HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-1996Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 22, 1996
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chairperson, Cindy Carlson.
2. Roll Call:
Members present were as follows: Cindy Carlson, Rosemary Goff, Brian Sjoberg and Ron Schmidt. In
addition, Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett was present. Members Dan Nelson, Bev
Terhark and Delane Welsch and EDA Liaison Sue Hanlmer were absent.
3. Approval Of Minutes:
Motion/Second: Goff/Carlson moved approval of Minutes of January 25, 1996 Meeting.
Motion Carried 4 ayes 0 nays
4. Special Business
Introduction of new Commission Members: Vice Chairperson, Cindy Carlson welcomed new
member Brian Sjoberg of Dynex Industries to the Commission. Ms. Carlson noted that she had
spoken to new member Bev Terhark who regretfully was unable to attend the meeting due to a
conflict.
5. A. Discuss Prioritization of Highway 10 Redevelopment Properties
Coordinator Bennett explained that the EDA will be discussing the redevelopment of
properties on Highway 10 at the upcorrng work session in March and handed out a list
of properties for the EDCs consideration. Coordinator Bennett noted that the EDC
is being asked to evaluate current redevelopment opportunities and prioritize
which properties would be most economically beneficial to apply existing staff
time and funds to redevelop.
After thorough discussion, the properties were put in two tiers. Tier one
includes properties that have the most likelihood of materializing into projects
and could economically benefit the City in the near future. Tier two are
properties which pose constraints to redevelopment including legal and
environmental constrains and current ownership resistance. The list of
properties was revised to include projects in the tiered format.
The properties South of the Bel -Rae Ballroom were discussed. Coordinator
Bennett explained that it has been proposed that the City purchase these
properties to satisfy storm water runoff from the North West side of the City.
The properties are currently almost exclusively wetland and therefore are
virtually unbuildable in the current conditions. It have been proposed to use
excess Tax Increment Funds for the purchase of this property. Members of the
EDC do not support the use of TIF funds for this property since there will be no
increase in jobs or the tax base for a water retention pond.
The purchase of the Bel -Rae Ballroom for a community center was also
discussed. The EDC felt that a thorough needs assessment should be completed
to determine if services requested from the Focus 2000 process have been met
through other area Centers and also an assessment of the long term costs of
operating a community center should be identified prior to purchasing the
building. Members of the EDC would prefer to use TIF funds for renovation of
the building for a private party verses removing the property from the tax rolls.
Motion/Second: Carlson/Goff moved approval of Prioritization of Highway 10 Properties into
Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Motion Carried 4 ayes 0 nays
B. Consideration of Tax Increment Policies for new/expanded development
in Mounds View
Motion/Second: Carlson/Schmidt moved to table this item until the meeting in March
Motion Carried 4 ayes 0 nays
C. Discussion of Transportation in Mounds View
Coordinator Bennett presented the results of the business survey regarding those
businesses that expressed a need for better mass transit. In addition,
Coordinator Bennett gave an overview of her research regarding transportation
over the past month and noted that she has been trading phone calls with the
Senior Transportation Planner at the MET Council. Vice Chair Carlson
suggested that the transportation planner be invited to speak to the EDC
regarding transportation strategies in Mounds View.
D. Star City Process: SWOT Analysis
Coordinator Bennett outlined the benefits of SWOT exercise for the Star City Process.
A SWOT exercise is identifying the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
to econom c development in the area. A list of the Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats was prepared by the EDC members.
Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff:
Vice Chair Carlson mentioned the reorganization of the New Brighton Area Chamber of
Commerce and the Mounds View Business Association. After months of research through a
task force made up of representative from both organizations, the New Brighton Area Chamber
of Commerce Board voted to approve the addition of the City of Mounds View representation
on the Board and change the name of the Chamber to the New Brighton/Mounds View Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Economic Development Coordinator