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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-01 M:\MasterFiles\EDC Minutes-Resolutions\EDC Minutes\2001\04-20-01.doc Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting April 20th, 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, Tom Field, Torri Johnson, Wendy Marty (Arrived Late), and Sean Walther. Member Absent: Cindy Carlson and Stan McDonald Staff Present: Community Development Director Jim Ericson and Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Parrish 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion/Second: Belting/Walther moved to approve the minutes for March 9th, 2001: Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Commissioner Marty arrived at 7:41 am 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 indicated that the Volunteer Service Award event was successful. Commissioner Belting also informed the Commission of two upcoming events including the Chamber’s annual golf event and the Business of the Year Awards presentation. C. Report of Staff 1. County Highway 10 Corridor Study Update: Coordinator Parrish updated the Commission regarding the current status of the County Highway 10 Reconstruction and Revitalization study. He informed the Commission that URS/BRW was selected as the project consultant . M:\MasterFiles\EDC Minutes-Resolutions\EDC Minutes\2001\04-20-01.doc 2. Business of the Year Nominations: Coordinator Parrish indicated that the city typically nominates a business for the Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award. He indicated that Commissioners could nominate a particular business, and he would submit it for the Chamber’s consideration. 3. Minnesota Institute for Public Health Office Development: Coordinator Parrish indicated that a site plan to construct an office building for the Minnesota Institute for Public Health was approved by the Council. 4. Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Center Expansion: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that of the current status of the Mermaid redevelopment project. He indicated that grading should begin in May with construction beginning sometime in June. 5. Donatelle’s Sold: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that Donatelle’s has been sold and should be open sometime in the near future. 6. Legislative Updates: Coordinator Parrish discussed current legislative issues primarily related to impact of property tax reform on tax increment finance. 7. Liberty Check Printers: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that CB Richard Ellis is currently negotiating to extend their lease and acquire additional space in Mounds View Business Park Building G. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Presentation by Mike Mulroney, Advanced Resources for Development Mike Mulroney provided an overview of his firm Advanced Resources for Development to the Commission. He indicated that Advanced Resources for Development is an economic development consulting firm focusing on finance and marketing. He also responded to specific questions put forth by the Commission. B. Review of Marketing Materials Coordinator Parrish provided an overview of the city’s current marketing materials including printed materials and the City’s website. 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development Commission adjourned at 8:55 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Aaron Parrish Economic Development Coordinator