to Video Revolution, Inc. for a total of $758.49. Motion was seconded by Mr. Retherford. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY May 9, 1996 Page No. 2 Kimball - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Anderson - Yes Retherford - Yes Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT Report was given by Mr. Rooney. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR TESTING SERVICES ON SOIL DENSITY FOR PROPERTY CONTAINING FILL MATERIAL IN AN AREA PREVIOUSLY UTILIZED AS A CITY LAGOON. Ms. Henderson stated that compaction in the lagoon site would need to occur in 8" increments until the site is filled and compacted. Staff recommends that we accept the low bid that was offered by Ramey Testing Laboratories, Inc. and authorizes staff to perform tests at the recommended intervals. I& Enzbrenner moved to give Angela Henderson temporary authorization to have any testing done between now and the time we get the final report in. Motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Kimball - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Anderson - Yes Retherford - Yes Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 7: ATTEND A BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Ms. Henderson presented the request to attend a Basic Economic Development Course in Kansas City, Missouri May 19th through May 24th to the Authority. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the expenses for Ms. Henderson to attend the course, seconded by Mr. Anderson. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY May 9, 1996 Page No. 3 Kimball - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Anderson - Yes Retherford - Yes Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mr. Kimball stated that the Authority would like to see the position of OEDA Representative on the Owasso Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors be filled by Ms. Henderson. Mr. Anderson moved to approve the appointment, seconded by Mr. Retherford. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Kimball - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Anderson - Yes Retherford - Yes . Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 9: UPDATE ON OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS PROJECT Ms. Henderson presented the report. The name chosen for this project was Oak Tree Industrial Park. Mr. Tuttle has the infrastructure construction plans at this time, we are waiting for his response and changes to these plans. The bid documents will be prepared and ready to go to bid on water, sewer and streets when the appraisal is done and all the agreements are made. ITEM 10: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Report was given by Ms. Henderson. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Retherford moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Lawrence. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY May 9, 1996 Page No. 4 Kimball - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Anderson - Yes Retherford - Yes Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Motion carried 6 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM. 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'Ll -,a ------------- ------------- City of Owasso Owasso Economic Development Authority Schedule of Revenues and Expenses For the month ending May 31, 1996 Revenues Transfer from City - General Fund Contributions Sale of property Other Total revenues Expenses Current operating- - Materials & supplies Services & other charges Capital outlay Total expenses Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenses Retained earnings 07/01/95 Retained earnings 05/31/96 MTD YTD $0.00 $0.00 0.00 27,000.00 0.00 46,000.00 0.00 399.38 0.00 73,399.38 0.00 299.92 1,464.45 16,814.85 124.99 44,680.42 1,589.44 61,795.19 ($1,589.44) 11,604.19 1 3,726.69 $25,330.88 MEMORANDUM TO: THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF OWASSO FROM: ANGELA HENDERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REQUEST TO JOIN THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ( NOEDA) DATE: June 5, 1996 BACKGROUND: The Northeast Oklahoma Economic Development Association ( NOEDA) is a consortium of economic development organizations working together to promote economic growth in the region through the creation of employment opportunities for area citizens. NOEDA's goals include: (1) designing and implementing innovative marketing initiatives that identify, attract, and coordinate site searches of prospective new industries, (2) building working relationships, unity, and informational exchange among the economic development practitioners of its member communities, (3) promoting the development of leadership skills and overall professionalism of its member practitioners, and (4) working in conjunction with state governmental entities to improve Oklahoma's business environment and its ability to attract new industries. Current members of NOEDA include: Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce, City of Broken Arrow, Claremore Industrial & Redevelopment Authority, Craig County, Grand River Dam Authority, City of Grove, Miami Area Economic Development Service, MidAmerica Industrial Park, Muskogee Development Corporation, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, Payne County, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Greater Sand Springs Trust Authority, Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Port of Catoosa, and the City of Wagoner. Benefits of membership include opportunities to attend several trade shows each year, access to trade show leads, promoting our community through the NOEDA newsletter, and networking contacts with other NOEDA members. NOEDA Membership June 5, 1996 Page 2 COST: Dues for NOEDA are $.10 per capita population and are based on the 1990 Census. The dues rate for the Owasso Economic Development Authority will be $800.00. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request to join NOEDA and further recommends authorization to pay dues in the amount of $800. ATTACHMENTS: 1. NOEDA Fact Sheet. NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION N.O.E.D.A 616 S. Boston, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74119 -1298 (918) 592 -3303 (918) 585 -8386 Fax CHAIRMAN: Greg Nixon BUSINESS: Northeast Oklahoma Economic Development Association (NOEDA) is a coalition of professional practitioners working to promote economic growth in the region through the creation of employment opportunities for its citizens. NOEDA's goals are: A.) Design and implement innovative marketing initiatives that identify, attract, and coordinate site searches of prospective new industries. B.) Build working relationships, unity and informational exchange among the economic development practitioners of its member communities. C.) Promote the development of the leadership skills and overall professionalism of its member practitioners. D.) Work in conjunction with the state governmental entities to improve Oklahoma's business environment and its ability to attract new industries. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1988 MARKET AREA: Regional, National and International z MEMORANDUM TO: THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF OWASSO FROM: ANGELA HENDERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: OWASSO ALZHEIMER'S FACILITY DATE: June 5, 1996 BACKGROUND: The Owasso Economic Development Authority has been communicating with Mr. H. Eugene Conard, President of Midway Mortgage Corporation in Buchanan, Michigan, since September, 1995 concerning the development of an Alzheimer's Care Facility in Owasso. Mr. Conard has asked the OEDA to assist in acquiring an FHA Section 232 Program Loan through a HUD - approved lender. This program finances 90 to 95 percent of the maximum mortgage amount. Mr. Conard has indicated that there will be no personal equity contribution to the project. This particular loan also provides for a 40 -year ad valorem tax exemption. Further, the new Community Development Block Grant/Economic Development Infrastructure Financing (CDBG -EDIF) guidelines indicate that funding will be provided for manufacturing concerns only, which precludes this project from participation in the CDBG program. This CDBG -EDIF Grant would be necessary to extend sewer, water, and roads to the property located just north of the intersection of 86th Street North and Mingo Road. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends informing Mr. Conard that the deal, in its current format, is not viable. Staff further recommends that the OEDA consider the concept of fostering the creation of the Owasso Alzheimer's Facility and authorize the economic development director to pursue options for achieving that goal. Staff further recommends that all proprietary information belonging to Midway Mortgage Corporation be returned to Mr. Conard and not be utilized in the development of alternative plans. MEMORANDUM TO: THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF OWASSO FROM: ANGELA HENDERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS PROJECT UPDATE DATE: June 5, 1996 UPDATE: The Economic Development Department has received legal descriptions of easements for the sewer lines that will be extended to the Oklahoma Natural Gas site. The legal descriptions were reviewed for accuracy by the Public Works Department and have been forwarded to Mr. Ron Cates, Authority Attorney. Mr. Cates will draw up the appropriate contractual agreements and staff will arrange for meetings with land owners to procure the easements. Plans for streets, water, and drainage have been reviewed by Public Works and have been forwarded to Tuttle & Associates with comments. A draft of the building plans have been received from the architect and are currently being reviewed by Public Works. Sewer line plans were expected to be delivered to Public Works for review this week. Attachment #9: "Update on Lagoon Fill Project" Will Be Delivered Under Separate Cover MEMORANDUM TO: THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF OWASSO FROM: ANGELA HENDERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: OEDA STRATEGY DATE: June 5, 1996 UPDATE: Progress continues on the OEDA Strategy. Below you will find a rough draft of the proposed framework for your review and comment. Please read and contact me with any comments or observations you may have. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 1996 -97 STRATEGY AND LONG -RANGE GOALS ROUGH DRAFT SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS (Questions we must answer): 1) As an organization, where have we been and where do we want to go? 2) Are we prospect - friendly? Do we have the products and services our prospects need? 3) How can we working together as an organization? Represented on our trust authority are many talents and abilities - real estate, financial, media, Chamber, existing business /industry, government. 4) What are the strengths and weaknesses of our community? 5) Who is our audience? Existing business /industry (retention and expansion), start-up businesses (assistance with getting started - incubator ?), and relocating or expanding businesses from outside Owasso. VISION: We envision a city that fosters free enterprise, a community where residents may live and work comfortably and peacefully, and where enterprising individuals may successfully own and operate a business. OEDA Strategy Draft June 5, 1996 Page 2 GOALS: Fostering a business - friendly environment in Owasso Assuring current and future residents a "stay option" Retaining and expanding existing businesses Assisting and encouraging start -up businesses Recruiting and assisting businesses from outside our area who may wish to relocate or expand in the Owasso area Identifying products and services not currently available in Owasso and encouraging development of those businesses ASSEMBLE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT "TOOLBOX" - Construct a computerized inventory of property and buildings for sale or lease. - Examine proposal format and ensure that all components of potential proposals are available. Keep them updated at all times. - Compare marketing materials with other communities and begin process of updating. - Produce professional video that introduces prospects to Owasso. - Develop brochure for start-up businesses that details business considerations for the prospective owner. RETAIN AND MEET NEEDS OF EXISTING BUSINESSES Develop survey for existing businesses to determine their needs and what they think the advantages and disadvantages are of doing business in Owasso. From the surveys, we should construct a "hot list" of needs and follow up with assistance in a timely manner. Develop a Mayor's Existing Industry Visitation Program, similar to a program in Indianapolis for which we received information recently. This team would perform the surveys in the above - described item and would be similar to the Owasso Industrial Team described in the 1991 Strategy. - Examine the possibility of a Revolving Loan Fund that could be used in conjunction with other financing sources to fund expansions by local businesses. - Develop a "Directory of Existing Industry" which would provide exposure to area industries and manufacturers. - Heighten awareness of the OEDA, our vision and goals, and our desire to see existing business growth. - Continue spotlighting and recognizing the Owasso Business of the Quarter. OEDA Strategy Draft June 5, 1996 Page 3 [The reasoning behind focusing our energies first on existing business is two -fold: (1) the majority of the growth we will see in the future will come from the businesses that already call Owasso home, and (2) businesses relocating or expanding from other cities will contact existing businesses to determine whether the business environment in favorable in our community. Outstanding relationships with our existing industry base will ensure enthusiastic business owners encouraging others to consider Owasso as a location. IDENTIFY AND ASSIST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS Become members of the Northeast Oklahoma Economic. Development Association (NOEDA), the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC), and the Governor's Economic Development Team. These groups meet regularly to share information on prospects who are looking at Oklahoma as a site location. Organize a specialized prospect team which would meet with prospects and discuss and answer questions relating to their specific area of expertise. Research methods of funding and developing an industrial park within the City of Owasso. Research options of building a speculative building(s). OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Begin the process of becoming an Oklahoma Certified City. This is a beneficial process to go through because Certified Cities are eligible to apply for telecommunications infrastructure grants and other grant programs. MEMORANDUM TO: TRUSTEES OF THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORrry FROM: ANGELA HENDERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT DATE: June 4, 1996 REPORT ON HEARTLAND BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE During the week of May 19 -24, I attended the Heartland Basic Economic Development Course in Kansas City, MO. The course was an excellent introduction to economic development theories and applications and afforded me the opportunity to meet ED professionals from various states. The most significant learning experiences included: 1) Developing an economic development plan with a team of ED professionals for a simulated city and state. This exercise was extremely beneficial as we learned how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the community and developed creative initiatives to help the town grow and prosper. 2) Learning the importance of continuing relationships and dialogue with existing business and industry. Most new job creation in the coming years will be a result of expansion of existing industry. Additionally, most economic development prospects will visit local businesses to get a feel for the local business environment. We want them to say the same thing we're saying - that Owasso is a great place to do business. 3) Examining different sources of financing and in what situations they would apply, particularly SBA financing. 4) The course component on computerization was very interesting - it included a demonstration on the Internet, including a look at some economic development organizations' home pages, and a sharp software program from Dun & Bradstreet that allows users to download economic development prospects by state, SIC code, company size, companies that were interested in relocation or expansion, and many other categories. I also received information on property inventory software which I will be researching and checking on with Mr. Mike Knebel. Economic Development Director's Report June 4, 1996 Page 2 UPDATES ON CURRENT PROJECTS: OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS - Legal descriptions on the sewer easements have been received from Tuttle & Associates. After review by the Public Works Department, the legal descriptions were forwarded to Mr. Ron Cates to develop contractual agreements for the easements. I will be contacting property owners in the near future to arrange meetings to secure the easements. CLAYTON, WILLIAMS, & SHERWOOD - CWS will visit Owasso to look at sites upon which they might build a manufactured home community. Letters were sent this week to Owasso realtors to ask for any properties they might have available for development of such a project. CWS will be interested in tracts with roughly 20 acres, RS -3 zoning or an ability to be zoned, and information relating to water and sewer availability, school district information, and whether the property is located within city limits. Interested realtors should respond on letterhead to myself by Tuesday, June 11. The properties should be listed by the responding realtor. OTHER PROJECTS: OEDA STRATEGY - Included in your packet this month is a rough draft of suggested areas of concentration for the Owasso Economic Development Authority. It also includes a rough draft vision statement. I will be very interested to hear your thoughts, comments, and ideas as we proceed through the process of updating the strategy. Please contact me with any comments you might have.