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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 16, 2007
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
(not completed)
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Jason Helgemoe/Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:40 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Jackie Entsminger, Tom Field, Jason Helgemoe, Jerry Jaker, Torri Johnson
Members Absent: Greg Belting, Gary Meehlhause
Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Backman
Others Present: None.
3. APPROVAL OF EDC MINUTES:
Motion/Second: November 15, 2006 minutes not completed at this time.
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. None.
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Economic Development Priorities for 2007. The EDA did encourage the Economic Development
Coordinator to revisit in December.
B. Review Draft of Mounds View Business Toolbox. The EDA did encourage the Economic
Development Coordinator to revisit that
6. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON
A. Report of Commissioners. Helgemoe attended an awards event of the Roseville Convention &
Visitors Bureau, an organization that is a member of the TCN Chamber. He also mentioned the
Chamber’s upcoming Gala. Johnson noted that there will be a street improvement public
meeting to discuss the proposed 2007 project at the M.V. Community Center on November 21st.
There is a related report on the City’s website.
B. Report of Staff:
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February 16, 2007
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1. Update on Medtronic CRM Corporate Campus: Backman distributed the latest photographs
of the campus construction. They show the three buildings that are being enclosed for the
winter. The Topping Out ceremony for the South Building occurred on September 25, 2006.
To date, about $1.62 million in permit fees have been paid to the City for the Medtronic
project. Of that amount, approximately $700,000 was paid to the Met Council for the SAC
fee. The valuation of the building permits issued or applied for to date for the Medtronic
CRDM campus totals nearly $164,000,000. Backman also discussed the County Road J
road reconstruction project. The old bridge was taken down at the end of September. The
photos show the new bridge abutments being built. The north off ramp from 35W recently
was opened. Field inquired about the used of the permit fees. Excluding SAC/WAC fees,
the City has been using those funds for plan review fees (professional services contract), a
new pickup truck for the building inspectors, other equipment, and a temporary building
inspector for two to three years.
2. Legislative Activity—Appropriation for Noise Wall Extension along State Hwy 10 in Mounds
View and for I-35W Design Concept Study: This project is a priority for the city council.
During March 2006 the City of Mounds View sought approval from the Minnesota legislature
for an appropriation to extend the noise wall along the south side of State Hwy 10 from about
Long Lake Road eastward beyond the Laport Meadows residential neighborhood. While
MnDOT has $300,000 programmed for this, the project is estimated to cost more than
$800,000. There is an opportunity to direct funds associated with the Medtronic project to
items benefiting this area—the noise wall extension and the I-35W design concept study.
Last session our legislative efforts started late (due to the focus on accelerating Phase 2 of
the Medtronic campus). This time we are starting earlier. Backman talked with our local
representatives yesterday. He will meet with Sen. Betzold and Rep. Tillberry next week to
discuss the legislative process.
3. Update on SYSCO Minnesota Parking Expansion: Backman was pleased to report that after
one and a half years of effort, the SYSCO parking lot expansion project is largely completed.
He showed the EDA members recent photos of the construction. The project entails the
construction of 50 stalls truck trailers, 100 parking spots for cars, a new gate-controlled
entrance, and a relocated stormwater pond. The stormwater pond was moved to the south
and east to allow for the additional trailer parking south of Sysco’s distribution facility in
Mounds View. The total project cost is approx. $1.2 million. As the EDC is aware, the City
approved $250,000 in TIF assistance for the project with a two-year payback.
4. Premium Stop Redevelopment: Backman e-mailed three of the concept plans to EDC
members. He described them: Concept Plan A involves the construction of a 5,000 sq. ft.
one-story building for retail purposes. Taiko Sushi would remain on an adjacent property.
Concept Plan B also leaves Taiko Sushi in place, includes the same 5,000 sq. ft. building,
but it adds a two-story retail/office building (10,000 sq. ft.) on the corner and a neighborhood
trail connects to the proposed County Road 10 trail. Under Concept Plan C there remains
the 10,000 sq. ft. retail/office building, but Taiko Sushi becomes a tenant within an 8,0000 sq.
Jaker asked about next steps. Backman replied there will a few changes in the written report
and then DSU will make a presentation before the Council in December.
5. Medtronic Workforce Collaboration: The workforce partners have been meeting periodically
over the past several months. Information provided to the commissioners included the letter
sent to Carol McCormick, a top HR person at Medtronic, offering different types of
assistance; minutes from a meeting held on October 13th with Medtronic and Workforce
Collaboration representatives; and types of positions that Medtronic is hiring for, etc.
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6. Other: There was a.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Johnson adjourned the February 16th meeting
of the Economic Development Commission at 8:48 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Aaron A. Backman
Economic Development Coordinator
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