HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-1996Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 21, 1996
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 a.m. by Vice Chairperson, Cindy Carlson.
2. Roll Call:
Members present were as follows: Cindy Carlson, Rosemary Goff, Brian Sjoberg and Ron Schmidt.
Members Dan Nelson, Delane Welsch and Bev Terhark and EDA Liaison Sue Hankner and Alternate
Liaison Gary Quick were absent. Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett was present.
3. Approval Of Minutes:
Motion/Second: Goff/Sjoberg moved approval of Minutes of September 26, 1996 and October
24, 1996 Regular Meetings and October 29, 1996 Special Meeting.
Motion Carried 4 ayes 0 nays
4. Special Business
No Special Business
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Update on Contract for Professional Services for the Study of Highway 10,
Section with SIZE Consulting Group, Inc.
Director Bennett noted that she met with representatives of SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
To establish a scope of services within the approved $25,000 budget. The contract,
revised scope of services and time line as handed out to EDC members for review.
Bennett mentioned the importance of EDC participation throughout this process and
wanted to make a note of the proposed dates for meetings to discuss the progress of the
study process.
Motioa/Second: Carlson/Schm dt moved to approve the contract for services with SRF
Consulting Group, Inc. and the revised time line for the Highway 10, Section 9 Study.
Motion Carried 4 ayes 0 nays
B. Discussion of Sample Tax Increment Financing Application/Guidelines for
Analysis of Tax Increment Assistance.
Vice Chair Carlson suggested that the EDC take more time to review the
Application/Guideline form but that it would be worthwhile to bring the draft policy
and deposit agreement back for approval without incorporating the
Application/Guideline form at the December or January meeting. Director Bennett
mentioned that if there was not going to be a December meeting if we could try and
bring the information back at the January or February meeting.
C. Discussion of Planning Commission and FDA's Comments Regarding, EDC's
Recommendations for Improved Communication Between the EDC and EDA.
Director Bennett explained that this item was once again discussed at the Council since
the Planning Commission also made comments regarding Communication between
Commissions and the Council. It was decided that this would be a topic of discussion
with the new Council at the goal setting retreat sometime in early 1997.
6. Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff.
No Reports
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Econom c Development
Commission adjourned at 9:25 a.m.