4.5.
Economic Development Authority (EDA)
- Meeting Date:
- 02/09/2012
- By:
- Aaron Backman, Administrative Services
Information
Title:
Update on Big Ben Project
Background:
On January 6, 2012 the Economic Development/Marketing Manager received a request from Greater MSP for possible site locations for a large enterprise data center facility with a response deadline of January 11th. The code name for the project is Project Big Ben. The prospect is a Fortune 1000 firm that is looking to build a 100,000 sq. ft., Tier III DC. The Economic Development/Marketing Mgr submitted info re two sites--the Old Municipal Center and the Connexus Energy Outlot A site by January 11th deadline.
Subsequently we learned on January 25th that the City of Ramsey made the first cut for Project Big Ben. A more in-depth submittal for each site was required by February 3rd. This submittal provides information re site characteristics of the properties, zoing, water and sewer access, electrical infrastructure, etc. This information was submitted to Greater MSP by the February 3rd deadline. Attached are maps of the two sites.
Subsequently we learned on January 25th that the City of Ramsey made the first cut for Project Big Ben. A more in-depth submittal for each site was required by February 3rd. This submittal provides information re site characteristics of the properties, zoing, water and sewer access, electrical infrastructure, etc. This information was submitted to Greater MSP by the February 3rd deadline. Attached are maps of the two sites.
Observations:
Funding Source:
N/A. The goal of the sale of the former Municipal Center would be to substantially fund a majority of the cost for a new fire station.
Staff Recommendation:
This is provided for informational purposes for the EDA members.
EDA Action:
No action required of the EDA.
Attachments
Form Review
- Form Started By:
- abackman
- Started On:
- 02/03/2012 02:31 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/03/2012