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1. CALL TO
2. ROLL CA
3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES
February 24th, 2000
Action: Motion
Second
Vote
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
S. EDC BUSINESS
A. Highway 10 Issues
B. Options for 2901 Highway 10
C. Business Retention Visits
ISSION AGENDA
Olsen
Walther
Coughlin (EDA Liaison)
Jopke (Staff)
Parrish (Staff)
D. Liberty Check Printing Update/Development Opportunities Guide
E. Economic Development Web Site (No Materials Attached)
6. Report of Commissioners, Staff and EDA Liaison
A. Business Subsidy Policy Update
7. ADJOURN
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Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: April 20th, 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
February 2e, 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. Roil Call:
Members Present: Dr. Greg Belting, Cindy Carlson (Arrived Late), Tom Field, Rosemary Goff, Julie
Olsen, Sean Walther, and EDA Liaison Dan Coughlin.
Members Absent: Wendy Marty
Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Parrish.
3. Approval Of Minutes:
Motion/Second: Walther/Goff moved to approve the minutes from January 20th, 2000.
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Commissioner Carlson was not present at this time.
4. Special Business
Dr. Greg Belting was welcomed to the Commission and subsequently took the Oath of Office
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Adopt 2000 Bylaws
Motion/Second: Goff/Walther moved to approve the bylaws as presented
Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays
Commissioner Carlson was not present at this time.
B. Develop and adopt a "2000 Work Plan"
In the past, work plans have been developed to guide the work of the economic development
commission After reviewing and modifying components of past work plans and a preliminary
2000 Work Plan, a plan was developed to reflect the present direction of the Commission.
After modifying the prelimnary "2000 Work Plan," the following motion was advanced:
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Motion/Second: Carlson/Goff moved to adopt the 2000 Work Plan as amended.
Motion Carried 6 ayes 0 nays
C. Business Subsidy Policy
The "1999 Business Subsidies Law" (Minnesota Statutes § 1167.993 through §116J.995) requires
communities to develop and adopt a business subsidy policy for all subsidies/incentives granted after
August 1", 1999. In accordance with this legislation, communities granting incentives are required
to pass a "Business Subsidy Policy" to assist in the development of "Business Subsidy Agreements."
After discussion of the issue, Commissioner Olsen moved to table discussion of the "Business
Subsidy Policy" to a future meeting. There being no second, the motion was not acted upon.
The following motion was presented and seconded:
Motion/Second: Carlson/Walther moved to adopt the "Business Subsidy Policy" as presented.
Motion Carried 5 ayes 1 nay
Commissioner Olsen's dissent was based on a variety of factors including: policy's lack of
conformity with enabling legislation, inadequate information on which to make a decision, and
the broad nature of the policy as constructed.
6. Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff:
A. Coordinator Parrish announced that a Commission Appreciation Dinner will take place at
approximately 6:00 p.m., March 2nd at the Mounds View Community Center. More details
will follow.
B. Coordinator Parrish announced that the City has received several inquiries from the
Minnesota Office of the State Auditor regarding the use of tax increment finance.
Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic
Development Commission adjourned at 8:43 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Parrish
Economic Development Coordinator
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Item No. 5A
Meeting Date: March 23rd, 2000
Type of Business: EB
EB: EDC Business
IN: Informational Item
of Mounds View Staff
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Highway 10 Issues
Date of Report: March 14, 2000
Background:
As you may know, on February 25th a young man lost his life attempting to cross Highway 10 at
Edgewood Avenue. While there are many issues surrounding Highway 10, this particular incident
has prompted an examination of the Highway's safety. Beyond safety concerns, it has been the
position of the Council to look at Highway 10 from a holistic perspective including economic,
recreational, and aesthetic considerations.
At this point, city staff is reviewing potential options for a traffic study and exploring funding
opportunities for assorted public improvements. A review of past Highway 10 planning efforts has
also been conducted. Slides highlighting past studies have been included for your review.
In addition, on Monday March 13th, 2000 the Economic Development Authority approved funding for
a study to be completed by Springsted Public Finance Advisors. Their preliminary work plan includes
meeting with elected officials and city staff and the facilitation of two community workshops/forums.
Additional information regarding the community forums and other planning efforts will be provided as
it becomes available.
Necessary Actions:
None
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
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Past Highway 10
Studies and
Planning
Initiatives
•1979 Comprehensive Plan
. Highway 10 is a major barrier.
. Poor vehicular and pedestrian
crossings.
. Creation of a civic center to unify
and connect fragmented
community.
. Highway 10 can take on a "main
street" function.
-Focus 2000
. Use Highway 10 as the center of
the community by making it more
accessible with pedestrian bridges
and boulevards.
. Develop methods for connecting
northern and southern sections of
town such as building a pedestrian
and bicycle bridge at Long Lake
Road or County Road I.
. Improve aesthetic appearance of
Highway 10 corridor.
. 1979 Comprehensive Plan
. Focus 2000
. Highway 10 Redevelopment Studies
. Pedestrian Bridge
. University of Minnesota Study
. Ring Road Discussion
. Highway 10 Design Theme
. Comprehensive Plan Update
. 136W Corridor Coallion
•1979 Comprehensive Plan
. Opportunity to address traffic
circulation and safely issues.
. Ring Road concept introduced.
. Discussion of the need for a
pedestrian bridge.
. Accommodations will be made to
facilitate safe pedestrian and
bicycle crossings at major
intersections.
-Highway 10 Redevelopment
. 1991 goal to develop a strategic plan
to create a total community multi-
modal transportation network
incorporating Highway 10 into a
community -oriented boulevard.
. 1994 creation of a Highway 10
Redevelopment Task Force.
1995 inventory of corridor, designalic
of 12 study areas, review of similar
corridors, and development of
-Highway 10 Redevelopment
. 1996-97 Section 9 Redevelopment
Plan
-University of Minnesota Study
. 1997 Mounds View agrees to participate
in the Metropolitan Livable Communities
Design Course.
. Key ideas:
♦ R -O -W addth and road design contribute
to speed.
♦ Tame Highway to by narrowing feel thru
landscaping, lighting, fencing and
bringing uses closer to road.
♦ Create °Head of Mounds View.
♦ Ring Road concept
-Highway 10 Design Theme
. 1998 Consultant hired to help city
develop a design theme for
Highway 10.
. Community Task Force formed.
. Preferred alternative selected.
♦ Key Ideas
. Woods and wetlands theme
.city entry signs
.Pedestrian trail on both sides of
Highway 10.
-Pedestrian Bridge
1994 development, submittal, and
approval of ISTEA Grant application.
1995 discussion of sources of local
share of costs and hiring BRW to finalize
bridge design.
1996 selection of bridge design, review
of pond relocation, acquisition of
easements.
1997 bridge project abandoned.
-Ring Road Discussion
. 1997-98 discussion of Ring Road
concept.
♦ Theater project signal
♦ Edgewood Drive
♦ Public Meeting
. No support for concept
-Highway 10 Design Theme
♦ Key ideas
. Use of low berms and plantings to
buffer trails from Highway 10-
• Use of special paving to denote
crosswalks.
+Provision of low walls and mounds,
and low native plantings in
medians at crosswalks to create
safe places for pedestrians.
. Pedestrian bridge crossings should
be considered at proper locations.
2
-Comprehensive Plan Update
. County Highway 10 is baffler.
. Excessive amount of R -0•W on County
Highway 10.
. Need to work with counly to develop a
plan for the future reconstruction of
County Highway to.
. Need to develop and adopt a specific
land use plan for the corridor.
. Need to provide safe pedestrian
circulation.
•135W Corridor Coalition
. All roads within the coalition
including County Highway 10 are
being studied.
e Ultimately alternative plans will be
developed to address ways to
improve roads to provide more
livable communities.
in Potential funding source for
improvements.
•135W Corridor Coalition
. Formed in 1996
. Coalition of the cities of Arden
Hills, Blaine, Circle Pines, Mounds
View, New Brighton, Roseville, and
Shoreview.
. Formed to address concerns about
rising congestion on regional and
local transportation networks.
item No. 5B
Meeting Date: March 23rd, 2000
Type of Business: EB
EB: EDC Business
IN: Informational Item
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Options for 2901 Highway 10
Date of Report: March 14, 2000
Background:
At the last EDC meeting an inquiry was made regarding the status of, and potential options for 2901
Highway 10, or the former Kunz Oil property. Subsequent to the EDC's February meeting, the EDA
has provided direction to the EDC to examine potential options for redevelopment of the site.
The comprehensive plan calls for the property to be incorporated into a larger mixed-use planned
unit development. However, this does not address the current issues associated with the property.
Accordingly, three options have been developed to address existing redevelopment needs. These
options include:
Option #1: Purchase the Site
The site is currently being offered for sale. After contacting the broker for the property, Briggs
Savignac of Sunbelt Business Brokers, he indicated that the asking price was approximately
$175,000. Beyond the expense associated with this option, additional limiting factors include the
site's proximity to a residential area, limited development potential, and size (.7 acres). Given the
aforementioned considerations, Option 1 may not be the best use of limited resources.
Option #2: Code Enforcement
Given the existing condition of the property, code enforcement exists as a potential option to address
the issues associated with the property. The following portion of the city nuisance code would apply
in this situation:
607.04: SPECIAL PROVISIONS; BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND APPEARANCE:
Subd. 1. Declaration Of Nuisance: Buildings, fences, and other structures which have been so poorly
maintained that their physical condition and appearance detract from the surrounding neighborhood are
declared to be public nuisances because they. ) are
decrease adjoining landowners' and
occupants' enjoyment of their property and neighborhood, 'g)and c)adversely affect property values and
neighborhood pattern.
Subd. 2. Standards: Any building, fence, or other structure is a public nuisance if it does not comply with the
following requirements:
a. No part of any exterior surface shall have deterioration, holes, breaks, gaps, loose or rotting boards or
timbers.
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March 14, 2000
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b. Every exterior surface which has had a surface finish such as paint applied shall be maintained to avoid
< noticeable deterioration of the finish. No wall or other exterior surface shall have peeling, cracked, chipped or
otherwise deteriorated surface finish on more than twenty percent (20%) of.,
(1) Any one wall or other flat surface, or
(2) All door and window moldings, eaves, gutters, and similar projections on any one side or surface.
c. All wires which are strung less than fifteen feet (15) above the surface of any public street or alley
d. All exterior doors and shutters shall be hung properly and have an operable mechanism to keep them
securely shut or in place.
e. All cornices, moldings, lintels, bay or dormer windows, and similar projections shall be kept in good repair
and free from cracks and defects which make them hazardous or unsightly.
f. Roof surfaces shall be tight and have no defects which admit water. All roof drainage systems shall be
secured and hung properly.
g. Chimneys, antennas, air vents, and other similar projections shall be structurally sound and in good repair.
Such projections shall be secured properly, where applicable, to an exterior wall or exterior roof.
h. All foundations shall be structurally sound and in good repair. (Ord. 556, 3-20-95)
Initially, the code enforcement approach would only require staff time to document the code
violations present on the property. However, significant staff time may be required if the matter
proceeds through the courts. The adversarial nature of code enforcement may also create animosity
between the City and the property owner.
Option #3: Demolition Assistance
Option #3 parallels Mounds View's Housing Replacement Program. In this instance, the EDA would
provide the property owner with demolition assistance. The current property owner would retain
ownership, but the existing structure would be demolished leaving the lot vacant. Based on past
experience with the Housing Replacement Program, it is expected that demolition costs would be
approximately eight thousand dollars.
From a financial perspective, it is anticipated that TIF dollars allocated for Highway 10
Redevelopment would be utilized in Options #1 and #3.
Necessary Actions:
Recommend a course of action to the EDA
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
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item No. 5C
Meeting Date: March 23rd, 2000
Type of Business: EB
EB: EDC Business
im Informational Item
of Mounds View Staff
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
item Titie/subject: Business Retention Visits
Date of Report: March 14, 2000
Background:
Recognizing the importance of business retention in Mounds View, one particular component of the
EDC's 2000 Work Plan calls for the Commission to "Participate with staff in retention calls to local
businesses." On a general level, this program is oriented toward building relationships with Mounds
View businesses, creating a favorable business climate within Mounds View, and soliciting input
about what we as a community can do to best address business needs.
To implement the program, the following questions should be addressed:
1.When should visits be conducted?
2. How often should visits be conducted?
3. How many visits should be conducted?
4. Is there specific information that should be gathered on retention visits?
City staff will take the lead in coordinating the visits along with developing informational materials to
provide those businesses visited. At the present time, there are approximately 200 businesses in
Mounds View. However, a number of these businesses are home based, and some contain multiple
enterprises.
Necessary Actions:
Establish parameters for Business Retention Visit Program
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763)717-4029
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of Mounds View Staff
Item No. 5D
Meeting Date: March 23rd, 2000
Type of Business: IN
EB: EDC Business
IN: Informational Item
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Liberty Check Printers Update / Development Opportunities Guide
Date of Report: March 14, 2000
Background:
Several EDC members have inquired informally regarding the status of the Liberty Check Printers
potential relocation. At this point, there have been no significant developments, and to our
knowledge Liberty has not made a final decision.
Our response to Liberty's site location criteria is attached for your review. Unfortunately, given the
substantial land required for both the office and manufacturing facilities, the alternatives we
presented do not directly coincide with Liberty's specified criteria. Based on a discussion with Welsh
Companies, the broker for Liberty's current manufacturing facility in Mounds View, Liberty has a
lease in place until 2003 or 2004.
As a result of the Liberty inquiry and other requests for development information, we have assembled
a "Development Opportunities Guide." This guide provides an inventory of available retail property,
vacant land, industrial property, and office property available for lease or purchase within the City of
Mounds View. The guide also includes maps and other resources. A copy of this publication will be
distributed for your review at the meeting
Necessary Actions:
None
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
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March 14, 2000
Mr. Paul Malone
Liberty Check Printers
5267 Program Avenue
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
Dear Paul:
On behalf of the City of Mounds View, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight potential development sites
that could conceivably meet your needs. Regardless of your future location decision, we would like to thank Liberty for
being a good corporate citizen and valued member of the community. Based on the criteria specified in the letter sent by
the Tegra Group, we believe that two viable options exist for Liberty to stay in Mounds View. Both options build upon
Liberty's current facilities and future needs.
First, there is a nine -acre parcel of property located near your current facilities off of Highway 10. The parcel in
questions is located between the existing Multi -Tech facility and the Saturn Dealership. As you can see on the
enclosed map of the Mounds View Business Park, this site is just to the Northwest of your current manufacturing
facility. At this point, the site is owned by Multi -Tech and is not currently being marketed. Please note that I made
certain assumptions beyond what is provided in the Tegra letter. The attached spreadsheet delineates those assumptions.
Second, Liberty could maintain their existing facilities in Mounds View and take advantage of vacancies in adjacent
buildings. Admittedly, the leasing opportunities that are currently available do not directly coincide with the needs
outlined in the Tegra letter. However, Liberty's current facilities taken in conjunction with current and future vacancies
is a potential option. Presently, Griffin Companies is marketing 40,000 square feet of office at 5267 Program Avenue.
In addition, there are several industrial/warehouse buildings that are being marketed. We have enclosed copies of
information for the properties currently being marketed in the Mounds View Business Park for your reference.
As an existing business park, a majority of the infrastructure is in place to accommodate Liberty's consolidation. The
aforementioned properties are part of a planned unit development, and are currently serviced, or capable of being
serviced with utilities. It is expected/planned that fiber optic service will be available along Highway 10 in the near
future.
A variety of options exist for development finance assistance. The Mounds View Business Park is currently within a tax
increment district, and increment has provided gap financing for a majority of the buildings within the district.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide options for Liberty Check to stay within Mounds View. If you have any
questions, or require additional information please feel free to contact us at the numbers below. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Rick Jopke Aaron Parrish
Community Development Director Economic Development Coordinator
(612) 717-4021 (612) 717-4029