Laserfiche WebLink
EDC Minutes <br /> February 17, 2017 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> with what was going on in the community and she is leaving the door open in case there <br /> is another opportunity to be on the EDC. <br /> Review 2017 EDC Priorities <br /> Business Development Coordinator Beeman provided the EDC with an overview of the <br /> 2016 priorities and reviewed the 2017 suggested changes. The name change from <br /> County Rd 10 to Mounds View Boulevard was completed as well as most of the <br /> comprehensive trail system. The County Rd H and Mounds View Boulevard intersection <br /> was also completed. Added Rydell Auto parcel to the list to monitor as well the Mounds <br /> View Boulevard and Woodale Drive east of the Bel Rae Senior Living facility. There are <br /> five lots with the outer lots being owned by the same person. The middle three owners <br /> would need to be willing to sell. The BR & E program has been a success so will <br /> continue with this program. Staff will also continue to monitor the Skyline Motel site for <br /> future redevelopment. In 2017 the EDC will be reviewing the business section for the <br /> Comprehensive Plan update with the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Stevenson expressed his approval of the priorities and felt he could support them. <br /> Helgemoe recommended moving some of the items around. A discussion then perused <br /> on which items to eliminate, add, and move. Ultimately, it was decided to keep 1. and 2. <br /> as-is, 3. Is the website, 4. Monitor Mounds View commercial properties in transition, 5. <br /> Skyline Motel redevelopment, 6. Monitor and assist with City-wide housing issues and <br /> projects, 7. Meet bi-annually with the Mounds View EDA, 8. Continue business retention <br /> program, 9. Support the implementation of the city-wide Street & Utility Improvement <br /> Program, and 10. Review Business section of the Comprehensive Plan for 2018 update. <br /> Motion/Second: Commissioner Farmer moved and Commissioner Rieland seconded the <br /> approval of the 2017 EDC Priorities as amended. <br /> Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays <br /> Review EDC Bylaws <br /> Coordinator Beeman informed the Commission that annually the EDC is to review the <br /> bylaw in February. The last change was completed in 2002. The Commission reviewed <br /> the bylaws and had no changes. Chair Freichels asked if there were any comments. <br /> Hearing none, Freichels called for a motion. <br /> Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Stevenson <br /> seconded the approval of the EDC Bylaws as written. <br /> 7. REPORTS OF STAFF <br /> Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project <br /> Business Development Coordinator, Brian Beeman provided the Commission with an <br /> update on the Crossroad Pointe redevelopment site. Beeman informed the Commission <br /> that staff had attended a developer's round table to discuss the Crossroad Pointe site. <br /> Each developer specialized in a different area. For example, some were housing <br />