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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
April 6, 2007
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
(not completed)
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Gary Meehlhause called the meeting to order at 7:52 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: Johnson moved and Entsminger seconded the approval of the November 15, 2006
EDC minutes.
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. None.
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Review Revised Draft of M.V. Business Toolbox (Resource Guide). The EDA did encourage the
Economic Development Coordinator to revisit that. . . Belting moved to recommend approval of the
Mounds View Business Toolbox as presented by the M.V. EDA. Entsminger seconded. Motion
approved 5 to 0. A second motion was discussed regarding the availability of the M.V. Business
Toolbox. Belting moved to recommend to the City of Mounds View that the M.V. Business Toolbox
be placed on the Mounds View website. Johnson seconded. Motion approved 5 to 0.
B. Review Business Improvement Partnership Loan Request for The Station. The EDA did encourage
the Economic Development Coordinator to revisit that. . . Motion by Johnson to approve the
Business Improvement Partnership Loan Request of $24,900.00 for The Station. Belting seconded.
Motion approved 5 to 0.
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C. Consider Potential Modifications to the Business Improvement Partnership Loan Program. The EDA
did encourage the Economic Development Coordinator to revisit in December. Let’s consider
program changes at a future EDC meeting.
6. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON
A. Report of Commissioners. Johnson mentioned . . . .
B. Report of Staff:
1. Business Day at the Captiol: The Public Affairs Committee of the Twin Cities North Chamber
had the opportunity to meet with Sen. Don Betzold, Rep. Tom Tillberry, and Rep. Paul
Gardner on March 14th.
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. Hearing on March 6th for Senate Transportation Finance
Committee and on March 23rd for House Transportation Finance Committee
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.
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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.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Johnson adjourned the April 6th meeting of the
Economic Development Commission at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Aaron A. Backman
Economic Development Coordinator
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