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EDC Minutes <br /> January 15, 2016 <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br /> Beeman said he is trying to get the address location company to speak at the next <br /> Mounds View Business Council meeting which will be held March 9, 2016 at the <br /> Community Center. <br /> Other Upcoming Events <br /> Beeman informed the Commission that the next Annual North Metro Home & Garden <br /> Show is scheduled to be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at <br /> the Sports Expo Center in Blaine. This year Columbia Heights is also participating in <br /> addition to the original cities of Blaine, Mounds View, and Fridley. There are only a <br /> couple of booths left. Helgemoe asked about what the expo involves. Beeman stated <br /> that it will be a conglomeration of business vendors relating to landscaping, gardening, <br /> roofs, windows, siding, and other home improvement businesses. Residents are <br /> welcome to attend the free event. <br /> Helgemoe stated that they are working with the Chamber to get PRIME Design & <br /> Advertising to present at the next Mounds View Business Council meeting. As soon as it <br /> is confirmed, Beeman will inform the Commission. <br /> 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Chair Helgemoe asked for updates from Commissioners. Hearing none, Helgemoe <br /> informed the Commission that he will be participating in the upcoming Polar Plunge at <br /> the end of January. <br /> Helgemoe asked if Beeman had any more BRE visits scheduled. Beeman does not, but <br /> is working on a few companies that haven't returned his phone calls. Helgemoe thanked <br /> Beeman for his work with businesses and stated that he believes there has been good <br /> participation by EDC Commissioners. Beeman also mentioned that the Mayor and <br /> Council Member Gary Meehlhause have also been on a few visits. With Beeman's <br /> involvement on the policy updates this has slowed him down but he anticipates starting <br /> up again this spring. <br /> Helgemoe asked about the senior housing and if there were any updates. Beeman said <br /> the Bel Rae Senior Living is now at 70% which is right on track with company goals. The <br /> Bel Rae staff has purposefully filled the vacancies in phases. This has allowed their staff <br /> and residents to adjust to increased numbers of residents and also helps to hire more <br /> staff in phases. Beeman said they were looking at a Phase II development at one point. <br /> However, they have decided to look at other cities as possibilities. <br />