1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVE AGENDA 3) CONSENT AGENDA 3.a BEDA Minutes 6.15.21 4) COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS & PETITIONS 4.a RAEDI News Blast: Featuring Byron 4.b Byron Community Newsletters - June & July 4.c RAEDI Quarterly Report 4.d City Council Minutes June & July 4.e More than Simple Supply and Demand - Article 4.f MnDOT/Olmsted County/ROCOG Information 4.g August BEDA Update 5) PUBLIC HEARING 6) GENERAL BUSINESS 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8) NEW BUSINESS 8.a Hamilton Real Estate Request 9) PUBLIC COMMENTS 10) ADJOURN

BEDA MEETINGTUESDAY AUGUST 17, 2021

6:00 AM BYRON CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM680 BYRON MAIN COURT NE

To Provide Valued Public Service and Guide the City with InnovativeThinking Toward Smart Growth.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.a

CITY OF BYRON,MINNESOTA

DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: BEDA

Introduction: BEDA Minutes 6.15.21

Request for Action:

Background /Justification:

Fiscal Impact:

Staff Recommendation:

Preparer: Janna Monosmith

ATTACHMENTS:6.15.21 BEDA Minutes.docx.pdf

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYTUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021

6:00 AM BYRON CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM680 BYRON MAIN COURT NE

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Members Present: Kelly Domaille, Staci Kaltenbach, Shawn Bishop (6:05), Dan Mesenburg,Members Absent: Daryl Glassmaker, Mickey Elias, Chris Ryan

Also present: Gretta Becay, Community Development Planner Janna Monosmith, City AdministratorMary Blair-Hoeft

1) CALL TO ORDERMeeting was called to order by Member Kelly Domaille at 6:01am.

2) APPROVE AGENDAMotion made by Staci Kaltenbach second by Member Mesenburg to approve the agenda aswritten. Motion carried unanimously.

3) CONSENT AGENDA3.a. BEDA Minutes April 13, 2021- Motion made by Staci Kaltenbach second by MemberMesenburg to approve the minutes of April 13 as written. Motion carried unanimously.

4) COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS & PETITIONS4.a. June BEDA Monthly Updates4.b. City Council Minutes 4.13.214.c. City Council Minutes of Special Meeting 4.20.214.d. City Council Minutes 5.12.214.e. Byron Newsletter - April4.f. Byron May Newsletter4.g. Employment Stats4.h. Byron Commuter Information4.i. SMIF Information4.j. Thank You - FYI

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5) PUBLIC HEARING

6) GENERAL BUSINESS6.a. GrandPad Lease-Motion made by Member Kaltenbach second by Member Bishop to approve theagreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.6.b. Meeting Location-Motion made by Member Kaltenbach second by Member Bishop to continue virtually until theState of Emergency is ended by Governor Walz. Motion carried unanimously.

7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8) NEW BUSINESS8.a. Byron School House General Development Plan- Members discussed the presented GDP aswell as the potential for tax assistance. Members stated that due to the current housing situationand the lack of inventory any tax agreement would need to be contingent on commercial activity.

9) PUBLIC COMMENTS- Called three times for public comments.

10) ADJOURNMotion made by Staci Kaltenbach second by Shawn Bishop to approve Meeting adjourned at6:42am. Motion carried unanimously.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.a

CITY OF BYRON,MINNESOTA

DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: BEDA

Introduction: RAEDI News Blast: Featuring Byron

Request for Action: FYI

Background /Justification: FYI

Fiscal Impact:

Staff Recommendation:

Preparer: Mary Blair-Hoeft

ATTACHMENTS:News at RAEDI.pdf

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RAEDI Receives Funding to Help EmergingEntrepreneurs

RAEDI recently announced that the organization received $100,000 in initial funding from

the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (ELP) to provide as loans to support

the growth of businesses owned and operated by minorities, low-income persons, women,

veterans and/or persons with disabilities.

“The Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program is an invaluable tool that will help RAEDI

empower historically undeserved entrepreneurs in the Rochester area,” said John Wade,

President of RAEDI.

In order to qualify for a loan under the ELP, businesses must be based in Minnesota and

owned and operated by one or more Minnesota residents who are minorities, low-income

persons, women, veterans and/or persons with disabilities. The program will finance a

variety of start-up and expansion costs, including normal expenses such as machinery and

equipment, inventory and receivables, working capital, new construction, renovation, and

site acquisition. Businesses eligible for loans include, but are not limited to, technologically

innovative industries, value-added manufacturing, and information industries. 6

ELP loans can range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $150,000 per project,

matched at least 1:1 by new private financing. Beginning micro-enterprises (defined as

businesses that have fewer than five employees and have generated sales revenue for two

years or less), including retail businesses, may apply for $5,000 to $50,000 without private

matching funds.

“We’ve seen the need grow for the ELP firsthand over the last year and a half and are

eager to deploy these funds to help grow, retain, and diversify the Rochester area

economy,” said Sean Williams, Director of Entrepreneurial Services for RAEDI.

More information on the program will be available in August.

Spotlight on RAEDI Investor City of Byron

This month's spotlight is on RAEDI investor, City of Byron, Minnesota. RAEDI board

member and Byron's City Administrator, Mary Blair-Hoeft, took time to answer a few

questions about the city.

What is the population of Byron? Estimated by the State Demographer as of 2019 was

5,945 people.

Why are you excited about the future of Byron? Many projects that the city is involved

with may take a year of meetings and discussions. People come with their ideas and

request guidance to layout their plan. I am excited to see which of the projects discussed

will move forward.

What are some of the developments that have been done in Byron over the last fiveyears? In the prior five years, Byron has issued 252 new home permits and is on track to

exceed 50 more in 2021. We also had nine new businesses build in Byron with the most

notable being the Fareway grocery store. We have opened a community recreation center

that includes accessible play equipment, shelter, concessions, and

four qualified ball (softball) fields. On June 1, 2021, a 47-unit apartment building opened

and had reached capacity by mid-June.

For more than 25 years, the location of a future interchange into Byron had been an

unanswered question that stifled development on the current three accesses into the

community. The first management access study to determine the interchange locations

was completed in 1997. After numerous other studies in between, in 2021, the city, the

Minnesota Department of Transportation, and Olmsted County wrapped up a7

corridor analysis that began in 2019. The primary group met two times per month,

including a larger group during different stages of the analysis. This study determined that

Byron would have an interchange at the intersection of Highway 14, County Road 5, and

County Road 3. Completing this study with a final decision is a big step forward for Byron.

Are there are any recent developments that will be taking place in the next year thatyou can share? in 2021, the city has approved a general development plan (GDP) for two

additional developments with a total of nearly 256 acres which are primarily for single

family residential homes. Now staff has been working with developers on the submittal of

two preliminary plats which is the step following the GDP. Each preliminary plat has about

50 lots each. We also have three 10-unit complexes pulling building permits currently.

Byron City Council is considering installing a lift station south of Highway 14. One benefit

of this lift station is that it will open 288 acres of land for development that will have water

and sewer available. This land would be used for commercial and residential.

What do you enjoy most about working for the City of Byron? I really enjoy the

conversations and the planning for the future. Each day is different. My schedule goes

from developments to sewer plants, and then on to park equipment and streets. My

favorite time spent is when I can explain to someone (who is usually not happy) why a

decision was made the way it was, and the person has an "ah ha" moment. This position

and all city employees are truly public servants.

Why does the City of Byron invest in RAEDI? The goal of the membership for Byron

was to create relationships and a learning opportunity. I believe if one part of our region

does well, we all do well. Together we can do more and investing in RAEDI is investing in

the region.

Core and Business RAEDI Investors

This month we recognize and say thank you to our core investors: Crenlo EngineeredCabs, DMC, Rochester International Airport, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, U.S.Bank, and our business investors: Altra Federal Credit Union, Bremer Bank, City ofChatfield, Construction Partnership, Dunlap and Seeger, Fredrikson &Byron, ISG, Minnesota Energy Resources, People's Energy Cooperative, PostBulletin, Spectrum, andWest Bank. Your contributions allow us to lead and support theeconomic, community, and workforce development initiatives to grow and diversify thegreater Rochester area economy.

Next month we will recognize sustaining investors. A full list of our investors can be foundat raedi.com.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.b

CITY OF BYRON,MINNESOTA

DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: Administration

Introduction: Byron Community Newsletters - June & July

Request for Action:

Background /Justification:

Fiscal Impact:

Staff Recommendation:

Preparer: Janna Monosmith

ATTACHMENTS:June_Community_Newsletter.pdfJuly Community Newsletter

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Hair Games etc. still beautifyinG byron

When the owners of Hair Games Etc. Kelly Bale and Kitsie Robinson de-cided to open their own salon in Byron in late 2003, they never dreamed their business would someday face the challenge of a worldwide pandemic. But they faced it and survived. Now they’re up and running with no more restric-tions.

“No more taking product outside to people in their cars,” remembered Kelly. “No more trimming hair while avoiding the mask straps around their ears,” re-marked Kitsie. The salon even got to schedule prom appointments this spring for students from communities from Hayfield to Zumbrota. Last spring, that entire segment of business was gone. “Our customers came back and we’re so happy to see them, again,” the women said. “It’s so nice to see actual smiles instead of masks.”

The salon offers haircuts, colors, perms, and the chemical straightening and relaxing of hair. “Our customers told us when they couldn’t come in for appoint-ments, it made them sad,” said Kelly. “When you go to the salon and have your hair done, it gives you confidence and makes you feel good about yourself,” agreed Kitsie. “Having your hair done and seeing old friends again makes you feel ‘normal,’” said Kelly.

The salon’s target market is families, said the women. “We offer everything from a child’s first haircut to a customer’s last and services and products for all ages in between,” said Kitsie. There is a family feel, a wonderfully comfortable ambiance to the salon. “We’re a family,” said the women. “We’re more like sis-ters than business partners.” And working with the two is Kitsie’s sister, Andrea Karstens, and Kelly’s daughter, Karley Bale. The four are all busy with post pandemic catching up and things are starting to get back to normal.

“That is one good thing that came out of the pandemic,” said Kelly. “We ap-preciate normal everyday things. We don’t take anything for granted.” All four are Byron natives and the business has always been very involved in the com-munity. They are located at 185 High Point Pl. NE, Suite 104. Their phone number is 775-6555. Customers may also make appointments through their website at www.vagaro.com/hairgamesetc

■ Story & Photo by Gretta Becay

Pictured above are: (back left to right) Kitsie Robinson and Kelly Bale, along with (front left to right) Andrea Karstens and Karley Bale, the hairdressers at Hair Games Etc. who continue to keep their cus-tomers happy and made it through 2020 still smiling.

It is against city ordi-nance to allow your dog to habitually bark (barking repeatedly for five min-utes or more with less than one minute of inter-ruption). Failure to comply

with city ordinances could result in citations. More information can be found at: www.byronmn.com/city-code under Chapter 94-Animals.

FRIENDLY REMINDER to be a good neighbor and clean up after your pets when you are out enjoying the trails. There are multiple doggie stations throughout the trail system to dispose of your pet waste.

The average American family uses 320 gallons of water a day. About 30% is devoted to outdoor use.

Nationwide, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for nearly 1/3 of residential water use, totaling nearly 9 billion gallons per day.

The 2020 The 2020 Water Quality Water Quality

Report is Report is now available.now available.

To obtain a paper copy, please contact City Hall

at 507-775-3400.

To view the report on line please visit

www.byronmn.com/waterquality

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has selected the 20th St NE reconstruction project in Byron to receive up to $1,250,000 in Local Road Improvement Program funds. These funds were appropriated by the legislature in 2020. The project is estimated to cost $3.2 million.

The grant money will allow the city to order the completion of plans and specifications needed before beginning the project of paving the road-way between 10th Ave. NE and Second Ave. NW (County Road 5). A bike path will also run along-

side the paved roadway.One side of the roadway is in Kalmar Township

and one side is within the city limits. The city will need to annex the property before the road building begins.

The roadway is now gravel and is the route to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, the city soccer fields, and the city’s community gardens.

A group of students from the Byron School Dis-trict collected funds for several years to be used to help pave a bike path along the corridor.

Grant awarded to Byron for 20th St. improvements

■ Story by Gretta Becay

On a hot day in early June, workers from Rochester Service/SL Contracting put a new asphalt mat on the city’s ice rink at 114 Eighth St. NE. The new top will provide a smooth surface for rollerbladers, bas-ketball players and soon, pickle ball players. The lines for two pickle ball courts will also be painted on the blacktop, explained Public Works Superintendent, Tom Ricke. Photo & caption by Gretta Becay

The pool is open! ◗Hours are 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting.

◗Reminder: Large flo-tation devices are not allowed in the pool due to safety concerns.

◗Unfortunately, the city of Byron will not be able to provide swimming les-sons this year because of the lack of staff and certi-fications. Follow the City of Byron’s FaceBook page for the latest information on the Byron pool.

Pool Information:Address: ....604 Byron Ave. NorthPhone: .....................507-775-6916Hours: ...Mon. - Sun. 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

(subject to change)POOL PRICING:Daily admission ........................ $5Family Pass ........................... $130Single Pass ............................. $6020-Punch Pass ........................ $60*All pricing listed is for residents within the city of Byron. Non-Byron residents will have an additional fee.

MnDot has released simula-tions to demonstrate how the proposed Reduced Conflict Inter-sections (RCI) will work between Byron and Rochester. You can check them out here, along with other information:

mndot.gov/d6/projects/hwy14-intersection/index.html

The proposed RCIs are a short-term plan to address immediate safety needs. The long-term plan is to develop designs for over-passes/interchanges and obtain funding.

CTY. ROAD 5 NW & 20TH ST. NW

KALMARTOWNSHIP

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At their July meeting, Byron City Coun-cil members discussed rationing water for landscaping for water users in the city. Because of the drought conditions across the region, residents and businesses have been using more water than normal. Byron city officials have been closely monitoring the amount that is pumped out of the aqui-fer that provides the city’s water. The city is permitted to pump 184 million gallons per year. In 2020, the city pumped 160 million gallons.

However, in June of this year the city pumped 5.7 million more gallons than in June of 2020.

The amount of water the city is allowed to pump is closely regulated and the city must follow its water supply plan and Crit-

ical Water Deficiency Ordinance or face expensive monitoring steps and possible supervision by the Department of Natural Resources.

The city’s first step to conserve wa-ter is an ‘odd and even sprinkling

plan.’ That requires that you can only water outside every other day and the day is based on whether your address is odd or even.

On odd days, those in odd-numbered homes and

businesses can water outside and on even days, those in

even-numbered homes can water their landscaping.

All water users are urged to conserve in any way they can.

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After braving weeks of non-stop snow when she first opened in January of 2019 followed by a year of take-out only sales during the Covid pandemic, Cindy Clay-ton is happy to say, her nutrition club Healthy Start in Byron Towne Square is still in business and sales are almost back to pre-Covid levels.

HealtHy Start buSineSS iS Still HealtHy■ Story & Photo by Gretta Becay

Brad Anderson and owner Cindy Clayton are shown in the Healthy Start store at 1067 Fourth St. NE, Suite 550. The nutrition club opened in Jan. 2019. Photo be Gretta Becay

When the initial lockdowns hit, Cindy quickly converted to take-out only sales, although she missed the camaraderie of customers coming in and sitting at the bar to visit while they sipped a shake or energy drink.

“It’s really nice to see people come in for their shakes again,” said Cindy.

How did she get into the business?Several years ago, she was training

for a half-marathon and even though she was an avid runner, she still was 50 pounds overweight.

“You can’t outrun your fork,” she said, laughing.

And she felt her muscles just weren’t recovering from training runs as fast as they should.

Her sister, who uses the products, sug-gested some ideas to help her maintain her strength but lose weight and she nev-er looked back.

Soon, not only was she taking the sup-plements, but she was working at a nutri-tion club in Faribault and dreaming about opening one of her own.

While talking with other club owners, Byron surfaced as the perfect spot to open her own nutrition club and the rest is history.

Healthy Start was opened on Jan. 17, 2019. It was snowing. It snowed until March 1.

One year later, while getting her feet on the ground, and starting to build up a solid customer base, Covid hit.

“Never give up,” is Cindy’s motto, and it has been well tested over the two and a half years since she opened.

Healthy Start sells nutrition products including shakes, teas, energy drinks, supplements, and skin care products.

She also offers support and encour-agement, including a free wellness pro-file, and she can help customers to man-age their weight using the products.

She partners with local exercise stu-dios which offer discounts to her custom-ers who are in the program.

“I love helping people meet their well-ness goals,” she said and shared stories of customers she’s assisted.

Cindy readily gives credit to her team members, who help her keep the store open seven days a week. They are Amalia Crowe, Brad Anderson, Kaytlyn Eggert, Mollie Allen, and Haley Mengler.

The store is located at 1067 Fourth St. NE, Suite 550 and is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sun-day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The website is: cindyclayton.goherbalife.com

On Facebook: @healthystartbyronInstagram: @healthystart550

Water rationing starts Aug. 15

■ Story & Photo by Gretta Becay

Byron Veterans Memorial will be near bear roundabout

The Byron American Legion is sponsoring the construction of the Byron Veterans Memorial. It will be located just east of McDonalds and west of the bear at the roundabout on 10 Avenue NE. and Frontage Road.

The project has been estimated to cost $300,000. Anyone wishing to honor the men and women of Byron who proudly served this country is encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation to this project. Individual and business donations will be rec-ognized at the following levels:

Platinum ............$15,000 +Gold ...... $10,000 - $14,999Silver ........ $5,000 - $9,999Bronze ..... $2,500 - $4,999Friends .....$1,000 - $2,499

The Byron American Legion Post 119 has pledged $25,000.00 towards the memorial. The Byron Communi-ty Foundation will be collecting the donations. ◗Please make checks out to: Byron Community Foundation with ‘Byron Veterans Memorial’ in the memo blank.

◗Donations can be mailed to: Byron Community FoundationP.O. Box 551Byron, MN 55920

◗Online donations will also be accepted at: www.byroncf.org Click the Give Now tab. Select the amount you would like to donate. Type ‘Byron Veterans Memorial’ in the Special Instructions box.

City staff members have painted lines on the newly paved ice rink at 114 Eighth St. NE. for two Pickle Ball courts. Nets have been set up and the courts are ready for play-ers. The area also has a basketball hoop in place and the new black-top provides a nice smooth surface for players. The nets can be easily moved for roller bladers, said Public Works Superintendent, Tom Ricke. Photo by Gretta Becay

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We want to give a big THANK YOU to the Byron Good Neighbor Days committee for putting on a fantastic weekend of fun events!

Photo be Gretta Becay

The Byron School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Mike Neubeck at-tended the Byron City Council meeting July 13 and School Board Chair Har-vey Bergh introduced him to the group.

Mike said, “I feel extremely priv-ileged and excited to be part of this community. I’m excited about the part-nership we have with you and about what we can do for kids and what we can do for the community.”

Mike is married and has four chil-dren, the youngest of whom just grad-uated from high school. Before coming to Byron as the new superintendent, he had served as Principal of Mahto-medi Middle School since July 2010.

He explained in an interview that the Mahtomedi District is set up much like Byron’s. The four schools are divided by grade the same way – kindergar-ten through second grade, third through fifth grade, sixth through eighth grade and ninth through twelfth grade. That district, like Byron, focuses on progressive per-sonalized learning, is near the top in the state in test scores, produces good sports teams, and is physically located close to larger districts, he said.

Mike earned his EdD in Educational Leadership from St. Mary’s University and his Bachelor’s degree is from Manka-to State University.

During 23 three years of his working career, Mike was an umpire for the St. Paul Saints baseball team. He retired from umpiring in 2016.

Mike said deciding to come to Byron was an easy decision. He was ready to make a change towards district adminis-tration but, “I was pretty picky on which positions to apply for. When the Byron po-sition came up, I jumped at the chance to apply. The district is almost the same size as the Mahtomedi district, it is supported by its community, and the community is growing. Looking at the district website, I saw all the great things Byron does for kids.

Byron welcomes new School District Superintendent,

Dr. Mike Neubeck■ Story & Photo by Gretta Becay

■ Story & Photo by Gretta Becay

Dr. Mike Neubeck

Why does Byron use a bear as its mascot?

Byron grew out of the community of Bear Grove which was founded in 1854. Its original post office was built in the vicinity of the current middle school on Fourth Ave. There was also a stagecoach stop nearby and the first school in Byron was also built in that neighborhood two years later.

The next school built in that neighborhood was in 1917 and was big enough to have sports teams, a gymnasium, and a mascot. That mascot was a bear, which apparently came from the name Bear Grove. Byron historians agree, someone saw a bear there or shot a bear there. And now, 167 years later, bears feature prominently in logos, business names, school buildings, teams, and of course, the 10th Ave. Bear Roundabout.

It’s exactly the kind of district I want to be part of. It’s one in which every stu-dent can succeed, and the community supports us.”

As Superintendent, Mike said, “I will be as open and visible to the people of Byron, to the students, families, and community members as possible. You’ll see me as often as I can attend meet-ings, events, and activities. When my schedule permits, I plan on attending city council meetings, township meetings, and meetings of local service organiza-tions.”

To begin with, “I signed up to walk in the Good Neighbor Day Parade,” he said, and he invited staff members to walk with him. He’s also already been to Otto’s to sample those delicious treats and meet locals.

Union contract negotiations have al-ready started, and Mike drove down from St. Paul for four meetings before he had officially started. He and three members of the school board are on the negotia-tion team. He believes that negotiations are generally positive and are a good

way to build relationships with staff. “You learn about the needs of the

district and staff, and you build bridg-es,” he said.

Mike wants the district to move forward with the Profile of a Gradu-ate, and “I want us to have the best schools academically and socially as well as having the best facilities. I don’t want students or families to have any reason to move to a different district or town.”

If the referendum comes up for a vote again, what are his strategies to help it pass?

He said he will find ways to inform as many people as possible of the needs of district.

“If I need to stop at Otto’s and McDonald’s, I will. I will answer any questions. We have real needs that can only be addressed by the funds

from the referendum. If we’re going to be a great city, we have to try to help be

ready for the future. Not only are there es-sential infrastructure repairs needed, but for some students, arts programs, music programs and sports programs are where they focus, and they need a great place to perform and a great place to play.”

He doesn’t only want to garner enough votes to get the referendum to pass. He wants it to pass by 1,000 votes, “…because it will show that our message was received, and the community under-stands the needs we have and supports our vision for great schools. I want the entire community to support the school district. That mutual feeling of support makes the students successful and makes the community a great place to live for all residents.”

Hwy 14/10th Ave. poles explained

What are the new poles and bases being installed near the intersection of 10th Ave. and Highway 14 in Byron?

Mike Dougherty, Director of Public Engagement and Communications for Minnesota Department of Transporta-tion, District 6, explained.

“It’s the installation of the traffic system infrastructure. In this case it will be the connection of fiber optic cable to connect six traffic cameras along the route between Olmst-ed County Road 22 and Olmsted County Road 5. They’re getting the poles set up now and doing some landscaping. The project will slow down for a few weeks as we await shipment of the cable, so once that arrives in July the con-tractor will run the cable through the length of the project and connect it to the camera poles. After that, they install the cameras and then switch it over to the active system. People can see the other cameras that are currently active by looking at our road conditions map, www.511mn.org. You just have to click on the layer that includes cameras.”

■ Story & Photo by Gretta Becay

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.c

CITY OF BYRON,MINNESOTA

DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: BEDA

Introduction: RAEDI Quarterly Report

Request for Action:

Background /Justification:

Fiscal Impact:

Staff Recommendation:

Preparer: Janna Monosmith

ATTACHMENTS:RAEDI Quarterly Report

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.d

CITY OF BYRON,MINNESOTA

DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: BEDA

Introduction: City Council Minutes June & July

Request for Action:

Background /Justification:

Fiscal Impact:

Staff Recommendation:

Preparer: Janna Monosmith

ATTACHMENTS:6._8._21_Council_Minutes.pdf6.29.21_Council_Workshop_Minutes.pdf7.13.21_Council_Minutes.docx.pdf

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BYRON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021

6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS680 BYRON MAIN COURT NE, BYRON MN 55920

Members Present: Dan Mesenburg (virtual), Daryl Glassmaker (virtual), Matt Brekke, Steven Cook,and Justin Blom;

Others Present; Tyler See (virtual) Tom Ricke, Public Works Superintendent; Cami Reber, FinanceDirector; Janna Monosmith, Community Development Coordinator and Mary Blair-Hoeft, CityAdministrator.

1) CALL TO ORDER - Acting Mayor Brekke called the meeting to order. He then welcomed CamiReber as Byron's Finance Director.

2) APPROVE AGENDAMotion made by Steven Cook second by Justin Blom to approve the Agenda as written. Motioncarried unanimously.

3) APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA3.a. City Council Minutes 5.12.213.b. Byron Main Crt NE/12th Ave NE Pay Request 2 - Snow Contracting, LLC3.c. 2020 Street & Utility Improvement Project Pay Request 6 - DeCook Excavating3.d. 2021 Street & Utility Improvement Project Pay Request 1 - DeCook Excavating3.e. Resolution 21-26 Charitable Gambling - Somerby3.f. Approval After Payment3.g. Warrant List3.h. P&Z Minutes3.i. Member ResignationMotion made by Steven Cook second by Justin Blom to approve the consent agenda. Motioncarried unanimously.

4) COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS AND PETITION4.a. 2020 Annual Audit Presentation: Tyler Sees of Abdo Eick and Meyers LLPpresented a summary of the 2020 audit. Motion made by Steven Cook second by JustinBlom to accept the audit as presented. Motion carried.4.b. 1st Quarter 2021 Finance Report - FYI4.c. Highway 14 & Olmsted County Road 3 RCI- FYI4.d. Incidents and Calls for Byron - FYI4.e. MnDOT LRIP Grant Award - Great News

5) PUBLIC HEARING: None

6) GENERAL BUSINESS6.a. Update on Flanagan Property (SE Corner of Hwy 14 & Co Rd 5)

7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

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8.a. Byron School House General Development Plan - Staff shared an email that wasreceived from the Developer following the P&Z meeting. Council Members broughtup concerns of building height, the density that is suggested and the number ofprivate streets. Staff mentioned that there may be a request for a business subsidy;there was interest in the commercial portion of the project, but comments were statedthat Byron has great developers with much success developing and selling singlefamily units. Motion made by Steven Cook second by Dan Mesenburg to approve theGDP with the contingencies that the recommendation of the P&Z committee as wellas the staff and City Engineer's comment letters were addressed; including the needfor two access roads going to the west. Motion carried unanimously.

8.b. Stone Haven 2nd Preliminary & Final Plat - The request for the parkland that wasbrought up at a prior meeting was reviewed but the land in this plat was not ideal forthe location. It will be re-evaluated again in the next phase. Motion made by StevenCook second by Dan Mesenburg to approve the preliminary and final plat contingentupon the execution of the development agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

8.c. Non-contract Employee Request: Motion made by Dan Mesenburg second by Steven Cookto approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee as presented. Motion carriedunanimously.

8.d. Byron American Legion Memorial Park - Mesenburg brought forward the idea of thecity making a match donation to the veterans memorial. Everyone liked the idea ofassisting with the memorial park. Hoeft asked if it could be considered in the 2022budget. Concern was brought up about the amount of space available at that location.Has the space been looked at as a location to host a memorial event. Hoeft hadreached out to the Byron Legion to get a drawing to scale of the project. Mesenburgsaid he would also reach out to his contact about the project. Staff will gather moreinformation to be brought back.

9) PUBLIC COMMENTS; Asked 3x with no response.

10) COMMITTEE BOARD REPORTS/OPEN DISCUSSION - Discussed the need to hold aworkshop in June.

11) ADJOURNMotion made by Steven Cook second by Justin Blom to adjourn @ 7:30PM. Motion carriedunanimously.

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BYRON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021

5:00 PM 640 BYRON MAIN COURT NE

1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Glassmaker called the meeting to order at 5:06pm

2) Members Present: Daryl Glassmaker, Matt Brekke, Justin Blom, Steven Cook, Dan MesenburgOthers present: Gretta Becay, Public Works Superintendent Tom Ricke, Finance Director CamiReber, Community Development Planner Janna Monosmith, City Administrator Mary Blair-Hoeft.

3) APPROVE AGENDA: Motion Member Cook, second by Member Brekke to approve theagenda as written. Motion carried unanimously.

4) GENERAL BUSINESS1. Discuss 2022 Budget - Staff highlighted 2022-2023 budget items.

2. American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Discussion - Members discussed the use of funds within theprogram’s parameters. Staff provided a recommendation to use the funds on one larger/sewerproject..

3. Industrial Park - Staff provided options on the industrial park lot. The Council was interested inhaving the first right of refusal on the lot included in the agreement.

4. BCRC - Members discussed the potential of selling 1.39 acres of the park as part of the EastVillage 3rd Plat. There was consensus that the Council was open to the idea.

The Council discussed the BCRC field use and requests to deviate from park policies. It was theconsensus of the council to continue to enforce the policies for this year and the park board canrevisit in the fall/winter.

5) ADJOURN - Motion made by Member Cook, seconded by Member Mesenburg to adjourn.Meeting adjourned at 6:36pm

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BYRON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021

6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS680 BYRON MAIN COURT NE, BYRON MN 55920

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Glassmaker called the meeting to order at 6:00PM.

Members Present: Dan Mesenburg, Daryl Glassmaker, Matt Brekke, Steven Cook, JustinBlomOthers Present: Harvey Bergh, Gretta Becay, Aaron Gross (BYBA) Scott Wilde, Dr MikeNeubeck, Byron School Superintendent, Bill Angerman, WHKS City Engineer; JannaMonosmith Community Development Coordinator; Tom Ricke Public Works Superintendentand Mary Blair-Hoeft, City Administrator.

2) APPROVE AGENDA: Motion made by Steven Cook second by Justin Blom to approve; withmoving up 8.a. Motion carried unanimously.

3) APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: Motion made by Steven Cook second by Dan Mesenburgto approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously.3.a. City Council Minutes 6.8.21 & 6.29.21 Workshop Minutes3.b. BEDA Minutes April 13, 20213.c. Warrant List3.d. Approval After Payment3.e. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Agreement3.f. Grandpad Lease3.g. Somerby Wetland Credits3.h. 2021 Street Project Pay Request 2 - DeCook Excavating: $74,601.843.i. 2020 Street Project Pay Request 7 - DeCook Excavating: $14,265.673.j. Resolution 21-28: Highway Monument Agreement3.k. Byron Main Crt/12th Ave NE Pay Request 3 - Snow Contracting, LLC: $11,703.05

4) COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS AND PETITION4.a. Byron School Superintendent: Dr Mike Neubeck: Member Harvey Bergh introduced

Byron Schools new superintendent.4.b. Byron Fire Relief Financial Statements: Scott Wilde: Motion made by Matt Brekke

second by Just Blom to accept the Fire Relief Financial Statements and approve theincrease to $2,600 per year per active fire persons. Motion carried unanimously.

4.c. June Newsletter - FYI4.d. LMC Proposed Membership Increase for 21/22 - FYI4.e. Agenda Request - BYBA: Aaron Gross explained the need to change the policy that

prevents BYBA to use motorized equipment to drag the fields during tournaments. Hestated they do not have the funds to pay city staff to do the task. Council expressedconcern about deviating from a policy that was created by the Park Board volunteers

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which was approved by the Council at prior meetings. They wanted to respect the workthe volunteers do at the committee level. Consensus of the Council was to check theavailability of a city staff and if available, pay them to work the two tournaments; the costwill be removed from the fees received for the games played this season. The policy maybe evaluated following the ball season.

4.f. Water Conservation Measures - Water Supply Plan: Ricke explained the concerns aboutthe amount of water the city is pumping and the next steps may be needed to conservewater. Members expressed the need to start the water conservation measures due to thedrought conditions and with the city growth rate.

4.g. Incidents and Calls for Service - FYI: Deputy Hennen came forward and briefed theCouncil on the local happenings.

5) PUBLIC HEARING: None

6) GENERAL BUSINESS6.a. Resolution 21-27 Request American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: Motion made by

Steven Cook second by Justin Blom to approve the resolution. Motion carriedunanimously.

7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

8) NEW BUSINESS8.a. City Property Abutting Future Plat: This is a follow-up to East Village 3rd plat that

is moving forward. The land the city owns will be impacted and the Council was todetermine if it was best to sell the parcels (or trade for additional trail) to be madeinto lots, or, to keep it for green space. The consensus was to keep them for greenspace.

9) PUBLIC COMMENTS: Asked 3 times with no response.

10) COMMITTEE BOARD REPORTS/OPEN DISCUSSION: Angerman mentioned that hereceived a verbal from MnDOT that the city does have 4 years to spend the grant money thatwas received for 20th Street.

11) ADJOURN: Motion made by Matt Brekke second by Dan Mesenburg to adjourn. Motioncarried unanimously.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.e

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DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: BEDA

Introduction: More than Simple Supply and Demand - Article

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DATE: August 17, 2021

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Introduction: MnDOT/Olmsted County/ROCOG Information

Request for Action:

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.g

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DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: BEDA

Introduction: August BEDA Update

Request for Action:

Background /Justification:

Fiscal Impact:

Staff Recommendation:

Preparer: Janna Monosmith

ATTACHMENTS:August BEDA Monthly update.pdf

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Byron Economic Development AssociationAugust 2021 MONTHLY UPDATE

PERSPECTIVE BEDA PROJECTS:LED SignageHighway 14 Signage

PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES:Spoke with engineer regarding potential shop in Byron

PERSPECTIVE LAND DEVELOPMENT:Multiple meetings/phone calls with HAS CapitalMeet with potential business owners looking at a lot in ByronMet with investor/developer regarding land development for apartment.

MEETINGS ATTENDED:Attended Bear Path Apartment TourVirtually attended leadership series

ADDITIONAL INFO:Stone Haven Town Homes Ground Breaking August 24 9:00am at Stone Haven.Approve annexation of 20.04 acres of land in Somerby.Approved preliminary plat for The East Village 3rd.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.a

CITY OF BYRON,MINNESOTA

DATE: August 17, 2021

Originating Dept: BEDA

Introduction: Hamilton Real Estate Request

Request for Action: Hamilton Real Estate is requesting to discuss the EDA participate inanother apartment housing project in Byron.Â

Background /Justification: In 2020 Hamilton partnered with the City to finance 47 rental units(Bear Path) which opened in June; all units were rented the month itopened. The attached spreadsheet shows the subsidy that Hamilton receivedfor the Bear Path project, as well, the sheet shows what the group isrequesting for the next phases. Some items to consider: - Byron currently has tax abatement projects for 132 rental units (47Bear Path, 85 Stone Haven). Does the EDA believe it is in the bestinterest of the City to subsidize an additional 94 market rate rentalunits? - The requested parcel is zoned commercial. Is the EDA interested inrecommending to P&Z to rezone the land to lose 4.75 acres of commercial. - There is vacant land to the east of the Bear Path apartments that iszoned for medium density residential. - The parcel in question has been platted and has sat vacant since2003. - Per staff's calculations, the City's maximum tax abatement availableis $227,000 a year. Should that be used for housing? - If the EDA wants to consider recommending to move forward;staff's recommendation is use the most easterly part of the parcel in

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Hamilton Bear Path Hamilton 2022 Hamilton 2023EXISTING REQUESTED

Assessed value at time of purchase $73,000 $57,000

Current Tax Amount on City Lot $8,214 $8,214 For the full lot

Estimated Tax Value - Building $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000

Estimated Annual Prop Taxes (Land + Building) $139,000 $139,000 $139,000

Estimated Annual City Portion of Property Tax $53,000 $53,000 $53,000

Existing Abatement is 10 years $304,000 $386,900 $386,900 Requested/Assuming 90/70 - 9 year 5 years 4 years0.9 0.7

Grant @ Certificate of Occupancy $195,149 $206,655 $206,655

Taxes City Continues to Receive during Abatement $90,100 $90,100 $90,100

Land Sale $292,723 $310,365 $310,365 $3.00/square

Final Land Price after Grant $97,574 $103,710 $103,710

Total Ask $311,475 $399,745 $399,745

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