State of the City

Thrive 2013 and Beyond State of the City Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens A leading community in which to live, work and thrive Nationally recognized "Top 100 Best Places to Live in U.S." Money Magazine Ranked 11th in 2012, 13th in 2010 "Best Places to Raise your Kids" Business Week, 2009 Ranked 1st in Minnesota "Top 25 Best Places to Move" Forbes.com Ranked 21st in U.S. "Hottest Place to Live in the Central United States" Money Magazine, 2004 Critical Success Factors Safety Education Community City Services Sustainability Business Climate Quality of Life Business Climate Recognizing that economic vitality is the foundation of community progress and livability. "Best Places to Work" ICC Restoration and Cleaning Services CureIS Wenck Associates "Fast 50" Aveka Logistics Planning Services Allina Comcast HealthEast Care System Business Outreach Strengthen business relationships Promote investment and job growth Revitalized program Increased flexibility Streamlined process Maintain standards Continuous Improvement Updated codes and policies More intuitive Increased flexibility Small multi-tenant uses now permitted Lengthened CUP expiration Increased ancillary retail from 20%-30% Added uses where appropriate Partner with 10th largest city; committed to strong region One of the first cities to sign regional development initiative Clear, consistent vision and economic development strategy Experienced and responsive leadership Partners in economic development Working with Greater MSP and the businesses, brokerage and development community to streamline process and expand site selection tools Quality of Life Maintains high quality of living environment Attractive neighborhoods with variety of different housing Open spaces allowing for active and passive public use Convenient access to private sector goods and services All stages of life Connected with city's parks and trails system Health care Year-round leisure and recreational services Woodbury HealthCore Continued focus on job growth Marketing Woodbury as a medical destination Over 160 medical businesses Woodwinds Health Campus Allina HealthPartners Many others Phase 2 Now Open! First development application is in review and approval Pioneer Drive will be extended concurrent with development Top 10 Project Features Permanent building to replace dome Larger field area for multi-use Two-story link Enhanced food service Sustainable design features Parks substation Upgraded architectural standards Outdoor refrigerated pleasure rink Self-sustaining enterprise operation Urban Village Bielenberg Gardens Unique commercial property across from Bielenberg Sports Center and East Ridge High School Master plan approved by city Grocery-anchored, convenience retail available approximately 140,000 square feet of commercial development Upcoming Projects County Road 19 Radio Drive Stop light at Bailey and Woodlane Road Rehabilitation projects Flashing Yellow Arrows Vital link connecting suburbs/rural areas to the Twin Cities Alternatives analysis completed this fall Bus Rapid Transit along Hudson Road is preferred Support from Woodbury and St. Paul Chambers Commercial Development Activity Unemployment Trends Where are the Jobs? 2013 Budget Highlights Thrive 2013 and Beyond Thank you for attending! Thrive 2013 and Beyond Improving Business Climate and Quality of Life Thrive 2013 and Beyond Looking Forward Bielenberg Sports Center Expansion Thrive 2013 and Beyond Looking Forward Planning work complete Successfully positioned for the improving economy Housing Starts Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Ordinance Policies and Procedures Inventory is low... ...Demand is high Commercial vacancy are down, due to reinvestment and new businesses Low residential lot inventory; worked through distressed properties People want to live here: good schools, parks , quality of life, etc. Businesses want to be here: good demographics and strategic location Thrive 2013 and Beyond Business Outlook Looking Forward #1 in Job Growth Commercial Reinvestment Thrive 2013 and Beyond Transportation Looking Forward Thrive 2013 and Beyond 2013 Budget Highlights Looking Forward Special Thanks To: Involved Citizens Community Partners Volunteers Advisory Commissions Community Partners Schools Other units of government Chamber of Commerce Greater MSP Gateway Corridor Commission Service organizations Woodbury Community Foundation Faith community Woodbury is what it is because our citizens are who they are. Metro Region Tax Rates No proposed changes to: EMS Water Sanitary Sewer Stormwater Street Lighting Note: Values are rounded to the nearest dollar. 2013 Tax Impacts on Average Value Home Local Business Honors