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EDC Minutes December 15, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Website Beeman reported that staff is expecting to launch Monday as a soft launch to test the site before publicly announcing in January 2018. Once Revize gets the final payment they should be able to launch the site. North Metro Business Council The last North Metro Business Council meeting was held at the Mermaid Event Center December 13 where a representative of Rydell Auto of Mounds View provided a background of how he got a start in the auto industry and trends and predictions of the future for transportation. Robo cars and electric cars are changing in technology and the future may be driverless cars that can transport seniors and the disabled. Skilled workforce is still a problem and they are working with the Mounds View School District to retain auto shop classes and internships. MWF Developers Beeman reminded the Commission that MWF properties is proposing a 60 unit workforce housing project on the west side of town and the City is helping them acquire two tax forfeiture properties where a simultaneous transaction will occur. MWF is asking for a Housing TIF which is approximately a 60 day process and will trigger a public hearing. Freichels asked about the timeframe for this project. Beeman informed the Commission that the developers plan to break ground in the first quarter of 2018 and they have been awarded the competitive tax credits, a grant from the County, and they are eager to get started. Freichels asked about the pricing of the parcels. Beeman said the County is working with the developer and the City on the land transfer and the County will sell the properties at a discount as long as the properties are used for housing. The developer has not released the price they paid for the two privately owned parcels. Other Upcoming Events/Reports Beeman informed the Commission that the City offices will be closed December 25 in observance of Christmas and normal hours will resume December 26, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Freichels asked about the Skyline Motel project. Beeman informed the Commission that the developer is still working with the owners on the purchase agreement and they haven’t decided on the type of development but initially had the idea of a transitional housing concept like townhomes. Freichels asked if they would run into the same access issues as the Mounds View Boulevard businesses. Beeman said they may and staff has notified the developers of the access issues. The developers have indicated that they would like to give an update to the Council in the first quarter of 2018. Freichels asked about the Snyder’s building. Beeman said he informed the owner of another prospect and the prospect indicated that the owner is not willing to negotiate. Helgemoe informed the Commission that the I-35W project will affect the region with the construction of a new MNPASS lane. Any community along the route will be affected