Community Name:
Downtown Sioux City
Priority Dates for New Main Street Program Visits (If designated)
In order to facilitate scheduling new Main Street Iowa program visits, we ask that your community prioritize the three date options listed for each new program service. Main Street Iowa will do our best to accommodate high priority dates. If a date does not work for your community please note that below. The visits listed below will only be conducted if the community is designated a new Main Street Iowa program.
If your community is not designated a new Main Street Iowa program in this round, Main Street Iowa will schedule a visit to discuss Main Street Iowa Advisory Council score, recommendations, and guidance for future activities. These visits will take place in September.
New Main Street Program Visits (Date Choices -- September 3, 9, or 10) This initial onsite visit after designation will be approximately 3-4 hours in length. Agenda will tentatively include: time for a local presentation of Main Street Iowa signage/press conference, a meeting with the local hiring committee, and approximately 90 minutes with the local Main Street Board of Directors and City representatives to discuss Board roles and responsibilities and planning for future Main Street Iowa visits.
First Priority of Date Choices: September 3
Second Priority of Date Choices: September 9
Third Priority of Date Choices: September 10
Baseline Visits (Date Choices -- October 6-8, October 13-15, or October 27-29) The Baseline Visit will be a 2 ½ day onsite, intensive Main Street Iowa consulting team visit. The intent of the Baseline Visit is to gain an understanding of local downtown development opinion, partners, and direction. The outcomes of the visit will result in the creation of a local program mission statement, development of a vision for the future for downtown including short and long term priorities, beginning of localized design and business development services as well as committee/board training.
First Priority of Date Choices: October 27-29
Second Priority of Date Choices: October 13-15
Third Priority of Date Choices: October 6-8
New Program Progress Visits (Date Choices -- December 8, 9, or 10) The Progress Visit will be a 2-3 hours onsite visit. The agenda will tentatively include action plan training with the committees/Board of Directors and an opportunity to touch base with the Board of Directors on progress since the Baseline Visit.
First Priority of Date Choices: December 10
Second Priority of Date Choices: December 9
Third Priority of Date Choices: December 8
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.2
Main Street Iowa Application Section A: Support and Funding (100 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
1. List of Application Preparers Name Role E-Mail and/or Street Address Daytime Telephone 1. Ragen Cote Downtown Partners, 418 Pierce Street; (712) 252-0014 Executive Director [email protected]
2. Sarah Fish Downtown Partners, 418 Pierce Street; (712) 252-0014 Administrative [email protected] Assistant om 3. Jill M. Wanderscheid, MPA, Neighborhood Services 405 6th Street (City Hall) (712) 224-5136 AICP Manager [email protected] 4. Charlie Cowell, MURP Planner/Historic 405 6th Street (City Hall) (712) 279-6283 Preservation [email protected] Commission Staff Advisor
5. Anne Westra Economic 405 6th Street (City Hall) (712) 224-5151 Development Specialist [email protected] 6. Jim Jung Historic Preservation [email protected] (712) 294-4670 Commission - Representative 7. Ryan Ross Vriezlaar, Tigges, [email protected] (712) 252-3226 Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Ross LLP 8.
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2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.3
Main Street Iowa Application Section A: Support and Funding (100 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
2. Certification of Co-Applicants
The following represents a joint application for participation in the Main Street program.
I hereby certify that the City of Sioux City submits, approves and endorses the submission of this application for Downtown Sioux City and that the facts and data contained therein are true and accurate.
______Robert E. Scott, Mayor Date
I hereby certify that Downtown Partners Sioux City submits, approves, and endorses the submission of this application and that the facts and data contained therein are true and accurate.
______Darin Daby, Downtown Partners President Date
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.4
Main Street Iowa Application Section A: Support and Funding (100 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
Proposed Budgets EXPENDITURES PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Director Salary 60,625 62,444 64,317 Director Benefits 20,075 20,677 21,298 Support Staff Salary 14,300 14,729 15,171 Support Staff Benefits 0 0 0 Staff/Volunteer Training Costs 500 500 500 Staff/Volunteer Travel Expenses 3,000 3,105 3,213 Parking/Repairs 3,200 3,296 3,395 Program Advertising/Public Relations 8,800 9,064 9,336 Rent 11,000 11,330 11,670 Utilities 8,000 8,240 8,487 Telephone/Internet/Web Hosting 3,000 3,090 3,183 Insurance 4,800 4,944 5,092 Office Supplies 1,200 1,236 1,273 Office Equipment 1,000 1,030 1,061 Office Signage 0 0 0 Postage 300 309 318 Printing/Photocopying 500 515 530 Web Hosting *see above utilities 0 0 0 Professional Services/Legal Fees 4,500 4,635 4,774 Memberships 1,100 1,133 1,167 Contingency 5,105 5,258 5,416 Promotion Committee 31,700 32,651 33,631 Organization Committee 8,586 8,844 9,109 (Communication) Design Committee (Streetscape) 89,600 92,288 95,057 Economic Restructuring Committee 19,567 20,154 20,759 Livability/Events Committee 24,538 25,274 26,032 Transportation Committee 15,904 16,381 16,873 Food Co-op/Market Project 10,000 5,000 2,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES* 350,900 356,127 364,161
*Expenditures should not exceed income.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.5
SOURCES OF INCOME, SERVICES, AND DONATIONS
AMOUNT IN AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT SOURCE** HAND PLEDGED PLEDGED PLEDGED YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Private Investment 222,884 260,781 360,781 356,146 City Government 11,786 11,786 11,786 County Government In-Kind 15,000 15,000 15,450 15,914 Short term Receivables 43,667 Other TOTAL INCOME 281,551 287,567 388,017 388,481
**All sources of income, cash and in-kind, must be documented.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.6
Main Street Iowa Application Section A: Support and Funding (100 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
3. Certification of Funding
We hereby certify that on this date of June 22, 2015 the City of Sioux City/Downtown Partners have $281,551 in-hand and $287,567 pledged for funding year one of the local Downtown Sioux
City/Main Street program and that these funds are allocated exclusively for the Downtown Sioux
City/Main Street program.
We further certify that our community has $281,551 in hand and $776,498 pledged for Years Two and Three of the local Downtown Sioux City/Main Street program.
4. Evidence of Funding
► Following this page, insert written documentation of all Main Street funding sources, either public or private, and cash or in-kind contributions. Please include an alphabetized listing of the names and pledge amounts that correspond with individual pledge cards and/or letters. (i.e. Pledge Spreadsheet).
► Copies of the pledge cards/funding sources are to be included in the original application only.
5. Evidence of Support
► Resolutions of Support from the City Council as well as Chamber of Commerce, Business Association, Economic Development Corporation and other similar organizations.
► In addition, letters of support from individuals in the community, as well as business and property owners in the proposed Downtown Sioux City/Main Street district should be included indicating their willingness to participate in the program.
► After this page, include the following attachments: ● Pledge Summary Spreadsheet ● Evidence of Funding (pledge card/letters) – Include actual pledge cards in Original ● Resolutions of Support passed by City Council, Chambers/Development Groups ● Letters of Support from Local businesses
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.7
Main Street Iowa Application Section B: Historic Buildings, Data, and Activities (60 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
1. Does the community have a National Register listed historic district? X yes ☐ no
Does it include the proposed Main Street District area? X yes ☐ no
2. Does the community have a locally-designated historic district? ☐ yes X no
Does it include the proposed Main Street District area? ☐ yes X no
3. Does the community have an historic preservation ordinance? X yes ☐ no ► If yes, please include a copy of the ordinance in the original application.
4. Is your community recognized as a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the State Historical Society of Iowa? X yes ☐ no
Municipal X County ☐ Date certified December 21, 1991
Describe the CLG’s/historic preservation commission’s roles/accomplishments in the last 2 years. Please see the attached work plan developed and implemented by the Sioux City Historic Preservation Commission each year.
5. Does the community have an historic preservation organization other than the city or county’s historic preservation commission? X yes ☐ no
If yes, describe these organizations’ purpose and involvement, if any, in projects completed within the proposed Main Street district during the last three years.
“The mission of SiouxLandmark is to conserve and/or develop historic resources, to educate on preservation principles and to advocate creative approaches to preservation challenges.” Founded in October 1994, SiouxLandmark is the only historic preservation non-profit group in the Siouxland area. SiouxLandmark continues to complete National Register of Historic Places nomination applications, educate the public on endangered properties, celebrate the role of history in our lives, and acknowledge the individuals and groups who have helped to preserve the heritage of Sioux City. SiouxLandmark contributes to presentations and historic tours each year for “Historic Preservation Week” events the first week of May in Downtown.
6. What local organizations are members of Preservation Iowa? Local Main Street applicant organization ☐ yes X no Local Historic Preservation Commission (CLG) ☐ yes X no Local historic preservation organization ☐ yes X no
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.8
Main Street Iowa Application Section B: Historic Buildings, Data, and Activities (60 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
7. Describe demolition projects (within the proposed district) that have occurred in the last ten (10) years. For what reasons were the buildings demolished? Are there future plans for downtown/historic commercial district demolition? If yes, list properties (by street address and historic name) and the reason for demolition.
2008 - Corner of Pearl and 3rd Street, demolition of properties for the construction of the Stoney Creek Inn. 2013 – Corner of Water and 4th Street, demolition of properties for the construction of the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. A National Register listed property (Simmons Hardware) was renovated as part of the construction. 2014 – 710 Pierce Street, demolition of the Rigadon Building for future renovation of the adjacent Insurance Exchange Building at 507 7th Street into a mixed use building. The Rigadon was eligible for listing on the National Register. 2014 – 623 Pearl Street, demolition of the building for new construction of the Children’s Museum of Siouxland. The building façade will replicate what was previously present along Pearl Street.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.9
Main Street Iowa Application Section B: Historic Buildings, Data, and Activities (60 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
9. List significant buildings in the proposed Main Street district, describe why each is significant, indicating those listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Use additional paper if necessary
Street Address Historic Name Significance Listed 1002-1128 4th St Fourth Street Historic District NRHP Listed District yes X no ☐ 408 Water St Fire Station No. 1 Local Landmark yes X no ☐ 302 Jones St Warfield-Pratt-Howell Company Local Landmark yes X Wholesale Grocery Warehouse no ☐
1010 4th St Major Block NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1101 4th St Krummann Block NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 409 Nebraska St Martin, T. S., Company NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1005 4th St Boston Block NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1019 4th St Stevenson, John, Saloon NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1119 4th St Ego Hotel/EGRALHARVE NRHP Listed yes X Building no ☐ 1126 4th St Evans Block NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 515 4th St Martin, T. S., and Company NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1211 5th St Sioux City Fire Station Number NRHP Listed yes X 3 no ☐ 316 6th St United States Post Office and NRHP Listed yes X Courthouse no ☐ 519 6th St Warrior Hotel NRHP Listed yes X
no ☐ 505 6th St Davidson Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 705 6th St Sioux City Free Public Library NRHP Listed yes X
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.10
no ☐ 900 6th St Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox NRHP Listed yes X Church no ☐ 620 Douglas St Woodbury County Courthouse National Monument yes X no ☐ 500 Gordon Dr Municipal Auditorium NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 520 Nebraska St Motor Mart Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 410 Pierce St Martin Hotel NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 520 Pierce St New Orpheum Theatre NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 613 Pierce St Williges Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 323 Water St Simmons Hardware Company NRHP Listed yes X Warehouse no ☐ 1105 4th St Bay State Block NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1100 4th St Plymouth Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1008 4th St Commercial Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1002 4th St Levich/Nelson Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1016 4th St Lee Block NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1014 4th St Boiler House NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 1127 4th St Perasso Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 622 4th St Badgerow Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ 505 5th St Frances Building NRHP Listed yes X no ☐ N/A Historic Pearl District Eligible District yes ☐ no X
405 6th St United States Courthouse and Eligible for NRHP yes ☐ Post Office no X 201 Pierce St Building Eligible for NRHP yes ☐
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no X 410 5th St Lerch Block Eligible for NRHP yes ☐ no X 309 Court St T & W Tire Service Eligible for NRHP yes ☐ no X 701 Douglas St Warnock Building Eligible for NRHP yes ☐ no X 700 Nebraska St Sioux City Tent and Awning Eligible for NRHP yes ☐ no X 710 Nebraska St Building Eligible for NRHP yes ☐ no X
► After this page, include the following attachments: ● If City has an historic preservation ordinance, attached after Section B in Original application only. ● Up to fifteen (15) historic photos relevant to the proposed Main Street district.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.12
Main Street Iowa Application Section C: Potential (100 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
1. What short and long term goals does your community expect to achieve through participation in the Main Street program? Please include measures of success for each goal. The downtown community is excited to participate in the Main Street program for several reasons. In addition to being involved in a state wide effort to market Iowa downtowns as a place to live, work and play in each community, we are looking forward to the data gathering required to better enhance our local marketing efforts. Downtown Sioux City has seen a tremendous upswing in the sense of place created over the last few years. Renewal of the SSMID in 2013, passed with a very favorable percentage of property owners and we want that confidence to continue for a lasting impact in our community. We can gauge the success of this investment in five year increments that are parallel to the district’s renewal process.
The mission of Main Street Iowa to concentrate on economic development within the context of Historic Preservation also speaks volumes to our community. We would welcome assistance in completing a Historic Preservation plan with an emphasis on downtown. This has the potential to spur the creation of a successful façade and design improvement process, bricks and mortar investment and overall incentives for development that inspires new, or enhanced, awareness in the importance of our maturing properties. Included in this effort should be the implementation of an upper floor development plan for Downtown Sioux City. As we see our vertically endowed buildings age, there is underserved space that is primed to meet the needs of our market rate housing community. Completion of a plan for each of the items mentioned is a step in measuring the success towards our goals.
In order to have these initiatives implemented, the Downtown Partners/Main Street board of directors will require strategic planning assistance to maintain focus and ensure the directives are met and future efforts are considered. With the recent interest in growing areas that surround the city, there is a need for the core of Sioux City to thrive. A successful downtown benefits its residents, the City of Sioux City, the Siouxland region and the state of Iowa. To have a community that rallies around future successes is important to the future of downtown and is measurable through outreach and feedback.
2. Summarize the current development and economic trends in your community. How do these developments affect the Main Street district?
Commercial growth continues with new retail opportunities in several areas. The new UnityPoint Health Clinic and surrounding medical offices in Sunnybrook Plaza are spurring additional retail in the fastest growing area of Sioux City. Construction was recently completed to the new Sunnybrook Plaza complex east of Greatland Target. The $8 million commercial center includes Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls and Ulta Beauty. A new 91-room Hampton Inn & Suites is under construction in the lot south of Greatland Target on Sgt. Road. Additional development is expected in the city’s north side in the Northern Valley area (Outer Drive/Floyd Blvd.) as a result of the Hwy 20 bypass connector and Irving F Jensen bridge.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.13
The new $128 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in downtown Sioux City will be a key driver of retail development in downtown and tourism will continue to be strong with nationally acclaimed events at the Tyson Events Center and Orpheum Theatre, blockbuster exhibits at the Sioux City Art Center and the opening of a new $7 million Children’s Museum in winter 2015. The current multi-million dollar expansion of Mercy Medical Center, the largest employer in downtown, will contribute to the need for additional restaurants and retail in the downtown area and reinforce Sioux City’s commitment as the regional healthcare provider.
Due to several large scale company expansions and recent economic development announcements, the demand for additional housing is projected to rise. Residential growth will include market rate housing and mixed use development in the downtown, 290 new single family homes on the city’s east side with Eagle Ridge, infill development on the northeast side with Robert’s Addition and Grant’s Addition, Moos Creek in Leeds, Lakeport View in Morningside, Welte subdivision and Country Club View on the north side and the completion of new Village Cooperative for adults age 55 and over. A new $20 million apartment development planned on the northeast corner of Sunnybrook Dr. and Christy Road known as The Summit at Sunnybrook Village, will span 13 acres and feature 225 market-rate homes with pool, clubhouse and fitness center. Construction begins in late summer. Millions of dollars have been invested into several historic buildings downtown in the last 5 years, with renovations creating market rate condos including the United Center, 4th & Jackson and Williges Building.
Sioux City’s industrial areas are also seeing added investment by company expansions and new employers locating to the area. Phase 1 of Southbridge Business Park is complete with over $50 million invested in new infrastructure. TrinityRail Maintenance Services, a rail car service provider, plans to begin construction on a 120-acre site for their new $30 million facility bringing 250 new jobs. Sabre Industries recently completed a $28 million expansion and construction on a new $6 million drop and pull rail yard began in 2014 supporting additional industrial growth. Triumph Foods and Seaboard Foods announced a new joint venture in May 2015 to construct a $264 million state-of-the-art pork processing facility in the city-owned Bridgeport West Industrial Park bringing 1,100 new jobs. Construction is set to begin in fall 2015 with completion in 2017. The Yards I-29 Business Park (former stockyards) is being considered as the site for a proposed new Ag & Expo Center that could be a big tourism draw to the region. Curly’s Foods recently announced a $9 million expansion to their facility in the Yards adding 30 new employees. Additionally, the $400 million I-29 reconstruction project will expand the current four lane interstate to six lanes, further enhancing development opportunities within the community.
A skilled workforce is crucial to continue the success of Sioux City’s continued growth. To that end, Sioux City was designated as a Home Base Iowa Community by Governor Branstad in April 2015. More than 80 local employers have committed to hiring at least 1 veteran before the end of 2018. A list of local incentives for military veterans is available at www.locatesiouxcity.com/workforce.
Downtown Sioux City is the cultural center for the tri-state area, offering incredible entertainment and nightlife options to residents and visitors. The growth and investment in Sioux City’s commercial, residential and industrial areas creates an additional need for market rate housing options, restaurants and retail options in the downtown.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.14
3. Describe how your Main Street program will cooperate with other economic/community development organizations in the community. There is a strong connection between the economic/community development organizations in and around the Sioux City area. The downtown district is, in fact, located in Sioux City, Iowa, however the geographic proximity of neighboring states Nebraska and South Dakota is unique in that this is perceived as Siouxland’s downtown. The connections between states, counties, the City and our economic/community development organizations provides for a promising network of assets as we move forward with Main Street Iowa initiatives.
4. Describe the commercial/retail businesses (located inside and outside the proposed Main Street district) and indicate how your organization will work with them. As mentioned above, the downtown district that we have designated in this application is the culture and entertainment hub of the region. Businesses that currently exist around the area and new companies looking to develop in northwest Iowa, rely on a strong quality of life aspect within a community’s downtown as a key, essential ingredient for attracting employees, young professionals and families. With the future completion of the US 20 project, our business look to benefit as well. We plan to continue working with them closely to strengthen tourism to the area and to grow with them as we market our successes to potential commercial and retail businesses.
5. What specific problems that currently exist in the proposed Main Street district area are the top priority of your community's leadership? Our leadership has set forth areas of focus that are apparent in current budget structures, and strategic planning, but can also vary depending on downtown stakeholder projects. areas of concentration include improved communication with stakeholders to ensure an open and productive relationship; promoting downtown livability for a walk-able, livable area for visitors and residents; expanding available transportation systems that would refresh/update our wayfinding system to include walking distances and maintain a trolley system that connects the areas of downtown; prioritizing partnerships with organizations and entrepreneurial efforts that help promote the downtown vision. Attached in our application for you are the most recent strategic plan and copies of specific capital improvement projects to show areas of priority in Downtown Sioux City.
6. Explain the proposed structure of your local Main Street organization. (Please check option that applies)
X A separate non-profit organization is in existence or has been created to solely coordinate our Main Street program efforts. The official name is Downtown Partners Sioux City and it was incorporated on May 9, 1989. This organization’s tax status is 501(c)(4). ► Existing organizations shall attach a list of the current board members who will become the Main Street board if designated. This list should include board member contact, local affiliation, denote officers and committee chairs, as well as a signed commitment to serve letter/form.
☐ We are in the process of creating a separate non-profit organization to coordinate our Main Street program efforts. The official name will be and we anticipate it will be incorporated by . This organization’s IRS tax status will be . ► Proposed organizations shall attach a list of the future board members who will become the Main Street board if designated. This list should include board member contact, local affiliation, denote officers and committee chairs, as well as a signed commitment to serve letter/form.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.15
☐ Our local Main Street program will be structured differently than described above. (Please describe how you propose to structure your local Main Street program). ► Other Main Street structures shall attach a list of the future Main Street specific board members who will become the Main Street board if designated. This list should include board member contact, local affiliation, denote officers and committee chairs, as well as a signed commitment to serve letter/form.
Downtown Partners Sioux City currently does business with a 501(c)(4) tax status and the 15 member board is in a good position to take on Main Street responsibilities as structured. The board consists of property owners/business owners in the district, in addition to representation from the City of Sioux City and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce committed to the Main Street district. Tag lines will proudly include “A Main Street Iowa designated community”.
7. Define the physical boundaries for your proposed Main Street district, and explain why these boundaries were chosen. (Proposed Main Street district should be walkable, contiguous and include the traditional historic commercial district. Include the size of the proposed district in blocks.)
The designated district consists of roughly 54 blocks of commercial and residentially zoned properties within the downtown area of Sioux City, Iowa. Chosen for their historic relevance and expansive corridors into downtown; the area boarders the Missouri River to the south, Wesley Parkway to the west, 8th Street to the north and Floyd Boulevard to the east. The Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District, known as Downtown Partners Sioux City, is a non-profit community-based corporation that exists to coordinate revitalization efforts, encourage economic development, facilitate collaboration amongst businesses, and promote Downtown Sioux City. Nestled between the Historic 4th Street District and the newly designated Historic Pearl District, you will find over 480 properties that make up this culture and entertainment hub of the region.
► After this page, include the following attachments: ● Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws ● Federal tax status letter ● Organizational chart ● Board of Directors list and commitment to serve ● City and proposed Main Street district maps ● An aerial photo showing the community and proposed project area ● 15 current color photos of the proposed Main Street district. Include a CD with up to 15 jpg images with the original application.
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.16
Main Street Iowa Application Section D: Community Profile and Demographics (40 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
1. City population 2000 85,013 2010 82,684
2. Total number of households 2000 32,054 2010 31,571 3. City median household income 2000 43,449 2010 42,678 4. County population 2000 103,822 2010 102,342 5. County median household income 2000 38,509 2010 43,449 6. Unemployment rate 2000 2.5% 2010 4.2%
7. Percentage of the county population by race and ethnic origin
a. White 2000 85.2% 2010 80.6%
b. Black 2000 2.4% 2010 2.9%
c. Asian 2000 2.8% 2010 2.7%
d. American Indian/Eskimo or Aleut 2000 2.0% 2010 2.6%
e. Hispanic 2000 10.9% 2010 16.4%
8. Describe the ethnic and religious diversity in your community and how these individuals/families and businesses are being integrated into the community. Sioux City is a community rich in ethnic and religious diversity. According to the 2013 American Community Survey, 19.1% of our City is a race other than White and 17.2% is Hispanic or Latino in ethnicity. Races in our community include Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. Sioux City embraces race and ethnic diversity with a strong sense of community. Service agencies are available to provide translation services, English classes, and assistance with access to resources available in the community. Many members of the racial and ethnic groups have stepped up to become advocates for their peers and work closely with service agencies and public entities to assist them with accessing housing, services and starting their businesses within community. Businesses are incorporated in all parts of the City, including the West 7th Street Corridor. The corridor is richly diverse and family owned businesses include restaurants, auto repair, tax preparation, clothing stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, and more. Ethnic grocery stores can be found within many neighborhoods, including near downtown, mid city and the west side.
9. Number of government buildings in the proposed Main Street district: a. School 1 b. City 2 c. County 2
d. State 1 e. Federal 2 f. Other
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.17
10. List the commercial financial institutions in the city. Indicate which are physically located in the proposed Main Street district, and types of projects in which these financial institutions are investing (if any) in the district.
Name of Financial Institution Located in Commercial Real Event Projects 3 Year Pledge the Loans Estate Sponsorship Drive District? Loans Involvement a. Central Bank X X X X ☐ X b. F&M Bank X X X X ☐ X c. First American Bank X X X X ☐ X d. Great Southern Bank X X X X ☐ X e. Heritage Bank X X X X ☐ X f. Great Western Bank X X X X ☐ X g. Iowa-Nebraska State Bank ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ h. Liberty National Bank ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ i. Northwest Bank ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ j. Pinnacle Bank ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ k. Pioneer Bank X X X X ☐ ☐ l. Primebank ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ m. Security National Bank X X X X ☐ X n. US Bank X X X X ☐ X o. Wells Fargo Bank X X X X ☐ X p. Siouxland Federal Credit ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ Union q. Midwest Community Credit ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ Union r. Municipal Credit Union ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ s. Sioux Valley Community ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ Credit Union t. Telco Triad Community ☐ X X X ☐ ☐ Credit Union
11. Total assessed value of buildings in the proposed Main Street district: $128,302,800
12. Number of commercial buildings in the proposed Main Street district: 484 (parcels)
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.18
13. Number of vacancies in the proposed Main Street district: 10% buildings in the district that are totally vacant 0 buildings in the district with only the storefront vacant (occupied upper floors) 40% buildings in the district with upper floors only vacant (occupied first floor)
14. Percentage of buildings in Main Street district that are:
30 % owner-occupied 70 % renter-occupied
15. Rank the general condition of the buildings in the Main Street district as:
5 % excellent 35 % good 45 % fair 15 % poor
16. Estimated average rent for commercial space in the proposed Main Street district.
$ (total rent per month) $ 7 gross (per square foot)
17. Number of empty lots in the proposed Main Street district area: 2-5 empty lots
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.19
Main Street Iowa Application Section D: Community Profile and Demographics (40 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
18. Indicate the number of businesses in the Main Street district in each of the following categories. NOTE: Choose the primary activity. One per business
9 Accounting Services Household appliances 2 Abstract Companies, title Implement dealer Ag (feed& grain) 9 Insurance Apparel and accessories 2 Jewelry 75 Attorneys Liquefied petroleum gas dealers 2 Automobile dealers, new and used Luggage and leather goods Auto and home supplies Lumber and building materials 8 Barber/Beauty shop 7 Media (radio, television, newspaper) 14 Beer and Liquor (Bars) Boats 2 Meat and fish Books 1 Men's and boy's clothing Camera/photographic supplies 2 Motorcycles Candy, nuts and confectionery 2 Movie Theater Catalog and mail-order/E-bay 1 Musical instruments Cell phone Newspapers and magazines Children's and infant's wear 1 Optical goods Computers and computer software Paint, glass and wallpaper Dairy products 1 Pharmaceuticals and drug stores Dentists, offices, and clinics 7 Physicians offices, and clinics Department store merchandise 2 Radios, TVs and electronics Draperies, curtains and upholstery Records and prerecorded music 10 Drinking places (coffeeshops) Recreational Vehicles Dry cleaning, Laundromat 6 Real estate agents 20 Eating places Retail bakery products Family clothes Retail nurseries and lawn supply 11 Financial Institutions/Banks Sewing, needlework, piece goods 4 Fitness Centers Shoes 1 Florists 5 Sporting goods and bicycles Floor coverings Stationery Fruits and vegetables 2 Tobacco Fuel oil 7 Used merchandise 1 Furniture Variety store merchandise 1 Gasoline service stations Video rental 5 Gifts, novelties and souvenirs 3 Women's clothing General merchandise 1 Groceries Women's accessories Hardware 55 Other ( ) 3 Hobby supplies, toys and games Other ( ) 6 Home furnishings Other ( )
2015 Main Street Iowa Application for Sioux City – pg.20
19. Total number of businesses in the proposed Main Street district: 288
20. Total number of businesses in the community: 2,381 businesses in Sioux City, represented by 2,765 locations and 37,500 employees. - 4th quarter, 2014 by Iowa Workforce Development
21. Current number of full time equivalent jobs in proposed Main Street district: 700+
22. Describe the residential spaces in the proposed Main Street district.
a. Single Family Dwelling 0 # of homes 0 # occupied % owner occupied: % rental: b. Apartment/Condo First floor storefront 0 # of units 0 # occupied % owner occupied: % rental:
First floor back of building 0 # of units 0 # occupied % owner occupied: % rental: Upper floor 82 # of units 80 # occupied % owner occupied: 30 % rental: 70
23. What is the general condition of the housing in the proposed Main Street district? There is a strong need for more market rate housing. The market varies greatly from high end, newly developed, market rate condos to low income and elderly housing units.
Does your city government have: 24. An adopted comprehensive city plan? X yes date adopted 08/30/2005 ☐ no
25. A building code ordinance? X yes date adopted 02/06/2012 ☐ no
26. A sign control ordinance? X yes date adopted 03/23/2015 ☐ no
27. A public housing agency? X yes date adopted 09/01/1974 ☐ no
28. A housing code ordinance? X yes date adopted 02/06/2012 ☐ no
29. A zoning ordinance? X yes date adopted 03/23/2015 ☐ no
30. A design review ordinance? X yes date adopted 03/23/2015 ☐ no
31. An urban revitalization area? X yes date adopted 11/24/2014 ☐ no
32. The amount of the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the city: $ 152,014,327
33. A local option tax? X yes ☐ no If yes: 1 % What is the specified use? 10% - Maintain City Buildings, 10% Economic Development, 20% Infrastructure and 60% for tax relief
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34. A hotel/motel tax? X yes ☐ no If yes: 7 % What is the specified use? Tourism and Economic Development
Does your community have:
35. A ☐ full-time or X part-time mayor?
36. A X full-time or ☐ part-time city manager/administrator?
37. Community Development staff? X yes ☐ no
26. A Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)? X yes ☐ no
If yes: Rate per $1,000 of assessed value: $2.14 Year established: 1995 Renewal date: 2018 Is the proposed Main Street district within the boundaries? X yes ☐ no Describe the past and future uses of SSMID funding. *Strategic Plan and 2010 budget attached.
38. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)? X yes ☐ no Is the proposed Main Street district within the boundaries? X yes ☐ no What is the specified use? The “Downtown TIF District” is used primarily for economic development. Recently, it has been utilized for the rehabilitation of previously vacant buildings.
39. Does your city offer a tax abatement program? X yes ☐ no Please Explain: The City of Sioux City has created a City-wide urban revitalization tax abatement district to encourage neighborhood reinvestment and / or new housing production. This program requires that you add value to your property. For residentially assessed property you must add at least 5%, for commercially assessed property you must add at least 10% to the base value. There are three “schedules” that applicants can choose from. There are a few small commercials tax abatement programs in target areas of the City. However, none of these areas are located within the downtown area.
40. Has a market study of the trade area been completed? X yes ☐ no Date completed: October 2012
► After this page, include the following attachments: ● Include one (1) copy of the completed market study in the Original Application, if one has been completed in the last 5 years.
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Main Street Iowa Application Section E: Previous History (60 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684
1. Please list all economic and community development organizations in the community and explain their roles, functions and number of full-time equivalent staff.
Name of Organization Role and Function # FTE Staff 1. Downtown Partners Sioux City To coordinate revitalization efforts, encourage 1 418 Pierce Street 712.252.0014 economic development, facilitate collaboration Web Site: amongst businesses, and promote Downtown Sioux City. www.downtownsiouxcity.com
2. Siouxland Chamber of Represents its membership by promoting the 8 Commerce (The Siouxland economic welfare and quality of life for the tri-state Initiative) 101 Pierce Street region. 712.255.7903 Web Site: www.siouxlandchamber.com
3. City of Sioux City Economic Works to make site selection a smooth process for 5 Development 405 6th Street companies, developers and entrepreneurs considering 712.224.5500 Web Site: new investment in Sioux City. The team markets www.locatesiouxcity.com business assistance programs, creates and expands business parks, drafts development agreements, and works to encourage both commercial and industrial growth in Sioux City.
4. Convention & Visitors Bureau Provides visitors' guide and information about annual 2 801 4th Street 712.279.4800 events, attractions, dining, lodging, sports, shopping Web Site: www.visitsiouxcity.org and recreation.
5. Sioux City Growth Organization To encourage young professionals to become active 0 (SCGO) Innovation Market Web members of the Siouxland community. We encourage Site: www.siouxcitygo.com progressive and innovative ideas, and bring together voices from all generations to create a positive impact on the future of our community. Our goal is to attract and retain young professionals in the area, by providing insight on what Sioux City has to offer and how they can get involved in shaping its future. 6. Small Business Development The center is one of 16 regional business assistance 1 Center 4647 Stone Ave. Sioux centers statewide and serves small business needs in City, IA 51102 712.274.6454 Cherokee, Crawford, Ida, Monona, Plymouth and Woodbury counties. Along with free one-on-one Web Site: business counseling, the center offers other practical www.corporatecollege.biz business services, including market research services and a variety of business education classes. 7. Siouxland Economic To help businesses start up or expand in a ten-county 6 Development Council 613 area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
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Pierce Street, Suite 202 712.279.6430 Web Site: www.siouxlandedc.com
8. SCORE 320 6th Street, Federal A nonprofit association dedicated to educating 1 Building, Room 186 entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, 712.277.2325 Web Site: grow, and succeed nationwide. www.siouxcity.score.org
9. STARTUP SIOUX CITY is an informal site dedicated to sharing news and 0 Website: information about entrepreneurship, innovation and www.startupsiouxcity.com small business in Siouxland. When you visit this site you will find resources, events, news stories and more from local entrepreneurs, community leaders and city representatives for helping grow small and emerging businesses.
10. The Siouxland Initiative 101 To stimulate economic growth in the tri-state region. 0 Pierce Street 712.255.7903 Three fund drives over the past ten years have raised Web Site: nearly 9 million dollars from Siouxland communities www.siouxlandchamber.com and corporations to support the programs and staffing of TSI. The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce is responsible for administering the activities of the Initiative.
11. Springboard Coworking 700 4th A shared office space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, 1 Street Unit 210 605.351.5807 startups, small businesses and any form of career www.springboardcoworking.co nomad, looking for a vibrant community and m workspace to collaborate.
12. SIMPCO 1122 Pierce St, Sioux To be a catalyst for regional cooperation, uniting local 12 City, IA 51105 712.279.6286 governments of the Tri-State Siouxland Region into an www.simpco.org effective Council of Governments. To promote the best possible planning practices and advocate partnerships throughout the region. To partner with local governments in long-range planning, community development activities, and professional regional program management, which foster intelligent growth, economic development, and safe, accessible transportation.
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2. In regard to the proposed Main Street district, indicate which tasks are addressed by local development organizations:
Chamber of Economic Convention & Downtown Other Not Being Commerce Development Visitors Partners * Addressed Bureau Special Events/ Festivals X ☐ X X X ☐ Retail Activities/Cooperative X X ☐ X ☐ ☐ Marketing Business Recruitment X X ☐ X ☐ ☐ Business Retention X X ☐ X ☐ ☐ Business Training/Seminars X X ☐ X ☐ ☐ Design Assistance ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ X Real Estate Development ☐ X ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Housing ☐ X ☐ X ☐ ☐ Tourism X X X X ☐ ☐
*If “Other”, please list name of organization(s) and tasks: The organizations may vary depending on certain events. Several not for profit and for profit organizations hold events for fundraising purposes.
3. Describe any commercial building rehabilitation and/or new construction projects that have occurred in the Main Street proposed district or community in the past five years. How were they funded? Describe public or private participation. Were local banks involved? If so, in what way? The new $128 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opened in August 2014 and is located in the Historic Pearl District downtown. The project included renovation of the historic Battery Building along with new construction on 16 acres.
Private investment by Ho-Chunk, Inc. to the former Terra Centre, Sioux City’s iconic glass office building, was made including the purchase and re-naming of the building to Ho-Chunk Centre, renovations to the atrium lobby and several floors of office space, and the addition of the Sweetwater Café, completed in 2014. Wells Fargo Bank also made upgrades to their office within the building.
A $14 million upgrade and expansion of Mercy Medical Center’s intensive care unit is nearing completion. This private investment is the latest in a series of significant upgrades planned over the next 5 years for downtown’s largest employer.
Renovations to the former JC Penney’s building in downtown created a new space for the Sioux City Public Museum in 2011. Named the Museum Plaza Building, the $13.5 million public- private project utilized 55,000 sq. feet of space for interactive displays and exhibits honoring Sioux City’s past.
The Historic Pearl District was created in 2008 as a cultural and entertainment district on the west side of downtown. The area is roughly bound by Perry Creek, the railroad, 7th Street and Douglas Street. The entire district has been rezoned to HC-2, a special zoning district created just for this area. For the rehabilitation of this area, the Historic Pearl District Facade Improvement Program was created in 2011. Several facades have taken advantage of this
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program to utilize up to $30,000 per façade, while the City funds street, infrastructure and alleyway improvements within the 60+ acre district.
Local developer Bart Connelly refurbished the Stifel Nicolas building into Class A office and market rate residential space, renaming it 4th & Jackson after its location in downtown Sioux City. Connelly also renovated the 3-story, historic William Steele-designed Williges Building with floors 1 and 2 housing a law firm and economic development corporation and the third floor dedicated to 7 market rate lofts.
4. What other private or public investment has any group, organization, or individual made in the past three years that addressed a community need and attempted to fulfill that need? How were these projects financed? The Children’s Museum of Siouxland began as a dream by a small group of Junior League women almost a decade ago to provide a hands-on learning environment for children. In 2012 a board was formed of local community members and an executive director was hired to begin the fundraising process. More than $6 million was raised in less than 2 years for the museum with private investment as well as support by the city, county and state through a CAT grant. The new facility is currently under construction in the Historic Pearl District in downtown Sioux City. The interactive learning center will focus on STEM learning with an anticipated opening of winter 2015.
The Sioux City Growth Organization saw a need to add more artwork in the downtown. Sculpt Siouxland, Inc., a private, non-profit organization of leaders dedicated to educating the public on art in public spaces was created to begin the creation and installation of large-scale art as part of the streetscape. In cooperation with the Sioux City Art Center for the last 3 years, Sculpt Siouxland has dedicated to raising private funds for the project while allowing the Art Center to oversee the artists and administrative duties. With 10 new works installed in June 2015, alongside 18 permanent exhibitions for year-long viewing, the public sculptures enhance the appearance create a unique experience for those in downtown.
A need for additional green space in downtown was identified in the 2012 Downtown Study by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). A group of local community leaders and parishioners from the First Presbyterian Church at 6th & Jackson had already joined in 2010 to turn an empty lot neighboring the church into a green space for quiet reflection. The Shepherd's Garden, completed in May 2015, includes plants, walkways, water features and plaques with Bible verses on the former site of an abandoned YWCA. The nearly $1 million project was funded by more than 100 donors.
5. List any local financial incentives that are currently in place in your community, and describe any resulting projects that have taken advantage of these incentives. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) has been a valuable tool promoting economic development growth throughout the community. As an example, Lakeport Commons, an outdoor lifestyle center on the city’s east side, was built with TIF funds resulting in a dramatic rise in visitors to the city and sales tax revenues. TIF has served other projects throughout the community including the recent $28 million Sabre Industries expansion in Southbridge Business Park.
TIF is effective in helping to replace infrastructure and provide assistance for redevelopment. In downtown, the city's $2.48 million reconstruction of Pearl Street, including new streetscape elements, were a catalyst for new investment in the Historic Pearl District. The improvements led to local developer Rick Bertrand investing $1.5 million into eight aging buildings, transforming an entire city block into a vibrant place for restaurant and retailers. Additionally,
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local health insurance and benefit consultant firm, Innovative Benefit Consultants, renovated a historic building on Water Street in the Historic Pearl District and utilized funds through TIF and the Targeted Jobs Program.
Urban revitalization has also been used with TIF to develop mixed use spaces in downtown, such as the United Center, a six-story warehouse renovated into Class A office space and market rate condos. Property tax rebates are used locally by which the developer pays the taxes and receives an immediate from the City and the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program has also provided funding for many rehabilitation projects in the downtown.
The Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit Program is a versatile tool for the creation and retention of Iowa jobs in border communities. Established by the Iowa Legislature with Sioux City chosen as one of four pilot cities, the program offers a withholding tax credit of 3% of gross wages for up to 10 years. Since the program’s inception in late 2006, Sioux City has been able to retain 1,248 jobs, create 1,066 jobs, and leverage nearly $146 million in new non-retail investment. These positions pay, at a minimum, the average county wage currently at $16.63. However, the average wage of jobs created and retained through the Targeted Jobs Program exceeds $27.00. Examples of projects assisted by this program include: UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Sunnybrook Clinic, IDFI, Sabre Industries, Prairie Pediatrics, Mercy Medical Center and Van Meter Industrial Supply.
6. Has the community been designated as a Cultural & Entertainment District by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs? ☐ yes X no If yes, what year designated: What has been accomplished locally with the Cultural & Entertainment District designation?
7. Has the community been designated as a Great Place by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs? X yes ☐ no If yes, what year designated: 2006 What has been accomplished locally with the Great Places designation? The Great Places designation made connection possible on several projects. We have been involved in the I29 reconstruction design (in the thick of construction now) which implemented bridge design and a visual connection to the riverfront. It also spurred enhancements to the Heritage parking ramp in the core of downtown and connection along 4th Street. It brought our extensive terra cotta inventory to the forefront and helped greatly in creating a school of design; ISU Design West.
6. Summarize any other previous Main Street district revitalization efforts and their outcomes. The downtown façade program assisted properties in up to $3,000 in façade work. The program was successful, however design assistance would be helpful in maintaining a consistency.
► After this page, include the following attachments: A copy of the community’s annual promotional calendar or list of events.
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Main Street Iowa Application Section F: Readiness (40 Potential Points)
Community: Downtown Sioux City Population: 82,684 Include additional pages for this section, if necessary
1. Describe your community's efforts to learn about the Main Street program:
a. List the historic commercial district revitalization conferences, workshops, or seminars sponsored by the Iowa Downtown Resource Center/Main Street Iowa that representatives from your local nonprofit corporation (established to govern the Main Street organization) and/or city officials or staff have attended in the past three years. Main Street Iowa Application Workshop, March 2015; Emmetsburg Downtown Forum, June 10.
b. Describe any community presentations conducted in preparation for Main Street. Include when, where the event was held, who spoke, and number of attendees Upon returning from the Main Street Iowa Application workshop, Jill Wanderscheid presented information to the Downtown Partners Board of Directors (418 Pierce Street, 13 present); Board further discussion (after calls, visits, etc. where information was gathered) at the April board meeting (418 Pierce Street, 11 present+guests); The board of directors, city staff and historic preservation representatives met for the Main Street Iowa coaching visit with Michael Wigler (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Main + Abbey, 16 present) on May 18.
c. What communities, if any, have you visited in preparation for Main Street? Include dates, communities visited, who participated, your perceptions, takes aways. Being originally from Dubuque, it was originally a community I visited when beginning my position with Downtown Partners. I met with Dan LoBianco at the time and was able to attend during one of their annual meetings. After leaving with a better understanding of their operations, I later traveled to Des Moines to meet with Thom Guzman. I began putting together the pieces of our history with Main Street Iowa while learning more about our affiliations with the International Downtown Association and acclimating to the director position. Over my five years with Downtown Partners I have visited several Iowa Main Streets, as have city staff. I attended the 2011 Iowa Downtown Summit with other city and historic preservation staff. Recently, Jill Wandersheid, with the City of Sioux City, attended the Main Street Iowa Application Workship and spoke with attendees. We have reached out to Main Street communities (all via phone call/email), and those not in the program to learn more about how we can connect with Main Street Iowa. Those who were in the program discussed funding sources, projects and grant opportunities. LeMars, for example, was one that commented briefly on being past the “honeymoon phase” (first three years) and now uncertain on how to best benefit. Communities, like Council Bluffs, have tried for years to get a program but the stakeholders could not come together towards that goal. Fort Dodge could not sustain funding for a full time staff person. Indirectly, we worked with the University of Iowa on the SSMID Final Report (a guide for groups seeking to achieve economic development goals through business improvement district) and input was gathered from Cedar Falls, Spencer, Main Street Iowa and others throughout the state. After years of wondering why we are not a part of the Main Street Iowa program, I believe we are ready, and have the funding available, to help advance this program in our community and to be very successful.
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d. Describe any additional efforts to build awareness and support for the Main Street program. Outside of awareness that had taken place while involved, property/business street visits took place after the intent to apply was prepared. A survey was launched on June 8th to our 1,991 followers with information on the program, our “Main Street Iowa…we are looking forward to it!” information and request for input was gathered using an online survey. The first day, 41 responses were received and support was at 100% (a copy of the results can be found in the attachments). Overall, the downtown community is in strong support of the program.
2. Is your organization a member of the National Main Street Network®? ☐ yes X no If yes, please list your membership number: Expires:
3. Has the community completed a Downtown Assessment conducted by the Iowa Downtown Resource Center? ☐ yes X no If yes, when? If yes, what has occurred as a result of the assessment?
4. Describe other economic development conferences, workshops, or seminars that representatives from your local nonprofit organization and/or city officials or staff have attended in the past three years. Identify who attended. The Downtown Partners director attends the International Downtown Association’s Annual Conference & Tradeshow each year. City staff attends the following: - Marty Dougherty - IEDC conference in 2013 - Marty, Chris, Renae, Mayor and Dan Moore attended SMART Conference 2015 (Marty, Chris, Renae & Anne in 2014; Marty/Chris 2013) - Marty, Chris, Renae attended Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) Conference – 2015, 2014, 2013 - Renae attended the Heartland Economic Development Course in Blue Springs, MO in 2013 - MidAmerica Economic Development Council (MAEDC) Conference (Renae 2014, Marty 2013) - 3CMA (City County Marketing Association) - Anne 2013 - Government Social Media Conference - Anne 2015 - State of Iowa Tourism Conference – Erika Newton
5. Illustrate your plan, with timetable, to set up an office space for your organization (if not already in place) if your community were selected for participation in the Main Street Program. Include location and provisions for equipment. N/A
6. Illustrate your plan, with timetable to hire a program director if your community were selected for participation in the Main Street program (Main Street Program Director should be in place by December 31, 2015). N/A
7. Relate any other information, not covered elsewhere in this application, that you believe should be considered in the evaluation of this application. (i.e. retail leakage, sales tax receipt trends, new construction or infill construction in the proposed district, recent streetscape or private building rehabilitation in the project area, etc.)
► After this page, include the following attachments: ● Letter demonstrating intent to hire a Main Street Program Director. ● Copy of Program Director’s job description and job posting advertisement.
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Attachments Checklist
Please insert the following documents in the appropriate section of the original application and in each of the fifteen (15) copies:
☐ SECTION A Evidence of Funding
☐ SECTION A Resolution of support passed by the City Council
☐ SECTION A Resolutions of support adopted by the Chamber of Commerce, downtown merchant’s organization, and/or economic development group
☐ SECTION A Letters of support from local businesses, organizations, institutions, industry, and private citizens
☐ SECTION B Up to fifteen (15) historic pictures relevant to the proposed project area
☐ SECTION C Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the nonprofit corporation locally designated to serve as the governing policy board for the Main Street program and program director (if nonprofit is in development do not include articles of incorporation or bylaws for another organization other than local Main Street program)
☐ SECTION C IRS tax status letter, or description of the tax status in which the organization intends to apply (i.e. 501(c)3, 501(c)4 or 501(c)6)
☐ SECTION C An organizational chart for the local Main Street program
☐ SECTION C Proposed Local Main Street Program Board of Directors List/Commitment
☐ SECTION C Maps: ● City street map, district map, existing National Register, TIF, CED, Tax Abatement districts, land use, existing building condition, building use/ownership.
☐ SECTION C 15 current color photos (no smaller that 4 X 6) that visually depicts the proposed Main Street district. Images should represent the essence, buildings, amenities, streetscapes, anher important features of the district. Please number the pictures, provide a written description of each and designate location of major elements in pictures on map.
☐ SECTION C An aerial photo showing the community and proposed project area
☐ SECTION E A copy of the community’s annual promotional calendar or list of events
☐ SECTION F A letter from the city and the private, nonprofit organization locally designated to serve as the governing policy board for the Main Street program showing their intent to hire a Main Street program director prior to December 31, 2015.
☐ SECTION F If the organization has current staff that will be re-assigned to coordinate the local Main Street efforts, insert a copy of the present staff person’s job description as well as a proposed job description if job duties will change. If the organization intends to hire after designation, include a copy of the proposed job description that will be used in the hiring process.
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