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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />C. Report of Staff <br /> <br />1. Mermaid Project Update: Director Ericson brought the Commissioners up to speed <br />regarding the status of the Mermaid development. Construction activity continues to <br />progress at a fast pace; the banquet facility is nearing completion. <br /> <br />2. EDA-owned 2091 Hillview Road: Director Ericson discussed the four-plex located at <br />2091 Hillview, the blighted rental property the EDA recently purchased from HUD. An <br />RFP was sent out to area redevelopment and renovation specialists. Staff has shown <br />the building to numerous parties and it is believed that a many suitable offers will be <br />submitted. <br /> <br />3. New Businesses: Director Ericson informed the Commissioners Petter’s Warehouse <br />Direct would be locating to Mounds View Square. Dr. Belting noted that he believed this <br />was a relocation of the existing Petter’s at Highway 65 and Rice Creek Boulevard. The <br />Commission also discussed Jake’s of Mounds View, the business that recently took over <br />the Knotty Pines business. Commissioner McDonald asked if the EDC or the City should <br />investigate why some businesses were closing, and if there was something that should <br />be done proactively to help make businesses more viable in the community. <br /> <br />4. Economic Development Coordinator Position: Director Ericson announced that an offer <br />was extended and accepted by an individual for this position. The offer is conditioned <br />upon successful background and reference check and Council approval, which is slated <br />for December 10th. His start date would be December 17th. Director Ericson indicated <br />that this person has significant experience in the field and he will have much to offer <br />Mounds View. <br /> <br />5. County Highway 10 Development Update: Director Ericson indicated that there have <br />been many meetings of late regarding the County Highway 10 redevelopment project <br />and that a final plan has not yet been decided. Ericson indicated that there have been <br />discussions with Ramsey County regarding the MnDOT program dollars and the timing <br />of the planned mill and overlay. Ericson also mentioned that additional speed limit <br />signage would be going up as well as pedestrian signage. <br /> <br />6. Office of the State Auditor’s FINAL Letter of Non-Compliance: Director Ericson briefly <br />reported that the City had received the OSA’s FINAL letter of noncompliance, which <br />serves as their response to the City’s response to the original OSA letter of non- <br />compliance. There is really nothing more the City can do but wait and see if the County <br />Attorney will take any action on the findings. The County has one year to take action. If <br />it does not, the OSA would forward the matter on to the state Attorney General’s office <br />for action. <br /> <br />7. December EDC Meeting. Chair Field asked whether or not a December meeting of the <br />EDC should be held, given the lack of any business. Director Ericson pointed out that <br />while there was no pending business before the EDC, a meeting on December 21st (the <br />next regularly scheduled meeting of the EDC) would give the EDC an opportunity to <br />meet the new Economic Development Coordinator, and vice versa. Commissioner <br />Carlson suggested the meeting could be less formal, more of a social gathering. The <br />commissioners agreed this was a good idea. <br />EDC Minutes <br />November 30, 2001 <br />Page 2