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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 25th, 2000
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by Chairperson Tom Field.
2. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Dr. Greg Belting, Cindy Carlson, Tom Field, Torri Johnson, Rosemary
Goff, Sean Walther, and EDA Liaison Dan Coughlin.
Members Absent: Wendy Marty
Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Parrish
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion/Second: Carlson/Goff moved to approve the minutes from April 27th, 2000.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Welcome New Commission Member Torri Johnson / Oath of Office
Torri Johnson was welcomed to the Economic Development Commission as its newest
Business Representative. Subsequently, Commissioner Johnson was given the Oath of
Office by Chairperson Tom Field.
5. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON
A. Commissioner and EDA Liaison Reports
Commissioner Tom Field updated the Commission on a recent Highway 10 Steering
Committee meeting. He indicated that previous Highway 10 studies were discussed, along
with various obstacles the community has faced. Additionally, he pointed out that the focus
for the current planning process was to move toward implementation.
B. NB~MV Chamber of Commerce Update
Commissioner Greg Belting, Chair of the Board of Directors for the NB~MV Area Chamber
of Commerce provided the Commission with information on the Chamber’s recent activities.
Commissioner Belting indicated that the Chamber’s recent golf event was a success with
over 80 golfers, and that the 2000 Business of the Year awards will be held next week.
6. EDC BUSINESS
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A. Tax Increment Finance Policy Revisions
After discussing revisions to the TIF policy from the previous meeting, a motion
recommending the Economic Development Authority adopt the revisions to the tax increment
finance policy was presented.
Motion/Second: Carlson/Walther
Motion Carried 6 ayes 0 nays
B. Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Center TIF Application
Economic Development Coordinator Parrish outlined the proposed project and the nature of
the nature of the TIF request. After discussing the proposed request, a motion
recommending the Economic Development Authority give preliminary approval of the
Mermaid’s application for tax increment finance assistance was introduced:
Motion/Second: Field/Carlson
Motion Carried 6 ayes 0 nays
C. Business Retention Visits
After discussing the various facets of conducting business retention visits, the Commission
decided to conduct visits after regularly scheduled meetings. To the extent possible, it was
determined that the visits should be prioritized based current city issues and concerns
expressed by businesses.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic
Development Commission adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Parrish
Economic Development Coordinator