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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-1994Minutes of the Economic Developmei City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minneso Regular Meeting September 22, 1994 City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chairperson, Delane Welsch. Commissioner Peg Mountin volunteered to take the minutes for the meeting. Members present were as follows: Rosemary Goff, Peg Mountin, Dan Nelson, and Delane Welsch. In addition, Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett was present. Members not present were Mark Malone, Ron Schmidt, and Phil Seipp. 3. Approval Of Minutes: Motion/Second: Goff/Nelson to Approve Minutes of EDC Meeting, August 25, 1994. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 4. EDC Business A. Consideration of Agenda Format Coordinator Bennett reported that the attached format was designed to allow the recording secretary duties to be uniform. Motion/Second: Nelson/Goff to approve acceptance to agenda format for recording secretary duties. . 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Discussion of Business Retention Program 1. Coordinator Bennett referenced the attached list of Mounds View companies. Those circled are complete and the remaining are ranked by priority of having a representative attend the meeting. Bennett reported that the ranking was based on her knowledge of companies that have had issues with the City, were larger manufacturing companies and those that may have a potential for becoming more involved with economic development activities. Coordinator Bennett asked EDC members to review the list and indicate any interviews they would like to attend. 2. Coordinator Bennett gave a summary on the "red flag" reports. In general, retail companies had issues with the sign requirements, there were a few companies who may need more space for expanded facility that is not available within the City and several indicated that the City should consider the implications on businesses of proposed tax increases and new fees. 3. Coordinator Bennett mentioned that a meeting was called to address the interview procedures with Community Resource Partnership. EDC member Malone attended the meeting along with City Administrator, Samantha Orduno. All the issues were discussed and assurance was given that the concerns would be immediately addressed. No action was taken or needed on this item. C. Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps. There was a request to table this item until more of the Commission members were present. Motion/Second: Nelson/Goff, to Table Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Commissioner Mountin noted that the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan mentions the development of Highway 10 Corridor and requested that those sections be distributed to all Commission members in the next packet. Consideration of Highway 10 Inventory Format. Commissioner Mountin requested an amendment to the format changing the category "Property Constraints" to "Property Issues & Opportunities" and adding a category to indicate if the property is for sale or in the process of expansion. Motion/Second: Mountin/Goff, to Accept the Amended Format for Inventory of Highway 10. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 5. Other Business: MCDA Commercial/Industrial Development & Small Business Assistance Pro rq ams: Coordinator Bennett reported that there are several programs that the Minneapolis Community Development Agency offers. The structure of some of these programs may be worthwhile to implement for Mounds View. Motion/Second: Mountin/Nelson to table discussion of this item until there is better business representation present at the meeting. Motion Carried 4 ayes 0 nays A Economic Development Bylaws and List of Members: These documents were requested at the August 25, 1993 meeting and is informational only. Establishment of Marketing Task Force: Coordinator Bennett reported that the EDA established a Marketing Task Force and is accepting applications for participation from both residents and business representatives. The Marketing Task Force will meet for three to four months to develop a marketing plan for the City of Mounds View. Chairman Welsch suggested a joint meeting of the EDC and Marketing Task Force once members are appointed. 6. Reports From Chair and Commissioners: Commissioner Mountin requested that the agendas and staff reports be three hole punched and if the entire Commission could have three ring binders to keep packets organized. Coordinator Bennett will provide for the next meeting. 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, Nelson motioned and Goff seconded to adjourn this meeting of the Economic Development Commission at 7:22 p.m. Res ectfully Submitted, Economic De lopment Coordinator