HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-2008 Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 18, 2008
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Jason Helgemoe called the meeting to order at 7:42 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Jackie Entsminger (arrived at 7:50 a.m.), Jason Helgemoe, Torri
Johnson, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jennifer Wagner
Members Absent: Greg Belting
Staff Present: Community Development Director Jim Ericson
Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Meehlhause seconded
the approval of the January 18, 2008 EDC agenda.
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
4. APPROVAL OF EDC MINUTES:
Commissioner Johnson noted a typo on page 2,#7,3rd paragraph of the November 16, 2007
minutes. The hyphen needed to be removed from "X-cel".
Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Entsminger seconded
the approval of the November 16, 2007 EDC minutes.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Recognize Outgoing Commissioners Jerry Jaker & Tom Field
Ms. Steinmetz mentioned that she and Council member Mueller visited Jerry Jaker at his
office earlier this week to present him with a Council Resolution thanking him for his two
years of service on the EDC. Tom Field will attend the Feb. 11 t" EDA meeting to receive
his Resolution.
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January 18,2008
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B. Oaths of Office-Incoming Commissioners Daniel Larson & Jennifer Wagner
Daniel Larson and Jennifer Wagner read and signed their oaths of office at the EDC
meeting. They also explained to the EDC why they chose to serve on the EDC.
C. Elect 2008 EDC Chairperson & Vice Chairperson
Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Entsminger
seconded nominations that Chair Helgemoe and Vice Chair Meehlhause serve another
year as Chair and Vice Chair of the EDC.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
6. EDC BUSINESS
A. Discuss 2008 Economic Development Priorities
Ms. Steinmetz provided an overview of last year's EDC priorities, the Council's Economic
Development priorities and the Economic Development goals included in the
Comprehensive Plan. She also provided updates on last year's top three EDC priorities,
which were the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area, Silver View Plaza and County Hwy 10
Redevelopment.
The Commission proceeded to draft their 2008 priorities as follows:
1. Development/redevelopment along County Hwy 10 Corridor
a. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area
b. Saturn Dealership
c. Silver View Plaza
d. Trailway connections to businesses
e. PAK building
f. Establish partnerships among neighboring cities in order to strengthen
the County Hwy 10 corridor(i.e.potential name change for County Hwy
10)
g. Knollwood Place & Johnson Property
2. Skyline Motel Redevelopment
3. Monitor and assist with City-wide housing projects
The EDC planned to finalize their 2008 priorities at the next EDC meeting.
B. Review Economic Development Component of the Comprehensive Plan
The Commission planned to discuss this item at the next EDC meeting.
C. Discuss Public Communications and Marketing
Ms. Steinmetz asked for input regarding a potential marketing assessment or strategy. The
Commission did not express interest in conducting a professional assessment but discussed
the need to reexamine how to best use Economic Development marketing dollars.
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January 18,2008
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7. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Meehlhause asked staff to check into the status of The Car Wash Company
on Hwy 10 because it seems as though a fire occurred at the facility. Depending on what
the owners plan to do, Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned that the property could be
incorporated into the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area. Chair Helgemoe added that
white barrels were blocking access to the property and perhaps something more attention
grabbing would keep patrons off the property.
Chair Helgemoe stated that he attended the Twin Cities North Chamber luncheon on
January 17th. A General Mills executive spoke about wellness in the workplace. Chair
Helgemoe encouraged the EDC to attend future Chamber luncheons.
8. REPORTS OF STAFF
A. Medtronic Tour-Thursday, January 31, 2008
Commissioners Larson and Wagner are unable to make the tour. Ms. Steinmetz offered to
try and schedule another tour.
B. Premium Stop Redevelopment
This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
C. Silver View Plaza
This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
D. Totino's Italian Kitchen
The grand opening is still scheduled for Spring 2008.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairperson Helgemoe adjourned
the meeting 9:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Steinmetz
Economic Development Specialist