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EDC Minutes June 21, 2002 Page 2 C. NB-MV Chamber of Commerce Update: Backman discussed developments regarding the merger of the New Brighton-Mounds View Chamber and the Southern Anoka County (SAC) Chamber. He mentioned that several documents have been reviewed and approved by both Boards of Directors (Plan of Merger, Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws) on June 13th. Backman thanked the attorney, Gary Dahle, for his help in drafting and reviewing the legal documents. The general membership of the Chamber will vote on June 25th whether to approve the merger documents. Also, on June 4th the Transition Team selected a new name for the Chamber—Twin Cities North (a total of 88 names were considered). D. Report of Staff: 1. Chamber Merger Activities/Business of the Year Luncheon: During June the NB-MV Chamber Business of the Year Luncheon on June 6th was held at the New Brighton Family Service Center. Tim Pawlenty was the main speaker and attendance was good. Backman introduced and presented awards to two Mounds View businesses: George Winiecki, WIN Insurance Agency (Business Longevity), and Cindy Carlson, Western Bank (Leadership & Innovation). A New Brighton businessman, John Ordway, Stony Lake Properties, was recognized as Business of the Year. Backman introduced Jim Witkowski, President of the NB-MV Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the merger. Mr. Witkowski noted an upcoming event being put on by the Southern Anoka Co. Chamber—a Ronnie Milsap Charity Concert, Saturday, June 29th in Columbia Heights. He mentioned that the appropriate documents have been taken to the Attorney General’s office for approval, and will be taken to the Secretary of State. Even though SAC is the larger entity, legally the SAC will merge into the NB-MV Chamber and then the new Chamber will change its name. This is being done due to state gaming rules governing organizations. Witkowski sees enhanced services for members as a result of the merger. He looks forward to continued involvement by the Cities of New Brighton and Mounds View in the new Chamber. 2. Met Council Livable Community Grant Application Submittal: 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. At the May meeting Backman indicated that due to the labor dispute at the City, the application was not submitted by the May 15th deadline. Backman requested and received an additional week to submit the application. He intends to apply for funds ($32,500 out of a total budget of $65,000) to do a market analysis and land use evaluation of the Aggregating Amoco Area (or Triple A) adjacent to Hwy 10 and Silver Lake Road. There are seven parcels in the 5 acre site, several of which are vacant. 3. Development of Second Remodeling Planbook for Split-Level Homes: A consortium of communities is focusing on the development of the second Planbook for remodeling Split- Entry/Split Level homes. Backman suggested, and the City’s EDA approved on May 13, 2002, the commitment of $2,500 for the second remodeling Planbook. (The commitment for the first Planbook was $5,000. The smaller financial commitment is commensurate with the size of the community.) Jenni Tovar, Planner with Burnsville, indicated that nine cities and 3 counties have committed $60,000 for the project and that $10,000 is left to raise. Backman has also been dealing with the surplus of Planbook #1 that Mounds View has—he encouraged the City of Circle Pines to purchase 85 books for $850, and he is in discussions with the City of Burnsville.