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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-1994Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting August 25, 1994 City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. by City of Mounds View Economic Development Coordinator, Cathy Bennett, since there was not an elected Chairperson or Vice -Chairperson at the time. 2. Roll Call: Members present were as follows: Rosemary Goff, Mark Malone, Peg Mountin, Dan Nelson, Ron Schmidt, Phil Seipp, and Delane Welsch. In addition, EDA liaison Gary Quick and Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett were present. Approval Of Minutes: There were no minutes for approval. 4. EDC Business A. Election of Chairperson Vice Chairperson and Secretary. Member Delane Welsch was nominated to serve as EDC Chairperson and member Ron Schmidt was nominated to serve as EDC Vice -Chairperson for 1994. It was proposed that Secretary duties be voluntarily rotated by members of the Commission at each EDC meeting. 7 ayeso nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Resolution EDC94-1 Establishing Calendar of Meeting Dates for 1994. Coordinator Bennett explained that according to Municipal Code Chapter 408.07, Subdivision 2, the Commission shall hold one regular meeting a month to be fixed by resolution. Commissioner Mountin noted that the Planning Commission typically adds a submission date for materials from the public to allow staff enough time to prepare the agenda and it would be appropriate to have a submission date for the EDC as well. Commissioner Nelson made a motion, Commissioner Mountin seconded, to approve Resolution EDC94-1 with the amendments to move the December 22, 1994 meeting date to December 17, 1994 and add a submission deadline, to be determined by staff, for public information. 7 ayes0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Resolution EDC94-2 Approving the Adoption of Economic Development Commission Bylaws. Coordinator Bennett noted that per the Municipal Code Chapter 405.07. Subdivision 6, Bylaws outlining the governance of the Economic Development Commission shall be adopted at the first regular meeting of the Commission and reviewed annually. A motion was made by Commission Nelson, and seconded by Commission Mountin, to approve Resolution EDC94-2 Adopting the Economic Development Commission Bylaws. 7 ayes0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Approval of the Economic Development Commission 1994 Mission Statement and Work Plan. Coordinator Bennett presented eight action steps for the Commission to focus on in 1994 concerning economic development activities in the City. Commissioner Mountin presented a draft mission statement for the Economic Development Commission to introduce the 1994 work plan. It was requested that each of the action steps start with the preface of 'Begin", "Evaluate" or "Initiate" where appropriate because many of the items will be carried over to 1995 since there are four months left in 1994. It was requested to add an action item to ensure that the Mounds View public is kept aware of the EDC activities and input is encouraged. Commissioner Mountin made a motion, and Chairman Welsch second, to accept the mission statement as presented and accept the 1994 work plan adding a preface to each action step and adding action step nine encouraging communication between the Commission and the public. 7 ayes0 nays 2 Motion Carried E. Discussion Regarding Mounds View business interviews of the North Metro Business Retention and Development Commission Program. Coordinator Bennett reported all of the businesses will be surveyed and interviewed as part of North Metro Business Retention and Development Commission to collectively evaluate the needs and future growth of businesses in the North Metro area. Bennett has participated in a select few interviews and was not very satisfied with the professionalism of the interview procedure. Commissioner Malone, who was interviewed for the program, was dissatisfied with the lack of knowledge of the interviewer and the leading questions that were made. Commissioner Malone suggested that all interviews be put on hold and a meeting between staff and the Directors of the program be set to discuss the interview procedure. Commissioner Malone requested a list of businesses that completed the interviews process and those businesses that have yet to be interviewed to be provided at the next meeting for discussion. Chairman Welsch made a motion, Vice Chair Schmidt seconded, directing staff to set a meeting with the directors of the Program to indicate that the interview process may be causing problems in the business community and an acceptable strategy be immediately developed. 7 ayes0 nays Motion Carried S. Other Business: The following information was presented to the Commission for discussion Open Meeting Law: Coordinator Bennett explained that when a quorum, 4 or more, of the members are together that business can be transacted and the "meeting" must be made public. EDA Powers: Coordinator Bennett noted that the attached State statute outlines the powers of an Economic Development Authority. Commissioner Mountin asked if the Authority was incorporated. Bennett was not sure but would find out for the next meeting. Commissioner Goff requested a copy of the Economic Development Authority bylaws and list of members for the next meeting. Characteristics of Gas Station Property on Hwy. 10 were presented by Coordinator Bennett. The owner of the property has indicated that the sight is in the process of being cleaned up. The contamination clean up system is installed and all the required tests are being done and filed with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It is expected that the property will be fully clean in 3 years. Reports From Chair and Commissioners: Chairman Welsch mentioned that he received a notice for a meeting regarding the future of the Arsenal on August 30, 1994. Coordinator Bennett said that City Council members and City staff will be attending the meeting. 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully Submit Y d, Economic Dello mentCoordinator EI