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HRA 07/21/1997 JOINT - 6279JOINT CITY COUNCIUHRA MEETING MONDAY, JULY 21, 1997 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COPY (Please return to Community Development Dept.) A ri MY OF FRIDLEY JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING July 21, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room 1 (Lower Level) 1. Fridley Executive Center: A. Discuss Master Plan. B. Discuss Contract for Exclusive Negotiations. 2. Other Business. rte. Adjourn. MEMORANDUM DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: July 18, 1997 TO: -� William Burns, City Manager /Executive Director of -HRA . FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Fridley Executive Center TWO ISSUES There are two issues for discussion: 1. Should the City continue to market the site as proposed in the current Master Plan? 2. Should the City continue a contractual relationship with MEPC American Properties? MATRIX In order to guide discussion, a "Matrix of Issues" has been developed to summarize key information about four development options. A glossary of terms is also attached which defines the terms in each of the options. Four Scenarios Scenario A, the "Corporate Office Park ", represents the existing Master Plan of 582,000 square feet in four office buildings. The 90,000 square feet of retail and service uses is included in all of the four scenarios. Scenario B, "Operation Center /Office Building ", is a 185,000 square foot multi -story office building with 261,800 square feet in two operation center buildings (these are two, two -story buildings). - -11 Fridley Executive Center July 18, 1997 Page 2 Scenario C, "Mixed Use Park ", proposes 250,000 square feet in two multi -story office buildings and 100,000 square feet in two, one -story "tech flex" buildings. Tech flex means a one -story research and development facility with a higher grade appearance than a typical one -story office /showroom facility. Scenario D, "Tech Flex ", is 240,000 square feet in two or more tech flex one -story buildings. 1 sues The first column in the matrix summarizes the financial impacts of each of the scenarios in terms of the amount of annual taxes and the present value of tax increment. A significant amount of time was spent making assumptions about the timing of the development, the valuation per square foot, land sale prices (in some of the scenarios), and the amount of development that can be accomplished on the site. These figures come from a more detailed summary sheet entitled "Comparison of Scenarios ". The second column is "net cost" which means the balance of expenses (parking ramp costs) subtracted from revenues (tax increment and land sales). The expenses do not include the Authority's previous costs from the site (acquisition, improvements, or holding costs). Scenarios A and B assume that all of the land is written down to zero. Scenarios A, B, and C assume that all of the parking ramp expenses are assumed by the HRA (and paid for via the tax increment). Scenario D assumes land sales and no parking ramp expenses because the proposed development is entirely one story with surface parking. Scenario C also assumes revenue from a land sale for the one -story building. Also included on the matrix is the net revenue if the HRA were responsible for only 50% of the parking ramp costs. The third column in the matrix identifies pertinent issues to each scenario from a market perspective. Tech flex is hot in the market today. Corporate office space will take longer to attract a user. The fourth column in the matrix is entitled "Development/Employment Impacts ". Each scenario will produce different levels of density, jobs, and wage levels. The fifth column pertains to the impact of each scenario on Fridley's "image ". How does each of the scenarios enhance or detract from Fridley's image? Fridley Executive Center July 18, 1997 Page 3 = The last column is "Neighborhood Impact". land use impacts on the surrounding area. Changing the land use may have different Extra space has been provided within the matrix for the City Council and HRA members to make additional notes during Monday night's discussion. A full sized site plan for each of the options will be available on Monday evening A video of examples of each of the different types of buildings will also be shown on Monday ;evening, including an example of tech flex and an operation center building. MEPC has submitted a letter (attached) summarizing their activity in the last 18 months plus a summary of the proposals made. Based on their experience with the Lawson proposal, their letter suggests pursuing Scenario C starting with 100,000 square feet of tech flex but preserving the remainder of the property for a corporate office user(s). The questions which will be used to guide discussion on Monday evening are simply: 1. Should the City continue to market the site under the current Master Plan? 2. If not, which of the remaining three scenarios is the preferred alternative? MEPC AMERICAN PROPERTIES Selecting MEPC as the site's representative has served the City well, despite the fact that no development is underway. Some of MEPC's strengths are: • National and international user contacts; some of the proposals have been made because of relationships through prior leasing arrangements, either in the United States or in London. • Ability to self - finance was a key ingredient in the Lawson proposal. • MEPC is well- respected in the metro area among commercial and industrial brokers. • MEPC's mission to own and manage a corporate park is similar to the City's goal for the property. No matter the development scenario, MEPC is fully capable of carrying out a quality project. Staff recommends the City continue to work with MEPC on any of the scenarios. Fridley Executive Center July 18, 1997 Page 4 In marketing terms, the previous 18 month relationship with MEPC is a very short timeframe. If the City were to initiate a process to select another developer, the City would lose valuable time in the marketplace to attract a user. NEXT STEPS Depending on the outcome of Monday's meeting, staff will schedule the appropriate action items. For example, a new contract of exclusive negotiations will have to be negotiated and approved by the HRA. M -97 -319 ., 5e b* E20 4 p em ^ ponsor d. Market Characteristics MINNEAPOLIRST. PAUL OFFICE MARKET OVERVIEW & FORECAST BY STEVE CHIRHART, SIOR® VICE PRESIDENT GRIFFIN COMPANIES The Twin Cities Office Market contains approximately 55 million square feet of multi -tenant office properties. The Market consists of 40% Class A space, 37% Class B, with the remaining 23% consisting of Class C & renovated properties. Vacancy Rates Total office market vacancy rates have Peached a twelve year lqw of 8 93u. and iiiie expected to drop to 7.9 % by June of 1997. ' The Southeast: Quadrant and St. Paul CBD rornain the softest market segments, experiencing vacancy rates of.approximately.l6° /6. The*Si. Paul CBD; however,' has experienced both extremely positive absorption, leading the Twin Cities market with"272,326 square feet and the strongest improvement in rates, with increases averaging 25 %. Rental Rates Rental rate increases have averaged 13.8% with increases of as much as 20 251/6 within the Minneapolis and St. Paul CBDs: The-average quoted net rental rate within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area as of June, 1996 was $10.23 per square foot. Gross rate differentials of as much as $10.00- .$14:00 per square foot are now pccurring between Class A and other alternatives. Future increases in net iental rates are expected to approach 1-3% before leveling off in late 1997, which will produce an average net rental rate for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area of $11.55 per square foot. Absorption Market -wide absorption for the last twelve months slowed to 912,000 square feet as .compared to 1,048,649 square feet the previous year. ,000 square feet. This decrease "will occur as a result of rapidly rising ren a aek of large block vacancies and market conditions. It is also likelv that Woodbury and ffiee- absorption of space. Economic Trends of several CBD tenants- M arm insurance rrom Kosev111e. to - further dampen the market's The Twin Cities economy is doing extremely well and continues to show an amazing level of diversity. Due to unemployment rates of less than 3% in the Metro area, the Twin Cities area has continued to attract work force participants from areas beyond state lines. This fact coupled with a strong capital market continues to bode well for start up companies and existing company expansions resulting 1n continued long -term demand for office space. - 612- 336 -2328 Fax 612 - 338 -5285 Suite 300, 510 Marquette Avenue, 'Minneapolis, MN 55402 L- Development Trends i The short term beneficiaries of a tight office space market will be existing landlords of all classes of s ace. Owners o ass B and C space may receive an added benefit as demand for low cost altematives increases.. The long -term beneficiaries of the current market will be the office developer of the future who can recognize changing demands and-produce an economically viable solution. This solution will result in °'• a radically different office property over the next development cycle. Smaller suburban projects are anticipated with more emphasis on function than form. They will have smaller lobbies and common areas and will emphasize value. They will also occur in phases of 50,000 - 200,000 square feet rather than in 300,000 - 400,000 square feet increments. CBD development on the other hand may move towards larger scale projects which help offset higher costs associated with site assimilation. All properties will have a much stronger emphasis on electrical and mechanical systems to meet the increasing technological needs and higher densities of office space users. wed ihousanddsguare feet ofnew construction is expected to enter the suburban market in 1997 . followed by 300 000 to 400,000 in 1998. Development in either Central Business District.is not expected until at east mid 1999. Market Volatility The Southwest Quadrant is by far the most stable market at present based on current demand: and .supply. The Minneapolis CBD on the other hand possesses the ability to fluctuate significantly in its direction if a new tower.is developed or a major consolidation occurs. This impact is expected to hit the market by 1998 or 1 X99 and will likely increase vacancy rates back to a low double -digit level. St. Paul is doing a very good job of capitalizing on its strengths and changing its perception, but the truth is, it lacks a great deal of depth in the Class A segment, which has historically been higher in demand. Sales Activity Institutional grade investors will continue to focus on well located trophy properties and will push prices on existing properties to their highest levels in years, although still below replacement cost. Class B, C and renovated properties will also benefit from the improved market conditions and reduced short -term risk associated with real estate investments. Conclusions A cautious approach with a close eye on absorption trends will be critical in the coming year. While landlords attempt to maximize values by raising rents, there are limits to the achievement of this objective. Lower cost alternatives will be sought by prices sensitive tenants who will look to Class B C or renovated space as well as office/ showroom properties to satisfy demand. There should.be no surprises on the supply side in the short term, but a new devi cle has now begun. As we have learned historically there are many market variab whlCh could change the characteristics of today's stable environment in a relatively short period of time.. i i i iti'1INNESOTA - SOUTH DAKOTA CCIM Office Nlarket Forecast Steve Chirhart, SIOR Total Inventory of space (Buildings As of As of greater than 20,000 sf) June 30, 1197 June 30, 1996 _ 55,482,469 55.282,969 Vacancy and Absorption As of June 30, 1996 Vacancy 4,384,112 7.9% 4,939,112 (8.93%) sf +755000 sf 6/96 6/97 , Absorption ( ) +916,653 sf (June 1995 - June 1996) Twin Cities Metro Area Area Analysis (AB, C and renovated Average NNN Absorption space combined) Rental Rate/SF +/- Sq. Ft. . Inventory Vacancy (Quoted) NRA Rate June1996 June 1997 Mpls CBD 22,732,149 8.6% 10.22 12.26 250,000 Northwest Market 6,482,204 6.9% 10.24 11.05 50,000 Northeast Market 3,251,039 9.5% 9.07 9.52 30,000 Southeast Market 1,102,069 13.7% - 9.50 9.78 25,000 St. Paul CBD y 5,761,169 13.1% 8.53 9.80 150,000 Southwest Market 15,954,339 4:6% 10.71 12.31 250,000 Total 55,282,969 7.9% 10.23 11.55 755,000 Property Sales* Suburbs CBD Average capitalization rate for sales of A and B space 10.25 10.25 Average sales $/ sq. ft. for sales of A and B space $104.00 S108.00 Market Activity* Suburbs CBD How many major corp. relocations (greater than 50,000 sf) will come to the Twin Cities area in the next 12 months? l " ` 0 How many major move -outs /close downs (greater than 50,000 sf)? 1 2 iv 1 L. FlUpG1lV 3alc;s rUrecasc ana :vtarketActivity will not be used as aradina criteria. f �i Minnesota / South Dakota CCIM Chapter Office Steve Chirhart, SIOR Griffin Companies Office Market Existing Universe Steve Chirhart, SIOR cao : sw Total Office Market Steve Chirhart, SIOR Percentage of Total Available Space by Property Classification Gass C: 437 Gass 8 wa% a 98695 sy n Gass a n rx t 136 ns sa n R- cvatetl *6a% 7?ZI95 sa 1 Office Market Highlights Steve Chirhart, SIOR • Vacancy rates have reached a 12 -year low of 8.9% and will dip to 7.9% by June of 1997. • Net rental rates have escalated to 13.8% and will rise an additional 12.8% before reaching their peak. • Higher rents, a lack of large block vacancies, and a fight labor market will slow absorption to 755,000 sq. fL marketwide. CCIM Office Market Steve Chirhart, SIOR Twin cities Office Market by Property Classification Office Market Projected Steve Universe® Chirhart, SIOR Projected Universe narhet NRq Pbon Preiectetl &98 G/9a Vacancy Projected % of Increase Rental over Previousi Rates v 9e ys 200 000 v 01 , m.ovucoon Tenant Considerations Steve Chirhart, SIOR - Corporate pressure to "right- size" is expected to increase. ety As market conditions tighten, expansion, contraction, and renewal option language will become increasingly important. - Five -year leases will dominate the market for small to medium firms. Larger tenants will seek security in 10 -year leases with a focus on flexibility. Office Property Sales Steve Chirhart, SIOR I A B I Combination Avg Cap Rate 9.5 . 11 1025 Avg $ /sf 128.00 80.00 104.00, (suburban properties) Avg $ /sf 140.00 ' f•6.00 108.00 (CBD properties) - Trophy property demand will again exceed supply. • The local investor has returned to the market as a buyer of investment real estate. Office Market Trends Steve Chirhart, SIOR - Rising tenant improvement costs coupled with disappearing incentives will lead to a higher Percentage of lease renewals. With gross rate differentials ranging from $10 - 314 per sq. -t.. demand for Class B, C. and renovated space will increase as tenants seek a lower cost alternative_ CCIM Office Market Projected Activity Steve Chirhart, SIOR�,� • New corporate relocations to the Twin Cities area greater than 50,000 sq. ft. in the next 12 months: _ -1 • Corporate relocations or "right - sizing" in excess of 50,000 sq. fL: -3 CC[M Office Development O Steve Chirhart, SIOR - 200,000 sf of new construction is currently underdevelopment Preleasing*efforts are in progress on ten additional sites. • Suburban office development is less likely to result in an immediate over supply condition as development is- phased, geographically diverse and smaller in scale. • Development within either CBD may have a more volatile impact on market conditions. Office Market Trends Steve Chirhart, SIOR • Demand for office showroom space with reasonable parking will also increase as a desirable lower cost space alternative. ' The Class A office product of the-future will have more of a focus on function, such as, electrical capacity and improved HVAC systems than on form. • Commercial real estate taxes will escalate sharply under their present system and must undergo reform. , KOLI: I H I R \1 E 11Ir MINNEAPOLIS /ST PAUL: OFFICE MARKET OBSERVATIONS BY JIM JETLAND VICE PRESIDENT • Total universe of office space will remain stable but will increase the latter part of 1997 with multiple new developments in the suburban market. • Vacancy will drop slightly and absorption will decline due to a lack of available space in the current universe. Effective rental rates are at a historical high due to significantly increased net rents combined with lower transaction costs and the elimination of free rent. • Investor interest in the Twin Cities office market is high and should remain strong for the near future. Real estate values have not reached a. historical high however. • Demand is slightly in excess of supply in both the Tenant/Landlord areas, as well as Investor /Seller area of the real estate market, hence we will see a continued increase in rents and sales. • Replacement costs will create a barrier that will limit the rapid rise of investment sales we have seen the last year. • Real estate taxes payable in 1997 will increase as much as 20 -35 %. The combination of increased net rents and real estate taxes will force selected companies to downgrade from Class A to Class B or office/tech buildings_ • 17 new developments are being pursued in various stages throughout the Twin Cities market. A significant increase in the total universe in a short period of time will have a flattening or negative effect on net rents. ■ r I • Most new office developments will be smaller in size (80,000 - 150,000 square feet) with fewer amenities than the office pi smaller that was developed in the late 1980's. • Many corporate users are planning a significantly higher density of people, per square foot than in the past, which will effect building issues such as mechanical systems, parking, floor loading and restrooms. -�< • Many large users are being forced to consider long -term lease commitments with new development; however, flexibility will remain a key issue for the corporate user. • There will be less sublease space options in the market over the next 12 months; however, look for 1 -2 large subleases to become available through further corporate downsizing. MINNESOTA - SOUTH DAKOTA CCINI Office itlarket Forecast / Jim .Jetland Total Inventory of space (Buildings As of greater than 20,000 sf) July 1, 1996 55,282,969 Vacancy and Absorption As of ' July 1, 1996 Vacancy 4,939,112 (8.93 %) sf +916,653 sf (June 1995 - Absorption June 1996) Twin Cities Metro Area Area Analysis (A,B, C and renovated Average NNN Absorption space combined) Rental Rate/SF +/- Sq. Ft. Inventory Vacancy (Quoted) NRA Rate June1996 June 1997 Mpls CBD 22,732,149 9.11% 10.22 12.78 140,000 Northwest Market 6,482,204 6.45% 10.24 11.74 85,000 Northeast Market 3,251,039 7.94% 9.07 9.11 50,000 Southeast Market 1,102,069 12.92% 9.50 9.77 35,000 St. Paul CBD 5,761,169 13.33% 8.53 8.77 65,000 Southwest Market 16,154,339 3.27% 10.71 12.20 270,000 Total 55,482,969 7.55% 10.23 11.69 645,000 Property Sales` Suburbs CBD Average capitalization rate for sales of A and B space A 9% B 9.75% A 8 % B 9.5% Average sales $/ sq.- ft. for sales of A and B space A B A $14 $135 $90 B $95 Market Activity* Suburbs CBD How many major Corp. relocations (greater than 50,000 sf) will come to the Twin Cities area in the next 12 months? 0 How many major move - outs /close downs (greater than 50,000 sf)? I I * NOTE: Property Sales Forecast and Market Activity will not be used as grading criteria" SL`�HQ1V1�1S QFl1 tsult louvlvntlt+ Minnesota / South Dakota CCIM Chapter Office Jim Jetland Koll CC�m Office... Jim Jetland � d Submarket I NRA Total i Vacancy 1 Absorption f Vacancy i Rate 1991' +/_ Sq Ft 1996 Mpls CBD 22,732.149 2,071,5721 9.11% 740.0001 St Paul CBq 5,761,169 844,4421 14.66 % 85.000 j NW 6,482.2041 445.687i 6.88% 50.0001 NE 3,251,0391 303,1401 9.32%1 35.0001 SE 1,102.0691 111,4801 10.12 %1 65,0001 SW 16.154.3391 717,791 ! 4.44 % 270.0001 Total 55,482,969 4,494,1121 8.10 % j 645.000: Office... Jim Jetland ® Jim Jetland Average NNN Rental Rate/SF (Quoted) Total Inventory of Space Millions of SQ fl 60 1 56 '!A 52 so I 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 55,482,969 Submarket i June 1996 1 June 1997 1 %Change i Mpls CBD 10.22 1278 25% 1 St Paul CBD 8.53 8.77 2.8% , 1024 11.74 14.6% I 1 N 9.07 9.11..04% :SE 9.50 9.77 2.8% 1 i SW 10.71 12.20 13.9°lo i Total 10.23 11.65 13.9% Office.._ Jim Jetland Avadaole in mlillons of so k Hercentage a . 20 9f is. i et ! 1 1 l0' 4i 5j 21 1 01 0 I 1993 :994 1995 19% 1991) 1993 1994 1995 19% 1991 1997 Base 55.482.969 million sq. ft. 1997 Prediction 4.5 million 5q. ft. 8.1% Office._. Jim Jetland 645.000 sq ft s Office... Jim Jetland Office... Jim Jetland Property Sales - 1996 Average CBD j8% g y Avg Cap Rate 9.75% Avg $ /sf $95 I Office... O Jim Jetland Market Activity - How many new office developments over 100,000 square feet are currently under discussion - 17 - How many office developments in excess of 100,000 square feet will break ground in 1997 .2 Office... Jim Jetland Property Sales - 1996 Average Suburbs , A g Avg Cap Rate 9 iE 9.75 Avg $ /sf $135 , $90 Office... Jim Jetland - Market Activity - New major relocations to the Twin Cities greater than 50,000 square feet in the next 12 months - 2 - Suburbs - Major move outs greater than 50,000 square feet - 1 -Suburbs - 1- CBD CCIM. Office... Jim Jetland - Effective rental rates at a historical high due to increased net rents combined with lower transaction costs and the elimination of free rent - Demand is slightly in excess of supply in Tenant / Landlord market and Investor / Seller market. hence we will see continued increase in rents and sales. Replacement costs will create a barrier that will limit the continued rapid use of investment sales Office... Jim Jetland Real Estate Taxes payable in 1997 will increase 23 %0 A5%. with increase net rer#sAll.force selected companies to =j tjowgtade from Class Kto Class B or ON W :-0 fftce /te buildings. Over`17 view developments are being pursued in various stages throughout the Twin Cities market. A significant increase in the total universe in a short period of time will have a flattening or negative effect on net rents. Office... ■ Ask the experts CCIM ir.• , Office.._ Jim Jetland - Many corporate users are planning a significantly higher density of people, per square foot than in the past, which will effect building issues such as mechanical systems, parking, floor loading and restrooms. I CCIM CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - -- COMPARISON OF SCENARIOS 5,871,479 5,405,934 Scenario A CURRENT Scenario B 185000 sq. ft. in Scenario C S� Q 1,029,938 2,993,973 MASTER PLAN 1 office building; 250000 sq. ft. in 2 office buildings; 240000 sq. ft. in 90 582000 sq. ft. in 261800 sq. ft, in 100000 sq. ft. in 2 or more flex 5,677,952 4 office buildings 2 operations Ctrs 2 flex space bldgs space buildings Construction Square Footage Flex Space - Office Operations Centers 0 0 0 100,000 240,000 Office Building 261,800 0 Total Square Footage 582,000 185,000 250,000 0 0 582,000 446,800 350,000 240,000 i Estimated Market Value ' Flex Space - Office ' O Operations Centers Office Building 0 0 0 19;635,000 6,000,000 0 X14,400,000 52,380,000 ---------- ____�_ 16,650,000 ____ ~- 22,500,000 0 I! 0 , Total Market Value 52,380,000 36,285,000 28,500,000 - - -`- -� Estimated Annual Taxes 14;400,000 2,687,513 1,974,588 1,462,278 738,835 Estimated Tax Increment 18 986,739 15,310,264 11,081,642 6,802,555 Administrative Expenses 1,898,674 1,531,026 1,108,164 680,256 Available Tax Increment 17,088,065 13,779,238 Available Tax Increment P. V. 9,973,478 6,122,300 Land Sales 8,529,938 0 , 7 124 357 5,071,479 3,485,934 :Total Revenues "`- 0 _________ 800,000 1__920_000 8,529,938 7,124,357 5,871,479 5405934 Parking Costs (expenses) 100% " ' iRevenues Less Expenses 5 0 ---- 10,850,000 6,375,000 0' ;Add Retail /Service Net Revenues (6,470,062) 2,993,973 (3,725,643 ) (503,521) 5,405,934 2,993,973 2,993 973 � 2,993,973 TOTAL REVENUES LESS EXPENSES ' -`�"-- (3,476,089)~ (741,670)__ 2,490,452 8,399.907 Use Ohl SO% Of Parkin Costs Total Revenues Parking Costs (expenses) 50% Revenues Less Expenses Add Retail /Service Net Revenues t TOTAL REVENUES LESS EXPENSES /lepcsum7.wk4 PREPARED BY KRASS MONROE, P.A. DO sq. ft. restaur 110 room hotel; 20,000 sq. ft Bank office bldg 5,375,000 275,781 2,411, 868 241,187 2,170,681 1,193,973 1,800,000 2,993,973 0 973 Ic 07/17/97 1,1 1 5,871,479 5,405,934 7,500;000 5,425;000 3,187,500 1,029,938 2,993,973 1,699,357 2,993,973 - 2,683,979 5,405,934 34 2,993,973 2,993,973 4,023,911 4,693,330 - 5,677,952 8,399,907 PREPARED BY KRASS MONROE, P.A. DO sq. ft. restaur 110 room hotel; 20,000 sq. ft Bank office bldg 5,375,000 275,781 2,411, 868 241,187 2,170,681 1,193,973 1,800,000 2,993,973 0 973 Ic 07/17/97 TERMS Office Building: Multi- story; smaller floor plate; brick finish Market Value /s.f.: $90 Taxes /s.f.: $4.62 Operations Center: 2 story; larger floor plate; precast finish Market Value /s.f.: $75 Taxes /s.f.: $3.85 Flex Space: 1 story (16' -18' ceiling clearance); brick & glass exterior; large floor plate; delivery doors in rear Market Value /s.f.: $60 :n Taxes /s.f.: $3.08 Parking Structure Office Building: Multi -story ramp: cost approximately $7,500 /stall Operations Center: Bilevel structure: cost approximately $4,500 /stall F \FRIDLEY \14 \DOC \TERMS.1 0000 July 17, 1997 Mr. Bill Burns City Manager Fridley Municipal Center 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Bill: MEPC American Properties 1550 Utica Avenue South Suite 120 Minneapolis Minnesota 55416 Telephone (612) 546 -8000 Facsimile (612) 542 -9297 The following activities and material development has been enacted by MEPC over the past year and a half in an effort to position and market Fridley Executive Center for commercial development. • Master Site Development Plan Based on the research and secondary market information, we worked with city planners, architects and engineers to establish an updated Master Site Development Plan. Focus Group Research An exploration of attitudes and perceptions of Fridley and the Fridley business community by the commercial real estate community. • New Image (Fridley Executive Center) Created to help achieve the City of Fridley's goal of upgrading and expanding the image and perception of the community. Developer of Minneapolis West Business Center and Norman Center Mr. Bill Burns July 179 1997 Page 2 • New Logo A to o developed to provide a contemporary business image to prospective company tenants. method of impacting potential prospects with the image and site iges of Fridley Executive Center. A pe sonal introduction to Fridley Executive Center by key marketing mem ers of the Twin Cities commercial real estate community. An oppo 'ty to share, first -hand, the advantages of this unique site and to define appropriate users according to the master site development plan. • T Tnd a tpd Ma rlra*i Developed a rendering of Phase I along with a total package of information for use in all marketing activities directed to brokers and prospects. Anno cing the Fridley/MEPC development agreement to commercial space users and more than 500 key real estate brokers in the Twin Cities area. ted marketing meetings with the leading local commercial real estate ies to show the opportunities available at Fridley Executive Center. Mr. Bill July 17, Page 3 ♦ Conhmercinl .Ri The f0owing service businesses were contacted to expand their understanding of th opportunities available at Fridley Executive Center. Hampton Inns - Tom Torgerson Marriott Courtyards - Dan Mahoney American Hospitality Management - Kirby Payne Five tar Realty & Development - James Stuebner Graves Development Corporation - Jim Graves Homewood Suites - Cambridge Real Estate Company Macaroni Grill/Chilli's - Brinker Corporation Old Chicago/The Chop House - Brewery, U.S.A. Olive Garden/General Mills Cha s /Shelley's - A.B. Pettit Company Nikal w Deli - Jim Nikalow Outback Steak House - D.J. Sikka Nortast State Bank - Ben Rasmussen Alliarice Bank - Susan Hinrich The f llowing proposals were presented as a second stage marketing approach to interested prospects which had been developed through marketing efforts: Dain Express Financial Services (IDS) Mr. Bill July 17, Page 4 Piper Jaffrey U.S. est Direct Augs urg Fortress Publishing Home Builders Association of the Twin Cities Pen ' , Inc. Laws n Software Summary: Based on our experience with this development site and many conversations with prospects and real estate professionals, it is apparent that demand for high density executive of ce space in the northern Twin Cities market area is extremely limited. However, gi en the explosive growth of technology firms and the recent success of technology buildings throughout the Twin -City area we believe the Fridley Executive Center site is ideally suited for this new wave of business space growth. In meeting flie needs of the corporate users of today and in order to get development going on this site, MEPC would propose the development of approximately 100,000 square feet of Hi -Tech space on the westerly portion of the site. The project would be similar in quality and appearance to Golden Hills Business Park in Golden Valley and Golden Triangle Technology Center in Eden Prairie. Both of the projects have been successfully constructed and leased by MEPC over the last year and a half. These projects are attracting fast growth, quality companies such as: CyberOptics 711000 sf Information Advantage 37,000 sf Sedgewick James 2200 sf Workstations International 13,000 sf Sales Force Companies 22,000 sf Mr. Bill I July 17,1 Page 5 Many of these companies vacated office buildings to relocate to Hi -Tech facilities. These Hi -T ch facilities offer a class "A" office environment with ease of access, flexibility f r growth and the functionality of a one -floor operation. With this r vision to the Master Plan, the City of Fridley would still have the flexibility o developing approximately 250,000 sf of multi -story office space on the balance of die site. MEPC believes that by beginning construction on the Hi -Tech facilities no , we will generate new found attention to Fridley Executive Center. In our exten ed discussions with Lawson Software, we found an interest to have both a corporate headquarters site and also a one (1) story Research & Development (R &D) facility at this location. We therefore believe this type of mixed -use park would fit many corporate users and attract excellent, high - quality, skilled professionals to the City of Fridley, but not limit the future development of office space on tht balance of the site. MEPC has eatly enjoyed the opportunity to work with a City that is so interested in attracting and accommodating corporate users to this site. It has been a pleasure to work wit i you and your staff and hopefully we can continue this relationship through the ompletion of this excellent business park. Sincerely, MEPC AMERICAN PROPERTIES INC. David M. Je lison � ' `� Iie Jowett, RPA Regional Marketing DMJ /clp ;e President Leasing Manager W Q J CL 0 O 0 ce Q H W Z� N W F- U Z Z m Z D Q N F- a N Mme":- �Z W Q m H D �m OD CA N a N W U- 0 w O> w LLJ O F- CL Q Z OQ mm U �m r Z m Z D Q N F- a N Mme":- �Z W Q m H D �m OD CA N a N W U- 0 w O> w LLJ O F- CL Q NAIOP 1996 ANNUAL OFFICE SPACE UPDATE 19% MARKET DATA REPORT WEST & NORTHWEST u_ SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND TRENDS -i • Overall v�mncy declined from 6.8 % to 5.2 %. • Vacancy in Class A buildings decreased slightly from 3.6% to 3.1 %. • Vacancy in the West Submarket is 3.0%, and 13.2% in the Northwest Submarket. • Net absorption for 1996 is 117,347 square feet. • 505 Wate ord Park sold for $119 per square foot. • 55 West 1 inancial Center sold as a package deal along with City West Financial Center. • The 1,000,000 square foot Interchange Office Park is under contract and is scheduled to close in 1996. • Carlson Real Estate developed a 65,000 square foot build -to -suit building for Grand Casinos. • There are my four large blocks of space greater than 15,000 square feet, and three of these blocks are sublease opportunities. • Unlike the Southwest Submarket, the West Submarket did not break ground for new developmerit in 1996, however, there are three to four sites that are poised for 1997. 23 NAIOP 1996 ANNUAL OFFICE SPACE UPDATE 1996 NL4RKET DATA REPORT WEST & NORTHWEST PERCENT PERCENT TOTAL VACANT VACANT OCCUPIED Existing Universe of Space 7,222,930 372,457 5.2% 94.8% Sublease Space and Shadow Space 59,400 SUBTOTAL 7,222,930 431,857 6.0% 94.0 % Projects Under Construction 0 0 — TOTAL PROJECTED. 7,222,930 431,857 6.0% 94.0% 1994 Estimated Annual Net Absorption 117,347 Supply of Space in Years 3.7 5 Year Ave ge Annual Net Absorption 212,012 Supply o Space in Years 2.0 Tax & Operating RENTAL TES Quoting Net Estimated High Estimated Low Expense Base Class A $12.50 $15.50 $9.00 $8.60 All Other B ildings $10.25 $12.50 $5.50 $7.40 Note: Rental r are based on quoted net rates without consideration of transaction costs. Actual a ective rates will vary. 25 NA10P 1996 AL OFFICE SPACE UPDATE .� Sq. 300,( 2009 100,01 0 Percent V 20% -r' 15% 10% 5% 0% 1996 MARKET DATA REPORT WEST & NORTHWEST 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 24 NAIOP 1996 A NNUAL OFFICE SPACE UPDATE Percent Vacant 30% -r 20% 10% 1996 MARKET DATA REPORT WEST & NORTHWEST 1993 1994 1995 _ . M1 OClass A Buildings ® Other Buildings 26 1996 construction -ready rate the 25% increase in tt net rent to $14.21 psf it 5.4% jump in rates t brings the average net psf. Including the 22, rates reported for the yi quarter 1995, this is ar in two years! Asking $10 to 22 psf. Six new Class A proposed for dov Corporation has opportunities for t 444 Marquette (Power, 600,000 sq. ft. build featuring large flo underground parking. Avenue (Minnegasco 900,000 sq. ft. tower h; with more typical floo underground parking. A no immediate plans, development rights at between Nicollet and M and 4th streets. Target Stores, Inc. 400,000 sq. ft. office tc headquarters on a port bounded by Nicollet N Avenue and 10th and L near the Government C Phase H of the Metropc in the early stages. Ryan Companies p] The Conservatory at 8th build a 40 -story skyscral sq. ft. of office space. E Ryan is the 900 Tower, office building to be to planned Target store. The challenge for t is to convince would -be with strong credit to si lease (15 -20 years) at could be $35 psf or moz And finally, after fi years of increasing vacaj segment reported 26, absorption for fourth qt its vacancy rate to 21.6% negative absorption of 2: a vacancy rate of 253 ending second quarter activity in four of the ni this small segment impro, rate by 3.7 percentage pt Though asking comparatively low, an ] brought the average quc TOWLE REAL ESTATE as evidenced by average quoted Class A. Another y fourth quarter •ent up to $14.97 o jump in rental ar ending second increase of 52% ents range from zthce towers are ,ntown. Opus development free sites. At site), a 15 -story, ng is possible, )r plates and At 707 Second ite), a 35 -story, s been designed plate sizes and [though there are Opus controls the Ritz block arquette and 3rd plans to build a wer for its new on of the block all and LaSalle th Streets. And, enter, plans for titan Centre are ns to demolish ad Nicollet and ;r with 750,000 so planned by 500,000 sq. ft. ited above the ese developers anchor tenants m a long -term ross rents that ur consecutive cy, the Class C 131 sq. ft. of uter, lowering After suffering ,100 sq. ft. and o for the year 1996, leasing ie buildings in ed the vacancy $6.14 psf. By fourth quarter, another 13.6% increase brought the rates up to $8.25 psf. MINNEAPOLIS OUT -OF -CBD This sector of 15 buildings, totaling 1,332,463 sq. ft. of office space, had one of the most improved vacancy rates in the metro area. The Out -of -CBD sector reported annual net absorption of 55,533 sq. ft., reducing its vacancy rate by 4.0 percentage points to 16.3 %. Strong leasing activity in University Park Plaza accounted for the majority of this absorption. The average quoted net rent rose by 3 %, to $9.61 psf. Following the 14% increase in the average property tax for the previous year, real estate taxes decreased by 9.6% to $3.12 psf. Average total expenses decreased by 3% to $8.18 psf. With a shortage of large blocks of space, a new trend is emerging that is worth noting: industrial warehouse space is being converted to office space. An example of this is the leasing of 180,000 sq. ft. at Stinson Business Center by US West. NORTHWEST Several years of slow but steady absorption have inched this sector's vacancy rate down to 14.0 %. Ten out of 12 buildings in this small sector experienced equal or improved occupancy. The biggest gain was in Earl Brown Tower where 28,000 sq. ft. was leased to one tenant. Annual net absorption was 8,562 sq. ft. Added to the survey is the 63,000 sq. ft. Brookdale Towers, previously a single tenant property, which sold and is nearly half leased as multi- tenant. STATED NET RENTAL RATES AND EXPENSES MINNEAPOLIS /St PAUL METROPOLITAN AREA - SECOND QUARTER 1996 (PSO MARKET AVERAGE SECTOR NET RENT Anoka County Dakota County Minneapolis CBD Class A Class B Class C Renovated Mpis. Out -of -CBD Northeast Northwest St. Paul CBD Class A Class B Class C Renovated St. Paul Out -of -CBD Southwest Class A Class B Washington West Class A Class B rents are 8.3% increase led net rent to fourth Ou"r 1996 Dom NET RENT AVERAGE AVERAGE RANGE PROPERTY TOTAL LOW -HIGH TAX EXPENSES $854 $3.00 -$1150 $2.47 $616 $9.23 $7.00- $12.00 $2.85 $6.79 $14.97 $11.00- $22.00 $551 $11.25 $9.81 $6.00 - $16.00 $3.08 $8.38 $6.97 $5.00 -$9.00 $1.39 $5.45 $8.25 $3.00- $16.00 $1.82 $6.24 $9.61 $7.00 - $16.00 $3.12 $8.18 $9.86 $6.40 - $13.00 $2.91 $7.02 $7.87 $550 - %10.00 $253 $659 $10.75 $8.00 - $15.00 $2.78 $7.85 $6.73 $3.00 -$1350 $1.79 $7.70 $4.96 $2.25 -$9.00 $1.16 $559 $7.48 $6.00-$10.00 $156 $5.62 $754 $4.00- $10.00 $2.05 $5.90 $14.70 $1250- $18.00 $4.29 $9.87 $10.42 $550- $14.00 $253 $7.13 $9.76 $7.25- $12.00 $1.80 $6.26 $15.00 $14.00 - $20.00 $4.67 $10.05 $9.97 $6.00 - $14.00 $253 $752 ® Towle Real Estate Company For the year ending second quarter 1996, the average quoted net rent rose 11.9% to $7.87 psf. And, after five consecutive years of declining real estate taxes, the average property tax increased this year by 7.5% to $2.53 psf. Average total expenses for the sector remained at $6.59 psf. WEST For this very tight sub - market, another year of str ng positive absorption totaling 126,568 sq. ft. resulted in a record -low tracancy rate of 6.2 %. The large Class 11 segment was the leader with 36 of the 47 buildings reporting equal or improved occupancy as of second quarter 1996. The highest absorption occurred in Interchange Tower, Ridge Plaza, Willow Creek Plaza and Westwood U w Office Park. The Class B segme it experienced substantial improvement in the past two years, from a vacancy ra a of 16.9% in 1994 to a present vacant rate of 6.2 %. The Class A universt added 26,670 sq. ft. to the occupied b e. The highest absorption was reported inThe Colonnade. The current vacancy rate of 6.0% is a considerable recovery from the 18.4% reported three years ago. With low vacancy rates, development action has heated up in this sub - market. The Galbreath Co m any began construction on its 70,000 sq. ft. 12600 Whitewater D ve Class A- quality building in Minric tonka. More development p ans abound in the West sector. In Gc lden Valley, Sherman Associates, Inc is proposing Valley Creek Office Park a three phase, 105,000 sq. ft. project. Phase I is 44,000 sq. ft. Opus Corporation plans to develop a 25 -acre office camps with up to 500,000 sq. ft. of office space at the northeast quadrant of 1-3 94 and Hopkins Crossroads. Carlson R al Estate is planning to build Two Carlson Parkway, which will consist of two Class A- quality buildings of 80,000 sq. ft each, across from One Carlson Parkway in Plymouth. And, MEPC continues t pre -lease a proposed 12 -story, 230,OOD sq. ft. office tower adjacent to the Travelers Express Tower near Highway 100 and 394. Class A net rental rates rose again this year to an average quo ed net rent of $15.00 psf, up 12.5% for th a year ending second quarter 1996. To al operating ♦ The Ga/hrsolh Company hos began coastrorl/oa an IM10 W/Itewatei Delve in MiaaeMaka expenses rose by 4.5% to $10.05 psf, and the average property taxes increased by 8.1% to $4.67 psf. Class B net rental rates jumped up 9.8% to $9.97 psf. Total operating expenses and property taxes increased 3% to $7.52 psf and $2.53 psf respectively. SOUTHWEST Despite extremely tight conditions, the Southwest sector experienced substantial absorption for fourth quarter 1996. Six -month absorption of 193,385 sq. ft. improved the vacancy rate to 4.3 %. This is the lowest of all sectors. The Southwest sector is the metro area leader in several other ways. For the year ending second quarter 1996, it was the net absorption leader, reporting 295,700 sq. ft. And, with 129 buildings, it has more properties than any other sector. Hazeltine Gates, in Chaska, was recently added to our survey of multi - tenant buildings. The majority of absorption for fourth quarter, 249,031 sq. ft., was in Class B buildings. This lowered the vacancy rate to 4.7 %. The biggest winners were NFC Center, Pentagon Office Park, and Riverview Office (formerly Appletree Square 1). Class A buildings took a slight step backwards for fourth quarter. Negative six -month absorption of 55,646 sq. ft. raised the vacancy rate from 2.3% at the end of second quarter to 3.6% by fourth quarter 1996. The very tight Class A segment has few space options with no reported contiguous space of 25,000 sq. ft. or more available. Rents have risen enough to support new construction. The current range of asking rents is $12 to $18. A 9.8% increase brought the average quoted Class A net rental rate up to $14.03 psf for the year ending second quarter 1996. By fourth quarter, it ticked up another 4.8% to $14.70 psf. New developments need $14.00- $17.00 psf net to work in the Southwest sector. Class B rents are also on the rise. As of second quarter, a 6.1% increase brought the average quoted net rental rate to $9.74 psf. An additional 7% increase brought average rents to $10.42 psf by fourth quarter 1996. The race to begin construction of a new office building ended with the recent ground breakings of two properties. Opus Corp's 122,000 sq. ft. Pondview Plaza will be ready for occupancy in October 1997 in the Opus 2 Business Park in Minnetonka. And, United Properties began construction on the 13.0,000 sq. ft. first phase of the Centennial Lakes project. Much more development is proposed. TOLD Development plans to construct Meridian Crossing in Richfield. It will feature a six -story, 140,000 sq. ft. first phase and eight- story, 180,000 sq. ft. second phase. Ryan Companies is in the preliminary planning stage of the 175,000 sq. ft. phase II of Wilson Ridge in Eden Prairie. BTO Development announced plans for Smetana Lake Office Plaza, a 130,000 sq. ft. project in Eden Prairie. Pinehurst Properties plans to build a 4 -story, 90,000 sq. ft. office project in Edina. United Properties has proposed an expansion of the Normandale Lake Office Park on Highway 100 and 494. SL PAUL CBD In a dramatic comeback performance after years of hardship, the St. Paul CBD emerged as an absorption leader (topped only by the Southwest sector) for the year ending second quarter 1996. Positive annual net absorption of 276,680 sq. ft. TOWLE REAL ESTATE II. FUTURE PROJECI Under Construct Planned Projects Future Projects III. NET ABSORPTION (Years Ended April 30) NAIOP 1997 INDUSTRIAL SPACE UPDATE OFFICESHOWROOM - NE NNEAPOLIS & NORTH SUBURBAN I. CURRENT UNIVERSE Occupied Square Feet 107,473 Total Occupied Annual Net Occu P• Vacant Percent Absorption (59,671) 179,305 (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. FL) Vacant (Sq. Ft.) 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