City of Minneota


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 General Description  Commercial Activity
 History   Business Services
 Location  Community Resources
 Population  Educational Resources
 Major Employers  Government
 Utilities  Property Tax Information
 Communications  Industrial Sites
 Transportation  Economic Development Services

General Description
Minneota's name is derived from a Sioux word meaning "much water". The City offers an outstanding quality of life free of crime and pollution. It has a solid economy characterized by highly productive farms, small businesses and entrepreneurial firms. Minneota is located 90 miles from a major airport at Sioux Falls SD.
Location
County: Lyon
Region: Southwest
Distance from Minneapolis: 180
Distance from nearest MSA*: 180 Miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA
US Congressional District: 2
MN Legislative District(s): 21A ..
World Wide Web site: N/A
Population
Area 1994 Estimate 1990 Census 1980 Census 1970 Census
City: 1,425 1,417 1,470 1,320
County: 25,195 24,789 25,207 24,273
Nearest MSA: 2,838,194 2,538,776 2,198,190 2,026,715
Source: U.S. Census, State Demographer * Metropolitan Statistical Area

Major Employers
Employer SIC Products/Services Employee Count
Minneota Manor Health Care Ctr 8051 Skilled Nursing Care Facilities 150
Utilities
Electric
Electric Utility Otter Tail Power Co
Telephone (507) 872-6196
Econ Dev Contact Arden Hammerstrom
Telephone (507) 872-6196
Natural Gas
Water
Water Source Wells
Storage Capacity 1,000,000 gal.
Pumping Capacity 1,800 gal./minute
Average Demand 125,000 gal./day
Peak Demand 140,000 gal./day
Total Water Hardness 23 ppm
Industrial Water Rate No base chg.; $3.95/1,000 gal. < 5,000 gal., rate varies thereafter
Wastewater
Treatment Type Stabilization Pond System
Capacity of Plant 239,000 gal./day
Average Demand 232,200 gal./day
Peak Demand 600,000 gal./day
Usage Charge No base chg.; $2.97/1,000 gallons
Communications
Telephone
Local Telephone Company US West Communications
Telephone Number (800) 879-4357
Econ Dev Contact Linda Richards
Telephone Number (612) 663-5675
Digital Central Switch Yes
Integrated Services Data Network (ISDN) No
ISDN Rate Interface N/A
Equal Access Market Yes
Extended Area Service Yes
Custom Calling Feautures Yes
Customized Local Area Services No
Teleconferencing
Available in City No
Available for Public Use
Media Information
TV Stations 7
AM Radio Stations 1
FM Radio Stations 3
Cable TV
Local Company Mark Twain Cable Comm.
Telphone (800) 642-5509
Newspapers
Newspaper Name Telephone Frequency
Minneota Mascot (507) 872-6492 Weekly
Marshall Independent (507) 537-1551 Daily
Transportation
Highways
Interstate Miles From City Load Limit in Tons Seasonal Limit In Tons
I-90 90
Four Lane Miles From City Load Limit in Tons Seasonal Limit In Tons
MN-23 13
Other Miles From City Load Limit in Tons Seasonal Limit In Tons
CO-10 0
CO-3 0
MN-68 0
Truck
Truck Lines 3
Truck Terminals 0
Navigable Water
Water Name Depth
Rail
Inter-Modal Facility No
Inter-Modal Facility Distance 13 miles
Rail Line Frequency Reciprocal Switching Distance to Main Line Passenger Service
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Daily 13 No
Air Service
International Local Regional
Name Sioux Falls Regional Airport Marshall Mun. Airport
Location Sioux Falls, SD Marshall
Miles to 78 13
Longest Runway Length 9,000 Feet 5,010 Feet
Surface Type Paved Paved
Lighted Yes Yes
Customs Yes No
Navigational Aids
ILS
VOR/DME
BEACON
ILS
VOR/DME
Weather Info Systems
AWOSIII
AWOSA/MNWAS
AWOSIII
SATVIDEOWEATHER
Airlines
(five largest carriers)
Northwest
TWA
United Airlines
Mesaba
United Express
Housing
Single Family Units 457 Percentage Owner Occupied 82%
Multiple Family Units 65 Median Sales Price - - -
Mobile Homes 41 Median Assessed Value - - -
Number of Housing Units Built Since Last Census 6 Median Rent $249
Number of Residential Building Permits for 1995 Vacancy Rent 8%
Value of Residential Building Permits for 1995
Source: US Census, 1994; Community
Commercial Activity
Number of Commercial Building Permits for 1995    
Value of Commercial Building Permits for 1995    
Number of Public Building Permits for 1995    
Value of Public Building Permits for 1995    
Retail Sales
Year City County
1993 - - - $252,335,621
1992 - - - $241,766,890
1993 - - - $220,576,306
Source: MN Dept. of Revenue, 1993
Business Services
Financial Institutions
Name Total Assets Capital as % of Assets
Community First Natl Bk $33,000,000 - - -
Lodging Meeting Facilities
Facility Number of Facilities
Available		 Facility Size Teleconferencing
Available		 Teleconferencing
Available to Public
Hotel 0
Motel 0
Conference Center 0
Local Medical Facilities
Facility Number of Facilities
Available		 Total Number
of Beds		 Telemedicine
Available		  
Clinic 1  
Dentist 1  
Doctor 1  
Hospital 0  
Nursing Home 1 87 No  
Name of Nearest Hospital (if none in city)  
Miles to  
Local Transit
Service Available Name
Inter-City Bus No
Intra-City Bus No
Taxi/Cab Yes
Disabled Transportation Yes
Library
Library Type Name Internet Access
Worship Information
Education
Post-Secondary
Nearest Technical College Specialty Location Miles To
MN West Community Tech College Canby 18
Advertising, Applied Commercial Art Air Water Analysis Automotive Technician
Business Mgmt Ownership Construction Electrician Dental Assistant/Hygienist
Diesel/Heavy Equip/Truck/Farm Family Services Financial Assistant Graphic Arts/Printing
Media Prod Maint Photography  
Nearest Community College Specialty Location Miles To
Ridgewater College - Willmar Willmar 90
Human Services Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Nursing, General
     
Nearest Public University Location Miles To
Southwest State University Marshall 13
Nearest Private College/University Location Miles To
Augustana College Sioux Falls 78
Telecommunications Use Available at Area Post-Secondary Institutions Yes
Local K-12
School Type Nbr of Schools Enrollment Grades Pupil/Teacher Ratio
Elementary 1 270 K-6 18:1
Junior High 1 85 7-8 20:1
Senior High 1 255 9-12 20:1
Private/Parochial 1 139 1-8 15:1
Telecommunications Use Available at Local K-12 Yes
High School Graduates Attending Post-Secondary 70%
State Wide Average 65%
Government
Structure
Organization Mayor\Council
Budget
City Bond Rating - -
Comprehensive Land Use Plan No
Recycling Yes
Fire Insurance Rating NA
Industrial Plans Approved By City Council ..
Public Protection Services
Service Type Regular Part-Time Volunteer Seasonal
Fire - - - - - - - - - 26
Police 2 - - - - - - - - -
Sheriff 19 6 - - - - - -
EMT - - - - - - - - - 16
Property Taxes
Property Tax Assessed Market Value
Municipal Tax Rate 47.313% Commercial $2,390,300
County Tax Rate 36.75% Residential $21,174,200
School Tax Rate 56.371% Other $3,315,800
Misc. Tax Rate 1.215% Total $26,880,300
Total Tax Rate 141.649%
Minnesota commercial real estate taxes are based upon market value of taxable property as set by the local assessor. To compute the tax, first compute the tax capacity by multiplying all property value up to $100,000 times .03, plus any value over $100,000 times .046. Tax capacity times the tax rate equals taxes owed.
Industrial Sites
Site Name
Landowner
Total Available		 Subdividable
Price
Dvlp Group Option		 Built to Suit
Zoning
Fire Ins Class		 Electricity
Water / Gas
Wastewater		 Rail
Assessment
TIF District
Industrial Site
City of Minneota
20 acres		 Yes
$0 per Unknown
Industrial
Yes /
Yes
Economic Development Services
Economic Development/Housing Redevelopment Authority No
Local Development Corporation Yes
Chamber of Commerce Yes
Locally Controlled Loan Program No
Tax Increment Financing No
Incentives
The City of Minneota has 20+ acres of land available at cost, which is reimbursed at the time construction is completed. The Area Development Corporation offers small business loans and also has residential lots with a rebate available to entice growth in the residential district.
Contacts Betty Thomsen
City Clerk/Administrator
Minneota, City of
129 E First St
Minneota, Minnesota 56264
(507) 872-6144		 Donald Hanson
Board Member
Area Dev of Minneota Corp
501 E Lyon
Minneota, Minnesota 56264
(507) 872-6790		 Paul Larson
Mayor
Minneota, City of
129 E First St
Minneota, Minnesota 56264
(507) 872-6144