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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-2009 Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting January 16, 2009 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chair Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:52am. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chair Jason Helgemoe (arrived at 7:58am), Commissioners Greg Belting, Jackie Entsminger, Torri Johnson, Dan Larson and Jennifer Wagner Members Absent: Vice Chair Gary Meehlhause Staff Present: Community Development Director Ken Roberts 3. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 16, 2009 AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Entsminger moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the approval of the January 16, 2009 EDC agenda. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 4. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 12, 2008 EDC MINUTES Motion/Second: Commissioner Wagner moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the approval of the amended November 21, 2008 EDC minutes. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. Oaths of Office − Greg Belting & Jackie Entsminger Greg Belting and Jackie Entsminger read and signed their oaths of office at the EDC meeting. Chair Helgemoe arrived at this time. EDC Minutes January 16, 2009 Page 2 of 3 B. Elect 2009 EDC Chairperson & Vice Chairperson Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the motion that Gary Meehlhause become 2009 Chairperson pending his approval at the next EDC meeting. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the motion that Jennifer Wagner become 2009 Vice Chairperson. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Discuss 2009 Economic Development Priorities Community Development Director Ken Roberts referenced Ms. Steinmetz’s staff report that included the EDC’s 2008 priorities. Acting Chair Helgemoe stated that redevelopment along the County Road 10 corridor should remain the EDC’s #1 priority. Commissioner Larson added that Risdall’s Residents Survey Report suggested that a high number of residents feel that the corridor should be kept neat and tidy and that the City should do something about the blighted buildings. Mr. Roberts suggested that the EDC add Commissioner Larson’s suggestion as item H under Priority 1. The EDC agreed upon the following language for this item: “Improve the aesthetics of properties in the County Road 10 corridor”. Commissioner Belting asked to incorporate the Mounds View Branding Project into the EDC’s list of priorities. Mr. Roberts suggested that it become EDC Priority 2. Mr. Roberts stated that it is important for the City to use and implement the information from the study. The EDC agreed upon the following language for their new Priority 2: “Incorporate the Risdall Branding Study, including marketing and communications plans, to help guide the EDC’s priorities and recommendations”. The EDC reordered the rest of their priorities and added a new one for 2009 (as follows): • Priority 3 became “Monitor and assist with Citywide housing issues and projects”. • Priority 4 became “Support the implementation of the Citywide Street & Utility Improvement Program”. • Priority 5 became “Skyline Motel Redevelopment”. The EDC also clarified Priority 1 under item A to read “Premium Stop Redevelopment Area (south to County Road H)”. Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Entsminger seconded the approval of the 2009 Economic Development Priorities. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays EDC Minutes January 16, 2009 Page 3 of 3 7. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS A. Potential Mounds View Farmer’s Market − Commissioner Wagner The EDC discussed collaborating with an existing farmer’s market or starting a satellite one in Mounds View. Vice Chair Wagner will bring additional information to a future EDC meeting. 8. REPORTS OF STAFF A. Mounds View Branding Project Update Mr. Roberts recapped Risdall Marketing Group’s presentation of the Residents Image Survey results at January 5, 2009 City Council Work Session, which was a joint meeting between the EDC and City Council. B. Former Silver View Plaza Tenant − Jian Kang Massage Mr. Roberts explained the circumstances of Jian Kang Massage’s departure. C. New Silver View Plaza Tenant − Fantastic Sams Now Open Commissioner Entsminger left the meeting at this time. D. County Road 10 Redevelopment Update Mr. Roberts recapped the developer’s presentation at the January 5, 2009 City Council Work Session. 9. UPCOMING EDC MEETINGS Mr. Roberts reminded the EDC of their upcoming meetings. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Belting moved and Commissioner Johnson seconded the adjournment of the meeting at 9:07am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz Economic Development Specialist