HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-2012Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
December 21, 2012
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:34am.
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: City Administrator Jim Ericson and Economic Development
Specialist Heidi Steinmetz
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 21, 2012, AGENDA
Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the
approval of the December 21, 2012, EDC agenda.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 17, 2012, EDC MINUTES
Motion/Second: Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen moved and Commissioner Larson seconded
the approval of the August 17, 2012, EDC minutes.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. EDC Applications - Provide Recommendation to EDA
Ms. Steinmetz stated there will be three vacancies on the EDC beginning in January 2013.
There will be two "business representative" vacancies and one "resident representative"
vacancy. The Commission discussed the three EDC applications received by City staff and
provided a recommendation to the EDA.
Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Belting seconded a
recommendation to the EDA that the three applicants (Jim Freichels, Jason Helgemoe and
Gary Stevenson) be appointed to the EDC during the January 14, 2013, EDA meeting.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 abstention
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December 21, 2012
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B. Certificate of Appreciation — Outgoing EDC Member Torri Johnson
Ms. Steinmetz stated that Torri Johnson had served on the EDC for twelve years and has
chosen not to reapply.
Commissioner Belting, another long term EDC member, presented Torri with a Certificate of
Appreciation for volunteering extensively towards the betterment of the City of Mounds View.
The EDC joined in thanking Torri for her service.
C. Discuss EDC's April 2012. Unobliaated Tax Increment Financina Prioritv List
Ms. Steinmetz reported that on November 5, 2012, the City Council asked the EDC to
expand upon the EDC's April 2012, priority list for using the EDA's unobligated TIF.
Specifically, the Council asked for a list of potential projects for the County Road 10 corridor.
The EDC had already created a list of corridor projects in February 2012, therefore, the EDC
decided to prioritize their existing list as follows:
1. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area
2. Implement County Road 10 name change to Northtown Boulevard
3. Complete remaining trailway connections to businesses
4. Improve the aesthetics of properties located on County Road 10
5. Reconstruction of County Road 10
6. Silver View Plaza
7. Simon's & City -Owned Lot
8. Johnson Lot & Related Empty Lot
9. Thrifty Car Rental
10. Bel Rae Senior Living
6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Meehlhause thanked Chair Johnson again for her years of service.
He also mentioned that this was his last EDC meeting as he was elected to the Mounds
View City Council. He stated the following: "1 truly enjoyed the 6 years that 1 served on the
EDC, and the opportunity to serve as Vice -Chair and as Chair for 2 years! Serving on the
EDC certainly helped prepare me to become a member of the City Council and Mounds
View Economic Development Authority, and helped me to understand the need for economic
development. Most importantly, 1 truly enjoyed working with the other EDC members. They
are resident and business representatives who are truly committed to Mounds View, and
want to see the community continue to move forward and continue to be a great community
to live in!"
Commissioner Helgemoe advertised the Twin Cities North Chamber's annual Gala on
Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Vadnais Height Commons. Proceeds from tickets and
silent auction items will help to support the Chamber, which is a non-profit organization that
supports small businesses in the area.
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December 21, 2012
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7. REPORTS OF STAFF
City staff provided updates on the following items:
A. Recap of December 12, 2012, Mounds View Business Council Meeting
B. TCAAP Development Update
C. Mounds View Business News
D. Available Business Sites in Mounds View
E. Upcoming Events
8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING
The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2013, at 7:30am.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the December 21, 2012, meeting adjourned at 8:54am.
Respectfully submitted,
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Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist