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Draft EDC Minutes <br /> January 16,2009 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> 10 B. Elect 2009 EDC Chairperson &Vice Chairperson <br /> Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the <br /> motion that Gary Meehlhause become 2009 Chairperson pending his approval at the next <br /> EDC meeting. <br /> Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays <br /> Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the <br /> motion that Jennifer Wagner become 2009 Vice Chairperson. <br /> Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays <br /> 6. EDC BUSINESS <br /> A. Discuss 2009 Economic Development Priorities <br /> Community Development Director Ken Roberts referenced Ms. Steinmetz's staff report that <br /> included the EDC's 2008 priorities. <br /> Acting Chair Helgemoe stated that redevelopment along the County Road 10 corridor should <br /> remain the EDC's#1 priority. Commissioner Larson added that Risdall's Residents Survey <br /> Report suggested that a high number of residents feel that the corridor should be kept neat <br /> and tidy and that the City should do something about the blighted buildings. Mr. Roberts <br /> suggested that the EDC add Commissioner Larson's suggestion as item H under Priority 1. <br /> 411 The EDC agreed upon the„following • <br /> language for this item: "Improve the aesthetics of <br /> properties in the County Road 10 corridor” <br /> Commissioner Belting asked to incorporate the Mounds View Branding Project into the <br /> EDC's list of priorities. Mr.Roberts suggested that it become EDC Priority 2. Mr. Roberts <br /> stated that it is important for the City to useand implement the information from the study. <br /> The EDC agreed upon the following language for their new Priority 2: "Incorporate the <br /> Risdall Branding Study, including marketing and communications plans, to help guide the <br /> EDC's priorities and recommendations". <br /> The EDC reordered the rest of their priorities and added a new one for 2009 (as follows): <br /> • Priority 3 became "Monitor and assist with Citywide housing issues and projects". <br /> • Priority 4 became "Support the implementation of the Citywide Street & Utility <br /> Improvement Program". <br /> • Priority 5 became "Skyline Motel Redevelopment'. <br /> The EDC also clarified Priority 1 under item A to read "Premium Stop Redevelopment Area <br /> (south to County Road H)". <br /> Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Entsminger seconded <br /> the approval of the 2009 Economic Development Priorities. <br /> Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays <br /> i <br />