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Staff: Elevate Hennepin County membership being used; several development projects moving forward
Summary
Staff reported that the city's $2,500 Elevate Hennepin County membership has supported multiple local businesses (6–8 uses this fiscal year). Staff also updated the EDA on local development: an Opus speculative building with Turbine Pro as a tenant, Dayton Creek addition concept plan, Parkway neighborhood mixed‑use concept, and an undisclosed property under offer.
City staff told the EDA the city’s membership in Elevate Hennepin County — paid for at about $2,500 per year from EDA funds — has produced measurable usage: staff said six businesses used the service this fiscal year and another two used it last year, with one business logging 13 hours in the most recent quarter. Zach Jones said the city receives quarterly reports and that Dayton’s usage places it "more towards the top" among participating communities.
Staff reviewed several active development items. Opus is constructing a speculative industrial/manufacturing building off Dayton Parkway and the railroad; Turbine Pro (a manufacturing user) is expected to relocate from Rogers to that building. A revised concept plan for "DCM Farms" and the Dayton Creek addition includes commercial retail outlots and mixed‑use intentions; staff said the outlots will return to EDA review when a specific user or building design is proposed. Parkway neighborhood is a primarily residential/multifamily project with future outlot commercial potential.
On a previously discussed confidential property, staff said an offer has been made and it is under review by the owner; no further details were released pending conclusion of that review.
Members expressed satisfaction that the county business‑support service has seen local use and asked staff to forward quarterly reports to EDA leadership and to continue promoting county and EDA programs.
