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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-30-1996Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting May 30, 1996 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Chairperson, Dan Nelson. 2. Roll Call: Members present were as follows: Cindy Carlson, Rosemary Goff, Dan Nelson, Brian Sjoberg, Ron Schmidt, Delane Welsch and Bev Terhark. In addition, Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett was present. EDA Liaison Sue Hankner and Alternate Liaison Gary Quick were absent. 3. Approval Of Minutes: Motion/Second: Carlson/Goff moved approval of Minutes of April 25, 1996 Meeting. Motion Carried 7 ayes 0 nays 4. Special Business Chairman Dan Nelson brought forward the discussion of the purchase of the Bel -Rae and the EDC's request to have the EDA come to a meeting to discuss procedure with the purchase and the future roles and responsibilities of the EDC. Chairman Nelson expressed disappointment that EDC's advice regarding the purchase and use of the Bel -Rae site was not taken into consideration or recorded in any minutes of the EDA in discussions regarding the Bel -Rae. Commissioner Carlson felt the decision to purchase the Bel -Rae was based on emotion rather than financial circumstances and that the EDC's expertise could have provided a balance. Chairman Nelson suggested that he address the EDA at the next regular meeting. A. Discussion of Tax Increment Policies for new/expanded development in Mounds View Coordinator Bennett presented a draft TIF policy per the discussions at the March meeting. The information for review included a Policy, Application for Tax Increment Financing, Analysis Form and Deposit Agreement. Several revisions were made to ensure that all commissioners ideas were incorporated into the policy. Additions to the Analysis Form were made to clarify some of the subjective nature of development such as Elimination of Blight, Target Industries and generation of tax base verses public improvements. Staff was directed to contact the City of Burnsville regarding the intent of the point value under service impact. m Motion/Second: Schmidt/Sjoberg moved to table Update on Housing Program until there has been direction from the EDA regarding EDC roles and responsibilities. Motion Carried 7 ayes 0 nays C. Review FDA's Priorities for Highway 10 and Identify Strategies for Redevelopment in these Priority Areas Motion/Second: Schmidt/Sjoberg moved to table Review of EDA Priorities for IIighway 10 until there has been direction from the EDA regarding EDC roles and responsibilities. Motion Carried 7 ayes 0 nays Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff: Commissioner Ron Schmidt requested a leave of absence or resignation from the EDC due to personal views as a resident and business owner regarding some City policies and decisions over the past few -years. Mr. Schmidt felt that he would not be doing the EDC justice until he is able to work through some of the differing views regarding the City of Mounds View. Chairman Nelson suggested a leave of absence rather than resignation. Commissioner Schm dt agreed to a leave of absence until he can take a more positive view of the City of Mounds View. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development Commission adjourned at 7:40 p.m.