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Draft EDC Minutes <br />April 20, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />Commissioner Helgemoe mentioned that the Johnson property/former trailer hitch location <br />should remain on the EDC’s list of properties to be redeveloped. He emphasized that <br />business retention should be the EDC and EDA’s number one priority. <br /> <br />Commissioner Belting said that his top priority would be to use the unobligated TIF funds <br />towards business development. He added that he’d also support improving the City’s <br />vacant housing scenario. <br /> <br />Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned that the County Road 10 trail way system should be <br />completed. Chair Johnson agreed that unobligated TIF should be used towards completing <br />the trail way system before using it on the residential Street Project. <br /> <br />Ms. Steinmetz suggested the idea of using unobligated TIF toward the reconstruction of <br />Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle in the industrial park that is located behind the Skyline <br />Motel. <br /> <br />Commissioner Meehlhause concluded that the only way to lessen the property tax burden <br />on residents is to recruit more businesses into Mounds View, so he feels that the <br />unobligated TIF should go towards Economic Development. <br /> <br />After much discussion, the EDC summarized their priority list as follows for using the EDA’s <br />unobligated TIF: <br /> <br />1) Business Retention <br />a. Mustang Drive & Mustang Circle <br />b. Infrastructure for Businesses <br />c. Silver View Plaza <br /> <br />2) Promote New Business <br />a. Property Acquisition & Demolition <br /> <br />3) Vacant Housing <br /> <br />4) Complete County Road 10 Trail Way Segments <br /> <br />Commissioners Belting and Helgemoe stated their support for using a portion of unobligated <br />TIF towards the reconstruction of Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle due to the EDC’s <br />business retention priority. <br /> <br />6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br />Commissioner Meehlhause reported that a construction management company is planning <br />to purchase the Thrifty Car Rental building. <br /> <br />Commissioner Paron mentioned that Linders is now open. <br /> <br />Chair Johnson added that there is a fundraising event for several Irondale booster clubs at <br />New Brighton Saxon Ford on Saturday, May 19th. If potential customers test drive a vehicle <br />and complete a survey, $20 is donated to the Irondale booster club of the customer’s <br />choice. <br /> <br />Chair Johnson also asked about recent copper thefts at vacant Mounds View commercial <br />properties. Ms. Steinmetz confirmed several reports. <br />