HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-1996Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
March 28, 1996
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MIST 55112
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Chairperson, Dan Nelson.
Roll Call:
Members present were as follows: Cindy Carlson, Rosemary Goff, Dan Nelson, Brian Sjoberg, Ron
Schmidt, Bev Terhark and Delane Welsch. In addition, Economic Development Coordinator Cathy
Bennett and EDA Alternate Liaison Gary Quick were present. EDA Liaison Sue Hanlmer was absent.
Approval Of Minutes:
Motion/Second: Carlson/Goff moved approval of Minutes of February 28, 1996 Meeting.
Motion Carried 7 ayes 0 nays
4. Special Business
Presentation Regarding Metro Transportation System: Mr. Randy Rosvold, Senior
Transportation Planner with the Metropolitan Council, gave an overview of the Metro
Transportation System and the specific services for the City of Mounds View. Mr. Rosvold
noted that there are five regular routes in the City. I -Ie presented members of the EDC with an
overview of the regular routes in Mounds View, the volume of passengers, the daily operating
expenses for this service and the subsidy that is provided by each passenger for the service. Mr.
Rosvold also discusses the special services such as Paratransit Service for the disabled and senior
population called Metro Mobility and the Rideshare service. In addition, a list of the Sources of
Funding for all of these services was given. Mr. Rosvold also gave an overview of the process for
changing routes within the metro area. The possibility of relocating a park and ride location
was discussed to bring more of the route onto Highway 10. Members of the EDC suggested
staff discuss this possibility with the owners of Moundsview Square to see if they would like to
have a park and ride located on their property.
5. A. Discuss Development Opportunities for 2625 Highway 10
Coordinator Bennett explained that she met with Mr. Rick I<uehlwein who is interested
in building a volleyball complex in Mounds View. The development was originally
discussed for 2625 Highway 10 of which the City currently owns. Commissioner
Carlson gave a brief history of how the project was brought to the City through
discussion with a bank client who is also a developer. Mr. Kuehlwein gave an overview
of his proposal which includes constructing a facility to house four volleyball courts with
additional space for banquets, weights rooms, locker rooms, daycare facilities, dance
studio, sports medicine doctor offices, etc. Mr. lCuehlwein is a consultant for the
Minnesota Sports Federation and has been a volleyball coach and scout for many years.
He has done extensive research on the market and believes a facility of this kind is very
needed in the North Metro. In addition, Mr. Kuehlwein discussed the possibility of
entering into a joint venture with the City for the redevelopment of the Bel -Rae
Ballroom site for this facility plus space for City Community Center activities. There
was much discussion regarding the possible size and financing options for such a
venture and the use of tax increment financing for this project was discussed.
Motion/Second: Nelson/Carlson moved to pursue the Bel -Rae site for the volleyball complex in
partnership with the City of Mounds View's Economic Development Authority and Mr.
Kuehlwein's group V.B. Diggs.
Motion Carried 7 ayes 0 nays
B. Consideration of Removing Tax Increment Policies for new/expanded
development in Mounds View from the table of February 22, 1996
It was decided to defer this item to the next agenda in April. No Action.
C. Consideration of Tax Increment Policies for new/expanded
development in Mounds View
No Action. Move to April agenda.
Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff:
There were no reports
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Econom c D velopment Coordinator
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