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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-2000 M:\MasterFiles\EDC Minutes-Resolutions\EDC Minutes\2000\07-27-00.doc Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting July 27th, 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 and Community Development Director Rick Jopke 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion/Second: Carlson/Goff moved to approve the minutes for July 27th 2000. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS There was no Special Business before the Commission 5. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON A. Commissioner and EDA Liaison Reports Chair Field indicated that the Highway 10 Steering Committee had conducted a public forum on July 11th. Commissioner Walther said that there was a fair turnout and the primary concerns expressed focused on pedestrian safety. He indicated that items suggested to improve safety included increased signal walk times and enhanced lighting. Commissioner Walther also pointed out that two businesses were in attendance that have noticed a decline in traffic, but were generally supportive of efforts to redesign the roadway. Also regarding Highway 10, Commissioner Belting highlighted the opportunity to redesign the roadway once it was turned back to the County. Chair Field also discussed a follow up meeting to the public forum where the concerns of attendees and Committee members were synthesized. He also noted that Committee is implementation focused. Community Development Director Jopke noted that this was the first phase of a two phase study. The second phase will articulate an action plan. Economic Development Coordinator Parrish told the Commission that the Pak building is currently being marketed by ReMax Commercial. He also indicated that the EDA authorized staff to retain Ehlers and Associates address some administrative matters related to Mounds View’s TIF districts. It was also noted that Ehlers was designated as financial M:\MasterFiles\EDC Minutes-Resolutions\EDC Minutes\2000\07-27-00.doc advisor to the EDA. Finally, Coordinator Parrish indicated that the Commission will be conducting its first business retention visit at the conclusion of the meeting. B. NB~MV Chamber of Commerce Update Commissioner Belting indicated that the Chamber will be hosting its annual ‘Gala” event later on in the evening. The event will be held at the Minnesota History Center. C. Highway 10 Steering Committee Update Chair Field indicted that the work of the Highway 10 Steering Committee was under Commissioner Reports. D. I-35W Corridor Coalition Update Community Development Director Rick Jopke gave the Commission an update with regard to the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. Director Jopke indicated that a large portion of the Coalition’s current efforts are directed toward the completion of a “Build-Out and Transportation Study.” The study will articulate long-range build-out and transportation alternatives for the subregion. E. Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Center Site Plan Coordinator Parrish provided an overview of the site plan submitted for the Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Center expansion. Based on the initial submission of plans, Coordinator Parrish indicated that a 96 room AmercInn Hotel and 15,000 square foot banquet center are still planned. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Tax Abatement Finance Policy Revisions Coordinator Parrish provided and overview of changes made to the tax abatement finance policy from the last Commission meeting. After reviewing the changes, the following motion was made: Motion/Second: Carlson/Walther moved to recommend approval of the Tax Abatement Finance Policy by the Economic Development Authority. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development Commission adjourned at 8:07 a.m. 8. Business Retention Visit Respectfully Submitted, Aaron Parrish Economic Development Coordinator