Affordable Housing, As Well As Childcare

AGENDA

Mankato City Council Regular Meeting April 23, 2018 - 6 p.m. IGC - Mankato Room

1. Call Meeting to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

Regular Meeting of April 9, 2018

4. Appearances, Recognition, and Proclamations

Presentation of Ambassador Awards to Joshua Block, and Zachary Jakes, Mankato West High School, Class AA State Wrestling Champions

5. Consent Calendar

A. Resolutions adopting the Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule for Cities, and appointing Responsible Authority and assigning duties.

B. Consideration of bids on Capital Improvement Project 10387; Record Street.

C. Consideration of bids on Capital Improvement Project 10531; North Fifth Street.

D. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Minnesota State University-Mankato for a portion for the terminal at the Mankato Regional Airport for flight training.

E. Resolution authorizing City Manager to submit a Contamination Cleanup Grant E. Resolution authorizing City Manager to submit a Contamination Cleanup Grant application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for 507 North Riverfront Drive.

F. Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

G. Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for rezoning property from T, Transition, to OR, Office Residential - Lot 1, Block 1, Circle 7 Subdivision; by request of Circle 7, Inc.

H. Set May 14, 2018, as the date of public hearing for Ordinance amending Mankato City Code, Chapter 5, Section 5.04 and creating Section 5.39 relating to the regulation of Mobile Food Units.

I. Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 10460; Viking Ravine Sanitary Sewer.

J. Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 10636; Wilson Creek Vegetation Management.

6. Reports of City Council Members

Healthy Maverick Meeting notes from March 27, 2018

7. Miscellaneous Business

View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar

Work Session, May 7, 2018, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room

Regular Council Meeting, May 14, 2018, 7 p.m., Mankato Room

Regular Council Meeting, May 29, 2018 6 p.m. (with Work Session to follow)

8. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Citizens with additional questions regarding items on the agenda will be offered an opportunity to speak first, followed by those citizens wishing to address the Council on matters not on the agenda. Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium.

9. Adjournment

MINUTES

Mankato City Council Regular Meeting April 9, 2018 - 7 p.m. IGC - Mankato Room

1. Call Meeting to Order

Roll Call

Members Present: Dennis Dieken, Karen Foreman, Jenn Melby-Kelley, Trudy Kunkel, Mark Frost, Mike Laven, and Mayor Eric Anderson.

Staff Present: City Manager Patrick Hentges, Deputy City Manager Alison Zelms, Community Development Director Paul Vogel, Economic Development Specialist Kristin Prososki, Planning Coordinator Mark Konz, Housing and Community Development Manager Nancy Bokelmann, Public Works Director Jeff Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Michael McCarty, and Executive Assistant Renae Kopischke.

Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag

2. Approval of Agenda

Mr. Laven requested item 5.B. be moved to item 4.0 under the Consent Calendar resetting the date of the Public Hearing to May 14. Mr. Laven moved and Mr. Frost seconded a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.

3. Approval of Minutes

Mr. Frost moved and Ms. Foreman seconded a motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of March 26, 2018 as written. The motion carried unanimously.

4. Consent Calendar

NOTE: All items listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a Council Member wishes to discuss any of these items, they may ask that the item be removed from the Consent Calendar. Removed item(s) will be discussed and acted upon by separate motion. Ms. Foreman pulled item 4.E. and Mr. Laven pulled item 4.A. Ms. Foreman moved and Mr. Laven seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.

A. Motion approving Proclamation designating April 26 to April 29, 2018, as "Stand Against Racism" days in the City of Mankato.

Mayor Anderson read through the proclamation designating April 26 to April 29, 2018, as “Stand Against Racism” days in the City of Mankato.

Mr. Laven commented that several Councilmembers attended a racial equity training during the National League of Cities Conference.

Barb Dorn, 2 Main Street, Nicollet, Executive Director of the YWCA, talked about the national YWCA campaign designed to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness. She mentioned the Racial Equity event occurring on April 27 in Mankato.

Tiffnie Jackson, 223 Wilson Way, provided a brief overview of the Racial Equity event on April 27, at the Intergovernmental Center, that will be free and open to the public.

Mr. Laven moved and Ms. Foreman seconded a motion to approve the proclamation designating April 26 to April 29, 2018 as “Stand Against Racism” days in the City of Mankato. The motion carried unanimously.

B. Motion approving Proclamation designating Friday, April 27, 2018, as Arbor Day, and May as Arbor Month in the City of Mankato.

C. Motion approving Citizen Committee recommendations by the Appointments Committee.

D. Motion approving 2018 Community Grant allocations.

E. Motion approving liquor license renewals for all on/off sale intoxicating, Sunday liquor, on/off sale 3.2 percent malt liquor, club, wine, culinary, and non-enclosed premise (outdoor patio) for the licensing period May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.

Ms. Foreman noted the two strikes on the Civic Center liquor license and hoped that staff is working on improvements; need to set the example.

Ms. Foreman moved and Mr. Frost seconded a motion approving liquor license renewals for all on/off sale 3.2 percent malt liquor, club, wine, culinary, and non-enclosed premise (outdoor patio) for the licensing period May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018. The motion carried unanimously.

F. Resolution approving application to conduct lawful gambling for Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association (MAYBA) at Franklin Rogers Park, 601 Reed Street, Mankato.

G. Resolutions approving Certificate of Design Compliance and Planned Unit Development for Eide Bailly Center at 115 and 117 South 2nd Street; by request of Neubau Tower, Inc.

H. Resolutions approving Certificate of Design Compliance and Conditional Use Permit for new mixed use building at 507 and 515 North Riverfront Drive; by request of Old Town Development Group, LLC.

I. Resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit for to allow a craft brewery in the B-3, Highway Business District at 228 Poplar Street; by request of Lauren and Jim Parejko

J. Resolution amending Planned Unit Development for Outlot G, Sibley Parkway; by request of Umashankar Subramanian.

K. Resolution amending Resolution 17-0306-71 providing for the issuance and sale of $7,505,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A, allowing the acceptance of additional PSIG fund for Southveiw Heights II.

L. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to request a speed study on Madison Avenue commencing at Bassett Drive and terminating at Trunk Highway 22.

M. Resolution of support for the submittal of a bonding request for the Trunk Highway 169 Levee Project.

N. Set May 14, 2018, as the date of public hearing for rezoning the 500 and 600 blocks of North Riverfront, 100, 106, 110, and 114 West Elm, and 110 East Spring Street, from B-1, Community Business District, to CBD-F, Central Business District - Fringe; by request of the Old Town Association and City of Mankato.

5. Public Hearings

A. Mr. Hentges stated that Johnson Outdoors is examining another expansion of their building by 88,218 square feet due to business growth. The construction cost is estimated at $10-11 million which does not include soft costs nor other costs associated with finishing out the space for manufacturing. He noted that similar to the previous expansion in 2006, substandard soil conditions were found during geo-technical exploration and similar levels of excavation for corrections is warranted for the expansion. This results in an additional cost of $504,370 of correction, which consists of excavation and backfilling with suitable material.

Mr. Hentges explained that the assessed market valuations and cash flow Mr. Hentges explained that the assessed market valuations and cash flow show that the expansion will generate sufficient tax increment review within 5.5 years to fully amortize the estimated soil corrections at an interest rate of 5.25 percent. He mentioned that no bond is anticipated and the company would pay the costs and then be reimbursed over a period of 5.5 years.

Brief discussion on the Tax Increment value and the payback as well as the indemnity provided. Mr. Hentges stated that essentially the money is paid upfront and there’s a calculation where there would be a reimbursement of the interest.

Mayor Anderson inquired on the reimbursement formula and the period not to exceed nine years. Mr. Hentges noted that the district would be decertified with an expected pay off date in five years.

Mayor Anderson mentioned budget and addendums and felt that it would be helpful for future Council’s to have more detailed information as tax increment districts cycle through.

Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.

Ms. Foreman moved and Mr. Dieken seconded a motion to approve the Resolution approving Tax Increment District 19-6, Johnson Outdoors expansion at 121 Power Drive. The motion carried unanimously.

B. Resolutions approving Development District 41 and Tax Increment District 41-1 - Eide Bailly Plaza; by request of Neubau Tower, LLC. (Moved to Item 4.O. on Consent Calendar resetting the date of public hearing to May 14, 2018.)

C. Ms. Prososki provided an overview of the proposals submitted. She stated that a review panel consisting of three Councilmembers and city staff met and after extensive discussion, there was consensus for the selection of the proposal from Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP). She indicated that the panel felt that the proposal went the furthest to meet the needs of the community, including supportive and affordable housing, as well as childcare. She explained that SWMHP would be given eighteen months to secure both the funding and partnerships necessary for the project to proceed; however, should things not be finalized within the timeframe, the Council could evaluate progress made, and if found insufficient, direct staff to contact Cohen-Esrey or Joseph Development to determine whether interest in the site remains. She mentioned that the panel also discussed the sale price of $1 and budgetary implications and suggested that if tax increment financing (TIF) were approved for the project, that the city should consider utilizing some of the TIF for reimbursement of eligible costs incurred by city, such as demolition and infrastructure.

Mayor Anderson stated that he had reviewed the request for proposal that the city sent out, and wondered if staff was surprised at all about the proposals received being mainly for housing. Mr. Vogel noted that the area was shown as being used for office or residential.

Mayor Anderson wondered if all the proposals were contingent of road improvements. Ms. Prososki stated that all proposals included the extension of Stoltzman Road and was information that was with the request. Mayor Anderson asked how the project fit within the CIP structure. Mr. Vogel stated it would be considered a petition project. Proposals would be firmed up through the development agreement process.

Mayor Anderson felt that part of the decision needs to be based on the draw down or request for TIF. Ms. Prososki mentioned removal of the buildings in preparation of the site for redevelopment. Brief discussion on the use of project vouchers and making the project competitive during the tax credit go around. Ms. Bokelmann stated that there’s an annual request that goes forward for approval that contains a time limit.

Ms. Foreman asked about the location of the infrastructure as she thought it was located under the parking lots which would make the development more strategic. Mr. Vogel replied yes.

Ms. Prososki noted that there would likely be submittal of a soil contamination clean-up grant which would require a 25 percent match.

Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.

Mr. Laven noted that questions similar to those asked by Mayor Anderson came up through the discussion process. He stated that the proposal picked is bold and forward moving in addition to covering a need and addressing it.

Mr. Laven moved and Mr. Frost seconded a motion to approve the Resolution designating development property under the Mankato City Charter and authorization for the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions for 221 Lamm Street. The motion carried unanimously.

D. Mr. Hentges stated that this was a project feasibility hearing for Capital Improvement Project 10644; Premier Drive extension.

Mr. McCarty indicated that a petition was received for improvement of Premier Drive from Augusta Drive to 227th Street. The petition supports the proposed development on the west side of the Circle Seven property north of Augusta Drive.

He noted that staff met individually with the developer’s and adjacent property owners’ to discuss the proposed plan, estimated costs, and proposed assessments for the project. As a part of the discussions, city staff attempted to negotiate the acquisition of the westerly 40 feet of right-of-way required for the ultimate build out of Premier Drive on the northern portion of the project; however, at this time the property owner was not interested in selling. He stated that in order to accommodate an adequate road way in the existing right-of-way a 28 foot wide street will be constructed.

It was mentioned that upon development of the land west of the 28 foot street section, the developer will be required to dedicate the additional 40-feet of right-of-way and reconstruct the road way to a 40 foot wide street.

Brief discussion on the general obligation shares, deferred assessments, and width of the road way.

Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing.

David Hayes, 104 Creekside Drive, asked about the road width going from 40’ to 28’ and wondered if there would be any concerns from Public Safety. Mr. Hentges stated that there would be parking along the wider section of road with two-lane traffic; thus, no concerns from Public Safety. Mr. Hayes wondered why the need for the project now. Mr. Hentges explained that the project was petitioned and would eliminate the current dead end allowing north and south traffic flow.

Steve Woehrle, 318 South 4th Street, commented on deferred taxes and community growth. Mayor Anderson stated that it’s important to establish a budget with forward momentum and reduced exposure on deferrals. He pointed out that within development agreements there’s significant input upfront, and in this instance the development exists; thus, there’s a benefit to those requesting it.

Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.

Ms. Foreman moved and Mr. Frost seconded a motion to approve the Resolution receiving the feasibility report, ordering improvement, preparation of plans, specifications and ordering advertisement for bid; and the Resolution declaring cost to be assessed, and ordering preparation of proposed assessment and set date of assessment hearing on Capital Improvement Project Number 10644; Premier Drive Extension . The motion carried unanimously.

6. City Manager’s Report

A. Ms. Zelms reported that the Strategic Plan is a road map that helps guide city A. Ms. Zelms reported that the Strategic Plan is a road map that helps guide city service and initiatives by detailing challenges and strategies to address those challenges over the course of the next five years. She noted that the plan identifies opportunities for strategic focus that will help to drive resource allocation during the budget and capital investment planning process, focus the work of personnel, and assure that the City’s vision to “lead the way as a vibrant diverse regional community” continues to be reinforced.

Ms. Zelms explained that the Strategic Plan was the result of significant community, elected official, staff, and partner input which resulted in the Council’s selection of three strategic themes: affordability, community building and stewardship. She commented on a series of facilitated planning sessions that that resulted in initiatives that will be further refined into work plans involving cross-departmental teams that will complete the work set out in the detailed plans. She indicated that although much work has been done, there remain many “next steps” that will assure that the strategic plan is realized and mentioned that there will be additional opportunities about two years into the plan for the City Council to meet again and update the plan based on achievement and changes that have occurred in the first years of implementation.

Dain Fisher, 53886 194th Lane, stated he attended on issue that ties directly into the Strategic Plan. He reference item 4.D. and the grants. He mentioned the human capital and creativity that is available and how there’s a need for resources. He felt that there is a need and the ability to drive the community to be forward thinking.

Mr. Laven moved and Ms. Kunkel seconded a motion to approve the Resolution adopting the City of Mankato 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.

B. Mr. Vogel presented the Joint Resolution for Orderly Annexation between the City of Mankato and Lime Township. He stated that in 1997, the City of Mankato and Lime Township entered into a Joint Resolution for Orderly Annexation which was the second agreement that the city had entered into with a surrounding township in regards to annexation and managing non-farm development outside the City limits. He noted that the agreement has been effective over the years in limiting non-farm development outside the city, cooperative planning, and transitioning vacant parcels into the city for development purposes.

Mr. Vogel explained that the term of the existing agreement expires July 1, 2018, and the Township is interested in renewing the agreement. He summarized some of the general terms of the agreement and noted that it is similar to the recently approved Mankato Township agreement. He pointed out that the term of the agreement is until 2038 rather than 2042, which is a minor change and is still within the 20 year horizon of the other agreements.

Beth Proctor, 23471 3rd Avenue, representing Lime Township, stated that the Township welcomes the changes, and enjoys working with the city as it has been a very positive relationship. It was noted that the Lime Township Board considered the joint resolution at their March 20, 2018 meeting and approved it by unanimous vote.

Mr. Konz complimented Ms. Proctor and her involvement as she was instrumental in moving the process forward.

Mr. Laven moved and Ms. Foreman seconded a motion to approve the Joint Resolution for Orderly Annexation between the City of Mankato and Lime Township. The motion carried unanimously.

7. Reports of City Council Members

Airport Commission Meeting notes from February 27, 2018

Planning Commission Meeting minutes from March 28, 2018

8. Miscellaneous Business

View all city committee meetings by clicking on our City Calendar

Long-range Facility Plan Public Hearing, April 17, 2018, 7 p.m., Mankato

Regular Council Meeting, April 23, 2018, 6 p.m., Mankato Room (with Work Session to follow)

Work Session, May 7, 2018, 6 p.m., Minnesota River Room

Regular Council Meeting, May 14, 2018, 7 p.m., Mankato Room

Regular Council Meeting, May 29, 2018, 7 p.m., Mankato Room (with Work Session to follow)

9. Public Open Forum (15 Minutes)

Brenda Radichel Quaye, Venstar/New Era Development, stated she was raised and does business in the community. She commented on office vacancy rates in Mankato. She stated that her firm has several locations in Minnesota. She mentioned how it was hard to be an entrepreneur in Mankato. She pointed out that there are some significant vacancies that will be coming onto the market such as the Verizon building (126,000 square feet); the Eide Bailly building (12,000 square feet). She felt that the community couldn’t afford a vacancy rate of 12%, and that the Eide Bailly project will make it more difficult for others. She felt that support should include everyone, not just a few.

10. Adjournment

There being no further business before the Council, Mr. Frost moved and Ms. Foreman seconded a motion to adjourn. With all members voting in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

Minutes Approved.

______Mayor Anderson

ATTEST:

______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Presentation of Ambassador Awards to Joshua Block, and Zachary Jakes, Mankato West High School, Class AA State Wrestling Champions

Recommendation/Action(s): Presentation of Ambassador Awards.

Summary: Joshua Block (145 weight class) got an escape and takedown in the final 20 seconds of his championship match. Zachary Jakes (285 weight class) was ranked number one in his weight class for most of the season. He had a 8-7 victory over the second-ranked wrestler. Ambassador Awards are given to people who bring honor and recognition to the City of Mankato. AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.A. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Resolutions adopting the Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule for Cities, and appointing Responsible Authority and assigning duties.

Recommendation/Action(s): Adoption of the attached resolutions.

Summary: The City of Mankato has a Records Management Policy and currently follows the "Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule for Cities" for records retention. To comply with state law, it is necessary to adopt a plan for managing governmental records including the proper retention and disposal of municipal records (see attached Resolution adopting the Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule for Cities). Upon formal approval, the city will continue to complete a data inventory and work on implementation of the Records Management Policy.

The City of Mankato has established policies and procedures for data practices; however, it is required per the Minnesota Governmental Data Practices Act (MGDPA) that the city appoint at least one person as the Responsible Authority to administer the requirements for collection, storage, use and dissemination of data within the city. Per the Resolution, Renae Kopischke is appointed as the Responsible Authority and will implement the act and the rules (per the MGDPA and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1205). The appointee has the authority to make good faith attempts to resolve all administrative controversies arising from the entity's practices of creation, collection, use, and dissemination of data; prescribe changes to the administration of the entity's programs, procedures, and design of forms to bring those activities into compliance; take all administrative actions necessary to comply with the general requirements; and where necessary, direct designees to perform the detailed requirements of the act and Chapter 1205. Attachments Resolution - Retention Schedule Resolution - Responsible Authority RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA GENERAL RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CITIES CITY OF MANKATO BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MINNESOTA

WHEREAS, to comply with Records Management Statute MS 138.17, it is necessary to adopt a plan for managing governmental records including the proper retention and disposal of municipal records; and

WHEREAS, the Records Management Statute MS 138.17 establishes the Records Disposition Panel and requires all government entities to follow an orderly process in disposing of governmental information; and

WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has approved for use by all Minnesota Cities the “Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule for Cities” which authorizes cities adopting said schedule an orderly method of disposing of municipal records; and

WHEREAS, the “Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule for Cities” is regularly updated.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mankato Minnesota adopts the Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule and directs the Executive Assistant to notify the Minnesota Historical Society/State Archives Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following state approval, City Departments are directed to provide for retention and destruction of records as set forth in said schedule and its subsequent revisions.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mankato, Blue Earth County, this 23rd day of April, 2018.

______Eric T. Anderson Mayor

Attest: ______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY AND ASSIGNING DUTIES

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 13.02, Subdivision 16, as amended, requires that the City of Mankato appoint at least one person as the Responsible Authority to administer the requirements for collection, storage, use, and dissemination of data on individuals within the city; and

WHEREAS, the City of Mankato City Council shares concern expressed by the Legislature on the responsible use of all city data and wishes to satisfy this concern by immediately appointing an administratively qualified Responsible Authority as required under the statute; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Mankato appoints Renae Kopischke as the Responsible Authority for the purposes of meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, as amended, and with rules as lawfully promulgated by the commissioner of administration; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Responsible Authority shall require the requesting party to pay the actual cost of making, certifying, and compiling copies and of preparing summary data, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 and by Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1205, as amended.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mankato, Blue Earth County, this 23rd day of April, 2018.

______Eric T. Anderson Mayor

Attest: ______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant

AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.B. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Consideration of bids on Capital Improvement Project 10387; Record Street.

Recommendation/Action(s): Pass resolution accepting bids on Capital Improvement Project Number 10387; Record Street awarding contract to WW Blacktopping, Inc of Mankato, MN in the amount of $1,202,880,99.

Summary: Public Works recommends awarding the construction contract for Capital Improvement Project Number 10387 to WW Blacktopping, Inc. The contract has a final completion date of October 1, 2018, and construction is anticipated to start in May.

Engineering staff and representatives of the contractor will meet with the property owners prior to construction to explain the work schedule, access to homes and businesses during construction, mail delivery, garbage collection, and other miscellaneous items of interest to the residents.

Attachments Resolution Bids Received RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON IMPROVEMENT NUMBER 10387

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Number 10387, the improvement of Record Street between the center line of South Front Street and the center line of Shaubut Street by installing sanitary sewer, domestic water, and storm sewer mains; curb and gutter; aggregate base; bituminous surfacing; sidewalks; sewer and water services to each and every lot; street lighting; signage bids were received, opened, and tabulated according to the law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:.

Company Name City, State Bid Amount WW Blacktopping, Inc. Mankato, MN $1,202,880.99 Holtmeier Construction Mankato, MN $1,321,310.36 Southern Minnesota Construction Mankato, MN $1,479,182.57

AND WHEREAS, it appears that WW Blacktopping, Inc. of Mankato, MN is the lowest responsible bidder,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MANKATO, MINNESOTA:

1. The city manager and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with WW Blacktopping, Inc. of Mankato, MN in the name of the city of Mankato for the improvement of Record Street between the center line of South Front Street and the center line of Shaubut Street by installing sanitary sewer, domestic water, and storm sewer mains; curb and gutter; aggregate base; bituminous surfacing; sidewalks; sewer and water services to each and every lot; street lighting; signage according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the city council and on file in the office of the city engineer.

This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

Passed this 23rd day of April, 2018

______Eric T. Anderson Mayor

ATTEST:______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant Project City Project 10387

Tabulation of Bids Planholder Bid Amount Engineer's Estimate $1,570,276.17 W W Blacktopping, Inc. $1,202,880.99 LOW BIDDER Holtmeier Construction, Inc. $1,327,310.36 Southern Minnesota Construction $1,479,182.57

Low Bid Project Budget CONSTRUCTION COST Item Amount Percentage Street and Landscaping $674,248.72 56.1% Stormwater Pollution Prevention $6,091.54 0.5% Storm Drainage Construction $174,503.72 14.5% Sanitary Sewer Construction $132,688.77 11.0% Watermain Construction $215,348.25 17.9% Total Contract Cost $1,202,880.99 100.0%

PROJECT COST Item Amount Percentage Project 10387 Construction Contract $1,202,880.99 $0.75 Final Surfacing Contract $57,000.00 $0.04 10% Construction Contingency $125,988.10 $0.08 Engineering (10%) $138,586.91 $0.09 Bonding and Administration (6%) $83,152.15 $0.05 Total Estimated Project Cost $1,607,608.14 $1.00

CHARGES TO DATE Chargeable Direct Costs Item Amount Construction Contract $0.00 Construction Other $0.00 Construction Construct $0.00 Private Work $0.00 Design Contractural $0.00 Design Other $0.00 Consultant $0.00 Credits $0.00 TOTAL $0.00

Chargeable Indirect Costs Item Amount City Staff $12,414.97 Construction Equipment $0.00 Design Equipment $0.00 TOTAL $12,414.97

Nonchargeable Item Amount Contract Engineering Charges $0.00 Contract Bonding Charges $0.00 TOTAL $0.00

TOTAL Charges $12,414.97

FUNDING SOURCES CIP AS BID Sewer Revenue $277,490.94 $169,310.87 10.5% Water Revenue $228,902.47 $274,784.37 17.1% General Obligation Bonds $877,887.23 $476,243.85 29.6% Special Assessments $403,920.00 $456,829.51 28.4% Stormwater Revenue $237,808.98 $230,439.54 14.3% Total Project Funds $2,026,009.62 $1,607,608.14 100.0% AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.C. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Consideration of bids on Capital Improvement Project 10531; North Fifth Street.

Recommendation/Action(s): Pass resolution accepting bids on Capital Improvement Project Number 10531; North Fifth Street awarding contract to Dirt Merchant, Inc. of Mankato, MN in the amount of $1,129,220.08.

Summary: Public Works recommends awarding the construction contract for Capital Improvement Project Number 10531 to Dirt Merchant, Inc. The contract has a final completion date of October 1, 2018, and construction is anticipated to start in May.

Attachments Resolution Bids Received RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON IMPROVEMENT NUMBER 10531

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Number 10531, the improvement of North Fifth Street between the center line of East Main Street and the center line of Washington Street by installing sanitary sewer, domestic water, and storm sewer mains; curb and gutter; aggregate base; bituminous surfacing; sidewalks; sewer and water services to each and every lot; street lighting; signage, bids were received, opened, and tabulated according to the law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:.

Company Name City, State Bid Amount Dirt Merchant, Inc. Mankato, MN $1,129,220.08 Southern Minnesota Construction Mankato, MN $1,264,469.75

AND WHEREAS, it appears that Dirt Merchant, Inc. of Mankato, MN is the lowest responsible bidder,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MANKATO, MINNESOTA:

1. The city manager and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Dirt Merchant, Inc. of Mankato, MN in the name of the city of Mankato for the improvement of North Fifth Street between the center line of East Main Street and the center line of Washington Street by installing sanitary sewer, domestic water, and storm sewer mains; curb and gutter; aggregate base; bituminous surfacing; sidewalks; sewer and water services to each and every lot; street lighting; signage; according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the city council and on file in the office of the city engineer.

This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

Passed this 23rd day of April, 2018

______Eric T. Anderson Mayor

ATTEST:______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant North Fifth Street City Project Number 10531

Tabulation of Bids Planholder Bid Amount Engineer's Estimate $1,382,718.33 Dirt Merchant, Inc. $1,129,220.08 LOW BIDDER Southern Minnesota Construction $1,264,469.75

Low Bid Project Budget CONSTRUCTION COST Item Amount Percentage Street and Landscaping $574,133.95 50.8% Stormwater Pollution Prevention $12,364.70 1.1% Storm Drainage Construction $252,623.37 22.4% Sanitary Sewer Construction $111,343.67 9.9% Watermain Construction $178,754.39 15.8% Total Contract Cost $1,129,220.08 100.0%

PROJECT COST Item Amount Percentage Project 10531 Construction Contract $1,129,220.08 75.9% Final Surfacing Contract $36,741.60 2.5% 10% Construction Contingency $116,596.17 7.8% Engineering (10%) $128,255.78 8.6% Bonding and Administration (6%) $76,953.47 5.2% Total Estimated Project Cost $1,487,767.10 100.0%

EXPENSES TO DATE Item Amount City Staff $24,831.27 City Equipment $501.76 Advertising $395.01 Signage $0.00 Lighting $0.00 Testing $0.00 Consultants $0.00 Permits $150.00 Miscellaneous Charges $0.00 Landscaping $0.00 Sewer Inspections $525.00 Total Expenses to Date $26,403.04

FUNDING SOURCES CIP As Bid Final Percentage Sewer Revenue $257,100.25 $142,074.52 9.5% Water Revenue $206,480.56 $228,090.60 15.3% General Obligation Bonds $306,343.88 $430,199.43 28.9% Special Assessments $272,250.00 $349,277.78 23.5% Stormwater Revenue $212,461.19 $338,124.77 22.7% Total Project Funds $1,254,635.88 $1,487,767.10 100.0% AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.D. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Minnesota State University-Mankato for a portion for the terminal at the Mankato Regional Airport for flight training.

Recommendation/Action(s): Adoption of the attached resolution.

Summary: Staff has negotiated a lease renewal agreement with Minnesota State University-Mankato (MSUM) in conjunction with the University’s aviation program. The lease arrangements and term are nearly identical to the previous agreement, with the exception of increases in rent and operating costs stipulated within the document. Under the new agreement, rent is proposed to increase from $4,000.00 per month to $4,234.39 and operating costs are proposed to increase from $1,507.19 to $1,599.28, which represents Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases since the previous agreement was put in place.

Attachments Resolution Lease Agreement RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MINNESOTA (MSUM) FOR A PORTION OF THE TERMINAL AT THE MANKATO REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR FLIGHT TRAINING

WHEREAS, Minnesota State University-Mankato (MSUM) desires to extend its aviation program at the Mankato Regional Airport; and

WHEREAS, the ability to use space within the airport terminal is necessary for the continued success and expansion of the aviation program; and

WHEREAS, city staff has negotiated an agreement with MSUM for the lease of portions of the airport terminal building.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MANKATO, MINNESOTA:

1. The City Manager be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute the proposed airport terminal lease with MSUM.

This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

Passed this 23rd day of April, 2018

______Eric T. Anderson Mayor

ATTEST:______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant

I certify that the above Resolution is an accurate copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Mankato at an authorized meeting held on the 23rd day of April, 2018, as shown by the minutes of the meeting in my possession.

______Subscribed and sworn to before me this (Signature) ______day of______, 2018 ______Notary Public______(Type or Print Name)

My Commission Expires______(Title)

T-071-1801

LEASE AGREEMENT - MNSCU AS TENANT (Without Leasehold Improvements)

TOTAL AMOUNT: $252,891.45

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Mankato, Intergovernmental Center, 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001, (hereinafter r eferred to as “LANDLORD”), and the STATE OF MINNESOTA, BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON BEHALF OF Minnesota State University, Mankato, 238 Wigley Administration Center, Mankato, MN 56001, (hereinafter referred to as “TENANT”),

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is empowered by Minn. Stat. §136F.06, to lease non-state property for use by its colleges and universities, and

WHEREAS, the LANDLORD is the owner of Mankato Regional Airport (the “Building”), located at 3030 North Airport Road, Mankato, MN, and desires to lease space in the property to TENANT, and

NOW THEREFORE, LANDLORD and TENANT, in consideration of the rents, covenants and considerations hereinafter specified, do hereby agree each with the other as follows:

1. LEASED PREMISES.

LANDLORD grants and TENANT accepts the lease of the following described Leased Premises l ocated i n t he C ity of Mankato, C ounty of Blue E arth, M innesota; m ore particularly described as:

3030 North Airport Road, Mankato, MN, including:

Exclusive us e of space at t he M ankato R egional A irport i n t he T erminal B uilding a s follows:

Room 147 ...... Student Lounge – 309 sq. ft. Room 150 ...... Flight Training Suite plus Vestibule (also utilize space within Room 150 to house s everal t raining c ubicles us ed f or ground i nstruction a nd pr e/post flight briefing) – 1760 sq. ft. Room 154 ...... Student Flight Planning – 210 sq. ft.

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 1 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 Room 155 ...... Flight Simulator Lab – 805 sq. ft.

Allow T ENANT, LANDLORD a nd N orth S tar A viation t o s hare t he ha tched area. TENANT’S students may also use the Arrival Lounge and Conference Room, Room 104. Activities scheduled by the LANDLORD have priority for using the Conference Room. If TENANT d etermines t hat t hey w ould l ike t o us e t he C onference R oom a s a r egularly scheduled classroom, then TENANT will notify LANDLORD in writing and amend this Agreement to include the Conference Room space. See floor plan, which is attached and incorporated a s Exhibit A as p art o f t his Lease Agreement (hereinafter defined as t he “Leased Premises”)

2. USE.

TENANT shall use and occupy the Leased Premises for higher education purposes and for such act ivities r elated t o T ENANT’s o peration as a M innesota S tate C olleges an d Universities system member institution leased location, or for any other lawful purpose.

3. TERM.

Subject to Section 4(e), the term of this Lease Agreement shall commence on August 1, 2017, or upon the date that the final required signature is obtained by TENANT, whichever occurs l ater (the “C ommencement D ate”), an d end o n July 31, 2022 , u nless ot herwise sooner terminated as provided in this Lease. LANDLORD grants and TENANT accepts a right to enter the Leased Premises prior to the Commencement Date at no charge to install furnishings, fixtures and equipment necessary to allow TENANT’s occupancy.

4. RENT.

a. Rent is payable to LANDLORD based on the following schedule:

Term Monthly Annual Total Over Rent Rent Term Amount Amount 08/01/2017 – 12/31/2017 $4,000.00 $20,000.00 01/01/2018 – 12/31/2018 $4,234.39 $50,812.68 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019 $4,234.39 $50,812.68 01/01/2020 – 12/31/2020 $4,234.39 $50,812.68 01/01/2021 – 12/31/2021 $4,234.39 $50,812.68 01/01/2022 – 07/31/2022 $4,234.39 $29,640.73 $252,891.45

b. TENANT shall not be responsible f or pa yment of a ny additional r ents or “pass- throughs” or LANDLORD’s expenses whatsoever, and all costs including all tax costs, including real estate taxes and special assessments, building insurance, maintenance, repairs, shall be borne by the LANDLORD, other than those specifically detailed in (c) directly below.

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 2 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 c. TENANT will pay one hundred percent (100%) of operating costs and TENANT’S portion of utilities as charged to and incurred by the LANDLORD during the term of this Agreement. It is agreed that such monthly payments shall continue during the term of t his A greement. U tilities c onsist of g as, electric, garbage, w ater and s ewer. Operating costs i nclude routine repairs, op eration and m aintenance of t he bui lding. Operating costs for 2018 are One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-nine and 28/100 Dollars ($1,599.28) per month. Operating costs are adjusted every January reflecting the previous annual change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (base index year 1982-84=100).

d. Rent shall be paid monthly in arrears. LANDLORD shall provide TENANT with a monthly invoice for the applicable rental month. TENANT shall mail or deliver the monthly r ent s et f orth a bove a t t he e nd of t he a pplicable c alendar m onth t o LANDLORD at LANDLORD’s notice address as set forth in this Lease. Rent for a partial month, if any, shall be equitably prorated.

e. LANDLORD represents and warrants that it is solely entitled to all rents payable under the terms of this Lease Agreement. LANDLORD further represents and warrants that it is registered with the Secretary of the State to do business in the State of Minnesota and will continue to provide the documentation required by the Secretary of State’s office to remain in good standing. In the event that LANDLORD changes names or rent de livery i nstructions, due t o a m ove, corporate m erger, a cquisition or reorganization, LANDLORD shall provide TENANT with written notice within thirty (30) da ys of s aid c hange, w ith i nstructions r egarding t he ne w de livery address o r LANDLORD d etails. T ENANT m ay r equire a dditional upda ted i nformation be submitted to T ENANT by LANDLORD, to e nsure c ompliance w ith t he S tate o f Minnesota financial and accounting payment system, which LANDLORD agrees to provide within thirty days of TENANT’s written request.

f. LANDLORD shall deliver the Leased Premises to TENANT in conformance with the standards described an d s et f orth i n Exhibit B , Performance S pecifications an d Standards, at tached and i ncorporated as p art of t his L ease A greement, by t he Commencement Date as set forth in Paragraph 3 of this Lease Agreement. Any work LANDLORD performs in the Leased Premises will be substantially complete and the Leased P remises w ill be i n g ood a nd c lean c ondition a t t he t ime of d elivery. If LANDLORD fails to deliver the Leased Premises to TENANT by this date, then the Commencement Date and related obligation to pay rent will be postponed accordingly until LANDLORD delivers possession to TENANT. If the Commencement Date is postponed by one month or more, TENANT shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to (i) postpone the termination date by one month for each month or partial month of postponement of the Commencement Date, or (ii) terminate this Lease Agreement. If the Commencement Date and/or termination date of the Lease are revised pursuant to this paragraph, LANDLORD and TENANT will execute a w ritten lease amendment signed by both parties and setting forth such change.

5. TERMINATION.

a. In the event that the Minnesota State Legislature does not appropriate to the Board of Trustees o f t he M innesota S tate C olleges an d Universities f unds n ecessary for t he

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 3 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 continuation of this Lease Agreement, or if the Governor unallots funds necessary for the continuation of this Lease Agreement, or in the event that Federal funds necessary for the continuation of this Lease Agreement are withheld for any reason, this Lease Agreement may be terminated by TENANT upon giving thirty (30) days written notice.

b. Consistent w ith M innesota S tatutes, S ection 16B .24, S ubdivision 6, this L ease Agreement is subject to cancellation upon thirty (30) days written notice by TENANT for any reason except lease of other non-state-owned land or premises for the same use.

c. TENANT covenants that at the termination of this Lease Agreement by lapse of time or otherwise, it shall remove its personal property and vacate and surrender possession of the Leased Premises to LANDLORD. A ny furnishings, equipment, trade fixtures and technology installed b y TENANT for its own use, including but not limited to movable partitions, shelving units, projection screens, wireless internet service, and audio-video equipment attached to the Leased Premises by TENANT, shall remain the property of TENANT unless TENANT chooses not to remove them. TENANT shall have t he opt ion t o remove t he a bove e quipment or f ixtures a t t he e xpiration or termination of t he Lease A greement or a ny e xtension t hereof, e ven t hough s aid equipment or fixtures are attached to the Leased Premises, and may enter the Leased Premises f or t his pur pose f or a period of f ive ( 5) bus iness d ays f ollowing t he termination of the Lease.

6. BUILDING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS.

LANDLORD s hall d eliver a nd m aintain th e Building c onsistent w ith th e p erformance specifications and standards attached and incorporated as Exhibit B as part of this Lease Agreement.

7. EXPENSES AND SERVICES.

a. Energy C onservation: In t he ev ent an y k ind o f en ergy conservation m easures ar e enacted or required by State or Federal authority, it is hereby agreed that LANDLORD shall reduce the quantity of utilities and services as may be specifically required by such governmental orders or regulations. Utilities, within the meaning of this article, include heat, cooling, gas, electricity, water and all the sources of energy required to provide said service.

b. Exterior Lighting: LANDLORD shall provide adequate exterior lighting in the parking lots, building entrance/exits and loading dock areas.

c. ADA A ccessibility G uidelines: L ANDLORD agrees t o pr ovide a nd m aintain t he Leased Premises and the Building consistent with accessibility and facilities meeting code requirements for persons with disabilities, including but not limited to, Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as may be amended from time to time, all applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations as issued by any federal, state or local political subdivisions having jurisdiction and authority in connection with said property.

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 4 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 d. Management: LANDLORD agrees that in exercising its management responsibilities of the property of which the Leased Premises are a p art, including the maintenance, repair, alterations and construction relating thereto, it shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances and regulations, as issued by any federal, state, or local political s ubdivisions h aving j urisdiction a nd authority i n connection w ith s aid property, i ncluding but not l imited t o bui lding c ode, di sabilities a ccess, zoning, a ir quality, pol lution c ontrol, r ecyclable m aterials a nd pr evailing w age r equirements. LANDLORD s hall u se co mmercially reasonable ef forts t o em ploy p ractices t hat protect oc cupants’ he alth a nd e nsure c onservation of na tural r esources, i ncluding recycling of recyclable materials, in the operation and maintenance of the Building and the Leased Premises.

8. ACCESS TO PREMISES.

TENANT shall al low ac cess t o t he Leased P remises b y LANDLORD or i ts authorized representatives at an y r easonable t ime d uring t he l ife o f t his Lease A greement f or t he purpose of operation, maintenance, inspection, display and repairs of the Leased Premises or the Building, upon reasonable advance notice.

9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE.

TENANT shall not assign, sublet, or otherwise transfer its interest in this Lease Agreement without the prior written consent of LANDLORD, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. LANDLORD will be deemed to consent to an assignment, sublease or transfer if LANDLORD fails to respond within thirty (30) days of written request to LANDLORD’s notice a ddress. T ENANT r eserves t he r ight t o a ssign, s ublet, or ot herwise t ransfer i ts interest in this Lease Agreement without the prior written consent of LANDLORD within its own system, as now or may be established under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. In addition, no transfer of custodial control between MnSCU system in stitutions, State a gencies o r r enaming o f a S tate ag ency will c onstitute a n assignment

10. ALTERATION TO PREMISES.

TENANT shall make no alterations, additions, or changes in the Leased Premises with a cost in excess of $500, without the advance written consent of LANDLORD which such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

11. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.

a. Maintenance: LANDLORD shall maintain in working condition and good repair, all appurtenances within the scope of this Lease Agreement, including the maintenance of proper pl umbing, wiring, he ating (and, w here applicable, co oling) d evices an d ductwork.

b. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance. LANDLORD shall, at its expense, maintain and make such necessary repairs to HVAC equipment, whether or not the HVAC equipment was paid for by TENANT. LANDLORD shall document

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 5 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 maintenance on the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system (e.g., filter changes and cleaning methods and procedures).

c. Repairs: LANDLORD shall be responsible for all structural components, including roof, building envelope, and foundation, and all common areas of the Building, and shall perform such maintenance and make such necessary repairs so as to continue to provide al l s uch s ervice ap purtenances as are r equired b y t his Lease Agreement, provided, how ever, t hat LANDLORD s hall no t be r esponsible f or r epairs upon implements or articles which are the personal property of TENANT. LANDLORD will be responsible to repair and maintain the Leased Premises, including interior walls, ceilings, windows and doors.

d. Janitorial Service: LANDLORD shall provide janitorial services and supplies to the Leased Premises and common areas of the Building.

e. Snow Removal: LANDLORD shall keep the public sidewalks adjacent to the Building and any sidewalks or stairways leading from the public sidewalks to the Building free from snow, ice and debris, including the parking lot. Snow plowing, snow shoveling and ice removal must be completed by 6:30 a.m., unless snow or wind conditions make this imp ractical. If th e s now a nd ic e r emoval is not c ompleted b y 6: 30 a .m., LANDLORD will make every effort to complete the snow removal as soon as possible.

12. DELIVERY OF LEASED PREMISES:

LANDLORD covenants that it will deliver the Leased Premises to TENANT in a clean and s anitary condition w ith a ll systems, s ervices, ap purtenances, and l easehold improvements (if applicable) included within the scope of this Lease Agreement in effect and in good running order and that are in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and r egulations of a ny governmental a uthority having j urisdiction, i ncluding, w ithout limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act.

13. EXPANSION SPACE.

In the event TENANT leases any additional space elsewhere in the Building, the rent for said space shall be calculated at the finished office space rate per square foot per year that is in effect under this Lease Agreement at that time, or at the publicly advertised rate per square f oot p er year f or s imilarly finished o ffice s pace in th e B uilding a t th at time , whichever i s l ower. LANDLORD s hall provide i mprovements t o t he expansion s pace comparable to the improvements provided to the space leased under this Lease Agreement. An amendment to this Lease Agreement shall be executed setting forth the amount of such expansion space, the effective date of TENANT’s right of occupancy, and the amount of additional rent that shall be due and payable to LANDLORD.

14. NET USABLE SPACE MEASUREMENTS.

The LANDLORD represents that it has based the Leased Premises space calculation on an area m easurement b y an architect or professional qualified to measure interior building areas ba sed on t he f ollowing s tandard of m easurement. F or pur poses of t his L ease Agreement, the area of the Leased Premises shall match the following standard, which shall

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 6 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 be based on measuring to the inside finished surface of exterior walls, to the inside finished surface of building corridor and other permanent walls or to the centerline partition of walls separating the Leased Premises from other tenant space or common area space. If more than 50% of an exterior wall is glass, the dimension is taken from the interior glass line; otherwise, to the interior finished surface. Vertical shafts, elevators, stairwells, flues, pipe shafts, dock areas, mechanical rooms, and utility and janitor rooms that serve more than the Leased Premises shall be excluded. Restrooms, corridors, lobbies and receiving areas which are accessible to the general public or used in common with other tenants are also excluded. N o de ductions a re m ade f or c olumns, pi lasters or ot her p rojections t o t he building if each is less than four (4) square feet. Prior to the Commencement Date, the TENANT shall have the right at its own expense to hire an architect to determine the actual measurement of the area based on the above standard. If TENANT’s architect determines that the area of the Leased Premises is less than what LANDLORD has calculated, Rent due unde r t his Lease s hall be a djusted a ccordingly. In t hat c ase, LANDLORD a nd TENANT shall enter into an amendment to this Lease setting forth the newly calculated Rent amount and adjustments as set forth in Paragraph 4 a.

15. QUIET ENJOYMENT.

TENANT shall have the quiet enjoyment of the Leased Premises during the full term of the Lease Agreement and any extension or renewal thereof.

16. DESTRUCTION OF LEASED PREMISES.

If the Leased Premises are destroyed or damaged by fire, tornado, flood, civil disorder, or any cause whatsoever, so that the Leased Premises become untenantable, the rent shall be abated from the time of such damage and TENANT shall have the option of terminating this L ease A greement imme diately o r a llowing LANDLORD s uch amount o f ti me a s TENANT d eems r easonable t o r estore t he d amaged Leased P remises t o t enantable condition.

17. INSURANCE.

General Liability and Property Damage Requirements. It shall be the duty of LANDLORD and TENANT to maintain insurance or self-insurance on their own property, both real and personal. For pur poses of t his A greement, LANDLORD shall ma intain a pplicable insurance coverage consistent with the coverages outlined on Exhibit C, attached hereto and made a part of this Lease Agreement, at LANDLORD’s sole expense during the term of t his Lease Agreement. LANDLORD a nd T ENANT shall pr ovide e ach ot her w ith evidence of insurance, upon request. Notwithstanding anything apparently to the contrary in this Lease Agreement, LANDLORD and TENANT hereby release one another and their respective partners, officers, employees and property manager from any and all liability or responsibility to the other or anyone claiming through or under them by way of subrogation or otherwise for loss or damage covered by said insurance, even if such loss or damage shall have been caused by the fault or negligence of the other party, or anyone for whom such party may be responsible.

18. LIABILITY.

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 7 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 LANDLORD and TENANT agree that each party will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of any others and the results thereof. TENANT’s liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 3.736, and other applicable law.

19. BUILDING ACCESS.

LANDLORD shall provide for access to the Leased Premises twenty four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, for authorized employees of TENANT. LANDLORD shall initially provide appropriate types/quantities of Building keys at no charge for TENANT’s use based upon T ENANT’s anticipated occupancy. Additional keys, if needed, shall be promptly provided by LANDLORD upon TENANT’s request.

20. PARKING.

LANDLORD shall provide parking for the use of TENANT, its invitees, licensees and guests. It is understood by LANDLORD and TENANT that there is no additional rental charge for parking provided in this Lease Agreement.

21. NOTICES.

All notices, requests, and other communications between LANDLORD and TENANT that are required or that LANDLORD or TENANT elect to deliver shall be deemed sufficiently given or rendered if in writing and delivered to either party personally, by a recognized overnight c ourier s ervice or b y United S tates mail, f irst-class, cer tified o r r egistered, postage prepaid, (return receipt required) addressed as follows:

LANDLORD: Patrick Hentges, City Manager City of Mankato Intergovernmental Center 10 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 387-8695

TENANT: Richard J. Straka, V.P. of Finance & Administration Minnesota State University, Mankato Office of Finance & Administration 238 Wigley Administration Center Mankato, MN56001 (507) 389-6650

With a copy to: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities ATTN: Real Estate Services 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55101

22. NEW LANDLORD.

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 8 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 In t he e vent t he Leased Premised or t he B uilding s hall be s old, c onveyed, t ransferred, assigned, leased or sublet, or if LANDLORD shall sell, convey, transfer, or assign this Lease Agreement or rents due under this Lease Agreement, or if for any reason there shall be a ch ange i n t he m anner i n w hich t he r ental r eserved h ereunder s hall b e p aid t o LANDLORD, pr oper w ritten not ice of s uch change m ust b e d elivered t o T ENANT as promptly as pos sible, but i n no e vent s hall w ritten not ice de livery e xceed t hirty da ys. TENANT has no obligation to pay Rent to a new landlord unless it has received written notice of such change. TENANT’s “Transfer of Ownership of Lease” document shall be executed b y LANDLORD a nd T ENANT in or der t hat TENANT is pr ovided w ith authorization to issue payments to a new party.

23. DEFAULT.

TENANT shall be in default if: a.) TENANT shall fail to pay monthly rental payment as provided, and such failure continues for a period of ten (10) days after the due date thereof, and if TENANT shall fail to cure such default for more than thirty (30) days after written notice by LANDLORD to TENANT; or b.) TENANT violates or fails to perform other required conditions or covenants of the Lease, and such default continues for thirty (30) days after written notice by LANDLORD to TENANT or if the default is of such character as to require more than thirty (30) days to cure, TENANT shall fail to commence to do so within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice and thereafter diligently proceed to cure such default. LANDLORD’s remedy in such cases shall be to terminate the lease upon providing TENANT with forty-five (45) days written notice. This remedy shall not limit LANDLORD’s other remedies available to it under law or equity, but in no e vent will LANDLORD be entitled to consequential damages.

LANDLORD shall be in default if upon written notice to LANDLORD that LANDLORD has failed to perform any of the terms or provisions of this Lease Agreement, LANDLORD shall fail to cure such default within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, or if the default is of such character as to require more than thirty (30) days to cure, LANDLORD shall fail to commence to do s o within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice and thereafter diligently proceed to cure such default. T ENANT may cure such default and any reasonable and actual expenses paid by TENANT shall be paid by LANDLORD to TENANT within ten (10) days after statement therefore is rendered. TENANT shall have a specific right to set-off any such amounts against any rent payments or other amounts due under this Lease Agreement. In lieu of curing said default, TENANT shall have the specific right to set-off against any rent payments or other amounts due under this Lease Agreement any damages incurred through the LANDLORD’s breach. T his provision in no w ay l imits T ENANT’s ot her r emedies f or br each unde r c ommon l aw or t his Lease Agreement.

24. AUDIT.

The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of LANDLORD relevant to th is Lease Agreement s hall b e s ubject to e xamination b y the S tate an d/or Legislative A uditor dur ing nor mal bus iness h ours a nd a fter reasonable not ice t o LANDLORD for a period of six years following termination of the Lease Agreement, or as required by law.

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 9 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 25. HUMAN RIGHTS.

When applicable, LANDLORD certifies that it has received a certificate of compliance from t he C ommissioner of H uman R ights pur suant t o M innesota Statutes, S ection 363A.36, or that it has not had more than 40 full-time employees at any time during the previous 12 months and claims exemption from Minnesota Statutes, Section 363A.36.

26. SIGNS.

LANDLORD w ill pr ovide T ENANT w ith upda ted s uite i dentification us ing bui lding standard signage on the entrance to TENANT’S’s suite and on the tenant directory in the lobby, if applicable, at LANDLORD’s cost. LANDLORD grants TENANT the right to have i ts name di splayed on s ignage on t he front exterior of t he Building i n a s ize and location w hich is in keeping w ith e xisting B uilding e xterior s ignage and me ets governmental regulations, at TENANT’s cost.

27. ENVIRONMENTAL.

LANDLORD warrants that, to the best of LANDLORD’s knowledge there do not , and there will not on the Commencement Date, exist any Hazardous Substance, including mold in, on or about the Leased Premises. LANDLORD has delivered to TENANT complete copies of all reports relating to the environmental condition of the Leased Premises and underlying land in its possession of control, including but not limited to those assessing the presence or absence of H azardous S ubstances and vi olations of or c ompliance with Environmental Law. “Hazardous Substance” means any pollutant, contaminant, toxic or hazardous w aste, pot entially d angerous s ubstance, nox ious s ubstance, t oxic s ubstance, flammable, explosive or radioactive material, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, asbestos, PCBs, or a ny ot her s ubstance t he r emoval of w hich i s r equired, or t he m anufacture, preparation, pr oduction, ge neration, us e, m aintenance, t reatment, s torage, t ransfer, handling, or ownership of which is restricted, prohibited, regulated, or penalized by any and all federal, state, county, or municipal statutes or laws now or at any time hereafter in effect, i ncluding but n ot l imited t o, t he C omprehensive E nvironmental R esponse, Compensation, a nd Liability Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 9601, e t s eq.), t he H azardous M aterials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. § 5101 e t seq.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.), the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C. § 651 e t seq.) as these laws have been amended or supplemented (such laws are collectively r eferred t o as “E nvironmental Law”). LANDLORD will de fend a nd indemnify TENANT f rom a ny c laims, lia bilities, p enalties, c osts, f ines, d amages, o r expenses, including all attorney’s fees, which TENANT incurs arising out of the presence of any Hazardous Substances placed, stored, or generated on or about the Leased Premises, except to the extent any such liability arises from the TENANT’s own actions.

28. CONDEMNATION.

In the event of a taking of the whole or substantially all of the Leased Premises, this Lease shall terminate on the date of such taking, and the Rent shall be apportioned and paid to the date of such taking. In the event of a taking of less than substantially all of the Premises,

MnSCU Template_ MnSCU as Tenant_without Leasehold Improvements Page 10 Finance_Facilities_Real Estate Services MnSCU_OGC 12.12.12 T-071-1801 at the TENANT’s option, this Lease may be terminated by the TENANT upon thirty (30) days written notice. If the TENANT determines not to exercise its option to terminate the Lease, t he Lease s hall continue i n f ull f orce a nd e ffect a nd LANDLORD s hall with reasonable diligence commence and complete restoration of the Leased Premises except to the extent made unfeasible by any reduction in area of the Leased Premises caused by such taking. Rent shall be reduced by an amount equal to the proportionate area of the Leased Premises taken, and be further reduced in an equitable amount in respect of any taking of the a ppurtenances t hereto. In t he e vent of a ny s uch t aking a nd not withstanding t he termination of this Lease, all damages, awards and payments for the taking will belong to the LANDLORD regardless of the basis upon which they were made or awarded, except that TENANT will be entitled to any amounts specifically awarded by the condemning authority to TENANT for the value of TENANT’s leasehold interest, relocation, damage to TENANT’s property or business loss. As used herein, a taking of substantially all of the Leased P remises s hall mean a t aking of s uch portion a s r enders i t un economical or unfeasible to operate the Leased Premises for the purpose for which the Leased Premises were operated prior to such taking.

29. LANDLORD REPRESENTATIONS.

LANDLORD represents and warrants that it is the owner in fee simple of the Building and underlying real property. LANDLORD represents that entering into this Lease will not cause LANDLORD to violate any other agreement to which LANDLORD is a party. LANDLORD represents that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the Building, and that to its knowledge, the Building is in compliance with all federal, state or local laws and regulations, including local zoning ordinances.

30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

The Lease Agreement documents, which constitute the entire Lease Agreement between the parties except for agreed upon written amendments issued after execution of this Lease Agreement, are enumerated as follows:

● Lease Agreement ● EXHIBIT A, Leased Premises ● EXHIBIT B, Performance Specifications and Standards ● EXHIBIT C, Insurance Requirements ● Any Subsequent amendments, addendum properly executed by the parties.

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IN W ITNESS W HEREOF, t he parties have caused t his Lease A greement t o be duly ex ecuted intending to be bound thereby.

APPROVED: LANDLORD certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the contract on behalf of LANDLORD as required by applicable articles, by-laws, resolutions, or ordinances.

LANDLORD: CITY OF MANKATO

By: ______Patrick Hentges

Title: City Manager

Date: ______

TENANT: STATE OF MINNESOTA, BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MINNESOTA S TATE C OLLEGES AND UN IVERSITIES ON B EHALF OF MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO

By: ______By: ______Richard J. Straka Laura M. King

Title: V.P. of Finance & Administration Title: Vice Chancellor-Chief Financial Officer

Date: ______Date: ______

By: ______Richard Davenport

Title: President

Date: ______

VERIFIED AS TO ENCUMBRANCE: VERIFIED AS TO FORM AND EXECUTION: Employee certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by Minnesota Statute §16A.15.

By: ______By: ______Vickie Hanson Vickie Hanson

Title: Office Administrator Title: Office Administrator

Date: ______Date: ______

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EXHIBIT A: LEASED PREMISES

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1. Electrical S ervice: LANDLORD s hall pr ovide a dequate e lectrical s ervice, i ncluding electrical outlets, to the Leased Premises for normal office use, and to the Building in which the Leased Premises is a part.

2. Lighting: LANDLORD shall pr ovide t he Leased P remises w ith ov erhead lig hting in accordance with TENANT’s construction plans. LANDLORD to re-lamp light fixtures and replace light ballasts as needed.

3. Heating and Cooling: LANDLORD warrants that the Leased Premises is served by heating and cooling facilities of a design capacity sufficient to maintain the Leased Premises within the acc eptable r ange o f t emperature i dentified below u nder al l b ut t he m ost ex treme weather conditions, assuming optimal use by TENANT of all thermostats and other climate control de vices, s uch a s the ope ning a nd c losing of bl inds, door s a nd v ents w ithin t he Leased Premises. For purposes hereof, the acceptable ranges of temperature are as follows: a. From October 1 through April 30, between 68 and 74 degrees. b. From May 1 through September 30, between 72 and 76 degrees.

4. Ventilation a. LANDLORD shall provide a minimum of 20 cubic feet of outdoor fresh air per minute per pe rson i n t he Leased P remises a s out lined i n T able 2 of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.) Standard 62- 1989. An air cleaning device shall be used in the ventilation system which filters the outdoor a ir a nd s hall h ave a min imum f iltration e fficiency r ating o f 3 0 percent as measured by ASHRAE Standard 52-92 Atmospheric Dust Spot Efficiency Rating. If air filters are used, LANDLORD shall change the filters at least three (3) times per year, preferably in March, July and November, or more often as required.

b. Where there is a secondary filtration system, such as buildings with heat pumps, the secondary filtration system shall have a minimum filtration efficiency rating of ten (10) percent as measured by ASHRAE Standard 52-92 Atmospheric Dust Spot Efficiency Rating. If air filters are used, LANDLORD shall change the filters at least two (2) times per year, or more often if required.

c. LANDLORD shall remove and replace any building material with visible or detected evidence of water infiltration or mold growth.

5. Restrooms: LANDLORD s hall p rovide th e Leased P remises w ith s eparate r estroom facilities for both men and women. Such facilities shall either be situated within the Leased Premises or easily accessible thereto. L ANDLORD warrants that said restrooms are in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) requirements.

6. Sustainable Building Guidelines: LANDLORD agrees, when feasible, to follow the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (www.msdg.umn.edu) for maintenance and improvements to the Leased Premises. Feasibility shall be determined by LANDLORD, in its sole discretion, and consider such factors as long term costs and benefits over the term of the lease, performance, aesthetics, material/labor availability and impact on building valuation. Application of the guidelines for future changes to the Leased Premises shall be at TENANT’s discretion and expense.

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7. Fire Safety: LANDLORD shall, at its expense, provide and maintain all fire extinguishers, fire alarms and fire detection systems for the Leased Premises and Building as required by applicable codes/ordinances and /or the state fire marshal.

8. Trash Removal: LANDLORD shall provide the Leased premises with a means or system of waste or trash disposal. Consistent with Minn. Stat. 16B.24, subd. 6(d), LANDLORD shall provide space for recyclable materials. LANDLORD shall, at its expense, provide recycling services, including transporting recycling barrels from the Leased Premises to a holding area as mutually agreed to by the parties.

9. Common Areas: LANDLORD shall provide sufficient light, heat and maintenance to the common ar eas an d p ublic acc ess ar eas t o t he Leased P remises, i ncluding s tairways, elevators, l obbies, a nd ha llways, s o t hat s uch a reas s hall be s afe a nd r easonably comfortable.

10. Environmental. LANDLORD shall ensure that hazardous materials or toxic substances, consistent with Paragraph 27 of this Lease Agreement, do not currently exist in, and will not be incorporated in the Landlord’s Work in, the Leased Premises.

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POLICY REQUIREMENTS 1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance A. Statutory Compensation Coverage B. Coverage B – Employers Liability with limits of not less than: $100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease per Employee $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease Aggregate $100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident 2. General Liability Insurance A. Minimum Limits of Liability: $2,000,000 – Per Occurrence $2,000,000 – Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 – Annual Aggregate applying to Products/Completed Operations B. Coverages: X Premises and Operations Bodily Injury and Property Damage X Personal & Advertising Injury X Blanket Contractual X Products and Completed Operations X Other; if applicable, please list______X State of Minnesota or Minnesota State Colleges and Universities named as Additional Insured Additional Insurance Conditions • LANDLORD’s policy(ies) shall be primary insurance to any other valid and collectible insurance available to the State of Minnesota with respect to any claim arising out of the LANDLORD’s performance under this Lease Agreement. • LANDLORD agrees to notify the State of Minnesota within five (5) business days with a copy of the cancellation notice, unless TENANT’s policy(ies) contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policy(ies) will not be cancelled without at least thirty (30) days advance written notice to the State of Minnesota • LANDLORD is responsible for payment of Lease Agreement related insurance premiums and deductibles. • If LANDLORD is self-insured, a Certification of Self-Insurance must be attached. • LANDLORD’s policy(ies) shall include legal defense fees in addition to the liability policy limits. • LANDLORD shall obtain insurance policy(ies) from insurance company(ies) having an “AM Best” rating of A- (minus), Financial Size Category of VII or better, and authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. • An Umbrella or Excess Liability insurance policy may be used to supplement the LANDLORD’s policy limits to satisfy the full policy limits required by the Lease Agreement.

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Consent Calendar 5.E. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Resolution authorizing City Manager to submit a Contamination Cleanup Grant application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for 507 North Riverfront Drive.

Recommendation/Action(s): Adoption of the attached resolution.

Summary: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting applications for the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program (CCGP). The program offers grants to assist with the cost of conducting environmental investigation and remediating soil and/or groundwater contamination to allow for site redevelopment. Grants can pay up to 75 percent of eligible investigation and cleanup costs for a qualifying site, with a 25 percent local match. Eligible applicants for the program include cities, counties, economic development authorities, housing and redevelopment authorities and port authorities.

DEED has approximately $4 million in funding available and applications for the next grant round are due on May 1, 2018. DEED anticipates awarding at least 35 percent of the available funding to projects outside of the seven-county metropolitan area.

The property at 507 North Riverfront Drive, formerly Stephen Cleaners, was purchased by Old Town Development Group, LLC for the purpose of redeveloping the site. A mixed-use building, with commercial on the first floor and apartments on the second and third floor has been proposed. A DEED investigation grant was awarded for 507 North Riverfront Drive and the adjacent parking lot in July of 2018. Site investigation results indicate contamination issues caused by past use as a drycleaner. The cleanup plan includes off-site disposal of soil disturbed during construction, as well as installation of a vapor system below the new building. The estimated budget is approximately $200,000, with the required 25 percent match to be paid by the developer.

To be eligible for Contamination Cleanup grant funds, the City Council must approve a resolution authorizing submission of the grant application. The grant application form is currently being completed by the developer and city staff. If submittal of the Contamination Cleanup grant is approved by the City Council, the application will be submitted to DEED on May 1, 2018.

If the grant is awarded, then the final grant agreement would be submitted to the City Council for approval prior to execution. Grant awards will likely be made in late June 2018.

Attachments Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A CONTAMINATION CLEANUP GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION

BE IT RESOLVED that the city of Mankato has approved the Contamination Cleanup grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on May 1, 2018, by the City of Mankato for 507 N. Riverfront Drive.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mankato act as the legal sponsor for project contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on May 1, 2018 and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Mankato.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mankato has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the project identified.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mankato has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Mankato may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project(s), and that the City of Mankato certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.

I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Mankato on April 23, 2018.

SIGNED: WITNESSED:

______Eric Anderson Renae Kopischke

______Mayor April 23, 2018 Executive Assistant April 23, 2018

AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.F. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

Recommendation/Action(s): Set date of hearing.

Summary: On May 11, 2015, the City Council adopted the City of Mankato 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for utilization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The plan details how the expected annual funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be used in conformance with CDBG guidelines and guides the use of funds for each annual action plan. The funding level for the 2018 program year is estimated to be $350,000. Funded amounts for each goal will increase or decrease on a pro-rated basis based on actual funds received. If the amount of funding received is drastically different than the estimated amount, a revised plan will be brought to the City Council for approval.

The plan requirements included citizen participation in areas of community housing and homeless needs, social services, and economic development. In 2015, public meetings were held for each topic area with citizens and stakeholders. During preparation of the 2018 Action Plan, staff talked with homeless shelter and public service providers to discuss ongoing needs.

The proposed 2018 Action Plan incorporates the needs identified from all sources and is attached. Below is a summary table of proposed activities and funding:

Activity Funding $50,000 Public Services $100,000 Park improvements $100,000 Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation Substandard manufactured housing $50,000 replacement $50,000 Administration $350,000 Total

Proposed activities within the Action Plan are similar to previous activities. The Action Plan proposes $100,000 to provide park improvements to the Washington Park neighborhood, improving the quality of life in a low-income neighborhood.

The Action Plan also proposes $50,000 to leverage funds for the continuation of the substandard manufactured housing replacement program. This program is a partnership with Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) which has recently received an “emerging practice” award from the Minnesota Community Action Partnership.

Owner occupied housing rehabilitation is proposed in the amount of $100,000 to benefit low-to-moderate income households. The demand for rehabilitation is strong and consistently has a waiting list.

Similar to last year, funding for public services is proposed for VINE, ECHO Food Shelf, Open Door Health Clinic, Feeding our Communities Partners (Back Pack Food Program) and Minnesota Council of Churches (Tapestry program). Staff would advise that funding for public service providers is limited to 15 percent of the total grant allocation and the suggested levels are near this limit. Request for Proposals (RFP) were solicited again like in 2017 to reach providers of public services and provide the opportunity to access the public services funds. Selection criteria for proposals identified for funding were based on quality services provided that would meet needs identified in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, would provide high benefit to low-income persons; maximize use of outside funds or leveraging and services which are coordinated with other public and private efforts; clearly defined scope, location, need, budget, goals, and means for evaluation of program progress; help people with special needs achieve better access to and use of existing services; demonstrate capacity of application and capability to be carried out successfully; clearly stated goals and evaluation criteria that are specific, measurable, and realistic; support or coordinate with other community development efforts; present a reasonable and sound budget; and are to be implemented by organization with solid track record. To guide awards, the review panel (made up of City Council members and staff) used the City's Consolidated Plan priorities.

Approximately $100,000 of CDBG funds allocated during the 2017 program year to leverage affordable housing is planned to be utilized during the 2018 program year. The funds will be granted to a successful Low Income Housing Tax credit project to preserve or create affordable units in Mankato. The Action Plan also proposes reallocating unspent funds from prior years for public facility rehabilitation (homeless shelter) and rental housing rehabilitation.

The 2018 Action Plan was posted for public comment starting on April 4, 2018 and the comment period will conclude on May 4, 2018. A public hearing will occur during the May 14, 2018 Council meeting. Any additional comments made at the public hearing can still be considered by the City Council and if it is determined that a change to the plans is warranted, city staff will modify the plans prior to submission to HUD.

Attachments Proposed 2018 CDBG Action Plan 2018 Action Plan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Executive Summary

AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction

The 2018 Action Plan establishes the goals for the 2018 program year, based on the needs identified in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. This Action Plan covers the fourth year of the Consolidated Plan and formulates a plan to achieve many of the objectives and outcomes stated in the Consolidated Plan.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

For the 2018 Action Plan, the following objectives and outcomes are proposed:

Objective 1: Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation ($100,000)

Outcome: Increase the availability/accessibility to decent housing by providing owner occupied housing rehabilitation funds for four units. This will be accomplished by providing 0% interest deferred loans, up to $25,000 each, to qualifying low to moderate income households in the targeted areas. Demand for this program remains strong.

Objective 2: Special Needs ($50,000)

Outcome: Increase the availability/accessibility to a suitable living environment by providing public services funding for services. Funding would be provided to VINE for transportation and chore services, ECHO and Feeding our Communities Partners (Back Pack Food Program) to address nutrition, to Open Door Health Clinic to provide medical care, and to the Tapestry program to provide educational programming for new Americans.

Objective 3: Improve neighborhood and park facilities ($100,000)

Outcome: Enhance the quality of life for a neighborhood.

Objective 4: Affordable Housing ($50,000)

Annual Action Plan 1 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Outcome: Provide local leverage to replace six units of substandard affordable housing. This objective will be accomplished by continuing the pilot manufactured home replacement program to replace substandard owner occupied manufactured homes. This need was identified during efforts by City of Mankato staff in public safety and building inspections to ensure safe and decent living conditions in the manufactured home parks. Several housing units were found to be in a substandard condition, to an extent that rehabilitation would cost significantly more than the value of the home. The City of Mankato would continue to partner with Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) and the manufactured park owners to seek funding from Minnesota Housing as leverage. Should funding not be provided by Minnesota Housing, these funds would be reallocated to owner occupied housing rehabilitation.

Objective 5: Public facility rehabilitation (homeless shelter) ($23,324 reallocation)

Outcome: Rehabilitation to public facility (homeless shelter) to preserve existing homeless shelter. This activity will use unspent funds from previous years.

Objective 6: Rental housing rehabilitation ($25,000 reallocation)

Outcome: Increase the availability/accessibility to decent housing by providing rental housing rehabilitation funds for two units. This will be accomplished by providing 0% interest deferred loans, up to $12,000 for unit, to qualifying units in the targeted areas. This activity will use unspent funds from a previous year for commercial rehabilitation should an eligible application be received.

3. Evaluation of past performance

The owner occupied housing rehabilitation program has been effective in preserving the existing housing stock as well as improving the quality of life for low to moderate income homeowners. Much of Mankato's housing stock is over 50 years old. There remains strong interest and support in this program.

Improving the parks that serve low to moderate income neighborhoods also improves the quality of life. Improvements to Columbia Park, including installation of new playground equipment, was completed in 2015. Columbia Park is located within the Germania Park neighborhood. The city is currently working with the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association on plans and designs for park improvements to their neighborhood park. It is anticipated that park improvements will be completed in fall 2018.

The need for additional affordable housing continues as the Mankato area continues to grow. Sixty units of affordable housing were created with city provided local leverage in the last six years. Fifty units of affordable housing will be created for the 2016 program year with leverage from CDBG and Low Income Housing Tax Credits; construction of the units is currently underway. Joseph Development was also awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits and the city approved use of Tax Increment Financing in 2017 for the creation of 60 additional affordable housing units. Approximately $100,000 of CDBG funds allocated during the 2017 program year to leverage affordable housing is planned to be utilized during Annual Action Plan 2 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) the 2018 program year. The funds will be granted to a successful Low Income Housing Tax credit project to preserve or create affordable units in Mankato. The goal of creating additional affordable and workforce housing is an important objective in the Consolidated Plan. The City of Mankato partnered with Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) and manufactured park owner to start a pilot manufactured home replacement program in 2017. To date, two substandard manufactured houses have been replaced for low income households. This program has seen positive press with the media and recently received an “emerging practice” award from the Minnesota Community Action Partnership.

Public service dollars were spent to lesson hunger in our community, to provide transportation, educational programs to help non-English speaking citizens, chore services to elderly and disabled, and to provide medical care to low income citizens. There is still a need to provide public service dollars as Mankato continues to grow.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

A draft of the 2018 Action Plan was made available on the City’s website and copies were also available for review at the Intergovernmental Center, located at 10 Civic Center Plaza, PO Box 3368, Mankato, MN 56002-3368 during the office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Funding amounts for proposed activities within the Action Plan were based on an estimate of allocations from previous years. Funding amounts for proposed activities would increase or decrease on a pro-rated basis based on actual funds received. A 30-day public comment period occurred from April 4, 2018 until May 4, 2018. Notice of the public comment period was published in the Mankato Free Press on April 4, 2018. A public hearing for the 2018 Action Plan was held on May 14, 2018. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Mankato Free Press on May 4, 2018. The City Council agendas were also published online on the City’s website. Notices of public hearings are sufficiently detailed for citizens to identify the content of the hearing and the types of programs or services eligible for CDBG funding. Records will be kept available for a minimum of five years prior to being placed in file storage for closed projects or closed program years.

5. Summary of public comments

No comments were received during the 30-day comment period or the public hearing.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

No comments were received during the 30-day comment period or the public hearing.

7. Summary

In summary, goals for the 2018 CDBG program year include completing four owner occupied housing rehabilitation projects, replacement of six substandard manufactured homes, one neighborhood park improvement project, administration, and providing funds for public services, including VINE Faith in Action, Open Door Health Center, ECHO, Feeding our Communities Partners Annual Action Plan 3 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Back Pack Program) and Tapestry Program. The 2018 CDBG Action Plan also proposed the reallocation of unspent funds from prior years for one public facility rehabilitation project and two rental housing rehabilitation projects. In the 2017 CDBG Action Plan, $25,000 was allocated towards commercial rehabilitation. It is proposed to use these funds for rental housing rehabilitation should an eligible property apply. Through the rehabilitation of owner-occupied and rental housing and public facility rehabilitation, lead based paint hazards will be abated. The City coordinates with the Minnesota Department of Health regarding lead based paint for obtaining lead certified contractors.

Annual Action Plan 4 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan

Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency

CDBG Administrator MANKATO Community Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

The City Manager designated the Community Development Department as the lead for overseeing the development of the plan and the major public and private agencies responsible for administering programs covered by the Consolidated Plan. To help identify community needs and gaps in delivery of services, the City of Mankato has worked with a number of public and private agencies as partners to develop the Consolidated Plan and 2018 Action Plan documents.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

The public can contact the Community Development Department of the City of Mankato with questions or comments about the Consolidated Plan and the planning process. Specific staff can be reached:

Courtney Kramlinger, Planning Assistant, PO Box 3368, Mankato, MN 56002-3368; 507-387-8638; [email protected]

Kristin Prososki, Housing and Economic Development Coordinator, PO Box 3368, Mankato, MN 56002-3368; 507-387-8687; [email protected]

Annual Action Plan 5 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction

To develop the goals for the 2018 Action Plan, the City of Mankato considered public comments received during focus groups held to determine community need as part of the Consolidated Plan outreach, as well as communication with area social service providers that takes place on a continual basis. The Mankato Economic Development Authority (EDA) administers a spectrum of housing programs, (the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Public Housing, Shelter Plus Care, Bridges, Veteran's Administration Supportive Housing, Breckenridge Supportive Housing Project, Family Self-Sufficiency, First Home, and Home Stretch) serving a variety of needs, from the chronic long-term homeless to citizens planning to purchase their first homes. The provision of these programs requires the communication and coordination with a large array of local social service providers, homeless shelters, advocates for the victims of domestic abuse, advocates for Veterans, lenders, market rate housing providers, health care professionals, religious organizations, employers, and credit counselors to name a few. Working together with these services provides the communication needed to assess community need and keep CDBG Action Plan goals relevant.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))

Staff of the EDA meet monthly with area homeless service providers to update the Coordinated Entry System, and regularly attend Continuum of Care regional meetings. EDA staff also meet quarterly with area mental health professionals to administer the Bridges program which serves the mentally ill. Quarterly meetings are also held with the supportive housing case managers from Blue Earth County to administer the Shelter Plus Care Program and the long-term homeless supportive housing units located at Breckenridge Townhomes. Social workers from the Veteran's Administration (VA) and the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V) talk regularly with staff to lease-up and maintain compliance with the Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) program. Staff who administer the Housing Choice Voucher Program work regularly with market rate housing providers to locate suitable rental units, and with area housing authorities to manage portability to and from the Mankato area. Public housing staff, as well as the staff who administer the voucher program, regularly call on service providers to assist program participants with a variety of needs from mental health services to emergency assistance to prevent utility shut-offs. Staff also work with lenders, employers, the Work Force Center, and a variety of social service professionals to move program participants from dependence on government assisted programs to self-sufficiency. Staff work with Lutheran Social Services (LSS) to coordinate credit and budget counseling, with Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) to provide financial literacy education, as well as with area lenders, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) and MN Housing to provide down payment assistance and affordable mortgage products for first time homebuyers. Staff attend quarterly networking meetings to receive updates from other Annual Action Plan 6 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) service providers. Every year staff participate in the Project Community Connect and the Vet's Standdown; two events that provide information and resources to homeless citizens. Staff have been instrumental in planning and providing the Tapestry Program, a program that helps new Americans assimilate into the Mankato community. Staff coordinate the provision of CDBG funds to local agencies who provide food, medical care, transportation, and chore services to low-income residents, the elderly and disabled in our community. CDBG funds are also provided to reduce cultural barriers seen in our community.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

Staff of the Mankato EDA are active participants in the Southeast MN Continuum of Care. EDA staff meet monthly to organize and update the Coordinated Entry System, (CES). The EDA administers the Bridges, Shelter Plus Care, the VASH program, and long-term homeless supportive housing units in our community. The provision of these programs requires communication with the Continuum of Care and area service providers as well as the VA. Staff have been trained to conduct the assessment needed to be an "entry" site for the new Coordinated Entry program designed to better serve the homeless citizens who come through our doors. Currently when homeless citizens seek assistance, referrals are made to the appropriate service provider including Lutheran Social Services for homeless youth, the Salvation Army for homeless single men, Partners for Affordable Housing (PAH) for women and children, the Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) for victims, and MAC-V for Veterans who then refers to the VA. If citizens are threatened with homelessness, referrals are made to MVAC for homeless prevention and rapid re-housing. Meeting with the providers of homeless services in the region on a regular basis provides a platform to assess the needs in our area.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS

The Southeast MN Continuum of Care covers 20 counties in the southeast region of Minnesota. Meetings are monthly and located in various areas around the region. Members of the Continuum represent the agencies that provide homeless services in the region; it is not unusual for Continuum meetings to have 30-40 participants. Participants work together to develop performance standards and outcome evaluation protocols that are then used to rank projects for continued funding. Peer review is an important part of the evaluation process. Continuum members regularly discuss policies and procedures for the administration of the HMIS system and its use for reports and as the coordinated entry platform. Also discussed is the need for additional affordable housing and the need for shelter beds, needs that have been outlined in the City of Mankato's Consolidated Plan.

Annual Action Plan 7 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-homeless Services-Employment Service-Fair Housing Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Non-Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization EDA staff communicate regularly with staff from MAC-V to coordinate services was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of for Veterans, to refer homeless Veterans to the VA, to provide case the consultation or areas for improved coordination? management, find jobs and suitable housing units as well as to provide emergency assistance and security deposits when needed. Staff from MAC-V have provided input in the CDBG planning process.

Annual Action Plan 8 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 2 Agency/Group/Organization BLUE EARTH COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-homeless Services-Health Health Agency Child Welfare Agency Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs Anti-poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff of Blue Earth County meet regularly with EDA staff to administer the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of Bridges, Shelter Plus Care, Family Self-Sufficiency, Public Housing and Housing the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Choice Voucher Programs. Blue Earth County staff participate in the Continuum of Care and the Coordinated Entry with EDA staff. Staff from the two agencies discuss the provision of service on a client based level, the coordination of grant preparation for Bridges and Shelter Plus Care, as well as the development of the Coordinated Entry system. Cooperative work with the new Coordinated Entry System has provided improved service delivery to homeless citizens. Staff from Blue Earth County Mental Health, Supportive Housing, and Public Health participated in the CDBG planning process.

Annual Action Plan 9 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 3 Agency/Group/Organization Minnesota Valley Action Council Inc Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-homeless Services-Employment Child Welfare Agency Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Anti-poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The EDA contracts with MVAC to provide financial literacy education for first time was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of homebuyers, and to provide rehabilitation project management. EDA staff also the consultation or areas for improved coordination? refer homeless citizens to the homeless prevention and rapid re-housing programs administered by MVAC. Staff also coordinate the moves of Housing Choice Voucher program participants to Le Sueur and Faribault counties with MVAC staff. Staff from MVAC provided input for the CDBG planning process. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Committee Against Domestic Abuse, CADA House Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-homeless Services - Victims Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs - Families with children Consultation? Annual Action Plan 10 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization EDA and CADA staff coordinate housing resources for victims of domestic abuse. was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of When CADA clients move into supportive housing units owned by the EDA, CADA the consultation or areas for improved coordination? staff provide case management services. CADA staff also participate in the Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry meetings. Staff from CADA attended focus groups and provided input in the CDBG planning process. 5 Agency/Group/Organization Lutheran Social Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless Services-Education Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Consultation? Budget and Credit Counseling Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The EDA contracts with Lutheran Social Service to provide the budgeting and was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of credit counseling needed to move clients away from the dependence on the consultation or areas for improved coordination? government programs to self-sufficiency and homeownership. Referrals are made to LSS for homeless youth. LSS participates in the Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry meetings. Lutheran Social Services have provided input regarding homeless youth. 6 Agency/Group/Organization Veterans Administration Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Health Health Agency Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care Other government - Federal Regional organization

Annual Action Plan 11 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Needs - Veterans Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization Staff of the EDA coordinate the Veteran's Administration Supportive Housing was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of Program with social work staff of the VA. VA staff refer clients to the EDA for the consultation or areas for improved coordination? housing assistance; then once under contract the VA staff provide case management services. VA staff also participate in the Continuum of Care meetings. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Continuum of Care - Southeast Region Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization EDA staff participate in the planning and coordination activities of the Southeast was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of Region Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry meetings. The Continuum of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Care provides an opportunity of the providers of homeless services in the region to meet and plan. Representatives of the Continuum of Care have provided input in the CDBG planning process. 8 Agency/Group/Organization MN Council of Churches Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education Services-Employment Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs Consultation? Serves immigrant community

Annual Action Plan 12 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization EDA staff and the Mankato Department of Public Safety work closely with the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of local office of the Council of Churches to provide resources and education to new the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Americans living in our community. The major effort is the provision of the Tapestry Program that educates newly arrived immigrants in local resources such as public transportation, library services, the role of the fire and police departments etc. Input from the MN Council of Churches resulted in CDBG funding for the Tapestry Program starting in the 2016 funding year. 9 Agency/Group/Organization VINE Faith in Action Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Regional organization Services - Immigrants What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs Consultation? Transportation Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization VINE provides after-hours transportation, chore services, meals on wheels, and was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of services to the elderly and disabled in our community. EDA staff serve on the the consultation or areas for improved coordination? advisory board that oversees VINE's efforts to reach out to elderly immigrants who are isolated in our community. The transportation services provided by VINE help the EDA move families to self-sufficiency by providing a way for families to work second shifts. Staff also refer disabled clients to VINE for the provision of accessible ramps and medical equipment. Input from staff from VINE has been instrumental in determining the needs of the elderly in our community.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting

All community service providers were invited to participate in the focus groups that took place during the consolidated planning process.

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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan

Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? The Continuum of Care strives to house the homeless in our region; the need for additional River Valley Continuum of affordable housing and shelter beds is identified region wide, meeting this stated need is (Southeast CoC) Care identified as a goal in the City of Mankato Consolidated Plan. Funds will be allocated to the annual Continuum of Care Action Plan when a site for additional shelter beds is determined. The City Center Renaissance Plan identified the need for ongoing commercial and housing City Center City of Mankato rehabilitation within Mankato's City Center. Many of the neighborhoods included in the CDBG Renaissance Plan targeted area are within the City Center. Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Annual Action Plan 14 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

A draft of the 2018 Action Plan was made available on the City’s website. Copies were also available for review at the Intergovernmental Center, located at 10 Civic Center Plaza, PO Box 3368, Mankato, MN 56002-3368 during the office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A 30-day public comment period occurred from April 4, 2018 until May 4, 2018. Notice of the public comment period was published in the Mankato Free Press on April 4, 2018. A public hearing for the 2018 Action Plan was held on May 14, 2018. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Mankato Free Press on May 4, 2018. The City Council agendas were also published online on the City’s website. Notices of public hearings are sufficiently detailed for citizens to identify the content of the hearing and the types of programs or services eligible for CDBG funding.

Funding amounts for proposed activities were based on an estimate of allocations from previous years. Funding amounts for proposed activities would increase or decrease on a pro-rated basis based on actual funds received. Notification was made to neighborhood associations, flyers were distributed to 58 local groups (ranged from homeless and housing providers, social service agencies, economic development/government), city of Mankato website, city of Mankato Twitter, City of Mankato Facebook, press releases, and chairpersons from Envision 2020 were also notified (Envision 2020 is a long-range community plan, an implementation team was formed to guide community implementation of the plan).

City staff spoke with public service providers to discuss ongoing needs, as well as new project possibilities.

City staff utilized the City of Mankato 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan to guide the goals of the 2018 Action Plan. The first step taken in creating the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan was the implementation of the Citizen Participation Plan. The City of Mankato developed and followed the detailed plan which provides for, and encourages, citizen participation and which emphasizes participation by persons of low or moderate income, particularly residents of predominantly low and moderate income neighborhoods, slum or blighted areas, and areas in which the grantee proposes to use CDBG funds.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) was used to reach providers of public services and provide the opportunity to access the public services funds. A news release was made notifying the public of the RFP for public service grants. The application was made available on the city's website and sent to Mankato public service providers. Selection criteria for proposals identified for funding were based on quality services provided that would meet needs identified in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, would provide high benefit to low-income persons; maximize use of outside

Annual Action Plan 15 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) funds or leveraging and services which are coordinated with other public and private efforts; clearly defined scope, location, need, budget, goals, and means for evaluation of program progress; help people with special needs achieve better access to and use of existing services; demonstrate capacity of application and capability to be carried out successfully; clearly stated goals and evaluation criteria that are specific, measurable, and realistic; support or coordinate with other community development efforts; present a reasonable and sound budget; and are to beimplemented by organization with solid track record. To guide awards, the review panel (made up of City Council members and staff) used the City's Consolidated Plan priorities.

Citizen Participation Outreach

Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable) and reasons Non- Public comment 1 targeted/broad period community Non- 2 Public Hearing targeted/broad community Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

Annual Action Plan 16 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Expected Resources

AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction

A variety of funding sources will complement and leverage CDBG funds to meet established goals. These resources include matching funds from property owners participating in the rehabilitation programs, matching funds from public service providers, the Public Housing Capital Fund Program, the EDA levy and revolving loan funds, social services provided by Blue Earth County Human Services and the Veteran's Administration, the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Home Ownership Center. The city will consider all possible resources, including any future programs.

Annual Action Plan 17 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Anticipated Resources

Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of ConPlan $ CDBG public - Acquisition Funds will be used to complete four federal Admin and owner occupied housing rehabilitation Planning projects, one neighborhood park Economic improvement project, planning and Development administration, manufactured home Housing replacement program, and public Public services provided by VINE Faith in Improvements Action, ECHO, Open Door Health Care Public Services Center, Back Pack Food Program and Tapestry. Unspent administration funds from 2015 and 2016 and unspent funds from rental rehabilitation from 2015 will be reallocated for public facility rehabilitation to a homeless shelter or for owner occupied housing rehabilitation. Funds were previously allocated in the amount of $25,000 in the 2016 Action Plan for commercial rehabilitation, it is proposed to alternatively use this allocation for 350,000 0 23,324 373,324 350,000 rental housing rehabilitation. Continuum public - Housing Continuum of Care provides funding for of Care federal 53,171 0 0 53,171 0 8 units of shelter + care. Annual Action Plan 18 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of ConPlan $ Public public - Housing Public Housing Capital Fund Program Housing federal provides the resources needed to Capital maintain the public housing stock. Fund 212,000 0 0 212,000 212,000 Other private Housing Matching funds from manufactured park owners to replace six substandard 10,000 0 0 10,000 0 manufactured homes. Other public - Housing Funds from HUD for the Family Self federal 85,000 0 0 85,000 0 Sufficiency program (FSS).

Annual Action Plan 19 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of ConPlan $ Other public - Housing The state of Minnesota provides funding state for two different educational programs targeted to first time homebuyers. Home Stretch is offered to the general community and is required to use any government insured mortgage products. The Homeownership Capacity Program (First Home) is targeted to emerging market families and others who would benefit from financial literacy education and personal financial coaching. After completing First Home; participants are encouraged to take Home Stretch. The state also provides funding for the Bridges program that houses homeless 269,500 0 0 269,500 0 mentally ill families and individuals. Other public - Housing Provides up to $5,000 of downpayment local assistance is provided to homeownership capacity graduates and is matched with another $5,000 from the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund 100,000 0 0 100,000 0 (GMHF). Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Annual Action Plan 20 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

A variety of funding sources will complement and leverage CDBG funds to meet established goals. These resources include matching funds from property owners participating in the rehabilitation programs, matching funds from agencies providing public services, the Public Housing Capital Fund Program, the EDA levy, social services provided by Blue Earth County Human Services and the Veteran's Administration, the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Home Ownership Center.

For Public Services, it is required that each agency receiving funds provide a 50% match. Low-income home owners pay a match based on ability to pay; this requirement is waived for extremely low-income home owners. Social services (case management) is leveraged by the Shelter + Care, Bridges, and VASH programs to keep long term homeless people in a housed condition.

Annual Action Plan 21 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

Goals Summary Information

Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Owner-Occupied 2015 2019 Affordable Lincoln Park Owner-Occupied CDBG: Homeowner Housing Housing Housing Tourtellotte Housing Rehabilitation $100,000 Rehabilitated: 4 Household Rehabilitation Park Housing Unit Hilltop Washington Park Sibley Park Germainia Park North Highland Park 2 Germainia Park 2015 2017 Non-Housing Washington Park Improvements CDBG: Public Facility or Improvements Community Park $100,000 Infrastructure Activities for Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 612 Households Assisted 3 Medical Care 2015 2019 Non-Homeless Medical Care for the CDBG: Other: 63 Other Special Needs under-insured $7,000

Annual Action Plan 22 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 4 VINE Faith in 2015 2019 Non-Homeless Food Support CDBG: Other: 609 Other Action Special Needs Transportation/Chore $29,500 Service 5 Tapestry Program 2015 2016 Non-Homeless Tapestry Program CDBG: Other: 8 Other Special Needs $1,500 6 Nutrition Support 2015 2019 Non-Homeless Food Support CDBG: Other: 498 Other - Children Special Needs $5,000 7 Nutrition Support 2015 2019 Food Support - Food Support CDBG: Other: 300 Other - Adults Public Service $7,000 8 Affordable 2015 2017 Affordable Affordable Housing CDBG: Other: 6 Other Housing Housing $50,000 Homeless 9 Increased Shelter 2015 2019 Homeless Washington Shelter Bed Expansion CDBG: Other: 1 Other beds Park $23,324 10 Rental Housing 2015 2019 Affordable Lincoln Park Affordable Housing CDBG: Rental units rehabilitated: 2 Rehabilitation Housing Tourtellotte Rental Rehabilitation $25,000 Household Housing Unit Park Hilltop Washington Park Sibley Park Germainia Park North Highland Park Table 6 – Goals Summary

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1 Goal Name Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Goal Four units of owner occupied housing will be rehabilitated in the 2018 program year. Homes selected will be located in Description the targeted area for housing rehabilitation. 2 Goal Name Germainia Park Improvements Goal Provide park improvements to the Washington Park neighborhood, improving the quality of life in low-income Description neighborhood. The Consolidated Plan noted increasing the availability/accessibility to a suitable living environment by providing park improvements in low to moderate income neighborhoods. 3 Goal Name Medical Care Goal Open Door Health Care Clinic will provide medical care to low-income under-insured citizens. Description 4 Goal Name VINE Faith in Action Goal VINE Faith in Action will receive funding to provide transportation to low-income individuals and families to get to work in Description evening hours, transportation for elderly and disabled people to access medical care and the senior center, for Meals on Wheels, adult literacy to help refugee elders and other literacy-challenged adults improve reading and writing skills, and for chore services that provide the independence needed to help elderly and disabled remain in their own homes. 5 Goal Name Tapestry Program Goal The Tapestry Program will receive funding to provide two educational programs this year for new low-income immigrants Description in our community. 6 Goal Name Nutrition Support - Children Goal Provide emergency food support to homebound low-income individuals. Description

Annual Action Plan 24 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 7 Goal Name Nutrition Support - Adults Goal ECHO Food Shelf will be assisted to reach more households with homebound individuals by delivering emergency food Description support for low-to-moderate income households. 8 Goal Name Affordable Housing Goal CDBG funds will be used to continue the manufactured home replacement program to replace six substandard Description manufactured homes. 9 Goal Name Increased Shelter beds Goal Rehabilitation within an existing homeless shelter will help to preserve shelter beds in our community. Description 10 Goal Name Rental Housing Rehabilitation Goal Two units of rental housing will be rehabilitated in the 2018 program year. Homes selected will be located in the targeted Description area for housing rehabilitation.

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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction

The projects planned for the 2018 program year are based on identified community needs and include owner occupied rehabilitation, park improvements, affordable housing, public facility rehabilitation, administration, and public services. Unspent funds from prior years will be reallocated for public facility rehabilitation (homeless shelter) and rental housing rehabilitation.

Projects

# Project Name 1 Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation 2 Planning and Administration 3 Park Improvements 4 VINE Faith in Action 5 ECHO 6 Open Door Health Clinic 7 MN Council of Churches - Tapestry 8 Feeding our Communities Partners (Back Pack) 9 Affordable Housing 10 Public Facility Rehabilitation 11 Rental Housing Rehabilitation Table 7 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs

Allocation priorities were made based on input received as to needs in the community. The largest obstacle that exists to addressing underserved needs is the lack of available funds. As budgets continue to get tighter, it becomes more difficult to address the needs of low to moderate income households.

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AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information

1 Project Name Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Target Area Lincoln Park Tourtellotte Park Hilltop Washington Park Sibley Park Germainia Park North Highland Park Goals Supported Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $100,000 Description Four units of owner occupied housing will be rehabilitated in 2018. Homes selected will be located in the targeted area for housing rehabilitation. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is anticipated that four low to moderate income households will and type of families benefit from the proposed activity. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Specific address is not yet known, property would be located within one of the targeted areas for owner occupied housing rehabilitation. Planned Activities Planned activities include, but are not limited to remediation of lead based paint hazards, energy efficiency upgrades, exterior improvements, and other code compliance improvements. 2 Project Name Planning and Administration Target Area

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Goals Supported Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Germania Park Improvements Medical Care VINE Faith in Action Tapestry Program Nutrition Support – Children Nutrition Support – Adults Affordable Housing Increased Shelter beds Rental Housing Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Park Improvements Shelter Bed Expansion Food Support Medical Care for the under-insured Transportation/Chore Service Funding CDBG: $50,000 Description Planning and administration cost associated with the CDBG program. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities City staff planning and administering the CDBG program, including, but not limited to preparation of plans and reports, eligibility determinations, completion of procurement process, and monitoring sub-grantees. 3 Project Name Park Improvements Target Area Washington Park

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Goals Supported Germainia Park Improvements Needs Addressed Park Improvements Funding CDBG: $100,000 Description Improvements to a neighborhood park with a high concentration of low-to-moderate income households; those that have household incomes of 60-80% AMI. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that 612 households would benefit from neighborhood and type of families park improvements. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Neighborhood park would be located within the Washington Park neighborhood which has a high concentration of low-to-moderate income households; those that have household incomes less than 80% AMI. Planned Activities Improvements to a neighborhood park located within the Washington Park neighborhood which has a high concentration of low-to-moderate income households; those that have household incomes less than 80% AMI. 4 Project Name VINE Faith in Action Target Area Goals Supported VINE Faith in Action Needs Addressed Food Support Transportation/Chore Service Funding CDBG: $29,500 Description Public service dollars will support transportation for low-income families to get to work in the evening hours, to assist elderly and disabled citizens access medical care and the services at the senior center, meals on wheels, and chore services needed to help keep elderly and disabled independent in their own homes. Target Date 6/30/2019

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Estimate the number It is estimated that 1,500 low-income elderly and disabled citizens will and type of families benefit from the proposed activities. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Public service dollars will support transportation for low-income families to get to work in the evening hours, to assist elderly and disabled citizens access medical care and the services at the senior center, meals on wheels, and chore services needed to help keep elderly and disabled independent in their own homes. 5 Project Name ECHO Target Area Goals Supported Nutrition Support - Adults Needs Addressed Food Support Funding CDBG: $7,000 Description Provide emergency food support to homebound low-to-moderate income individuals. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that 300 low income people will benefit from the and type of families proposed activity. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Provides emergency food support to homebound low-to-moderate income individuals. 6 Project Name Open Door Health Clinic Target Area Goals Supported Medical Care Needs Addressed Medical Care for the under-insured Funding CDBG: $7,000 Description Public service dollars will be spent to provide medical care for low- income under-insured individuals.

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Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that 63 low-income underinsured people will benefit and type of families from the proposed activity. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Public service dollars will be spent to provide medical care for low- income under-insured individuals. 7 Project Name MN Council of Churches - Tapestry Target Area Goals Supported Tapestry Program Needs Addressed Tapestry Program Funding CDBG: $1,500 Description Public service dollars will be spent to provide educational services to a special needs group; low-income new immigrants to the community. This group of non-English speakers need assistance in lease compliance, shopping (what to buy when you can't read the labels), the role of community services and resources such as the Department of Public Safety. It is expected that this program will be offered twice in the coming year. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that 8 low-income new immigrants will benefit from the and type of families proposed activity. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Public service dollars will be spent to provide educational services to a special needs group; low-income new immigrants to the community. This group of non-English speakers need assistance in lease compliance, shopping (what to buy when you can't read the labels), the role of community services and resources such as the Department of Public Safety. It is expected that this program will be offered twice in the coming year. Project Name Feeding our Communities Partners (Back Pack) Annual Action Plan 31 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)

8 Target Area Goals Supported Nutrition Support - Children Needs Addressed Food Support Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description Public service dollars will be spent to provide food for low-income children. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that 498 low income children will benefit from the and type of families proposed activity. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Public service dollars will be spent to provide food for low-income children. 9 Project Name Affordable Housing Target Area Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $50,000 Description Funds will be used to replace six substandard manufactured homes. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that six low-income households will benefit. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Funds will be used to replace six substandard manufactured homes. 10 Project Name Public Facility Rehabilitation Target Area Washington Park Goals Supported Increase Shelter Beds Needs Addressed Shelter Bed Expansion Annual Action Plan 32 2018 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)

Funding CDBG: $23,324 Description Rehabilitation to public facility (homeless shelter) to preserve existing homeless shelter. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that one household will benefit from the activity and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Rehabilitation to public facility (homeless shelter) to preserve existing homeless shelter. Planned Activities Rehabilitation to public facility (homeless shelter) to preserve existing homeless shelter. 11 Project Name Rental Housing Rehabilitation Target Area Lincoln Park Tourtellotte Park Hilltop Washington Park Sibley Park Germainia Park North Highland Park Goals Supported Rental Housing Rehabilitation Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Rental Rehabilitation Funding $25,000 Description Rehabilitation to rental housing to preserve affordable rental units. This activity is proposed to use unspent funds from a prior year should an eligible project surface. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number It is estimated that two households will benefit from the activity. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description

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Planned Activities Rehabilitation to two units.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed

For 2018, 14% of the CDBG allocation will be spent on owner-occupied housing rehabilitation within targeted areas of Mankato, including the following neighborhoods: Sibley Park, Lincoln Park, North Highland Park, Washington Park, Tourtellotte Park, Germania Park and Hilltop. Applications from any of the targeted neighborhoods will be considered. Additionally, 29% of the CDBG allocation will be spent on neighborhood park improvements; it is anticipated that the park improvements would be completed in the Washington Park neighborhood.

Geographic Distribution

Target Area Percentage of Funds Lincoln Park Commercial Targeted Area Tourtellotte Park Hilltop Washington Park 29 Sibley Park Germainia Park North Highland Park Affordable Housing - New Construction Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

The targeted areas were selected based on neighborhoods with the largest concentration of low to moderate income households and the oldest housing/building stock.

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Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction

CDBG dollars will be used to rehabilitate four owner occupied homes to assist with preserving the city's affordable housing stock; this project will benefit four low-to-moderate income households.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 7 Special-Needs 0 Total 7 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 7 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 7 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion

Rehabilitation of four existing owner occupied homes, two rental units, and one public facility is anticipated.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction

The Mankato EDA manages 179 public housing units within the City of Mankato and 84 additional units outside of the city in Blue Earth County. The public housing units will be maintained through the use of the Public Housing Capital Fund program. There is a plan to replace two units that were disposed of in the past; a development proposal to replace these units has been submitted to HUD. The proceeds from the sale of those units has been held in reserve for the replacement.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

Routine maintenance occurs as needed and is funded by rents received and the annual operating subsidy provided by HUD. Capital improvements are planned annually and on a five year basis and are paid for by the Public Housing Capital Fund Program. Public housing units are rehabilitated when needed, including replacing flooring, HVAC, bathrooms, kitchens, energy efficient improvements, and paint when units are vacant, landscaping as needed, and roofs as scheduled for replacement. This year it is planned to complete necessary site improvements, such as tree trimming.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership

Orness Plaza tenants are involved in planning activities in the building. A wide variety of programs take place on a regular basis that include history lectures, musical programs, exercise classes, and the Wii bowling league. For the residents of the family units, the city offers Home Stretch first time homebuyer education on a monthly basis. The Mankato EDA has been very successful in moving families to self- sufficiency and homeownership. Currently we have 32 families purchasing homes with their Housing Choice Vouchers.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance

The PHA is designated as "High Performer."

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction

The need for additional shelter beds has been well documented. Over the past eight years staff have worked with the Salvation Army as well as Partners for Affordable Housing (PAH) to expand service to meet this need; so far neither organization has had to capacity to do so. In 2014, CDBG funds were spent on a feasibility study to see if an expansion to a new facility, "Marion Hall" is possible for Partners for Affordable Housing. If it appears that this transition will occur, CDBG funds will be allocated for facility rehabilitation to convert the existing building to a homeless shelter. Currently, the owners of Marion Hall are assessing their needs for the building and if they are able to lease it to PAH as a shelter. In the meantime, PAH is looking for another potential site to be used as a shelter. A new cold-weather shelter was opened by Connections Ministry and staff will work with this group as well to determine long-term goals and capacity to increase shelter beds.

In 2015, CDBG funds were used to rehab portions of the current family shelters, the Welcome Inn and Theresa House. Additionally, several transitional housing units also owned by PAH received rehabilitation through the CDBG program. It is planned to provide additional rehabilitation to the existing homeless shelter in the 2017 funding year.

In 2016, one Low Income Housing Tax Credit project was approved for the city of Mankato which will leverage CDBG funds from the 2016 program year. This project will provide seven units for long-term homeless families and four units that meet 504 accessibility regulations for disabled citizens.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

Using funds other than CDBG, the Mankato EDA will administer the Shelter + Care, VASH, Breckenridge Townhomes, and Bridges rental assistance programs that reach out to long-term homeless in our community. Two years ago staff applied for and received five additional Bridges vouchers enabling the EDA to serve 14 mentally ill homeless individuals, up from the nine served in the past. All of these programs provide social services to address the individual needs of the participants. Preference is given to homeless citizens waiting for the public housing program.

Staff of the EDA have been involved in the development of the region's Coordinated Entry System for the homeless and the EDA provides services to those in the system. When homeless individuals and families come to the office they will apply for services offered by the EDA and referred for assessment to be placed on the Coordinated Entry waiting list accordingly. Staff meet monthly with area service

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providers to update the list and provide information regarding available services for the homeless.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

During the 2014 program year, the City of Mankato worked with a local nonprofit shelter provider, PAH, to determine the feasibility of rehabilitating an existing building for an expanded homeless shelter. Because the owner of the building is still determining the future use, PAH is currently in the process of seeking out other potential buildings for an expanded shelter. At such a time that PAH or another shelter provider is in a position to expand, the City of Mankato will consider the use of CDBG funds to assist with the shelter expansion. This is not a goal within this program year, as no local shelter providers currently have the capacity to expand shelter beds.

During the 2014 program year, the City of Mankato also helped to correct state health code deficiencies in two of the existing homeless shelters in Mankato so that they could continue to be licensed and provided funding for the rehabilitation of several transitional housing units. CDBG funds will be used from the 2017 program year to renovate the existing shelter bathroom and this year to assist with other rehab needs.

The homeless "Point in Time Count" completed this winter reported that homelessness in Minnesota has decreased nine percent.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

Using funds other than CDBG, the Mankato EDA will administer the Shelter + Care, VASH, Breckenridge Townhomes, and Bridges rental assistance programs that reach out to long-term homeless in our community. Recently, additional Bridges vouchers were provided enabling the EDA to serve 14 mentally ill homeless individuals, up from the nine served in the past. All of these programs provide social services to address the individual needs of the participants. Social service staff work to provide the medical, educational, and employment resources needed to move these families to self-sufficiency and to prevent future homelessness. Preference is given to homeless families and individuals who apply for the public housing program.

Staff of the EDA have been involved in the development of the region's Coordinated Entry System and provide services to those who are on the list.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely

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low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

The EDA under the Bridges program, does provide priority preference to eligible households with serious mental illness who are homeless leaving health care centers, mental health treatment centers, ERTS, correctional facilities and or institutions. Programs are in place in the community to address homeless prevention; the need to use CDBG funds for this purpose was not identified.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction:

The Analysis of Fair Housing Impediments report completed in February of 2015 found that the largest barrier to affordable housing in the City of Mankato was the lack of it. The study also revealed that wages were low compared to the cost of living, the location and schedule of public transportation was an issue, language barriers impeded employment and access to resources, and a long or closed voucher waiting list. A low income housing tax credit project was awarded to CommonBond Communities in 2016 which will create 50 new units of affordable housing and Joseph Development in 2017 for 60 additional affordable housing units. The EDA is also coordinating with a number of developers intent on making application for low income housing tax credits this year and utilizing Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers.

The study concluded that the policies, procedures, and practices of the City of Mankato are in compliance with Federal Fair Housing Guidelines and do not adversely affect citizen's housing choice. The study reported that the city has never been involved in a housing discrimination lawsuit with the Department of Justice, MN Attorney General's Office or any other party.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

No policies, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, or other regulations have been identified that present a barrier to affordable housing. The following activities are being addressed in the Action Plan:

 Support efforts to provide funding for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation to low-income households.  Continue partnership with agencies who provide services and housing to homeless citizens.  Support efforts that renovate rental and commercial units to support quality affordable housing and economic development efforts.  Address underserved needs to maintain affordable housing such as providing community services to low-income elderly and disabled individuals who wish to remain in their own homes.  Support efforts to reduce cultural barriers in the community with public service dollars.  Pay for after-hours transportation for low-income workers.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction:

Efforts will continue in the 2018 program year to address community needs, including maintaining affordable housing, providing safe living conditions, reducing the number of poverty level families and enhancing coordination of service providers.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

One of the largest underserved needs identified by community leaders is the lack of shelter space. An increase in the number of shelter beds has been a goal for eight years and will continue to be until the need is met. Support for the expanded shelter beds through connections to possible resources will continue in an effort to meet this need. The City continues to evaluate buildings for the potential of providing additional shelter beds. Partners for Affordable Housing (PAH) has also looked for buildings for the possibility of providing additional shelter beds. A feasibility study was completed in 2014 for PAH to see if an expansion to a new facility, "Marion Hall," would be possible. The owners of Marion Hall are assessing their needs for the building, in the meantime, PAH is looking for another potential site. It is also important that existing shelters remain code compliant so they can be preserved and can continue to stay open.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

The city's existing public housing will require continued maintenance so the units can be preserved. As turnover of units occurs, the housing units are rehabilitated to assist with their preservation. Efforts to rehabilitate the stock of affordable housing will continue as well, including providing information on resources for rehabilitation to homeowners.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

Through the rehabilitation of owner occupied housing, rental housing, and public facility, lead hazards will be abated.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

CDBG funds will be used on public services that will improve the lives of extremely low-come citizens by providing food, medical care, transportation to work and medical appointments, meals on wheels, and chore services to maintain independence. Cultural barriers will be reduced to assist new Americans assimilate into the workforce.

Funds outside of the CDBG program help low-income renters and emerging market families purchase a

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first home and provide case management needed to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency.

The City of Mankato works to provide adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity to lift low income households out of poverty. The City identifies housing needs in the community and collaborates with local, state and federal resources to meet those needs. Our community provides programs for housing and homeownership that include (additional programs are detailed within the discussion):

 Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) Program (Public Housing) has assisted 314 low-income households in subsidized housing this past year, managed by the City of Mankato. Rent paid by tenants is structured to 30% of income. To qualify for the Affordable Rental Program, applicants must meet income guidelines, have good rental references, no history of drug involvements or violent behavior. Staff manages and maintains 179 units in Mankato (56 structures) and 66 units in Blue Earth County (29 structures). Range in size from 1 to 5 bedrooms. Since 1998, capital improvements to properties total $6 million, plus an additional $500,000 in ARRA stimulus funds.  Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental subsidies to 524 very low income households within Blue Earth County this past year. Participants of this program receive a voucher that allows them to choose housing in the private rental market; they pay about 30% of income for rent and utilities. Before assistance is paid, the unit is inspected to ensure it is safe, decent, and sanitary. Applicants must meet income guidelines, have no history of drug involvements or violent behavior.  Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary option for individuals under lease with a Housing Choice Voucher Program. This past year 22 participants developed goals to increase earned income and ultimately become self-sufficient over a 5 year period, and 2 Households became economically self-sufficient. A savings account is established and deposits are made when the participants earned income increases. Money the EDA saves by paying less rent for the participant is deposited into the interest earning escrow account. Participants who complete the program goals may use this savings account for a variety of opportunities such as purchasing a home, returning to school, or buying a vehicle.  Voucher Homeownership Program provided financial assistance to 3 HCV voucher holders this past year. This program can provide monthly subsidies toward homeownership for the full term of the mortgage for disabled households and up to 15 years under a 30 year mortgage for low income voucher holders. Participates attend the First steps and Home Stretch educational workshops and have their home inspected by a certified home inspector prior to purchase. They may receive down payment assistance through local and state funding.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

To meet most of the goals defined in the Consolidated Plan the institutional structure is in place. Coordination with community providers will occur should new programs, such as job training, move

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forward in the future.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

The existing partnerships in place to provide supportive housing to long term homeless will continue. These partnerships, with the Mankato EDA providing the rental assistance and Blue Earth County Human Services, MAC-V, Horizon Homes, the Veteran's Administration, and CADA House providing needed social services has worked well to eliminate long term homelessness in the Mankato area. A new relationship with Minnesota Valley Action Council was created last year to teach financial literacy to low-income renters and emerging market households, as well as to begin a pilot program to replace substandard manufactured homes. Last year we also partnered with the Southwest MN Housing Partnership to provide HomeStretch homebuyer education and counseling.

Discussion:

 Shelter plus Care provided 9 households with “project based” rental subsidy and supportive services at Cherry Ridge and Sibley Park apartments. The program is in partnership with Blue Earth County Human Services for people who are long-term homeless and chronically homeless and disabled. Participants pay 30% of income towards housing expense. The county provides the required case management; the individual is required to meet during set times by the case manager.  MN Housing Bridges Program which provides 21 households with rental subsidies through a voucher program for people with Serious Mental Illness that pays a housing subsidy until a Housing Choice Voucher is received. Individuals must be referred by a case manager or mental health practitioner. The individual must be currently on the HCV waiting list, or apply to the HCV waiting list as soon as the waiting list reopens to remain eligible for the bridges program.  Home Stretch/ First Home Homebuyer Education Program provided in the community with First Home being a very basic homebuyer education program taught in a small group “club” classroom setting. We served 26 households last year through the First Home Program. First Home targets participants of subsidized housing, (but we turn no interested parties away) with the goal of transitioning them from rental subsidy to homeownership. The curriculum covers basic financial literacy and home maintenance. Staff have found that this program has been essential for helping new immigrants prepare for home purchase. Home buyer educational workshop open to the general public served 51 people this past year. Home Stretch involves eight hours of classroom instruction that covers every aspect of the home purchasing process. Professionals in home inspection, lending, real estate, insurance, personal and property safety, credit repair and financial literacy are on hand to share expertise and answer questions to program participants. Participants receive a certificate upon course completion that is required for MN Housing, RD, and VA first time homebuyer mortgage products. Research has shown that graduates of Home Stretch have fewer foreclosures than first time buyers who

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have not taken the course.  Down payment assistance programs: Staff obtain down payment assistance funding when available for first home buyers who purchase a home in our area and supported 3 households this past year. These funds are provided as deferred loans with no interest charged from MN Housing or the Greater MN Housing Fund. When funds are available, down payment assistance is also provided by the Mankato EDA in a Homeowernship capacity revolving fund. HUD HOME Help funds as well as the Housing Assistance Fund (HAF) also provide down payment assistance to those who use a CASA mortgage product. Down payment assistance is also available for emerging market buyers or buyers of foreclosed homes through the Achieve Program of the Southwest MN Housing Partnership.  Housing Assistance Fund (HAF) Offered to homebuyers receiving a MN Housing mortgage products. Provides down payment assistance and/or monthly payment assistance in the form of a zero percent loan deferred for 30 years. Funds available through MN Housing.  The EDA through Blue Earth County bonds with MN Housing to provide the Minnesota Cities Participation Program providing down-payment and low interest mortgages to first time homebuyers, step-up homebuyers, and MN Fix-Up funding for home rehabilitation.  The City participates in the regional Continuum of Care and collaborates in the implementation of the Coordinated Entry (CE) system. CE is a coordinated process designed to manage participant intake, assessment, and provision of referrals for homelessness and access to supportive services that service over 700 households regionally.

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Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction:

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 87.45%

Discussion It is estimated that 87.45% of funds from the 2018 Action Plan will benefit persons of low and moderate income.

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Consent Calendar 5.G. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for rezoning property from T, Transition, to OR, Office Residential - Lot 1, Block 1, Circle 7 Subdivision; by request of Circle 7, Inc.

Recommendation/Action(s): Set date of hearing.

Summary: The preliminary plat of Circle 7 Subdivision was approved by the Mankato City Council on November 13, 2017. The applicant, Circle 7, Inc., is now requesting the final plat review of Circle Seven Subdivision and to rezone Lot 1, Block 1 to OR, Office Residential. The subject property is described as part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 108 North, Range 26 West. The property is located between Augusta Drive and the Wickersham Clinic. The property is located in Mankato Township, but an application for annexation has been submitted.

The Land Use Plan depicts the area as Office Residential. The applicants are proposing to rezone the property to OR, Office Residential with this request. The outlots associated with the property are zoned as T, Transition until development is proposed.

The proposed subdivision will provide the Premiere Drive street connection from Augusta Drive to 227th Street. The subdivision is comprised of Lot 1, Block 1, encompassing 11.50 acres, Outlot A encompassing 3.49 acres, and Outlot C encompassing 1.88 acres. The eastern side of the plat encompasses 11.29 acres and will described as Outlot B. A 40-foot wide utility easement is proposed along the eastern property line of Lot 1, Block 1.

Lot 1 Block 1 is proposed to be developed as attached single-family dwellings. To date, Lot 1, Block 1, is the only property within the development that is moving forward; the outlots will be developed in the future. The Planning Commission is scheduled to review the request at their April 25, 2018 meeting.

Attachments Ordinance General Location Map Final Plat

ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MANKATO FROM T, TRANSITION DISTRICT TO OR, OFFICE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, that tract or parcel of land, herein called the "tract", lying and being in the City of Mankato, County of Blue Earth and State of Minnesota, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Circle 7 Subdivision, is currently zoned T, Transition District by the City of Mankato, hereinafter called the "City"; and

WHEREAS, the applicant, Circle Seven, Inc., has petitioned the City of Mankato for rezoning of the tract from a T, Transition District to an OR, Office Residential District; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the City of Mankato has completed a study of the request and made a report (CY 16-18), recommending such rezoning, a copy of which report has been referred to the Council of the City; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City, on the 25th of April, 2018, following proper notice, held a public hearing regarding the proposed rezoning, the minutes of which hearing have been presented to the Council of the City; and

WHEREAS, based upon such staff report, the Planning Commission's recommendations, minutes, and the presentation made to the City Council at the time of the public hearing on this ordinance, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the rezoning of the tract from a T, Transition District to an OR, Office Residential District is in the best interest and promotes the health and welfare of the community and for the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Mankato, Minnesota does ordain that the tract shall be and is hereby zoned and classified, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10 of the Mankato City Code, as being in and constituting an OR, Office Residential District.

This ordinance shall, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2.14 and 5.06 of the Mankato City Charter, become effective 30 days after publication of notice of its adoption.

Adopted this _____ day of 2018.

Mayor

ATTEST: Renae Kopischke, Executive Assistant

General Location Map

Date: April 2018 Author: This information is to be used for reference purposes only. The City of Mankato does not guarantee accuracy of the material contained herein and is not responsible for misuse or misinterpretation. % H:\CIRCLESE_PR\M36113163\CAD\C3D\113163_V_FINAL_PLAT_1.dwg 0 SCALE IN FEET 100 200

AUGUSTA DRIVE Horizontal Datum: 1986 County Coordinate System ON THE PLAT. LINES, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED WIDTH AND ADJOINING RIGHT-OF-WAY LOT LINES AND BEING 10 FEET IN BEING 5 FEET IN WIDTH AND ADJOINING 3/30/2018 9:45 AM LOT LINES MONUMENT FOUND MARKED BY LIC. NO. 46564 3/4" IRON PIPE MONUMENT SET GRAYHAWK CIRCLE 10' RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE GRAYHAWK CIRCLE LEGEND 5'

5' GRAYHAWK DRIVE GRAYHAWK LINES EASEMENT UTILITY PT PC Δ=90°00'00" CB=N 90°00'00"E C=100.00' R=100.00' L=100.00'

40' WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT 40' WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT SEC. 4-108-26 SE 1/4 - NE N.W. CORNER WEST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 - NE 1/4 RECORDED AS 400CR922 PREMIER DRIVE INDICATES INDICATES INDICATES SEC. 4-108-26 INDICATES INDICATES INDICATES INDICATES SE 1/4 - NE 1/4, SEC. 4-108-26 S.W. CORNER LEGEND

CENTRAL ANGLE RADIUS LENGTH ARC DISTANCE POINT OF TANGENCY POINT OF CURVATURE CHORD BEARING CHORD LENGTH PREMIER DRIVE PREMIER B L O C K 1 OUTLOT A OUTLOT C AUGUSTA DRIVE 11.50 ACRES 3.49 ACRES 1.88 ACRES 1

SOUTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 - NE SEC. 4-108-26 40.00 PREMIER DRIVE AUGUSTA DRIVE

PREMIER DRIVE PREMIER DRIVE 40.00 OFFICIAL PLAT COPY NORTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 - NE SEC. 4-108-26 AUGUSTA DRIVE EASEMENT OUTLOT B 11.29 ACRES

WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEGINNING POINT OF SEC. 4-108-26 S.E. 1/4 - N.E. NE CORNER SEC. 4-108-26 EAST 1/4 CORNER E=583314.5350 N=224304.1790 MINNESOTA TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 22 JOB NUMBER: I hereby certify that this instrument was filed in my office for record on this, the ____ day of I hereby certify that there are no delinquent taxes and/or special assessments, the I, Stacey Edwards Jones, Licensed Attorney, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that the owners as I, Michael M. Eichers, Licensed Land Surveyor, do hereby certify that I have surveyed or directly 1006.70 feet to the northwest corner of Southeast Quarter Northeast said Section supervised the survey of property described on this plat; prepared plat or directly signed in behalf of said corporation by authority its board directors, and Annette Panning seconds East, along the south line of Southeast Quarter Northeast said Section 4, 4; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 16 seconds West, along the west line of Southeast Quarter following described property to wit: indicated hereon represents all ownership interest in the land encompassed by this plat. State of Minnesota State of Minnesota Southeast Quarter of the Northeast said Section 4; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 41 Section 4; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds West, along said north line, a distance of Parcel 3, said point being on the north line of Southeast Quarter Northeast 35 seconds West, along said westerly line, a distance of 10.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 37 minutes current taxes have been paid and that the transfer has entered on land described herein 2018, by Michael M. Eichers, a Licensed Land Surveyor. Dated this ______day of ______, 2018. Dated this ______day of ______, 2018 by Annette Panning, President Circle Seven Inc. 25 seconds West, along said westerly line, a distance of 392.77 feet to the northwesterly corner The foregoing Surveyor's Certificate was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______, and labeled on this plat. all monuments indicated on this plat have been, or will be, correctly set within one year; that the boundary survey; that all mathematical data and labels are correctly designated on this plat; the preparation of this plat CIRCLE SEVEN SUBDIVISION; that is a correct representation acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of corporation. to the public use ways and easements as shown hereon. a distance of 1086.51 feet to the point beginning. Containing 31.82 acres. the Northeast Quarter of said Section 4, a distance 1324.40 feet to southwest corner along the westerly line of said Parcel 3, a distance 928.42 feet; thence South 87 degrees 22 minutes That part of the Southeast Quarter Northeast Section 4, Township 108 North Range 26 Highway Engineer. duly approve this plat of CIRCLE SEVEN SUBDIVISION, and that, as per MS 505.03, Subd. 2, has Chair person: Secretary: County of Blue Earth date of the surveyor's certification are shown and labeled on this plat; all public ways Circle Seven Inc., the corporation named in foregoing instrument, and that said instrument was County, personally appeared Annette Panning, who being duly sworn did say that he is the President of On this the ______day of ______, 2018, before me a Notary Public within and for said County of Blue Earth do hereby declare that we have caused the above described property to be surveyed and platted Commencing at the East Quarter corner of said Section 4; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 41 seconds Be it known that on this the ____ day of ______, 2018, City Council Mankato did Be it known that on this the ____ day of ______, 2018, Planning Commission City By: Annette Panning, President Recorder, said point being the of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds West, Blue Earth County Highway Right Of Way Plat No. 15, on file and of record with the Know all men by these presents that we, Circle Seven Inc., a Minnesota corporation, fee owner of the water boundaries and wet lands, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.01, Subd. 3, of the been submitted to and written comments recommendations have received from the Blue Earth County West center line of said Section 4, a distance 224.22 feet to the southwesterly corner Parcel 3 West, (Minnesota County Coordinate System - Blue Earth Zone NAD83 1986), along the East West, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, described as: Mayor: Clerk: Mankato did duly review this plat of CIRCLE SEVEN SUBDIVISION. monuments to be set, that we have named said platted area CIRCLE SEVEN SUBDIVISION INSTRUMENT OF DEDICATION County Recorder ______. ______, 2018, at _____o'clock, _.m., and that it was duly recorded on ______Plats, Number Taxpayer Services Director ______day of ______,2018. Stacey Edwards Jones, Licensed Attorney ______APPROVALS Notary Public,Blue Earth County,Minnesota ______NOTARY CERTIFICATE ______M36.113163 FIELD BOOK: TAXPAYER SERVICES DEPARTMENT SURVEYOR CERTIFICATE Minnesota License No. 46564 Michael M. Eichers, Licensed Land Surveyor ______Notary Public ______COUNTY RECORDER TITLE OPINION DRAWN BY: THIS PLAT PREPARED BY PENDING FINAL REVIEW

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(03-30-2018) BOLTON & MENK, INC. , and that we dedicate AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.H. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Set May 14, 2018, as the date of public hearing for Ordinance amending Mankato City Code, Chapter 5, Section 5.04 and creating Section 5.39 relating to the regulation of Mobile Food Units.

Recommendation/Action(s): Set date of hearing.

Summary: Staff was directed by the Mankato City Council to create standards addressing regulation of food trucks on private property. In 2014, staff created regulations for allowing food trucks in public right-of-way, parks, and other publicly owned properties. This ordinance reviews those standards and creates new standards for private property.

Common restrictions include a limitation of the frequency of operation, requiring a specified distance from existing eating and drinking establishments, restricted areas for food trucks, requiring distances from schools, providing a local fixed location kitchen, and requiring a fee for the operation of the use.

City staff from the departments of Community Development, Public Safety, and Public Works formed a working group to draft the ordinance. Ordinances from other communities were reviewed, and input solicited from the parties impacted by the adoption of an ordinance including property owners, food truck hub operators, adjacent businesses, and the City Center Partnership. Input was also solicited from the Public Safety Advisory Committee, and an open house held to discuss the ordinance. The primary areas of discussion were: Buffer/setback requirements (100 feet from a public entrance of a restaurant in the City Center, 100 feet from the property line of a restaurant in all other commercial and industrial areas). The setbacks may be waived if granted authorization from the restaurant to be within the setback. Requiring a minimum number of days to operate. Background checks Licensing fees Storage of the food truck Based on comments with the working group, the following restrictions are recommended for adoption: 100-foot setback from a public entrance of a restaurant in the City Center, 100 feet from the property line of a restaurant in all other commercial and industrial areas (this provision may be waived by the owner of the restaurant). 100-foot setback from city parks and event facilities (this provision may be waived by the City or other events organizer). Owners and managerial staff will be required to have a background check. Applicants will be subject to the applicable standards of the Fire Code. Applicants will be subject to the Food and Beverage Tax. Hours of Operation will be from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (may be adjusted if granted approval). Food truck and food cart will not be allowed to project noise or lights to attract customers. Food truck and food cart must be parked on a hardsurfaced area. Food truck and food cart cannot be stored on-site or stored in a conforming off-street parking location in a residential zone. Special approval would be required prior to allowing alcohol on-site for an event. Exemptions include: Community events approved by the City of Mankato as a special event; Accessory uses or sales of products or goods which are an extension of a principle use of the property. Under the recommended ordinance, food cart and food truck operators would need to obtain a license each year. Staff will annually update the buffer/setback locations on a map that will be distributed to the applicants and posted on-line (questions about a specific location can be directed to Community Development staff). The licensee will need to provide the service locations on their application, but can add locations by contacting Community Development. If a restaurant locates within 100 feet of an approved licensing location, the food cart or food truck would need to find a new location the following year, unless they obtain permission from the restaurant owner.

The ordinance is being finalized and will be posted/published and available for inspection prior to Monday, April 23. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.04 AND CREATING SECTION 5.39 OF THE MANKATO CITY CODE RELATING TO MOBILE FOOD UNITS

WHEREAS, on September 22, 2004, the City Council adopted a Resolution establishing a provisional license and policy for Food Trucks and Carts in the public right-of-way; and

WHEREAS, said provisional license and policy has been further reviewed and an ordinance created relating to Mobile Food Units.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Mankato that Mankato City Code Section 5.04, Subdivision 2, be and hereby is amended as follows:

Sec. 5.04. License Background Checks.

Subd. 2. Criminal History License Background Investigation. The Mankato Department of Public Safety is hereby required, as the exclusive entity within the City, to do a criminal history background investigation on the applicants for the following licenses or permits within the City:

A. Liquor

B. Gambling

C. Pawn

D. Explosives

E. Peddler

F. Carnival

G. Parade

H. Tobacco

I. Taxicab

J. Mobile Food Units

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Mankato that Mankato City Code Section 5.39 be and hereby is created as follows:

Sec. 5.39. Mobile Food Units.

Subd. 1. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: A. The term “food cart” means a non-motorized human powered cart used to prepare or serve food products and/or beverages that is not self-contained. These carts may serve prepackaged or limited ready-to-eat foods. Cart shall be returned daily to a commissary for resupply and cleaning.

B. The term “food truck” means a food establishment preparing and/or serving foods and/or beverages from a self-contained vehicle, either motorized or within a trailer, on public sidewalks, private property, or curbside on public streets. The vehicle shall be readily movable, without disassembling, for transport.

C. The term “food hub” means a collection of three (3) or more licensed food carts and/or food trucks operating on private property per an approved Conditional Use Permit.

D. The term “mobile food unit” means a food cart or food truck as described in this section.

E. The term “public entrance” is an entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance.

Subd. 2. License Required. No person shall operate a mobile food unit in the city without a valid license required under this section. To the extent authorized in any such license granted under the provisions of this section, the licensee may conduct such licensed business curbside on the street, on public property, public rights of way, or on private property notwithstanding the provisions of this Code.

A. The fee for an annual license shall be established by resolution of the City Council, and shall be valid for one mobile food unit expiring on December 31 of each year.

B. The City shall issue to each approved licensee a suitable decal that shall be permanently affixed to the exterior of the mobile food unit for display on the left rear portion of the cart/vehicle.

C. Mobile food unit licenses may not be transferred.

Subd. 3. Exemptions.

A. Community events approved by the City of Mankato as a special event shall be exempted from the terms of this ordinance provided the vendors are compliant with the Minnesota Department of Health standards.

B. Accessory uses or sales of products or goods which are an extension of a principle use of the property.

Subd. 4. Food Hubs. All food hubs must be approved per a Conditional Use Permit, and all mobile food units within the hub must be properly licensed. All food hubs shall conform to the standards in Subdivision 7 of this Chapter, in addition to the following: A. Food hubs shall adhere to Public Safety-Fire and Building Official separation requirements from the mobile food unit to the building.

B. Food hubs shall provide plans for a restroom or a shared access agreement for the use of restroom facilities in a building located within the area 100 feet of the food hub. Restroom facilities located onsite shall have a decorative enclosure and be screened from public view. Plans shall include signage for the restroom facilities. Any restrooms associated with an event at the property shall be removed within 24 hours of the event.

C. Food hubs shall provide a parking calculation including dedicated stalls for use. The parking calculation shall address the vehicles currently using the parking lot.

D. The operator of the food hub shall provide the City Manager or designee, a schedule of events. The City Manager or designee, shall provide approval of the live entertainment events. Any complaints received related to noise will be addressed per the standards set forth in City Code, Chapter 9.

E. All driving and parking surfaces shall be hardsurfaced with asphalt or concrete. Any area not hardsurfaced shall be see/sod or otherwise landscaped.

F. A decorative or screened trash receptacle with locations throughout the site to accommodate the debris generated from the site shall be provided.

G. Bike racks shall be supplied at the site in accordance with City Code, Chapter 10.

H. A landscaping plan shall be required.

I. A photometric plan shall be required with all lighting and fixtures conforming to City Code.

J. Utility plans shall be submitted for review and approval. All food trucks shall be parked in a designated food truck stall that has utility services provided.

K. Mobile food units shall be removed from the site at the end of each day and shall not be stored onsite.

L. When the food hub is not in operation, storage, other than vehicles is not permitted onsite.

Subd. 5. Application. Application for a mobile food unit shall be made to the City. The Licensing designee may require such information on the application as it deems reasonable and necessary, including but not limited to, the following:

A. Business name and business address of the applicant. B. The applicant shall provide written proof of consent from the property owner to use the property for food preparation, storage, sale, and cleaning.

C. A listing of all proposed vending locations including address or adjacent address.

D. Copies of all licenses or permits required by the Minnesota Department of Health. The food preparation location and all equipment shall comply with Minnesota Department of Health standards.

E. A description of the preparation methods and food product offered for sale, including the intended menu, display, and distribution containers.

F. The anticipated volume of food to be stored, prepared, and sold.

G. Specifications for the mobile food unit, including the proposed locations, mechanical schematics, construction materials, finish schedules, equipment types, manufacturers, model numbers, locations, dimensions, weight of cart or vehicle per wheel, performance capacities, power source, installation specifications, and information on any custom fabricated equipment and intended uses for all of the equipment.

H. A signed statement that the licensee will defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims for damage to property or injury to persons which might result or arise out of the applicants operation of a mobile food unit as permitted by this chapter.

I. A certificate of insurance showing the applicant has obtained liability, food products liability, and property damage insurance that will protect licensee, property owners, and the city from all claims for damage to property or bodily injury, including death, which may arise from operations under the license or in connection therewith. Such insurance shall provide coverage of not less than one million five hundred thousand ($1,500,000) per occurrence. The policy shall further provide that it may not be cancelled except upon thirty (30) days written notice filed with the Licensing designee. No license issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be valid at any time the insurance required herein in not maintained and evidence of its continuance filed with the Licensing designee.

Subd. 6. Inspection. Upon receipt of an application for any mobile food unit on public property or private property, the Licensing designee shall forward a copy of such application to the fire division, whereupon the fire division shall, within 10 days after receiving such application, inspect the property to be licensed to determine whether such property complies with the provisions of applicable codes and statutes to ensure conformance of any cooking or heating apparatus. No mobile food unit license shall be issued by the City unless the mobile food unit complies with the provisions of the City Code, State Fire Code, and NFPA Standards, which pertain to such mobile food unit. Subd. 7. Location Review and Standards. Proposed operating locations shall be reviewed. Mobile food units located on private and public property shall conform to the following standards:

A. Mobile food units shall not negatively impede pedestrian movement nor parking.

B. Mobile food units shall not be located within a sight triangle. A sight triangle is a triangle at an intersection, formed by the two roads or rights-of-way and a third line, which must be kept clear of obstructions for 25 feet each direction from the property corner

C. Pedestrian walkways of no less than six (6) feet shall be maintained on the service side of the mobile food unit.

D. Ingress and egress to private property shall be through existing driveway openings only. Mobile food units shall not block required drive aisles.

E. No more than two (2) mobile food units may operate in a private parking lot unless approved as a food hub, or approved by the City Manager or designee, for a community event, which shall remain in compliance with the Mankato City Code, including the off-street parking requirements for the host parking lot.

F. Parking on streets is permitted when in compliance with all ordinances, regulations, parking zones and posted signage. Sales by the licensee shall be made on the curbside only and the vehicle shall be parked within one (1) foot of the curb. No mobile food unit shall operate from the public right-of-way within a one hundred (100) foot radius from a public entrance of an operating restaurant. This requirement may be waived if the licensee furnishes written consent from the proprietor of the operating restaurant.

G. For private property, no mobile food unit shall operate within areas identified as buffer areas on the Mobile Food Unit Buffer Map. The map will be updated annually to provide updated locations of restaurants and buffer areas. The Mobile Food Unit Buffer Map will be used to identify acceptable locations for applications submitted within the year the map was created.

H. Licensee shall not operate any mobile food unit within one hundred (100) feet of any event that is licensed or sanctioned by the city, or in a city park, unless the licensee has obtained written consent in the form of a permit, agreement, or other required written authorization from the City Manager or designee.

I. Licensee shall not operate any mobile food unit within one hundred (100) feet of a controlled entrance to a regional sports arena or facility, unless the licensee has obtained written permission from the owner and furnished such written permission to the Licensing designee at least fifteen (15) days in advance of such use.

J. Mobile food units shall not operate within a residential zoning district, unless authorized by the City Manager or designee for a community or private event. K. Mobile food units shall only be stored in a residential zoning district if the locations of storage are hardsurfaced with asphalt or concrete and conform to the parking setbacks within zoning district.

L. Mobile food units shall be allowed to set up one (1) hour prior to conducting food vending and shall be relocated from the site with one (1) hour of conducting business. The site shall be free of refuse and debris prior to exiting the site.

M. No alcohol sales or distribution shall be made from a mobile food unit unless the applicant has been approved for the appropriate liquor license for distributing alcohol.

N. Licensee shall pay the food and beverage tax on items sold.

Subd. 8. Conditions. Mobile food units shall comply in all respects with all requirements of state law, including but not limited to Minnesota Rules Chapter 1315, Chapter 1346, and Chapter 4626, and any requirements found in any other law, statute, rule, resolution, ordinance, or regulation of any kind and the following:

A. All equipment shall meet applicable National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) food service equipment standards.

B. All foods, beverages, and ice shall be obtained from an approved commercial source.

C. Any food preparation or food storage done off-site shall be accomplished at location approved by the Minnesota Department of Health and Chapter 10 of Mankato City Code.

D. Mobile food units shall operate a minimum of 21 days during the licensing period.

E. Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., unless approved by the City Manager or designee.

F. No mobile food unit shall use or maintain any outside sound amplifying equipment, televisions or similar visual entertainment devices, lights, or noisemakers, such as bells, horns, or whistles.

G. All waste liquids, garbage, litter and refuse shall be kept in leak proof, nonabsorbent containers which shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids and properly disposed of at the licensed food establishment. No waste liquids, garbage, litter or refuse shall be dumped or drained into sidewalks, streets, gutters, drains, trash receptacles, or any other place except the licensed food establishment. The garbage receptacle shall be easily accessible for customer use. The licensee shall be responsible for all litter and garbage left by customers.

H. The mobile food unit shall not have a drive-through. I. A mobile food unit shall obey any lawful order of a police officer, traffic control agent, or other city inspector to move to a different authorized location to avoid congestion or obstruction of the street or sidewalk.

J. The mobile food unit shall comply with the provisions of section 10.87 relative to signage and advertising on the vehicle.

K. Any lighting installed as part of the project shall be full cut off and shall comply with Section 10.89 of Mankato City Code.

L. No mobile food unit shall use external signage, bollards, seating, or any other equipment not contained within the cart or vehicle.

M. Any power required for the mobile food unit shall be self-contained, screened from view, and shall not use utilities drawn from the public right-of-way. Mobile food units on private property may use electrical power from an adjacent property only when the owner provides written consent. No power cable or equipment shall be extended at grade across any city street, alley, or sidewalk.

N. The height of the mobile food unit, including all accessory equipment, shall not exceed thirteen (13) feet, six (6) inches.

Subd. 9. Revocation of License.

A. Notwithstanding Section 5.03, subdivision 8, the City may revoke any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter upon a finding that the licensee:

1. Provided false or misleading information on the application;

2. Failed to comply with any applicable state law, city ordinance, or state or county health regulation relating to a mobile food unit;

3. Failed to possess any license, permit or approval from any state or county authority needed in order to legally operate the mobile food unit within the State of Minnesota or City of Mankato;

4. Allowed the mobile food unit business to be operated or maintained in a way that unreasonably annoyed, endangered or injured the safety, health, morals, comfort or repose of any considerable number of members of the public.

B. Revocation can be appealed to a hearing officer per the Administrative Hearing Procedure.

This Ordinance shall, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.14 and 5.06 of the Mankato City Charter, become effective thirty (30) days after publication of notice of its adoption.

Adopted this day of , 2018.

Eric T. Anderson Mayor

Attest: ______Renae Kopischke, CMC Executive Assistant AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.I. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 10460; Viking Ravine Sanitary Sewer.

Recommendation/Action(s): Pass resolution setting May 14th, 2018 as the date of public hearing on Capital Improvement Project 10460; Viking Ravine Sewer.

Summary: Engineering is ready to proceed with this construction project as scheduled in the 2018 Capital Improvement Program. Below is a tentative schedule of events related to this project:

04/23/2018 Set Date for Hearing 05/01/2018 Informational Meeting 05/14/2018 Project Feasibility Hearing 05/18/2018 Advertise for Bids 06/15/2018 Open Bids 06/25/2018 Award Bids 07/02/2018 Begin Construction

Staff is recommending the Council pass the resolution setting May 14, 2018, as the date of the project feasibility hearing for this project. The estimated costs and funding sources for the project are as follows:

ITEM COST Street $54,053 Sanitary Sewer $442,917 Construction Contingency $49,697 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $546,667 Admin/bonding $32,800 Engineering $54,667 TOTAL PROJECT COST $634,133

FUNDING AMOUNT PERCENT SOURCE Sewer Utility $634,133 100% TOTAL FUNDS $634,133 100%

Attachments Resolution RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT NUMBER 10460 WITHOUT PETITION

WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve Viking Drive Sewer between the center line of Ledlie Lane and the center line of Circle Pine Drive by installing sanitary sewer, domestic water, and storm sewer mains; curb and gutter; aggregate base; bituminous surfacing; sidewalks; sewer and water services to each and every lot; street lighting; signage, and to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MANKATO, MINNESOTA:

1. That the proposed improvement, called Improvement Number 10460 be referred to the city engineer for study and that that person is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible; whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement; the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended; and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for the affected parcels.

2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 14th day of May, 2018, in the Council Chambers of the Intergovernmental Center in Mankato, Minnesota at 7:00 p.m. and the city engineer shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.

This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

Passed this 23rd day of April, 2018,

______Eric T. Anderson Mayor

ATTEST:______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant AGENDA RECOMMENDATION

Consent Calendar 5.J. City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Date: 04/23/2018

Agenda Item: Set May 14, 2018, as date of public hearing for Capital Improvement Project 10636; Wilson Creek Vegetation Management.

Recommendation/Action(s): Pass resolution setting May 14th, 2018 as the date of public hearing on Capital Improvement Project 10636; Wilson Creek Vegetation Management.

Summary:

Engineering is ready to proceed with this construction projects as scheduled in the 2018 Capital Improvement Program. Below is a tentative schedule of events related to this project:

04/23/2018 Set Date for Hearing 04/10/2018 Informational Meeting 05/14/2018 Project Feasibility Hearing 05/18/2018 Advertise for Bids 06/15/2018 Open Bids 06/25/2018 Award Bids 07/02/2018 Begin Construction 12/31/2018 Final Completion

Staff is recommending the Council pass the resolution setting May 14, 2018 as the date of the project feasibility hearing for this project. The estimated costs and funding sources for the project are as follows:

ITEM COST Storm Sewer $125,392 Construction Contingency $12,539 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $137,931 Admin/bonding $8,276 Engineering $13,793 TOTAL PROJECT COST $160,000

FUNDING AMOUNT PERCENT SOURCE Storm Utility $160,000 100% TOTAL FUNDS $160,000 100%

Attachments Resolution RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT NUMBER 10636 WITHOUT PETITION

WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve Wilson Creek between the center line of Hoffman Road and the center line of Stadium Road by sanitary sewer, domestic water, and storm sewer mains; curb and gutter; aggregate base; bituminous surfacing; sidewalks; sewer and water services to each and every lot; street lighting; signage, tree removal, restoration, and to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MANKATO, MINNESOTA:

1. That the proposed improvement, called Improvement Number 10636 be referred to the city engineer for study and that that person is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible; whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement; the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended; and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for the affected parcels.

This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

Passed this 23rd day of April, 2018,

______Eric T. Anderson Mayor

ATTEST:______Renae Kopischke Executive Assistant Healthy Mavericks Coalition Meeting Tuesday March 27th, 1:00pm-2:00pm Centennial Student Union Room 238

Present: Jeremy Clifton, Joe Visker, John Bulcock, Linda Alvarez, Chris Cain, Mike Laven, Wendy Schuh, and Natalie Schuette, and Darren Reed (DHS)

II. April is Alcohol Awareness Month a. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) b. 2018 theme: “Changing Attitudes: It’s not a ‘rite of passage.’ ” i. There was discussion about Alcohol Awareness month being focused on more in October on campus and not as much in April for a variety of reasons. ii. There were many suggestions provided by NCADD as to how we, as a college campus, can promote alcohol awareness year round. Most of the suggestions on the list were things that we as a campus and a coalition already do. iii. The theme (listed above) was liked by many & may tie in nicely to some promotional work done in the fall or before the semester starts.

III. Zero Adult Providers Meeting Update i. There was question about the “adult provider” citation number for 2017 (16) and why it was so high compared to 2015 (3) & 2016 (4). Jeremy explained in October 2017, Mankato DPS reported failed compliance checks at both on and off sale establishments as offenders of adult providers of alcohol. ii. It was also noted that these numbers will likely continue to rise.

IV. DHS Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division Update a. Darren Reed i. Darren spoke about the possibility of a one year extension of the grant. There is funding available, but the application will be sent in on October 1, 2018. ii. If there are any special projects, or one strategy in particular that we would like to focus more of our efforts on, we can request more funding for that. SAMHSA has a pot of money that will get turned back in if we do not use it. iii. Using extra funds to put towards Spring Jam (formerly known as Blue Earth Black Out) was an idea that was shared. It was also noted that having more of a social media presence would be beneficial. Using Instagram, SnapChat, and Twitter specifically would be a good platform for our coalition.

V. Meeting with Bill Tourville: Eric Paslay Concert- Thursday April 19th a. Kato Ninja Warrior April 13th @4pm i. Natalie met with Bill and discussed that concerts are not the most effective event to interact and engage with students at. Bill stated the students are not likely to listen to our message or what we would have to say. ii. Bill thought the Kato Ninja Warrior event would be a better event to reach students at. However, there was question of whether or not that is the appropriate “target audience” to share our messaging with? iii. If you are interested in helping in some capacity, contact Natalie.

VI. Miscellaneous Items a. It was noted that there is a need for student input during these coalition meetings. An on-campus group Eta Sigma Gamma is interested in getting more involved with groups on campus and was identified as a possible group to gather feedback from. b. It was mentioned that hearing from students who have been sanctioned for violating the Alcohol and Drug Policy would be the most beneficial. There needs to be enough of a motivation to get them to be honest with their feedback to make it worth both their and our time. c. Discussion on what is the message given to parents and incoming students on the University’s policy on alcohol and drugs. Is there a message from the New Student/ Family Program for families before coming to campus? Natalie will be in touch.

Next meeting Wednesday April 25th at 2:00pm in CSU 238