HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-2000ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA
January 20th 2000
6:00 P.M.
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER P.M.
2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A)
Belting Olson
Carlson Walther
Field Coughlin (EDA Liaison)
Goff Jopke (Staff)
Marty Parrish (Stall,
)
3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES
August 26th, 1999
Action: Motion
Second
Vote
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. and Ecotnomic D Development Coordinator . Aaron ParBeltirish EDA Liaison Dan Coughlin,
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Election of 2000 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 00 -EDC -28 Accepting the 2000 Calendar of EDC
Meetings.
C. Project Updates
• TOLD Development Land Swap
• Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Facility
• Liberty Check Printers
• Vicom
6. Report of Commissioners, Staff and EDA Liaison
A. Preliminary
developing a 2000 Work Plan meeting include adopting the 2000
7. ADJOURN
P.M.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: February 24th, 2000 at 7:30 A.M
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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
August 26th, 1999
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m. by Chairperson Cindy Carlson.
2. Roll Call:
Members Present: Cindy Carlson, Rosemary Goff, Sean Walther, and Julie Olsen.
Members Absent: Tom Field, Jerold Kahn, Wendy Marty, and EDA Liaison Lynne Thomason.
Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Kevin Carroll and Finance Director Bruce Kessel.
3. Approval Of Minutes:
No minutes were approved.
4. Special Business
Kevin Carroll provided the Economic Development Commission with an update regarding Highway 10
signage and potential naming options.
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Guide Plan — Economic Development Section
Chair Carlson indicated that a great deal of time has been spent on the Economic Development Section of the
Comprehensive Guide Plan, and stated that the document is now in its final form. Commissioner Olsen
expressed the following objections to the plan as presented:
1. The text below the bullet points in section 2 "Priorities for Economic Development" be removed.
After considering the issue, the following motion was presented:
Motion/Second: Goff/Walther moved to keep the "Priorities for Economic Development' section as presented
at the in the July 22, 1999 meeting.
Motion Carried 3 ayes I nays (Olsen Dissenting)
2. Clarification was requested regarding the inclusion of components from the previously deleted section
"Financing Tools" into section 3 "Resources to Support Economic Development."
After considering the issue, the following motion was advanced:
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B.
6.
Motion/Second: Goff/Walther moved to keep the "Resources to Support Economic Development' section as
presented at the in the July 22, 1999 meeting.
Motion Carried 3 ayes 1 nays (Olsen Dissenting)
With the aforementioned issues resolved, Chair Carlson asked for a motion to approve the Economic
Development Section of the 1999 Mounds View Comprehensive Guide Plan. The following motion was
presented.
Motion/Second: Walther/Goff moved to approve the Economic Development Section of the 1999 Mounds
View Comprehensive Guide Plan.
Motion Carried 3 ayes 1 nays (Olsen Dissenting)
Olsen requested that the minutes reflect her dissent was not based on the plan as a whole, but on particular
components within the plan.
Discussion of TIF Options
Economic Development Coordinator Kevin Carroll discussed the desire of the Economic Development
Authority to gain the Economic Development Commissions insight into tax increment financing. He proceeded
to outline the various alternatives that have been developed with regard to tax increment financing. These
alternatives include continuing the current practice, use the current practice but set a ceiling on the amount of
funds which go into the TIF pool for use on discretionary projects, and return all increment not pledged for
current obligations to Ramsey County for redistribution. Finance Director Kessel provided further clarification
on the potential alternatives.
Economic Development Coordinator Kevin Carroll discussed the various options for approaching the
discussion of TIF including the need for a historical perspective, operational considerations, TIF funded
programs, the use of future TIF funds.
Chair Carlson indicated that the TIF policy has been reviewed as recently as 1997. She suggested that a joint
meeting, or series of meetings be conducted with both the Economic Development Commission and the
Economic Development Authority. It was agreed that staff would get back to the Commission with a potential
date.
Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff:
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development
Commission adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Parrish
Economic Development Coordinator
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Item N0•5 -A, 5-B
Meeting Date: January 200', 2000
Type of Business: EB
EB: EDCBusiness
IN: Informational Item
of Mounds View Staff
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Meeting Dates and Officers
Date of Report: January 10, 2000
Background
The beginning of a new year requires the EDC to elect new officers for the proceeding
year and set a schedule of meeting dates.
Officers
�— City Code Chapter 408.07, subd. I provides that at the first regular meeting of the year, the
EDC shall appoint a chair, a vice -chair and "such other [officers] as" needed, subject to EDA
approval. In addition, Chapter 408 provides that no member may serve as Chair for more
than two consecutive terms. Accordingly, a new Chair must be elected since the current
Chair, Ms. Cindy Carlson, has served two consecutive terms. The position of Vice -Chair also
requires reappointment on an annual basis, but is not subject to term limitations.
Meetings
Chapter 408.07, subd. 2 requires that meetings be held at times "which the [EDC] shall fix by
resolution." At the current time, the EDC Bylaws require meetings at 7:30 a.m. on the fourth
Thursday of the month. A proposed meeting schedule is attached for your reference. Note
that the regular meetings in January and November deviate from the traditional schedule.
Necessary Actions
1. Elect a Chair and Vice -Chair subject to the approval of the Economic Development Authority.
2. Adopt a "Resolution Establishing a Calendar of Meeting Dates for 2000."
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(612) 717-4029
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MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 00 -EDC -28
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CALENDAR OF MEETING DATES FOR 2000
WHEREAS, The Mounds View Economic Development Commission plans to hold one business
meeting per month throughout 2000, with the exception of Special Meetings; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a list of meeting dates provides an orderly system of advance
notification for the benefit of the EDC, City staff and the general public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Commission hereby
adopts the calendar of 2000 meeting dates attached hereto.
Adopted this 20th day of January, 2000.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Chair
City Administrator
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
2000 MEETING DATES
January 20, 2000
(Regular Meeting: 6:00 p.m.; Joint EDA/EDA Meeting: 7:00)
February 17, 2000
February 24, 2000
March 23, 2000
April 20, 2000
May 25, 2000
June 22, 2000
July 20, 2000
August 24, 2000
September 21, 2000
October 26, 2000
November 16, 2000
(Tentative -- regular meeting date of 11-23-99 falls on Thanksgiving)
December 28, 2000
(All meetings will be held at Mounds View City Hall at 7:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted)
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Item No. 5-C
Meeting Date: January 20', 2000
Type of Business: IN
EB: EDC Business
IN: Informational7(em
of Mounds View Staff
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Project Updates
Date of Report: January 10, 2000
TOLD Development Land Exchange:
At various times in the past year the City Council has discussed the status of the city -owned 1.5 -acre
remnant parcel created by the realignment of Edgewood Drive and the adjacent vacant 9.4 -acre
Midland Videen property (See Attached Map). Currently, TOLD Development Co. has expressed an
interest in acquiring both properties so that they could construct a Walgreens store and an additional
building that could be occupied by a restaurant or a clinic. The developer has proposed trading
approximately 7.4 acres of the Videen property for the 1.5 -acre city -owned property. TOLD would
relocate the storm water pond on the city -owned remnant parcel at their cost. TOLD has also
indicated a willingness to contribute towards the cost of recreational improvements which could be
constructed on the 7.4 acres.
Over the past few months, the City Council has referred this matter to the Park and Recreation
Commission and the Planning Commission for input. The Park and Recreation Commission
considered this matter on October 27, 1999, and generally supported the proposed land swap. The
Planning Commission on December 1, 1999 passed a resolution also generally supporting the
proposed land swap.
At this point, the project is conceptual in nature and will be proceeding through the normal Planned
Unit Development (PUD) process. It is expected that the PUD will address a number of issues
including site, design, recreational, wetland, and procedural concerns. In addition, certain zoning
related approvals may also be necessary.
Mermaid Project Update:
The Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Center is still under consideration. At this point, there are still
significant issues to be addressed including property acquisition, storm water treatment, and
financing. It is anticipated that the City and the Halls will address the aforementioned issues in the
near future. In addition, the Rent -All site has been acquired and a study examining options to
mitigate storm water run off has also been completed.
Liberty Check Printers:
Liberty Check Printers is in the process of consolidating its Twin Cities operations into one corporate
headquarters. Asa result of their planned consolidation, the potential exists that Liberty will vacate
their facility in the Mounds View Business Park. However, they have asked that the City of Mounds
View identify any viable sites for their headquarters within the community. Unfortunately, the site
requirements necessitate a minimum of 6.5 acres, and as much as 8 acres. Based on this
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City of Mounds View Staff Report
January 10, 2000
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constraint, the only viable site is a parcel of property located between the Saturn Dealership and the
Multi -Tech Headquarters. The property is owned by Multi -Tech, and does not appear to be for sale.
Another option that will be presented is to lease space in multiple buildings within the Business Park.
At the current time, there is a significant amount space available to lease, but the available space
may not coincide with Liberty's needs. The letter sent by the Tegra Group on behalf of Liberty is
attached for your reference.
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VICORP Restaurants, d/b/a VICOM will be closing its production facility in the Mounds View
Business Park on Quincy Avenue. They intend to close on or about March 18th, 2000. The company
will be moving to a new facility in Chaska shortly thereafter. Vicom employs approximately 90
employees (16 Mounds View residents) of which most will be offered transfers to the new facility.
The attached letter states that the employees have been given notice of the relocation.
Necessary Actions:
No action is required
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
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December 28, 1999
Mr. Jim Ericson
Planning Associate — Community Development
City of Mounds View
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Re: Liberty Check Printers Headquarters
Dear Jim:
We are working with Liberty Check Printers to identify a site or campus location to
house Liberty's headquarters and future growth of Twin Cities operations. This exciting
project will allow Liberty Check to co -locate more than 300 office employees in 2001,
grow employment at the chosen location to more than 600 in 2004 and expand further in
years thereafter.
The City of Mounds View would be a great place for this project and it falls within the
geographic target that Liberty has identified.
What we need in the coming weeks are your thoughts on any property that could,
conceivably, meet the requirements and time line for development or redevelopment.
From the responses, Liberty Check will select the most viable and engage in more
detailed discussions with the Cities, property owners, developers, etc. related to the most
viable solutions.
The accompanying Request outlines more specifics and asks that any responsebe
forwarded by January 24, 2000. Please call me at 612-752-5753 with any questions.
Very truly yours,
The Tegra Group, Inc.
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Paul Koerber
C: Paul Malone, Liberty Check Printers
THE TEGRA GROUP, INC.
INTEGRAL TO BUSINESS REAL EST --TE DECISIONS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSED SITE OR CAMPUS
FOR LIBERTY CHECK PRINTERS' HEADQUARTERS
Liberty Check Printers is seeking a site or campus of existing buildings at which to:
1. Consolidate all Twin Cities office operations, by mid -2001, into 70,000 to
100,000 square feet of office space with five parking spaces per thousand
square feet.
2. Add 50,000 to 100,000 square feet of additional office space in late 2003 or
early 2004, again with five per thousand parking.
3. Add 80,000 square feet of light industrial space in first quarter, 2004.
Preferably on the same campus as the office facility or facilities.
4. Accommodate growth beyond 2004.
Based in the Twin Cities, Liberty Check is among the nation's leading companies in
check printing, check and debit card technology, business products and marketing
services for credit unions and other financial services providers. Twin Cities' operations
are today in four facilities in Mounds View and Roseville. Liberty also has operations in
Wisconsin, Texas, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Missouri.
Of its 450 Twin Cities employees today, Liberty expects that more than 300 will move to
the consolidated headquarters facility upon occupancy in 2001. With the space additions
outlined above, Liberty Check's employment at the campus is expected to exceed 600 in
2004, and grow beyond that in the years thereafter.
Liberty Check requests your help to identify a site, one or more existing
buildings or a redevelopment location that can accommodate the initial
and subsequent needs outlined above.
Please respond with the following information for any property that may fulfill the need:
1. Location
2. Size of parcel(s) and any existing buildings.
3. Whether the property is currently available for sale or lease.
4. Current zoning.
5. Availability of utilities at or near the property.
6. Availability of fiber optic telecommunications service at or near the property.
7. Whether the property may qualify for Tax Increment or other assistance.
Please send your responses by January 24, 2000, to: Mr. Paul bone
erry Check Printers
5267 Program Avenue
Mounds View, MN 55112
Any questions should be directed to Paul Koerber, The Tegra Group, 612-752-5753.
December 30, 1999
Notice to Chief Elected Official of the Local Government
RESTAURANTS, INC.
Dan Coughlin
Chuck Whiting
Mayor
City Administrator
City of Mounds View
City of Mounds View
2401 Highway 10
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112-1499
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112-1499
Re: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
VICORP Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a VICOM
5275 Quincy Street, Mounds View, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that VICORP Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a VICOM, will be closing its production
facility located at 5275 Quincy Street, Mounds View, Minnesota, effective on or about March
4 18, 1999.
This will be a permanent closure of the facility. VICORP Restaurants, Inc., will open a new
production facility located at 300 Lake Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, Minnesota. Most of the
employees at the Mounds View facility will be offered transfers to the new facility in Chaska.
Employees have been given notice of the closure and their opportunity to transfer.
Attached as Exhibit 1 to this letter is a list of the names, addresses, and occupations of the
employees being affected by the closure. This letter is to advise you that there are no bumping
rights or privileges which will exist for any of the employees receiving notice of the closure of
the Mounds View facility. Also, there is no union(s) representing any affecting employees that
are subject to this notification.
If you have any questions or concerns dealing with the permanent closure of the facility, please
feel free to contact me at (303) 672-2244.
Very truly yours, /
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Timothy R. Kan y
Senior Vice Presi'den
Purchasing, Production & Distribution
BAKERS SQUARE • VICOM • VILLAGE INN ! .400 WEST 43TH AVENUE
DENVER, COLORADO 80216
TELEPHONE 303.296.2121
Item No.
Staff Report No.
Meeting Date: January 20'", 2000
Type of Business: IN
EB: EDCBusiness
IN: Inform a tion alhem
City of Mounds View Staff
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: 2000 Work Plan
Date of Report: January 6, 2000
Background:
To guide the work of the EDC in the proceeding year, it was suggested that a work plan be developed. While a
majority of the EDC's time last year was spent reviewing the Economic Development component of the
Comprehensive Plan, the Commission has addressed a variety of issues in the last three years. These issues are
highlighted below.
• Economic Development Component of the Comprehensive Plan
• Housing Issues (Replacement Program, Rehabilitation Program, Senior Housing Development, Home
Improvement Fair, Code Enforcement)
• Tax Increment Finance (TIF Policy and Requests)
Business Improvement Partnership Loan Program
• Hotel and Banquet Center Development at the Mermaid
• Mounds View Ring Road Concept
• Carmike Theatre Development
• Highway 10 Redevelopment
• Involvement in organizations such as the I -35W Corridor Coalition, Chamber of Commerce, and related
community/development organizations
While many of the issues addressed by the EDC occur independently of a work plan, a plan does provide the
foundation for an effective commission. Past work plans from 1996-1998 have been attached foryour reference.
Necessary Actions:
No action is required. The information provided is intended for discussion at the February 24'h, 1999 meeting.
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1998 WORK PLAN
Mission Statement:
The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the Economic
Development Authority to promote a positive economic climate and revitalize the
community by developing programs to retain and expand existing businesses, attract
desirable new businesses, and redevelop target areas in the City.
Action Steps:
■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on programs and opportunities to
enhance business development and retention.
■ Advocate for an approved Redevelopment Plan for the Highway 10 Corridor and
provide comment to the Planning Commission in their analysis of the revision of the
Mounds View Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Highway 10 Corridor. Revise
Mounds View's Economic Development Plan from 1986 and incorporate the plan as part
of the Updated Comprehensive Plan.
■ Evaluate the effectiveness of the Business Improvement Partnership Loan Program and
make recommendations for revisions to the Program to meet the needs of the business
community.
■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on applications for the Mounds View
Business Improvement Partnership Program.
■ Evaluate staff research on innovative programs of other metro area cities as it relates
to development, redevelopment and housing rehabilitation.
■ Actively participate in the development of a design theme for Mounds View and work
cooperatively with the Planning Commission in implementing design standards as a
result of the design theme process for new development and redevelopment in the
City.
■ Annually monitor and provide input on the Mounds View Housing Replacement Program
and other housing initiatives. Evaluate the effectiveness of housing program as a tool
in providing the community with affordable and life cycle housing and generating
positive tong term economic growth. Ensure that any housing program using TIF meets
the requirements under the Mounds View's Tax Increment Plan.
■ Advocate continued staff involvement in the New Brighton/Mounds View Area Chamber
of Commerce to provide a framework for the evaluation of business concern and to
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help support a positive business climate. Encourage the participation of the business
community in Chamber activities.
■ Because the work of the North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition could have a positive
economic impact on the development and redevelopment of the City of Mounds View,
the EDC would advocate for staff to provide a quarterly report on the status of the
Coalition and provide input on the Coalition strategies as needed.
■ Communicate on a regular basis with the public on the Economic Development
Commission activities, encouraging written or verbal comment, through the City
Newsletter, cable and other interactive avenues
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1997 WORK PLAN
Mission Statement:
The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the Economic
Development Authority to promote a positive economic climate and revitalize the
community by developing programs to retain and expand existing businesses, attract
desirable new businesses, and redevelop target areas in the City.
Action Steps:
■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on programs and opportunities to
enhance business development and retention.
Advocate for an approved Redevelopment Plan for Highway 10, Section 9 and
encourage further study and planning for the entire Highway 10 Corridor as an
important element in the positive economic vitality of Mounds View. Continue to act
as the catalyst for and provide input on the development of a Corridor redevelopment
plan.
■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on applications for the Mounds View
Business Improvement Partnership Program.
■ Provide comment to the Planning Commission in their analysis of the revision of the
Mounds View Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Highway 10 Corridor.
■ Evaluate staff research on innovative programs of other metro area cities as it relates
to development, redevelopment and housing rehabilitation.
■ Work cooperatively with the Planning Commission in evaluating design standards for
new development and redevelopment in the City.
■ Annually monitor and provide input on the Mounds View Housing Replacement
Program. Evaluate the program's effectiveness as a toot in providing the community
with affordable and life cycle housing and generating positive long term economic
growth and ensure that it meets the requirements under the Mounds View's Tax
Increment Plan.
Participate with staff in retention calls to local businesses.
■ Communicate on a regular basis with the public on the Economic Development
Commission activities, encouraging written or verbal comment, through the City
Newsletter, cable and other interactive avenues.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1996 WORK PLAN
Mission Statement:
The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the Economic
Development Authority to promote a positive economic climate and revitalize the
community by developing programs to retain and expand existing businesses, attract
desirable new businesses, and redevelop target areas in the City.
Action Steps:
■ Complete the process of making Mounds View a Star City
■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on programs and opportunities to
enhance business development.
■ Advocate for an approved Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan as an important element in
the positive economic vitality of Mounds View and provide input on the development
of the redevelopment plan.
■ Monitor the development of a Housing Program for Mounds View recognizing the link
between affordable and life cycle housing and positive economic growth. In addition,
review the use of tax increment financing funds for a Housing Program ensuring that
the program meets the requirements of Mounds View's Tax Increment Plan.
■ Research innovative programs of other metro area cities as it relates to development,
redevelopment and housing rehabilitation.
■ Work cooperatively with the Planning Commission in evaluating design standards for
new development and redevelopment in the City.
• Develop and make recommendations to the Economic Development Authority for a Tax
Increment Financing Policy to include fundability guidelines.
• Actively participate in retention calls to local businesses.
• Explore opportunities for improvement of the public transit system along Highway 10.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the public on the Economic Development
Commission activities, encouraging written or verbal comment, through the City
Newsletter, cable and other interactive avenues.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
2000 WORK PLAN
Mission Statement:
The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the Economic
Development Authority to promote a positive economic climate and revitalize the community by
developing programs to retain and expand existing businesses, attract desirable new businesses, and
redevelop target areas in the City.
Action Steps:
# Review and make recommendations to the EDA on programs and opportunities to enhance
business development and retention.
# Recognize Highway 10 redevelopment as an important element in the positive economic vitality
of Mounds View.
# Evaluate the effectiveness of the Business Improvement Partnership Loan Program and make
recommendations for revisions to the Program to meet the needs of the business community.
# Evaluate staff research on innovative programs of other metro area cities as it relates to
development, redevelopment and housing rehabilitation.
# The Economic Development Commission will work cooperatively to coordinate the goals of the
• respective commissions.
# Annually monitor and provide input on the Mounds View Housing Replacement Program and
other housing initiatives. Evaluate the effectiveness of housing program as a tool in providing
the community with affordable and life cycle housing and generating positive long-term economic
growth. Ensure that any housing program using TIF meets the requirements under the Mounds
View's Tax Increment Plan.
# Advocate continued staff involvement in the New Brighton/Mounds View Area Chamber of
Commerce to provide a framework for the evaluation of business concern and to help support a
positive business climate. Encourage the participation of the business community in Chamber
activities.
# Participate with staff in retention calls to local businesses.
# Because the work of the I-35W Corridor Coalition could have a positive economic impact on the
development and redevelopment of the City of Mounds View, the EDC would advocate for staff
to provide a quarterly report on the status of the Coalition and provide input on the Coalition
strategies as needed.
# Communicate on a regular basis with the public on the Economic Development Commission
activities, encouraging written or verbal comment, through the City Newsletter, cable and other
interactive avenues.
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Time Commitment: 2.5 Hours Per Month Meeting Dates: Third Friday of Every Month
Staff Liaison: Aaron Parrish, Meeting Time: 7:30 A.M.
Economic Development Coordinator
763-717-4029
Overview:
The Economic Development Commission serves as an advisory body to the Economic Development Authority to
promote a positive economic climate and revitalize the community by developing programs to retain and expand
existing businesses, attract desirable new businesses, and redevelop targeted areas in the City.
Typical Activities:
01. Reviews and makes recommendations to the EDA on programs and opportunities to enhance business
development and retention.
2. Evaluates plans and actions encouraging the redevelopment of County Highway 10. Recognizes
redevelopment of County Highway 10 as an important element in the positive economic vitality of Mounds
View.
3. Evaluates staff research on innovative programs of other metro area cities as it relates to development,
redevelopment and housing rehabilitation.
4. Work cooperatively to coordinate the goals of the respective commissions.
5. Annually monitors and provides input on the Mounds View Housing Replacement Program and other
housing initiatives. Evaluates the effectiveness of housing programs as a tool in providing the community
with affordable and life cycle housing and generating positive long-term economic growth.
6. Advocates involvement in the New Brighton/Mounds View Area Chamber of Commerce to provide a
framework for the evaluation of business concern and to help support a positive business climate.
Encourages the participation of the business community in Chamber activities.
7. Participates with staff in retention calls and visits to local businesses.
8. Assists staff with marketing efforts aimed at enhancing the image and identity of the community.
9. Makes recommendations to the EDA regarding Business Improvement Partnership Loans, Tax Increment
Finance Assistance, Tax Abatement, and other economic development finance tools.
• 10. Communicates on a regular basis with the public on the Economic Development Commission's activities,
encourages written or verbal comment through the City Newsletter, cable and other interactive avenues.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
BYLAWS
AUTHORITY: These Bylaws are established in accordance with City Ordinance 408.07,
Subdivision 6. "The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for the
transaction of its business." There shall be no conflict between the Bylaws of this
Commission and the provisions of the City Charter and the Municipal Code.
II. MEETINGS. The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the third Friday of
each month as established by resolution of the Economic Development Commission.
Regular meetings may be changed, added or canceled by the chairperson or vice-
chairperson. Special meetings may be added by the chairperson or vice-chairperson.
• A. The regular business meeting shall be for the purpose of making recommendations
to the Economic Development Authority, herein EDA, conducting public hearings,
drafting of reports, and for other discussion not requiring action (ie. vote) by the
Commission.
B. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with State Open Meeting Laws.
III. INFORMATIONAL PACKETS. Each commissioner shall receive an informational planning
report for the items that are on the regular meeting agenda no later than the Friday preceding
the regular meeting. Each commissioner is responsible for reviewing the material within the
packet prior to the regular agenda meeting.
IV. ATTENDANCE. Commission members shall advise the designated Staff member or
chairperson of an anticipated absence from any regularly scheduled Economic Development
Commission meeting. Any member attending less than eighty percent of the meetings per
year without consent of the commission shall be deemed to have vacated the office, and
• such vacancy shall be filled by the EDA pursuant the Chapter 408.06 of the Municipal Code.
A leave of absence may be granted by the consent of the commission.
EDC Bylaws
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• V. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS. Advice from, consultation with, and/or requests for
review by the City Attorney, Bond Attorney, City Engineer, City Planning Agency, or other
paid consultants shall be in accordance with the Municipal Code.
VI. ADJOURNMENT. Meetings shall adjourn on or before 90 minutes from the time of call to
order unless a two-thirds majority of the members present agree to extend the time of
adjournment.
VII. MINUTES. Approved minutes shall be the official record of the Economic Development
Commission.
A. The minutes shall state:
1. The kind of meeting, whether regular business or special and the date, time
and place.
2. Roll call of members present and whether absent members are excused or
unexcused.
• 3. Corrections to and approval of the previous minutes and the vote taken.
4. Description of each item being discussed.
5. A motion and second is required for each action item and the motion shall be
recorded as accurately as possible.
6. The vote on each motion (ayes, nays, and abstentions), a statement of
reasons for nay votes or abstentions, and whether motion carries or fails.
7. Specific concerns addressed to the chairperson for inclusion in the minutes.
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8. Reports by members.
9. Time for adjournment.
10. Signature of the Staff designated member.
B. All minutes shall be clearly marked to indicate either"APPROVED" or
"UNAPPROVED". Each commissioner shall receive a copy of the previous regular
business meeting minutes "UNAPPROVED". Approved copies may be obtained
upon request. A copy of the approved minutes shall be filed with the EDA Executive
• Director.
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VIII. LIAISON TO EDA. In the event of the absence of the EDA ex-officio member, a commission
member may be appointed by the chairperson to represent the Economic Development
Commission at the next regular EDA meeting.
IX. POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. When a potential conflict of interest may exist for
commission member or members, the member(s) shall ask to be excused and step down
from the commission prior to discussion on that item.
X. SUPPLEMENTARY PUBLICATIONS. All commission members shall receive a copy of the
Municipal Code, Chapter 408, as well as other materials as provided by the EDA, Staff or
other commission members.
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