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<br />EDC Minutes <br />January 15, 2016 <br />Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Beeman said he is trying to get the address location company to speak at the next <br />Mounds View Business Council meeting which will be held March 9, 2016 at the <br />Community Center. <br /> <br />Other Upcoming Events <br /> <br />Beeman informed the Commission that the next Annual North Metro Home & Garden <br />Show is scheduled to be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at <br />the Sports Expo Center in Blaine. This year Columbia Heights is also participating in <br />addition to the original cities of Blaine, Mounds View, and Fridley. There are only a <br />couple of booths left. Helgemoe asked about what the expo involves. Beeman stated <br />that it will be a conglomeration of business vendors relating to landscaping, gardening, <br />roofs, windows, siding, and other home improvement businesses. Residents are <br />welcome to attend the free event. <br /> <br />Helgemoe stated that they are working with the Chamber to get PRIME Design & <br />Advertising to present at the next Mounds View Business Council meeting. As soon as it <br />is confirmed, Beeman will inform the Commission. <br /> <br />7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br />Chair Helgemoe asked for updates from Commissioners. Hearing none, Helgemoe <br />informed the Commission that he will be participating in the upcoming Polar Plunge at <br />the end of January. <br /> <br />Helgemoe asked if Beeman had any more BRE visits scheduled. Beeman does not, but <br />is working on a few companies that haven’t returned his phone calls. Helgemoe thanked <br />Beeman for his work with businesses and stated that he believes there has been good <br />participation by EDC Commissioners. Beeman also mentioned that the Mayor and <br />Council Member Gary Meehlhause have also been on a few visits. With Beeman’s <br />involvement on the policy updates this has slowed him down but he anticipates starting <br />up again this spring. <br /> <br />Helgemoe asked about the senior housing and if there were any updates. Beeman said <br />the Bel Rae Senior Living is now at 70% which is right on track with company goals. The <br />Bel Rae staff has purposefully filled the vacancies in phases. This has allowed their staff <br />and residents to adjust to increased numbers of residents and also helps to hire more <br />staff in phases. Beeman said they were looking at a Phase II development at one point. <br />However, they have decided to look at other cities as possibilities. <br /> <br />Helgemoe asked about the Zep building. Beeman said that Zep Manufacturing was a <br />public company that was recently bought out by a private equity firm who has moved the <br />Mounds View operations to Chicago. Mid-West Medical Supply has purchased their <br />existing building and has also inquired about purchasing the Zep building. However, the <br />owners of the Zep building are only interested in leasing at this time. In the meantime <br />Mid-West Medical is looking for a 25,000 SF building somewhere near Mounds View to <br />buy. They are also looking to place a new sign in front of their property. Beeman said it