HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-2918Anoka County Contract No. C0007031
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
By and Among
THE COUNTY OF ANOKA, CONNEXUS ENERGY, METRONORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
AND PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES OF ANOKA COUNTY
This Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU ") is by, between, and among the County of Anoka, a
political subdivision of the state of Minnesota, through its Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA), (hereinafter "the County "); Connexus Energy, a Minnesota corporation in Ramsey,
Minnesota; MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, a Minnesota nonprofit organization; and
participating Municipalities located within Anoka County, Minnesota (See Exhibit A). For purposes of
this MOU, the aforementioned are referred to collectively as the "Hosting Agencies" for the Anoka
County economic development Initiative.
WHEREAS, a research study was completed by a Consultant, Ady Advantage, in December 2017
( "the Study ") for a market research analysis and evaluation of business opportunities, targets, and
strategies for economic development within Anoka County; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the Study, the Hosting Agencies plan to gather with other local cities and
community partners to develop a vision, create an action plan, and set realistic goals to Implement
shared objectives for economic development and business recruitment within Anoka County; and
WHEREAS, the Hosting Agencies wish to enter into this MOU to establish organizational structures
and to develop specific goals and objectives for the collaboration;
NOW, THEREFORE, It is agreed as follows:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this MOU is to set a framework for the Hosting Agencies and other
participating entities, to further the goals of the economic development collaboration by:
(a) outlining general objectives, (b) defining mutual responsibilities, and (c) setting goals,
timelines, communication, and other details necessary to achieve the desired outcomes.
B. Term. This Memorandum of Understanding is effective upon execution. It will terminate
upon the earlier of five (5) years from the date of this MOU; or, at any time with three (3)
months' written notice of any entity who is a part of this agreement; or, automatically upon
completion and Implementation of a Final Action Plan, as determined by the Executive
Committee. if it is the desire of the Hosting Agencies to continue this collaboration in excess
of 5 years, a new MOU will be created at that time.
C. Executive Committee. For purposes of this MOU, the Hosting Agencies will also serve as the
Executive Committee for the Anoka County economic development initiative. A Chairperson
may be selected by the members of the Executive Committee to set and conduct meetings
and be the primary point of contact between the Executive Committee and any
subcommittees.
The names and contact information for the current Executive Committee members are listed
in the attached Exhibit A to this Agreement.
Executive Committee Members' Terms: The Executive Committee shall serve for an
initial term of eighteen (18) months, at which time members' terms may be renewed as
needed to fulfill the objectives set forth in this MOU. Any vacancies on the Executive
Committee may be filled at any time by appointment of a new member by the Executive
Committee Chairperson. These appointments will consider such factors as the size of
each municipality, and geographic location, to ensure that the Executive Committee
constitutes a broad and thorough representation of Anoka County.
2. Executive Committee Meetinas:
• The Executive Committee members will hold regular meetings approximately
every other month, with the first meeting to be scheduled in the fall of 2018,
• At least two times per year, the Executive Committee will schedule broad
based meetings and invite a larger group of City officials and staff, community
partners, and other stakeholders, to provide updates and Information
regarding the current priorities of the economic development collaboration.
• The Executive Committee may also communicate electronically (via email) to
review opportunities and give direction to subcommittees as needed.
3. Executive Committee Goals and ybiectives:
• Define a Vision: The Executive Committee is responsible for gathering
information from its subcommittees to form a vision for the business climate
and opportunities within Anoka County. The Executive Committee will then
communicate that vision with all Cities, community partners and identified
stakeholders In the County.
• Develop a Strategic Plan, The Executive Committee will engage in strategic
planning, to develop goals, Interim activities, and a Final Action Plan, within
applicable time frames as set by the Executive Committee.
* Communication. The Executive Committee will ensure that reliable
communication occurs with all subcommittees, and that cities and community
partners are kept informed of the progress and results of the collaboration.
• Review and Contracting. The Executive Committee will continually review Its
progress and may enter into contracts with outside partners or private
companies, as required to effectively research and /or Implement work
developed over the course of this project.
D. Subcommittees. The purpose of subcommittees is to ensure diversification of Ideas and
representation across Anoka County In taking on specific tasks related, to economic
development.
• The Executive Committee may, at anytime during one of its regular meetings,
seek to establish, modify, or eliminate one or more subcommittees, which may
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be comprised of County and City officials /staff, community partners, or other
public or private individuals or entities assisting in the economic development
collaboration.
• Subcommittees may also Include additional advisory members with expertise
relevant to the work of the subcommittee.
a As of the date of this MOU, three Subcommittees have been formed: (1)
Alignment /Regionalism; (2) Readiness; (3) Marketing and Differentiation.
• Subcommittees should attempt to meet on a monthly basis if possible.
E. Reporting. The following persons /entities should provide written or oral monthly reports to
the Executive Committee:
a. Subcommittee Reports. All subcommittees shall promptly deliver reports to the
Executive Committee on matters which the subcommittee has addressed.
b. Economic Development Specialist. The Anoka County Board of Commissioners
recently approved a position for an Economic Development Specialist ( "ED
Specialist ") to assist the Executive Committee and other entities in this
collaboration. The ED Specialist will report directly to Jerry Soma, County
Administrator, regarding day-to-day operations and activities. At the request of
the Executive Committee, the ED Specialist will provide reports to the Executive
Committee as to research outcomes and progress. The ED Specialist may also be
asked to present findings at the broader, seml- annual meetings attended by
cities, community partners, and other stakeholders.
F. f=inancial Contributions.
a. Economic Development Specialist, The County is subsidizing and monitoring the
activities of the Economic Development Specialist, described herein, to provide direct
project assistance and research in connection with this collaboration.
b. Budget and Cost Sharing. If the Executive Committee seeks continued services for
website and social media support, marketing assistance, or other outside services,
the cost allocation among cities and financial responsibilities will require execution of
separate agreements. On or around August of each calendar year, a proposed
budget for the following year will be voted on by the Executive Committee at a
regular meeting, and distributed to the members. An agreement for cost sharing
among participating municipalities will be drafted, with the first agreement effective
for year 2015. Negotiation, execution, and administration of any such agreement
must comply with applicable statutes and regulations. Nothing in this MOU shall
obligate the agencies or partners to obligate or transfer any funds absent a separate
agreement authorizing such contributions:
G. Modification: Material alternations, modifications, or variations of the terms of this MOU
must be reduced to writing as an amendment and signed by the parties.
H. Authorized Representatives. By signing this MOU, the undersigned certifies that he /she Is
authorized to act and carry out the terms of this MOU.
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the cost allocation among cities and financial responsibilities will require execution of
separate agreements. On or around August of each calendar year, a proposed
budget for the following year will be voted on by the Executive Committee at a
regular meeting, and distributed to the members. An agreement for voluntary cost
sharing among participating municipalities will also be distributed, with the first
agreement effective for year 2019. Negotiation, execution, and administration of any
such cost sharing agreement must comply with applicable statutes and regulations.
Nothing in this MOU shall obligate the agencies or partners to obligate or transfer
any funds absent a separate agreement authorizing such contributions.
G. Modification: Material alternations, modifications, or variations of the terms of this MOU
must be reduced to writing as an amendment and signed by the parties. Election or
appointment of members to the Executive Committee, the formation of subcommittees, and
updates to Exhibits A and B to this MOU do not require formal amendment of this MOU.
H. Authorized Representatives. By signing this MOU, the undersigned certifies that he /she is
authorized to act and carry out the terms of this MOU.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding on
the dates indicated below.
County of Anoka:
honda Sivarajah, Chair
Anoka County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Jerry Soma, Cqdnty Administrator
Connexus
ruce Suter, principal
NorthM --to- Chamber of Commerce:
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EXHIBIT A
"HOSTING AGENCIES"
FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
County of Anoka
Jerry Soma
763- 324 -4715
Jerry.Soma2co.anoka.mn.os
County Administrator
2100 Third Ave., Ste 700
Anoka, MN 55303
County of Anoka
Rhonda Sivarajah
763 - 324 -4706
Rhonda.SivaraiahCa)co.anoka.mn.us
Chair, Anoka County Board of
Commissioners
2100 Third Ave., Ste 700
Anoka, MN 55303
County of Anoka
Scott Schulte
763 - 324 -4712
Scott.Schulte @co.anoka.mn.us
County Commissioner
2100 Third Ave., Ste 700
Anoka, MN 55303
County of Anoka
Karen Skepper
763- 227 -5807
Karen.Skepger @co.anoka.mn.us
Director of Community and
Government Relations
2100 Third Ave., Ste 700
Anoka, MN 55303
County of Anoka
Jacquel Hajder
763- 324 -4609
Jacpuel.Haider @co.anoka.mn.us
Economic Development Specialist
2100 Third Ave., Ste 700
Anoka, MN 55303
Connexus Energy
Bruce Sayler
Principal/ Community Development
763 - 323 -2600
Bruce.sa ler connexusener .com
Connexus Energy
14601 Ramsey Blvd. NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
Metro North
Lori Higgins
763- 783 -3553
lori@metronorthchamber.org
Chamber of
21St Century Bank Building
Commerce
9380 Central Ave. NE, Ste 320
Blaine, MN 55434
CITIES /TOWNSHIPS
Andover
Joe Janish
763 -767 -5140
i1anish @andovermn.gov
Community Development Director
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
Anoka
Doug Borglund
763- 576 -2723
dborglunch@ci.anoka.mn.us.
Community Development Director
City of Anoka
2015 First Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
Bethel
Ginger Berg
763 - 434 -4366
info @betheimn.govofce2.com
City Administrator
City of Bethel
23820 Dewey St.
Bethel, MN 5500.5
Blaine
Erik Thorvig
763 -785 -6147
ethorvjg@_cl.blalne.mn.us
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Blaine
10801 Town Square Drive NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Centerville
Mark Statz
651 -429 -3232
mstatz @centeryillemn.com
City Administrator
Ext. 10
City of Centerville
1880 Main Street
Centerville, MN 55038
Circle Pines
Patrick Antonen
763 -231 -2605
pantonen@cl.circle-pines.mn.us
City Administrator
City of Circle Pines
200 Civic Heights Circle
Circle Pines, MN 55014
Columbia Heights
Keith Dahl
763- 706 -3675
kdahl columbiaheightsmn.gov
Community Development Manager
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Columbus
Elizabeth Mursko
651- 419 -9003
cit administrator ci.columbus.mn.us
City Administrator
City of Columbus
16319 Kettle River Blvd.
Columbus, MN 55025
763 - 767 -6451
mbrown @coonrapidsmn.gov
Coon Rapids
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Matt Brown
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Coon Rapids
11155 Robinson Drive
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
East Bethel
Colleen Winter
763 - 367 -7855
colleen .winter@cl.east- bethel.mn.us
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Community Development Director
City of East Bethel
2241221St Ave. NE
East Bethel, MN 55011
Fridley
Scott Hickok
763 - 572 -3590
Scott.hickok @fridlevmn.gov
Community Development Director
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Ham Lake
Denise Webster
763- 235 -1680
dwebster@ci.ham- lake.mn.us
City Clerk
City of Ham Lake
15544 Central Avenue NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
Hilltop
Ruth Nelson
763- 571 -2023
rnelson hiIIto p.govoffice.com
City Clerk
August 30, 2016
City of Hilltop
4555 Jackson St. NE
Hilltop, MN 55421
Lexington
Bill Petracek
763 - 784 -2792
1, ill .petracek @cityoflexinetommn.org
City Administrator
City of Lexington
9180 Lexington Avenue
Lexington, MN 55014
Lino Lakes
Michael Grochala
651 - 982 -2427
michael.grochala@ci-lino-lakes,mn.us
Community Development Director
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Linwood Township
Pam Olson
651- 462 -2812
pam.olson @linwoodtownship.org
Town Clerk
Linwood Township
22817 Typo Creek Drive NE
Stacy, MN 55079
Nowthen
763 -441 -1347
City of Nowthen
8188 199th Avenue NW
Nowthen, MN 55330
Oak Grove
Loren Wickham
763- 404 -7075
lwickham@ci.oak-grove.mn.us
City Administrator
City of Oak Grove
19900 Nightingale St. NW
Oak Grove, MN 55011 -9204
Ramsey
Tim Gladhill
763 - 433 -9826
tgladhill@citvoframsey,com
Community Development Director
City of Ramsey
7550 Sunwood Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 5530.3
St. Francis
Kate Thunstrom
763 - 267 -6191
kthunstrom(Rstl_rancismn.org
Community Development Director
City of St. Francis
23340 Cree Street NW
St. Francis, MN 55070
Spring Lake Park
Dan Buchholtz
763 - 784 -6491
dbuchholtz @slpmn.org
City Administrator
City of Spring Lake Park
130181St Avenue NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
August 30, 2016
EXHIBIT B
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ENTITY
MEMBER /REPRESENTATIVE
INITIAL TERM
CONTACTS
County of Anoka'
Jerry Soma
*Non- voting
jerry.Soma @co.anoka.mn.us
County Administrator
member
T: 763- 324 -4715
County of Anoka
Jacquel Hajder
*Non- voting
Jac uel.Ha der co.anoka.mn.us
Economic Development Specialist
member
T: 763 - 324 -4609
County of Anoka
Scott Schulte
18 months
Scott.Schulte @)co.anoka.mn.us
Anoka County Commissioner
Or
T: 763 - 324 -4712
Non - voting
member
County of Anoka
Rhonda Sivarajah
18 months
Rhonda.Sivaraiah (@co.anoka.mn.us
T: 763 - 324 -4706
Chair, Anoka County Board of
Or
Commissioners
Non- voting
.Member
County of Anoka
Karen Skepper
24 months
Karen.SkeDDer@co.anoka.mn.us
Director of Community and
T: 763 - 227 -5807
Government Relations
Connexus Energy
Bruce Sayler
24 months
Bruce. savier@connexusenergy.com
T: 763 - 323 -2600
Principal/ Community Development
Connexus Energy
Metro North
Lori Higgins
24 months
Cori @metronorthchamber.or
Chamber of
President
T: 763 - 783 -3553
Commerce
CITY MEMBERS
Columbia Heights
Keith Dahl
18 months
kdahl @columbiahei ht; smn.gov
Community Development Manager
T: 763 - 706 -3675
City of Columbia Heights
Coon Rapids
Matt Brown
24 months
mbrown@coonrapidsmn.gov
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Coon Rapids
T: 763 - 767 -6451
East Bethel
Colleen Winter
18 months
colleen .winter@ci.east- bethel.mn.us
T: 763 -367 -7855
Community Development Director
City of East Bethel
Lino Lakes
Michael Grochala
24 months
michael .grochaiag)ci.lino- lalces.mn.us
T: 651 - 982 -2427
Community Development Director
City of Lino Lakes
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