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EDC Minutes <br /> April 20,2012 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Commissioner Helgemoe mentioned that the Johnson property/former trailer hitch location <br /> should remain on the EDC's list of properties to be redeveloped. He emphasized that <br /> business retention should be the EDC and EDA's number one priority. <br /> Commissioner Belting said that his top priority would be to use the unobligated TIF funds <br /> towards business development. He added that he'd also support improving the City's <br /> vacant housing scenario. <br /> Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned that the County Road 10 trail way system should be <br /> completed. Chair Johnson agreed that unobligated TIF should be used towards completing <br /> the trail way system before using it on the residential Street Project. <br /> Ms. Steinmetz suggested the idea of using unobligated TIF toward the reconstruction of <br /> Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle in the industrial park that is located behind the Skyline <br /> Motel. <br /> Commissioner Meehlhause concluded that the only way to lessen the property tax burden <br /> on residents is to recruit more businesses into Mounds View, so he feels that the <br /> unobligated TIF should go towards Economic Development. <br /> After much discussion, the EDC summarized their priority list as follows for using the EDA's <br /> unobligated TIF: <br /> 1) Business Retention <br /> a. Mustang Drive & Mustang Circle <br /> b. Infrastructure for Businesses <br /> c. Silver View Plaza <br /> 2) Promote New Business <br /> a. Property Acquisition & Demolition <br /> 3) Vacant Housing <br /> 4) Complete County Road 10 Trail Way Segments <br /> Commissioners Belting and Helgemoe stated their support for using a portion of unobligated <br /> TIF towards the reconstruction of Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle due to the EDC's <br /> business retention priority. <br /> 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Commissioner Meehlhause reported that a construction management company is planning <br /> to purchase the Thrifty Car Rental building. <br /> Commissioner Paron mentioned that Linders is now open. <br /> Chair Johnson added that there is a fundraising event for several Irondale booster clubs at <br /> New Brighton Saxon Ford on Saturday, May 19th. If potential customers test drive a vehicle <br /> and complete a survey, $20 is donated to the Irondale booster club of the customer's <br /> choice. <br /> Chair Johnson also asked about recent copper thefts at vacant Mounds View commercial <br /> properties. Ms. Steinmetz confirmed several reports. <br />