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<br /> <br /> 1 <br />Minutes of the Economic Development Commission <br />City of Mounds View <br />Ramsey County, Minnesota <br />Regular Meeting <br />August 28, 1997 <br />City of Mounds View, Council Chambers <br />2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 <br /> <br /> <br />1. Call to Order: <br /> The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by Chairperson, Dan Nelson. <br /> <br />2. Roll Call: <br /> Members Cindy Carlson, Dan Nelson, Ron Schmidt, Brian Sjoberg and Delane Welsch were present. Dir. of Economic Development Cathy Bennett and Building Inspector Rick Jarson were present. Member Rosemary Goff, EDA Liaison Duane McCarty and Alternate Liaison Gary Quick were absent <br />3. Approval Of Minutes: <br /> <br />Motion/Second: Welsch/Carlson moved approval of Minutes from July 24, 1997 as amended by Carlson. <br /> <br />Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays <br />4. Special Business <br /> <br />New Brighton/Mounds View Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carol Frey gave an overview of the Chamber mission, membership benefits and programs. Ms. Frey passed out materials included the Newsletter, Membership Directory and Marketing Brochure. The current membership includes approximately 140 members. Carol attends the New Brighton EDC meetings and would like to be a more regular guest at the Mounds View EDC meetings. Chair Dan Nelson gave an open invitation to Carol to attend the meetings as they are a public forum. Ms. Frey encouraged the business representatives on the EDC to join as chamber members. She noted that the chamber is an excellent venue to learn business issues and keep in close contact with the businesses. <br /> <br />5. EDC BUSINESS <br />A. Consideration of Application for Marketing Funds through the New <br />Brighton/Mounds View Area Chamber of Commerce <br /> Director Bennett passed out a draft of the application for charitable gaming funds through the New Brighton/Mounds View Chamber of Commerce. She explained that the application was for funds in support of the production of the Mounds View Community Profile and an Advertising Supplement to highlight the Mounds View business who was the recipient of the Business of the Year award. The City has budgeted approximately $1,500 for the production of the brochure. The application would be for $2,000 - $3,000 to enhance the brochure and increase the quantity printed.