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EDC Minutes May 17, 2002 Page 3 focuses on the relationship between demographics and housing for the Coalition communities. In general housing does affect the population “balance” of cities. Other discussions focused on the Housing Build-out Study. The group seeks a better understanding of the potential for and implications of Smart Growth in terms of housing types, site design, and linkages. 5. I-35W Corridor Coalition—Economic Development Activities: Backman attended the Economic Development & Marketing Committee meeting on May 7th. Members discussed developing a marketing insert highlighting all member communities for an upcoming issue of the Twin Cities Business Monthly magazine. 7. EDC BUSINESS A. 2002 Minnesota Business Assistance Form: Backman submitted this annual form to the Dept. of Trade & Economic Development on May 31st. B. Development of Second Remodeling Planbook for Split-Level Homes: In 1998 the Mounds View EDA authorized the expenditure of $5,000 to participate in the first remodeling Planbook. Published in 1999, the first Planbook focused on remodeling options for Ramblers and Cape Cod homes. A consortium of 15 communities split the cost of developing and printing 5,000 copies of the book (approx. $60,000). Citizens of Mounds View can purchase this Planbook for $10 each. A second Planbook is currently in the works. It likewise will be undertaken by a consortium of communities. The focus of the second Planbook is on Split-Entry/Split Level homes. Backman suggested the City of Mounds View commit $2,500 for the second remodeling Planbook. The City’s EDA approved this expenditure at its May 13th meeting. Other communities have committed to the project or are in the process of doing so. Backman will keep the Commission informed as to the status of the 2nd Planbook. C. Business Prospects: Backman briefly discussed the status of Abbey Carpet, Now Bikes, and a proposed laundry facility in the Silver View Plaza. D. Met Council Livable Community Grant Application Workshop: The Metropolitan Council administers two types of grants from its Livable Communities Fund—Opportunity Grants and Development Grants. The Opportunity Grants fund early planning or predevelopment costs to develop project-specific and site-specific land use plans. A total of $500,000 is available this fiscal year. Backman intended to work with Jim Atkinson in the office to submit an application to the Met Council by the May 15th deadline. The Mounds View strike, however, made submission difficult. Backman requested a one-week extension to submit the application. This was granted. E. Other: Nothing else discussed. 8. ADJOURNMENT Backman indicated that he had arranged for a tour of Liberty Enterprises at their check printing facility at 2222 Woodale in the MV Business Park. Bruce Bednarek, Director of Facilities for Liberty and Brooks Manning, Assist. Operations Manager, will be meeting the EDC members at the door prior to the tour. Given that the tour is to begin at 8:30 a.m., and there being no further business before the Commission, Chair Belting adjourned the May 17th meeting of the Economic Development Commission at 8:25 a.m.