HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2012 Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Special Meeting
April 20, 2012
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:31 am.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Torri Johnson and Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason
Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jim Paron
Members Absent: Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen
Staff Present: City Administrator Jim Ericson and Economic Development
Specialist Heidi Steinmetz
3. APPROVAL OF APRIL 20, 2012 AGENDA
Motion/Second: Commissioner Belting moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the
approval of the April 20, 2012, EDC agenda.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
4. APPROVAL OF MARCH 9, 2012 EDC MINUTES
Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Meehlhause
seconded the approval of the March 9, 2012, EDC minutes.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Discuss Creating a Plan to Use the EDA Unobligated TIF
Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz reminded the EDC that they approved
this item back in February as their top 2012 priority.
Commissioner Meehlhause stated that his number one priority for using the EDA's
unobligated TIF would be to redevelop the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area,followed by
the PAK building/Simon's property. He added that the last priority should be using the funds
towards the City's residential Street Project.
Commissioner Larson stated that his top priority would be to use the funds on demolishing
vacant and blighted housing in Mounds View.
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Commissioner Helgemoe mentioned that the Johnson property/former trailer hitch location
should remain on the EDC's list of properties to be redeveloped. He emphasized that
business retention should be the EDC and EDA's number one priority.
Commissioner Belting said that his top priority would be to use the unobligated TIF funds
towards business development. He added that he'd also support improving the City's
vacant housing scenario.
Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned that the County Road 10 trail way system should be
completed. Chair Johnson agreed that unobligated TIF should be used towards completing
the trail way system before using it on the residential Street Project.
Ms. Steinmetz suggested the idea of using unobligated TIF toward the reconstruction of
Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle in the industrial park that is located behind the Skyline
Motel.
Commissioner Meehlhause concluded that the only way to lessen the property tax burden
on residents is to recruit more businesses into Mounds View, so he feels that the
unobligated TIF should go towards Economic Development.
After much discussion, the EDC summarized their priority list as follows for using the EDA's
unobligated TIF:
1) Business Retention
a. Mustang Drive & Mustang Circle
b. Infrastructure for Businesses
c. Silver View Plaza
2) Promote New Business
a. Property Acquisition & Demolition
3) Vacant Housing
4) Complete County Road 10 Trail Way Segments
Commissioners Belting and Helgemoe stated their support for using a portion of unobligated
TIF towards the reconstruction of Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle due to the EDC's
business retention priority.
6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Meehlhause reported that a construction management company is planning
to purchase the Thrifty Car Rental building.
Commissioner Paron mentioned that Linders is now open.
Chair Johnson added that there is a fundraising event for several Irondale booster clubs at
New Brighton Saxon Ford on Saturday, May 19th. If potential customers test drive a vehicle
and complete a survey, $20 is donated to the Irondale booster club of the customer's
choice.
Chair Johnson also asked about recent copper thefts at vacant Mounds View commercial
properties. Ms. Steinmetz confirmed several reports.
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Commissioner Helgemoe announced the Chamber's annual golf tournament fundraiser on
Friday, June 1St at Victory Links in Blaine.
7. REPORTS OF STAFF
A. Recap of April 11th Mounds View Business Council Meeting
MnDOT staff attended the April 11th meeting to discuss the two bridges to be demolished in
Mounds View in June.
B. TCAAP Development Update
Ramsey County has not decided if they will sign a purchase agreement for the property
without a stadium development. There is a site tour and presentation in Arden Hills on April
25th.
C. Mounds View Business News
The registration headquarters for the MN Street Rod Association's annual"Back to the 50s"
car show is at The Mermaid this year. If businesses want to offer a coupon in a coupon
book sponsored by the EDA, contact Ms. Steinmetz.
The MN Institute of Public Health's new name is Invitation Health Institute.
The Chamber is offering a Technology Summit on April 25tH
D. Available Business Sites in Mounds View
The only change to the available site list is that the PAK building is no longer available.
E. Thursday, June 14th ULI "Navigating the New Normal" Workshop
Elected and appointed officials are invited to this two-hour workshop to discuss land use
and Economic Development.
City Administrator Jim Ericson reminded the Commission about Allina Medical
Transportation's open house April 24th from 4-7pm.
8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING
The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:30am.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the April 20, 2012 meeting adjourned at 8:56am.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist