HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-EDC-08EDC RESOLUTION NO. 95-EDC8
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACTION STEPS IN RESPONSE TO THE NORTH
METRO BUSINESS RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT SURVEY FOR
CONSIDERATION BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, throughout 1994, Mounds View participated in the North Metro Business
Retention and Development Program, and
WHEREAS, over 100 Mounds View businesses participated in a two part survey process
that included a 10 page written questionnaire and a personal interview, and
WHEREAS, all immediate issues that resulted from the survey were addressed by the
Mounds View Economic Development Coordinator, and
WHEREAS, aggregate results of the survey were reviewed by members of the Economic
Development Commission, and
WHEREAS, The Economic Development Commission's mission includes the promotion
of a positive economic climate which retains and expands existing businesses; and
WHEREAS, twelve action steps were developed by the Economic Development
Commission in response to the overall results of the survey as outlined in Attachment A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Economic Development
Commission hereby approves the action steps in response to the North Metro Business
Retention and Development Survey results for consideration by the Economic Development
Authority per attachment A.
Adopted by the Economic Development Commission of the City of Mounds View this
25th day of May, 1995.
ATTEST:
Ch
(SEAL)
Econornicdev lopment Coordinator
Attachment A
RECOMMENDED ACTION STEPS IN RESPONSE TO THE NORTH METRO
BUSINESS RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT SURVEY PROCESS
Action Step 1:
✓ Adopt a revised Sign Ordinance by October 1, 1995,
Action Step 2:
✓ Established a Business Loan Program to assist existing businesses improve and
expand their facilities by June 1995.
Action Step 3:
✓ Continue to keep the redevelopment of Highway 10 as an important element in
the positive economic vitality of Mounds View and strive to develop and approve a
redevelopment plan in 1995.
Action Step 4:
✓ Continue to aggressively develop and implement housing programs geared toward
Mounds View's single and multi family housing stock to improve the livability,
appearance and economic opportunities of the City.
Action Step 5:
✓ Continue to personally meet with all local businesses and address their needs in an
expedient manner.
Action Step 6:
✓ Develop target industries and aggressively pursue the attraction and retention of
these industries in Mounds View by working closely with developers, property
manager and land owners.
Action Step 7:
✓ Streamline the permit process by reviewing ways that allow decisions to be made
by trained staff on minor development projects.
Action Step 8:
✓ Contact business representatives and solicit their input prior to adoption of public
policy which may have an effect on their business.
Action Step 9:
✓ Improve the image of Mounds View through the establishment and
implementation of a Marketing Program as developed by the Marketing Task
Force.
Action Step 10:
✓ Host a public awareness safety seminar geared specifically toward businesses.
Action Step 11:
✓ Facilitate the connection between those companies interested in providing
summer job opportunities for youth with local schools and the Ramsey County
Private Industry Council.
Action Step 12:
✓ Meet with Metropolitan Transit Board to communicate the need for better public
transportation routes along Highway 10.