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EDC Minutes June 20, 2003 Page 3 3. Developer Activities—LandCor / Long Lake & Hwy 10 Office: As the EDC members are aware, on May 12th the City Council approved the PUD amendment to allow for siting an office on Outparcel A (Long Lake Rd. & Co. Hwy 10) near the theater. At the June 9th, The City Council considered LandCor’s Development Review Request for a brick, two-story office building at the corner. Some of the council members continue to prefer a restaurant at that location. With only four members present, the motion failed on a 2-2 vote. Given the PUD amendment, this office building would conform to the City’s zoning requirements. The development request will be considered by the City Council on June 23rd. 4. Mtg. re 2nd Access Point to the M.V. Manufactured Home Community: As part of the Moundsview Manufactured Home Community Revitalization Program, there were two components to improving the manufacture home park—loans for improving the housing units and infrastructure improvements to freshwater and stormwater systems, etc. Work has begun on the infrastructure changes, including adding valves and catch basins. Currently there is only an entrance at the southern end of the property, that is, one entrance for over 500 residents. City ordinance requires that there should be two access roads for each manufactured home park. Earlier this year the City Council authorized the engineering firm Bonestroo to undertake two feasibility studies regarding access, one for Moundsview M.H.C. and one for Townsedge Terrace. Backman discussed the Moundsview M.H.C. feasibility study. The second access road would be added on the northwest corner of the park (connectingGlenhaven Lane with Belle Lane) and would cost $46,000. Field asked about the traffic impacts with the proposed second access. Backman reviewed the traffic analysis from the feasibility study. Field inquired as to the study’s relation to economic development. Backman responded by saying the City is concerned with not only creating jobs, but ensuring that a variety of housing is available for its residents. 5. Midway Industrial Supply Expansion: Backman met with Gregg Lien, President of Midway Industrial Supply off Old Hwy 8 on June 10th. The business specializes in providing fluid handling and spray finishing solutions to industry. Mr. Lien wishes to expand the building (currently he has 16,400 sq. ft.) to accommodate additional growth of the business (8,000 sq ft. of warehouse & 1,600 sq. ft. of office space). The owner was concerned about the setback and parking requirements. As Backman looked at the information, it appears the most that can be added is a 5,000 sq. ft. warehouse addition. Mr. Lien will be talking with contractors or architects to better assess costs and feasibility. 6. Tour of the City for City Administrator Candidates: Backman was asked to conduct/narrate a bus tour of the City for the five City Administrator candidates. The one and one half hour bus tour on June 13th went well. The City Council interviewed the candidates on June 14th and an offer has been made to one of the candidates. 7. Dinner Theater—Prospect Activities: This dinner theater prospect is a referral from the Metro North CVB. Backman met with the principals of the company on June 17th at the theater. They have been operating for several years in eastern Ramsey County and have outgrown their current space. Their current seating capacity is for approximately 100 guests. Because of space limitations, the dinner theater has turned away over 10,000 customers in the last two years. Ideally they would like a 30,000 sq. ft. facility that would have two stages, seating for 300 customers, a full kitchen, offices, and storage space. The dinner theater is considering locations in St. Paul and would consider Mounds View. Backman has considered several locations along County Hwy 10, including Mounds View Square and near the Mermaid. He has discussed redevelopment and this business prospect with Paster Enterprises, the owner of Mounds View Square.