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Draft EDC Minutes <br />August 21, 2015 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />companies in a five state region. Their business is cyclical, ramping up during the <br />Halloween candy sales then dropping off slightly after Christmas. They are maxed out <br />and looking to double their warehousing space in the next year or so if the industry <br />continues at the same rate. Commissioner Stevenson added that they have air cooled <br />space for specialty products at a premium. Commissioner Freichels mentioned that they <br />do have land available to the south if an expansion is needed. Beeman said they are <br />also looking at resurfacing their front parking area and have additional office space if <br />anyone is looking. <br /> <br />Hagemeyer: Beeman stated that they distribute virtually everything and have branches <br />all across the U.S. with each branch specializing in different types of products. For <br />example, the Texas branch handles more life safety equipment, while Mounds View <br />specializes in respiratory training & servicing, maintenance, and fittings. They like <br />Mounds View because it is closer for their employees. Their only concern is the <br />upcoming construction in 2016. <br /> <br />Commissioner Larson thanked Beeman for a job well done. Beeman said he enjoys <br />meeting with the businesses and believes it is important to have someone who acts as <br />the liaison between the city and local businesses. Some companies don’t understand <br />who they should be contacting at the city and if they call Beeman’s number then he <br />takes care of the rest and finds an answer for them as soon as he can. Commissioner <br />Freichels said he believes businesses appreciate that because at the state level in <br />government it can become very cumbersome trying to find the right person to talk to. <br />Freichels has been doing business in Mounds View for many years and has found that <br />Mounds View is a much easier city to work with than others his company has had to deal <br />with. Beeman said most of the businesses always have positive things to say about the <br />city and Beeman has to try and pull any type of negative information out of them. The <br />only thing they can normally come up with is that the city needs more restaurants. <br /> <br />Silver View Plaza <br /> <br />Coordinator Beeman updated the Commission on Silver View Plaza, stating that the city <br />has been watching this property for the maintenance upkeep and appearance. Beeman <br />said the pot holes have been filled and the new property manager has inquired about <br />replacing the large sign along County Road 10 in upcoming year. The property <br />management company has the sign earmarked in their budget for 2016. They are <br />looking at city codes and dimensions and pricing. <br /> <br />Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Development Update <br /> <br />Next, Coordinator Beeman provided an update on anticipated improvements relating to <br />Rice Creek Commons. An aerial picture and project timeline was posted for the <br />Commission to review. Many projects relating to TCAAP will be completed at the end of <br />2016 and a few into 2017. Beeman stated the projects that affect Mounds View is the <br />intersection of County Road 10 and H where turning lanes will be added and <br />roundabouts both on the east and west sides of I-35W. Beeman reiterated that Ramsey <br />County has met several times with local businesses and has tried several times to <br />contact the Lucky’s gas station owner with no success. As a result, Ramsey County <br />completed a study that determined a fuel truck would be able to turn around in the