HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-20-2011Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 20, 2011
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:34am.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Torri Johnson, Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen and
Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Gary
Meehlhause and Jim Paron
Staff Present: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz
3. APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 2011 AGENDA
Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Paron seconded the
approval of the May 20, 2011 EDC agenda.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 15, 2011 EDC MINUTES
Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned two corrections on page two under "Item 7. Reports
of Commissioners." He noted that Meghan's last name is "Lorence" and the word "at"
should be changed to "as". Chair Johnson added that Jill Hutmacher's, Arden Hills
Community Development Director, should be listed under "Item 2. Roll Call" under "Others
Present".
Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Belting seconded
the approval of the April 15, 2011 minutes as amended.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
There was no special business.
6. EDC BUSINESS
A. Discuss Ideas for Usage of Bi -Annual Donations from Bethlehem Baptist Church
Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz summarized that in 2004, the City
Council approved an amendment to the "Building N" Planned Unit Development located in
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Mounds View Business Park North. The amendment added religious institutions as a
permitted use of the property. Therefore, Bethlehem Baptist Church was able to move into
"Building N". Since religious institutions are tax-exempt, the church offered to provide bi-
annual donations of about $2,500 to the EDA until the year 2014. The church requested
that the EDA expend the funds towards economic development activities within Mounds
View.
The EDC discussed ideas for ways the EDA could use these funds. The EDC's consensus
was to suggest that the EDA allow the dollars accumulate through the end of the year 2013
because that is when the donations cease and that the EDA should use the funds towards
new signage for County Road 10. The EDC discussed that about $12,500 in funds would
accumulate between now and 2013, which would not cover the entire cost of new signage.
B. Discuss Possible EDC Resolution Regarding the Development of the Proposed Minnesota
Vikings Multi -Purpose Facility on the TCAAP Site in Arden Hills
The EDC discussed this item at length. They asked City staff to draft a resolution stating
that the EDC wants to remain notified and involved in the City of Mounds View's discussions
about the proposed stadium development on the TCAAP site in Arden Hills.
Ms. Steinmetz invited the EDC to attend the Monday, June 6th City Council Work Session
since the City Council would be discussing the proposed Vikings facility at the June 6th
meeting.
7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Helgemoe promoted the Twin Cities North Chamber's upcoming golf
tournament fundraiser on June 9th at Bunker Hills. He also provided a recap of the May 11 th
Mounds View Business Council meeting when Councilmember Mueller attended to promote
the 5th Annual Car Show at Festival in the Park on August 20, 2011.
Chair Johnson said that the Irondale High School Boys Baseball team is having a
community garage sale this weekend (May 20-22).
8. REPORTS OF STAFF
City staff provided the EDC with updates/announcements regarding Mounds View Business
News and Available Business Sites in Mounds View.
9. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING
The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2011 at 7:30am.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the May 20, 2011 meeting adjourned at 8:48am.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist