Agenda Date: 09/15/2026
Subject:
Title
Resolution 63-2026: Approving an Economic Partnership Incentive Agreement between the City of Littleton, RIG Mineral LLC and Scheels All Sports, Inc
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From: James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Rachel King, Economic Development Director Presentations: Rachel King, Economic Development Director
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of an economic partnership incentive agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of Littleton, RIG Mineral LLC (“Developer”) and Scheels All Sports, Inc. (“Applicant” or “Scheels”), a proposed retail store project located in the Mineral Place development site located at 700 West Mineral Avenue (“Project”).
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with Rich Culture; Robust and Resilient Economy
DISCUSSION:
The City is in a fortunate position to consider a proposed economic partnership incentive agreement (“Agreement”) to locate a national retailer of outdoor sports-oriented goods at the Mineral Place development. The Applicant, Scheels, is a highly desirable retail destination that produces a high sales volume and creates significant sales tax revenue and brings hundreds of jobs to each location they operate. Further and equally important, their brand values make them a strong community partner, operating as a 100% employee-owned company, and often holding community events and fundraisers in the communities where they operate. As a result, new locations are coveted, competitive and often result in municipalities competing with incentive packages to be the next chosen location.
Staff was informed that in July, the Scheels Board of Directors approved the Mineral Place development site in Littleton for its next new store location, besting several other potential U.S. locations. Based on available industry data and revenue projections provided by Scheels, staff believes approval of an incentive agreement for this Project would result in a substantially positive net fiscal impac...
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