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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 18th, 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: Cindy Carlson, Tom Field, Torri Johnson, Wendy Marty, and Sean Walther.
Member Absent: Dr. Greg Belting and Stan McDonald
Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Parrish
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion/Second: Walther/ N/A moved to approve the minutes for April 20th, 2001 as corrected:
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
There was no special business discussed
5. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON
A. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Carlson indicated that Western Bank might consider subdividing a portion of their existing
lot to accommodate further development.
B. NB~MV Chamber of Commerce Update
Chairperson Field indicated that the Chamber Golf outing was enjoyable. Commissioner Carlson
commented on the upcoming Business of the Year awards presentation and some organizational issues
currently being considered by the Chamber.
C. Report of Staff
1. Sale of 2625 County Highway 10: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that the EDA is in
the process of selling 2625 County Highway 10 to the Mounds View Animal Hospital.
2. Acquisition of 3016 County Road H2: Coordinator Parrish indicated that the EDA is in the process
of purchasing 3016 County Road H2. He indicated that the preliminary intention is to combine this
property with adjacent parcels for some type of residential infill development.
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3. Participation in the Minneapolis Metro North Convention and Visitors Bureau: Coordinator
Parrish informed the Commission that the Council is currently considering an ordinance establishing a
local lodging tax. This will allow the City to participate in the Minneapolis Metro North Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
4. Miscellaneous Updates: Coordinator Parrish updated the Commission on items currently being
considered by the Council and/or EDA including lifecycle housing, redevelopment priorities, and a
regional storm water pond at Edgewood Middle School.
6. EDC BUSINESS
There was no EDC Business
7. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Ericson
Community Development Director