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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
March 9th, 2001
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 a.m. by Chairperson Tom Field.
2. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Dr. Greg Belting, Cindy Carlson, Tom Field, Torri Johnson, Stan McDonald, and Sean
Walther.
Member Absent: Wendy Marty
Staff Present: Community Development Director Jim Ericson and Economic Development
Coordinator Aaron Parrish
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion/Second: Carlson/Walther moved to approve the minutes for January 26th, 2001:
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
There was no special business discussed
5. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON
A. Commissioner Reports
There were no Commissioner Reports.
B. NB~MV Chamber of Commerce Update
Commissioner Belting reviewed the Chamber’s Business During Hours event that occurred Thursday,
March 8th, 2000. He indicated that a representative of the Vikings spoke regarding their current stadium
needs. Commissioner Belting also informed the Commission of the Chamber’s upcoming “Volunteer
Service Award” event on April 17, 2001.
C. Report of Staff
1. Office of the State Auditor Legal Compliance Audit: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission
that the Office of the State Auditor is conducting a legal compliance audit of Mounds View’s TIF
districts. .
2. Highway 10 Consultant Selection: Coordinator Parrish indicated that proposals have been received
for consultant’s wishing to complete the Highway 10 Reconstruction and Revitalization Plan. A formal
recommendation will be made to the Council on Monday, March 12, 2001.
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3. Donatelle’s: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that Donatelle’s will be closed until further
notice.
6. EDC BUSINESS
A. Consideration City Participation in the Minneapolis Metro North Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Motion/Second: Carlson/Johnson to recommend the City’s participation in the Minneapolis Metro North
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau:
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
B. Adopt Revised 2001 Work Plan
Through discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that item #13 was amended to read the
following:
Be aware of intergovernmental affairs, particularly at the state level, regarding issues effecting local
economic development.
After deliberation, the following motion was made:
Motion/Second: Belting/Walther to approve the 2001 Work Plan as amended:
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
C. Annual Review of Bylaws
Motion/Second: Carlson/Belting to approve Resolution No. 01-EDC-32 approving the 2001 Economic
Development Commission Bylaws as amended:
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
D. Redevelopment Tools and Priorities
The Commission considered six potential redevelopment opportunities. After a brief overview of each, the
Commission prioritized the sites in the following manner:
1. Everest County Highway 10 Properties: 30 points
2. Silver Lake Road and County Highway 10: 25 points
3. A. Groveland and County Highway 10: 20 points
B. Network Liquors: 20 points
C. Skyline Motel: 20 points
6. Herbst and Pettibone: 11 points
7. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Parrish
Economic Development Coordinator