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EDC Minutes November 18, 2016 Page 7 of 8 Upcoming Events/Reports Beeman informed the Commission that there are three Resident Commission positions open and to submit application soon if interested. Beeman informed the Commission that he attended the Local Political Leadership Luncheon recently and the City of Mounds View has received an award for business retention and expansion for the second year in a row. The trophy is a symbol emphasizing Mounds View’s aggressive BR &E program. Helgemoe said it is nice to be recognized. Beeman thanked the Commission for participating in the program stating that it is helpful to have Commissioners attend the visits showing their support for local businesses and business appreciate the City expressing their interest in having them operating in Mounds View. 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Helgemoe asked Commissioners if they had any reports. Hearing none, Helgemoe said the next meeting is December 16, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. Talk to your friends and neighbors about attending the North Metro Business Council meeting in December to get face time with important decision makers. Council Member Meehlhause added that Commissioners and residents are welcome to attend the upcoming Council work session to discuss the Crossroad Pointe project. The Council will also be discussing the budget as part of the Truth in Taxation requirements. The EDA levy will also be discussed. Helgemoe asked about the use of the EDA levy. Meehlause said it will be used for economic development purposes like the purchase of property for redevelopment, to fund currently unfunded housing loan projects, and to help pay for economic development staff time. The Public Works building will be built in 2017. This is a much needed building. Currently, the trucks are sandwiched into the building and much maneuvering is required to get all of the vehicle s into the building. The new building will be located on the same parcel; however the old building will remain while the new building is being constructed. The Area I project will continue into next year. Met-Council has been doing a sewer line project which has impacted the Area I project. The trail ways have been completed and the Council is considering an additional extension for 2017 to truly complete the trail way system in Mounds View. Helgemoe asked for any additional updates. Beeman said that the Santa Parade will begin soon and will be in Mounds View Thursday December 1 to pick up canned foods. Beeman posted the event on the City’s website and Face Book and it is also in the City’s newsletter. Beeman said the next EDC meeting will be held December 16 and the Commission will be making a recommendation of EDC Commissioners to the EDA and setting the 2017 EDC schedule. There will be more administrative actions needed at the next few meetings. Helgemoe said that it is important that all Commissioners try to be in attendance at the next few meetings so that business can take place. Helgemoe also encouraged Commissioners to pass along any suggestions on the Crossroad Pointe development to Beeman so that he can inform the Council at their work session meeting in December.