01-15-2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Draft EDC Minutes November 20, 2009 Page 3 of 4 B. Logo Implementation on City Signs Ms. Steinmetz reported that the City Council recently approved for the new City logo to be implemented on two signs within Mounds View — the electronic message board sign on County Road 10 and the wall sign in the City Council Chambers. C. Saturn Dealership Update Ms. Steinmetz stated that Mounds View Saturn would continue to sell new Saturn vehicles until October 2010. After that time, the property owners hope to recruit two national brand names to the site — a service shop and a higher end used car facility. Chair Meehlhause asked if Saturn no longer plans to open a facility in Blaine. Ms. Steinmetz answered that Saturn has resold the Blaine property back to its original owner. Chair Meehlhause said this is great news, that he has purchased three vehicles there and that the sales and service staff was great. Commissioner Belting agreed. D. New Mounds View Businesses Ms. Steinmetz reported on three new Mounds View Square tenants — Right Fit Running, Ultra Tan and A-1 Foam & Upholstery. She added that it would take awhile before A-1 opens because they have not begun the build -out. Ms. Steinmetz asked Commissioner Belting to confirm when ICS Consulting would be moving into Mounds View City Center Suites. He answered that ICS purchased a suite on October 5, 2009 and that they plan to open around December 1, 2009. Commissioner Johnson mentioned that she spoke with some of the runners who participated in Irondale Hockey Association's 5K and they said that the North Metro does not have a good running shoe store, so whoever did the due diligence in locating Right Fit Running to Mounds View did a good job. Chair Meehlhause concluded by saying that Pastor Enterprises' major investment in Mounds View Square has paid dividends (from his perspective), that the occupancy rates have been good and that when space does become available, it does not remain vacant very long. He said Mounds View Square is an example of the positive things that can come from investing into a property. E. City Council to Discuss City Tagline on December 7, 2009 Ms. Steinmetz said that the City is struggling with trying to choose a new tagline for Mounds View. She reported that the EDA chose a new tagline "See for Yourself' on October 12, 2009 but when members of the public provided negative feedback on the EDA's choice, the City Council decided to discuss the issue at length at the December 7, 2009 Work Session. Commissioner Entsminger said that taglines work better when heard on commercials rather than viewed on paper. Ms. Steinmetz suggested recording a jingle for Mounds View and playing it on the City's Cable Channel. Commissioner Belting added that he is happy to see the process continue since there were better tagline choices several months ago than what the Council almost chose back in October. Ms. Steinmetz mentioned that the public could vote on the City's Website on whether they like or dislike "See for Yourself' as the City's possible new tagline.