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March 10, 2008 December 12, 2011 Mounds View Business Toolbox Internal Document Page 3 of 10 Business Toolbox Overview The Mounds View Business Toolbox is an internal document to the City of Mounds View Community Development Department. The Toolbox is intended to serve as a summary document listing the financial and technical resources available to existing and prospective Mounds View businesses. Any financial assistance available by the City of Mounds View is at the discretion of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (EDA) and must coincide with the EDA’s priorities and objectives. A. Site Location Assistance The City of Mounds View maintains information on development opportunities within the community. These include vacant parcels, available building spaces, and redevelopment properties. Comprehensive plan, zoning, street, water, sewer, utility, and other maps are available for businesses, developers, realtors, engineering and architectural firms. B. Development Review Services Businesses considering Mounds View as an expansion or relocation are encouraged to contact staff at the Mounds View City Hall for various services, including construction and building services, licenses, and zoning reviews. The Community Development staff evaluates developer proposals and reviews project plans that are presented by businesses and/or architectural/engineering firms. As such, staff does consider setbacks, permits, and rezoning that may facilitate projects. C. Business Development Programs The City of Mounds View collaborates with several other entities that provide services to our local businesses. These include the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce (located in Mounds View) and programs offered through the State of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), such as DEED’s Small Business Development Center and DEED’s Business Services. 1) Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce – www.twincitiesnorth.org The Twin Cities North Chamber serves the cities of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Blaine, New Brighton, Shoreview, Arden Hills, Mounds View, Roseville and Spring Lake Park. The Chamber’s mission is to advocate for business interests, to provide targeted networking opportunities, to encourage economic development and to build strong community partnerships. In addition to several annual events, the Chamber hosts these monthly business education and networking events, including the Mounds View Business Council. The Business Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30am