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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-2002 pnava d] • Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting August 16, 2002 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Greg Belting called the meeting to order at 7:42 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dr. Greg Belting, Toni Johnson, Dave Fox, Jason Helgemoe, and Stan McDonald Members Absent: Tom Field • Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Backman Others Present: EDA Liaison Rich Sonterre 3. APPROVAL OF EDC MINUTES: Motion/Second: McDonald moved and Fox seconded the approval of the July 31, 2002 EDC minutes. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS No Special Business Scheduled. 5. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON A. Commissioner Reports: McDonald indicated that he had received comments complimentary of Backman's work with the Mermaid and Abbey Carpet projects. B. Report of EDA Liaison: No report. AM C. TCN Chamber of Commerce Update: 1111, Backman noted that he had invited Shannon Meyer, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce,to make a presentation to the EDC later during the meeting. Helgemoe mentioned that the Chamber was having a fall golf tournament on September 13th at the Links course in the City of Ramsey. 111111=. EDC Minutes August 16, 2002 Approved Page 2 • D. Report of Staff: 1. Manufactured Home Park Revitalization Application Process: Backman is concerned about not losing the construction cycle for upgrading these units and has been trying to push the process along. A draft of the homeowner application form was completed at the end of July and is being reviewed by Ramsey County. He has been in contact with Jennifer Bergman, Program Director of the Housing Resource Center in Shoreview. The role of the HRC will include application processing, income verification, loan documentation, construction monitoring,and other administrative activities. Backman is encouraging Ramsey,HRC,and the City to have another meeting next week to finalize the application format, etc. Belting inquired about the amount of financial assistance available per manufactured home. Backman replied that up to$3,000 would be available for rehabilitation of existing units. 2. Silver Lake Pointe Developer Concurrence on Revised TIF Payments: Backman noted that this TIF project entails an 83 unit senior housing facility. He distributed a handout to the members—a letter originally from Backman to Heartland-Mounds View Common Bond. CommonBond Communities & MSP Real Estate have agreed that an overpayment by the City of $14,469 was made regarding Silver Lake Pointe project during the previous five years. A partial payment for February was approved by the City Council, but not released until early this month after the developer signed off on this letter. 3. August Developer Payments for TIF Projects: Members were sent in the meeting packet a copy of an August 8th memo to the City's Finance Director requesting that four developer payments be processed this month. They are for Building N, Silver Lake Pointe, Midwest I.V., and Zep Manufacturing. These were approved by the EDA at its August 12th meeting. 4. Twin Cities North Chamber: Backman mentioned that the Secretary of State gave approval to the merger for TCN on July 23rd and that this was received by the Chamber on the 29th. On August 6th Backman attended the first meeting of the Public Policy Task Force where various activities were discussed—surveying the membership re top 3 or 4 issues, policy development, and holding candidate forums. At this point Backman introduced Shannon Meyer, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber. In her presentation, Meyer discussed the merger process, potential legislative issues and that the chamber serves as an advocate for the business community. She mentioned that she would be having quarterly meetings with mayors/managers of member communities. Sonterre encouraged the Chamber's involvement in the I35W Corridor Coalition. Meyer indicated that she intended to get involved with the Coalition. 5. Community Resource Guide—NovoPrint USA: One of the projects that the TCN Chamber started last year (but held up due to the merger) was a Quality of Life marketing piece or Resource Guide. It will be printed by NovoPrint and will encompass all five member communities of the new Chamber. Backman showed a similar piece that was done for Anoka and indicated that New Brighton had committed $1,200 for advertising/narrative space. Mounds View has committed to$600 and will receive 200 copies of the Guide. Our cost will be split with the YMCA and Elegant Thymes, the Community Center caterer. 6. Blooming Prairie Natural Foods: Blooming Prairie moved from Minneapolis to Mounds View in the middle of July. Backman visited its newly renovated distribution facility on August 14th He toured the facility with Steve Lumsden, General Manager, and Jill Johnson-Kizer, representing the TCN Chamber. Lumsden is quite pleased with the quantity and quality of space. In early August Backman learned that the nation's largest natural food distributor, EDC Minutes � August 16, 2002 G=yp p roo MCS Page 3 . United Natural Foods, a Connecticut-based corporation was planning to acquire Blooming Prairie. The buyout does not threaten the M.V.facility and could lead to more local jobs than the initial 65 employees. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Community Center&Mermaid Collaboration Discussion: At the previous meeting Backman was asked to look into facilitating greater cooperation and coordination between the Mounds View Community Center and the Mermaid Event Center. Backman discussed this matter with Dabney Bradley, Community Center caterer, Shannon Roepke, YMCA, and with Cindy Winegarner, Director of Sales for the Mermaid. All three were open to additional collaboration efforts. Ms. Winegarner suggested having a meeting about this in September. The intent of initial meeting would be to discuss current marketing activities, current collaboration,and what could be done. Backman will followup. B. Abbey Carpet-Development Activities: The Mounds View EDA approved on July 22'd up to $25,000 for demolition of the old Perkins. Since that time several developments have occurred. Mr. Kopas, Abbey Carpet, and Mr. Carlson, Rob Carlson Builders, have been working with Lampert Architects, a Ham Lake architectural firm,on the building site plans for a 22,000 sq.ft. commercial building. Mr. Kopas and Backman viewed several buildings that Lampert designed. Yesterday,Jim Atkinson and Backman met with Kopas and Carlson to review the initial site map or footprint of the building on the irregular-shaped parcel. Backman showed the current map to the EDC members. Carlson expects to submit more detailed building drawings and plan • application by the end of next week. Their goal is to go before the Planning Commission at the September 4th session and present to the City Council on September 23rd. Barring any changes, demolition would occur shortly thereafter. C. Colonial Craft—Prospect Activities: Colonial Craft is one of the world's largest producers of wooden door and window grills, mouldings, and picture frames, and about a year ago was purchased by Quanex, a large building products company based in Houston, Texas. As was mentioned last month,Colonial Craft is the prospect interested in Building I in the M.V. Business Park. Over the past month the company has been reviewing the proposed lease. On August 12th when Backman talked to John Boich,the RREEF broker interacting with Colonial Craft, he indicated that at this point it looks good, that it's out of Colonial Craft's hands, and that Quanex lawyers are talking to the building owner's lawyers. The terms of the lease(as relayed to me)are attractive. Hopefully in two weeks we will have some indication of the decision. D. Culver's Restaurant—Prospect Activities: Backman worked out a meeting time this week between Wendell Smith, broker for the property owner,and Steve Sparks,the Culver's franchise owner. The hour and a half meeting,which Jim Ericson and.Backman attended,was productive. Both sites near the Carmike Theater were considered and discussed. (Backman distributed to the members a copy of a map showing Outparcels A&B. Anthony Properties has readjusted its pricing on the properties from $10 to $8 per sq. ft. The more attractive pricing has increased Sparks interest. At the June meeting it appeared that just the Long Lake Road site would be considered. At this week's meeting, both parcels were looked at. Sparks and his partner continue to interact with St. Anthony on adding a restaurant there, however, the process there has not been smooth. Depending on what happens with St.Anthony, Mounds View could be the third or fourth location for Sparks. Backman inquired if the Commission would want to provide other financial assistance for this project. Johnson stated that given both sites'other advantages (no redevelopment required, 1 1/2 acre of buildable space along Hwy 10, utilities on site, PUD EDC Minutes Cr,August 16, 2002 App TOo VSCr Page 4 411 designation and Rice Creek drainage approval),she was not inclined to do so. The consensus of the members was the same. E. Other: McDonald asked if the City had a marketing brochure or packet of information for businesses. Backman responded that we do have a community profile, however,he would like to develop a business packet to promote business development over the next six to twelve months. Backman informed the members that a Commission Appreciation & Recognition Banquet has been set for Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the M.V. Community Center. Spouses are welcome to come. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Chair Belting adjourned the August 16th (McDonald moved,Johnson seconded motion)meeting of the Economic Development Commission at 9:04 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Aaron A. Backman Economic Development Coordinator \\Ntserver\CityHall\DATA\GROUPS\ECONDEV\EDC\Minutes\Min02\8-16-02.doc 1110 North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Labor Force Assessment-Underemployment Data(2001) Workplace Destinations by City of Origin Figure 7 III rwi—g 11 , fil-1 liM rc;! I ,•%' l_ 11pisrj 5 rir'd- tF p/■�mit'''`'-- :-1 III ?1 Tii: - Ai ® i''iii,:;�Il�".'��l''''''-'-',-1II \�";, �,'iN�. 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Chamber •directories •chamber executive •ask a peer •MCC members The Metro East Development Partnership and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of •Canadian members Commerce are joining forces to create a seven-county economic development group. professional MEDP is leaving its offices in downtown St. Paul Oct. 31 to move in with the development Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce in downtown Minneapolis. •ACCE conferences •awardtph Dave Piggott, executive director of MEDP, said the organization was at a crossroads obw •award programs gg 9 •leadership programs when it voted in favor of the move at a meeting Tuesday. •certification •special Interest groups •message boards The independent agency's long-term viability was in peril due to a reduction in •seminars corporate funding, which makes up two-thirds of its budget. The agency has drawn • down its entire reserve account, reduced staff and limited expenses. Cash flow also is a concern. marketplace •online store The big catalyst for the decision, however,was that MEDP's sublease from the St. Paul •book reviews Area Chamber of Commerce expires Oct. 31, Piggott said. •business directory •affinity programs Many details about how the organizations will be restructured to cover the entire metro region still have to be worked out, including funding models and whether MEDP's staff benefits will become chamber employees, he said. •plan information For now, MEDP will keep its name, its focus on the east metro and Piggott as •forms executive director. •access accounts online •contact "The idea is for the two organizations to work together and create a regional economic development organization,"said Kathleen Gaylord, mayor of South St. Paul and the public-sector co-chair of MEDP. "I think it's a fantastic opportunity to use the MEDP model and use it to benefit the entire region." The MEDP's primary mission is to attract and retain businesses in the east metro area by providing free and confidential site-location assistance. It gets about 100 leads per year, Piggott said. During the past decade, it played a role in such deals as the expansion by Bayport-based Andersen Windows in Cottage Grove, new hotels in Eagan and Eden Prairie and a small plant for a manufacturer of Lasik-surgery machines in White Bear Lake, he said. • Mark Beattie, the private sector co-chair of MEDP who works in the real estate department at 3M,wrote in a letter to MEDP's board of directors this week that the Minneapolis Regional Chamber has a vision for economic development that aligns closely with MEDP. http://www.acce.org/info/news/articles/8101-metro.asp 11/19/2002 East-metro Group Joins Mpls. Chamber Page 2 of 3 Client confidentiality and a reputation for treating all communities and investors equally would be maintained in a partnership, Beattie said. • For the Minneapolis Regional Chamber,the partnership gives it access to the eastern half of the metro area at a time when it is striving to represent more of the Twin Cities regional business community and become a player in economic development. * One goal is to represent the region as a single point of contact for companies interested in relocating or expanding in the area, said Louise Dickmeyer, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. There's also a need for an aggressive effort to promote the region as a place to do business, she said. Dickmeyer said the only formal relationship formed thus far with the MEDP is a short- term lease for the office space. The two groups are discussing the structure of an economic development entity that would launch in 2003, but they don't plan on creating another free-standing organization that would require separate or additional resources, Dickmeyer said."We studied some great models in other cities in the U.S. and will mirror some of these more effective models." Minneapolis has a strong brand name and the chamber gets a lot of leads for economic development through its Web site, Dickmeyer said. "We want to be able to leverage that." Larry Dowell, president of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, said his organization this summer decided to launch its own economic development program • focused on the east metro after trying unsuccessfully to reach a deal with MEDP. There's possibly a need for a regional program or effort, Dowell said, but there are different philosophies for how that should be done. The St. Paul Area Chamber's approach is to integrate its economic-and workforce- development programs, and it now has about four people from its 25-person staff doing that, he said. Economic development is about job creation and bringing in new investment and encouraging retention, Dowell said, but it also is about developing a pool of good workers for businesses when unemployment levels drop again. Dowell said he's not at all discouraged by MEDP's decision to leave St. Paul. "They are independent and should make those choices,we just choose a different direction," he said. Greg Miller, president of Eagan-based development company Interstate Partners and a former board member of MEDP, doubts a seven-county regional economic development agency could be effective without a large staff. * Miller,who said he stopped participating in MEDP because it wasn't generating new leads, said the relocation services provided by MEDP duplicate work provided by commercial real estate brokers. The difference is that brokers are more motivated and have better information, • especially on a regional level, Miller said. Brokers also give their opinions, which is something MEDP doesn't do, he said. sblack@bizjournals.com I (612) 288-2103 http://www.acce.org/info/news/articles/8101-metro.asp 11/19/2002 EDAM -Email Page 1 of 1 Backman, Aaron From: edamamo@arcstone.com Sent: Monday, November 11,2002 10:34 AM To: aaronb@ci.mounds-view.mn.us Subject: New Position This email was generated from the EDAM AMOS messaging system and does not necessarily represent EDAM official EDAM communications. EDAM Members: I have accepted a position as Vice President of Marketing EDAM Home Page with the Peninsula Alliance for Economic Development in Hampton, Virginia. My last Day with the Metro East Development Partnership is this Friday, AMOS Login November 15. I will be starting my new job on Monday, December 2. The Alliance respresents the Hampton Roads area including the communities of Hampton, Newport News, Willamsburg, James County and York County, and numerous others. The region has a population in excess of 1.5 million. I will be able to be reached at (800) 368-4212 or at dpiggott@paed.org. I have greatly enjoyed my nearly seven years in Minnesota and at MEDP. Best Wishes to all. David Piggott EDAM Arcs#one Support Phone: 651-290-6296 612-381-9951 ioFax: 651-290-2266 amosoarestone.cQin • 11/11/2002 • Metro East ra- Development Partnership November 15, 2002 City of Mounds View Attn: Mr. Aaron Backman 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Mr. Backman: Please find enclosed an invoice for your 2003 Metro East Development Partnership investment As you may know, MEDP has recently undergone some significant changes that we feel provide exciting opportunities to improve and expand economic development services to benefit the entire metro-wide region. This month, MEDP has entered into an alliance partnership with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Alliance was created to pursue a regional collaborative model for economic development that would seek to marshal the combined resources of all relevant • organizations, communities and businesses under an umbrella of a shared economic development vision. Our goal is to create a regional organization able to compete more effectively with other metropolitan centers across the U.S., increase new business leads and client referrals to investor companies and communities, and aggressively promote the region as a place to do business. Initially,MEDP will continue to provide site location assistance,business information services, and economic development marketing services,promoting our investor businesses and communities. Over time, as participation in the Partnership grows, we see an opportunity to expand services and pursue new initiatives that would best impact economic growth for the metro-wide region. Over the next few weeks, I will be calling you to arrange a time to meet to get your input regarding the alliance and to answer any questions you may have regarding our plans and strategies for the future. We realize that we are pursuing ambitious goals,however more and more area businesses, communities and organizations are telling us that the time is right to combine our resources region-wide to create a stronger,more effective economic development partnership. We believe that with your continued support of regional economic development, we are on track to make this initiative a success. 411/ 332 Minnesota Street Suite N-205 Saint Paul,MN 55101 651/224-EAST Fax:651/223-5484 Web Site:www.medp.org Please feel free to contact me at any time at(612) 370-9174 with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your continued interest and investment in the Metro East Development Partnership. Best regards, Arnie Wetterlin Interim Executive Director encl • i • •••••• = Metro East Development Partnership Your investment 2003 MEMBERSHIP,"INVOICE in economic strength and growth" Member ID: 1195 Date: 11/14/02 Amount Due: $500.00 E ., ., _.,w. . �2 14 City of Mounds View Attn: Aaron Backman 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View,MN 55112 ,, itt-4 u 3 • m S .r P x APs u v . ,; Y. .`�. . • Membership investment for 2003(01/01/03 to 12/31/03) $500.00 Balance Due: $500.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IN MEDP • WE VALUE YOUR MEMBERSHIP 332 Minnesota Street Suite N-205 Saint Paul,MN 55101 651/224-EAST Fax:651/223-5484 Web Site:www.medp.org Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting August 16, 2002 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Greg Belting called the meeting to order at 7:42 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dr. Greg Belting, Torri Johnson, Dave Fox, Jason Helgemoe, and Stan McDonald Members Absent: Tom Field Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Backman Others Present: EDA Liaison Rich Sonterre 3. APPROVAL OF EDC MINUTES: Motion/Second: McDonald moved and Fox seconded the approval of the July 31, 2002 EDC minutes. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS No Special Business Scheduled. 5. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON A. Commissioner Reports: McDonald indicated that he had received comments complimentary of Backman’s work with the Mermaid and Abbey Carpet projects. B. Report of EDA Liaison: No report. C. TCN Chamber of Commerce Update: Backman noted that he had invited Shannon Meyer, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, to make a presentation to the EDC later during the meeting. Helgemoe mentioned that the Chamber was having a fall golf tournament on September 13th at the Links course in the City of Ramsey. EDC Minutes August 16, 2002 Page 2 D. Report of Staff: 1. Manufactured Home Park Revitalization Application Process: Backman is concerned about not losing the construction cycle for upgrading these units and has been trying to push the process along. A draft of the homeowner application form was completed at the end of July and is being reviewed by Ramsey County. He has been in contact with Jennifer Bergman, Program Director of the Housing Resource Center in Shoreview. The role of the HRC will include application processing, income verification, loan documentation, construction monitoring, and other administrative activities. Backman is encouraging Ramsey, HRC, and the City to have another meeting next week to finalize the application format, etc. Belting inquired about the amount of financial assistance available per manufactured home. Backman replied that up to $3,000 would be available for rehabilitation of existing units. 2. Silver Lake Pointe Developer Concurrence on Revised TIF Payments: Backman noted that this TIF project entails an 83 unit senior housing facility. He distributed a handout to the members—a letter originally from Backman to Heartland-Mounds View Common Bond. CommonBond Communities & MSP Real Estate have agreed that an overpayment by the City of $14,469 was made regarding Silver Lake Pointe project during the previous five years. A partial payment for February was approved by the City Council, but not released until early this month after the developer signed off on this letter. 3. August Developer Payments for TIF Projects: Members were sent in the meeting packet a copy of an August 8th memo to the City’s Finance Director requesting that four developer payments be processed this month. They are for Building N, Silver Lake Pointe, Midwest I.V., and Zep Manufacturing. These were approved by the EDA at its August 12th meeting. 4. Twin Cities North Chamber: Backman mentioned that the Secretary of State gave approval to the merger for TCN on July 23rd and that this was received by the Chamber on the 29th. On August 6th Backman attended the first meeting of the Public Policy Task Force where various activities were discussed—surveying the membership re top 3 or 4 issues, policy development, and holding candidate forums. At this point Backman introduced Shannon Meyer, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber. In her presentation, Meyer discussed the merger process, potential legislative issues and that the chamber serves as an advocate for the business community. She mentioned that she would be having quarterly meetings with mayors/managers of member communities. Sonterre encouraged the Chamber’s involvement in the I35W Corridor Coalition. Meyer indicated that she intended to get involved with the Coalition. 5. Community Resource Guide—NovoPrint USA: One of the projects that the TCN Chamber started last year (but held up due to the merger) was a Quality of Life marketing piece or Resource Guide. It will be printed by NovoPrint and will encompass all five member communities of the new Chamber. Backman showed a similar piece that was done for Anoka and indicated that New Brighton had committed $1,200 for advertising/narrative space. Mounds View has committed to $600 and will receive 200 copies of the Guide. Our cost will be split with the YMCA and Elegant Thymes, the Community Center caterer. 6. Blooming Prairie Natural Foods: Blooming Prairie moved from Minneapolis to Mounds View in the middle of July. Backman visited its newly renovated distribution facility on August 14th. He toured the facility with Steve Lumsden, General Manager, and Jill Johnson-Kizer, representing the TCN Chamber. Lumsden is quite pleased with the quantity and quality of space. In early August Backman learned that the nation’s largest natural food distributor, EDC Minutes August 16, 2002 Page 3 United Natural Foods, a Connecticut-based corporation was planning to acquire Blooming Prairie. The buyout does not threaten the M.V. facility and could lead to more local jobs than the initial 65 employees. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Community Center & Mermaid Collaboration Discussion: At the previous meeting Backman was asked to look into facilitating greater cooperation and coordination between the Mounds View Community Center and the Mermaid Event Center. Backman discussed this matter with Dabney Bradley, Community Center caterer, Shannon Roepke, YMCA, and with Cindy Winegarner, Director of Sales for the Mermaid. All three were open to additional collaboration efforts. Ms. Winegarner suggested having a meeting about this in September. The intent of initial meeting would be to discuss current marketing activities, current collaboration, and what could be done. Backman will followup. B. Abbey Carpet—Development Activities: The Mounds View EDA approved on July 22nd up to $25,000 for demolition of the old Perkins. Since that time several developments have occurred. Mr. Kopas, Abbey Carpet, and Mr. Carlson, Rob Carlson Builders, have been working with Lampert Architects, a Ham Lake architectural firm, on the building site plans for a 22,000 sq. ft. commercial building. Mr. Kopas and Backman viewed several buildings that Lampert designed. Yesterday, Jim Atkinson and Backman met with Kopas and Carlson to review the initial site map or footprint of the building on the irregular-shaped parcel. Backman showed the current map to the EDC members. Carlson expects to submit more detailed building drawings and plan application by the end of next week. Their goal is to go before the Planning Commission at the September 4th session and present to the City Council on September 23rd. Barring any changes, demolition would occur shortly thereafter. C. Colonial Craft—Prospect Activities: Colonial Craft is one of the world’s largest producers of wooden door and window grills, mouldings, and picture frames, and about a year ago was purchased by Quanex, a large building products company based in Houston, Texas. As was mentioned last month, Colonial Craft is the prospect interested in Building I in the M.V. Business Park. Over the past month the company has been reviewing the proposed lease. On August 12th when Backman talked to John Boich, the RREEF broker interacting with Colonial Craft, he indicated that at this point it looks good, that it’s out of Colonial Craft’s hands, and that Quanex lawyers are talking to the building owner’s lawyers. The terms of the lease (as relayed to me) are attractive. Hopefully in two weeks we will have some indication of the decision. D. Culver’s Restaurant—Prospect Activities: Backman worked out a meeting time this week between Wendell Smith, broker for the property owner, and Steve Sparks, the Culver’s franchise owner. The hour and a half meeting, which Jim Ericson and Backman attended, was productive. Both sites near the Carmike Theater were considered and discussed. (Backman distributed to the members a copy of a map showing Outparcels A & B. Anthony Properties has readjusted its pricing on the properties from $10 to $8 per sq. ft. The more attractive pricing has increased Sparks interest. At the June meeting it appeared that just the Long Lake Road site would be considered. At this week’s meeting, both parcels were looked at. Sparks and his partner continue to interact with St. Anthony on adding a restaurant there, however, the process there has not been smooth. Depending on what happens with St. Anthony, Mounds View could be the third or fourth location for Sparks. Backman inquired if the Commission would want to provide other financial assistance for this project. Johnson stated that given both sites' other advantages (no redevelopment required, 1 ½ acre of buildable space along Hwy 10, utilities on site, PUD EDC Minutes August 16, 2002 Page 4 designation and Rice Creek drainage approval), she was not inclined to do so. The consensus of the members was the same. E. Other: McDonald asked if the City had a marketing brochure or packet of information for businesses. Backman responded that we do have a community profile, however, he would like to develop a business packet to promote business development over the next six to twelve months. Backman informed the members that a Commission Appreciation & Recognition Banquet has been set for Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the M.V. Community Center. Spouses are welcome to come. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Chair Belting adjourned the August 16th (McDonald moved, Johnson seconded motion) meeting of the Economic Development Commission at 9:04 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Aaron A. Backman Economic Development Coordinator \\Ntserver\CityHall\DATA\GROUPS\ECONDEV\EDC\Minutes\Min02\8-16-02.doc Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting August 16, 2002 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Greg Belting called the meeting to order at 7:42 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dr. Greg Belting, Torri Johnson, Dave Fox, Jason Helgemoe, and Stan McDonald Members Absent: Tom Field Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Backman Others Present: EDA Liaison Rich Sonterre 3. APPROVAL OF EDC MINUTES: Motion/Second: McDonald moved and Fox seconded the approval of the July 31, 2002 EDC minutes. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS No Special Business Scheduled. 5. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS, STAFF AND EDA LIAISON A. Commissioner Reports: McDonald indicated that he had received comments complimentary of Backman’s work with the Mermaid and Abbey Carpet projects. B. Report of EDA Liaison: No report. C. TCN Chamber of Commerce Update: Backman noted that he had invited Shannon Meyer, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, to make a presentation to the EDC later during the meeting. Helgemoe mentioned that the Chamber was having a fall golf tournament on September 13th at the Links course in the City of Ramsey. EDC Minutes August 16, 2002 Page 2 D. Report of Staff: 1. Manufactured Home Park Revitalization Application Process: Backman is concerned about not losing the construction cycle for upgrading these units and has been trying to push the process along. A draft of the homeowner application form was completed at the end of July and is being reviewed by Ramsey County. He has been in contact with Jennifer Bergman, Program Director of the Housing Resource Center in Shoreview. The role of the HRC will include application processing, income verification, loan documentation, construction monitoring, and other administrative activities. Backman is encouraging Ramsey, HRC, and the City to have another meeting next week to finalize the application format, etc. Belting inquired about the amount of financial assistance available per manufactured home. Backman replied that up to $3,000 would be available for rehabilitation of existing units. 2. Silver Lake Pointe Developer Concurrence on Revised TIF Payments: Backman noted that this TIF project entails an 83 unit senior housing facility. He distributed a handout to the members—a letter originally from Backman to Heartland-Mounds View Common Bond. CommonBond Communities & MSP Real Estate have agreed that an overpayment by the City of $14,469 was made regarding Silver Lake Pointe project during the previous five years. A partial payment for February was approved by the City Council, but not released until early this month after the developer signed off on this letter. 3. August Developer Payments for TIF Projects: Members were sent in the meeting packet a copy of an August 8th memo to the City’s Finance Director requesting that four developer payments be processed this month. They are for Building N, Silver Lake Pointe, Midwest I.V., and Zep Manufacturing. These were approved by the EDA at its August 12th meeting. 4. Twin Cities North Chamber: Backman mentioned that the Secretary of State gave approval to the merger for TCN on July 23rd and that this was received by the Chamber on the 29th. On August 6th Backman attended the first meeting of the Public Policy Task Force where various activities were discussed—surveying the membership re top 3 or 4 issues, policy development, and holding candidate forums. At this point Backman introduced Shannon Meyer, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber. In her presentation, Meyer discussed the merger process, potential legislative issues and that the chamber serves as an advocate for the business community. She mentioned that she would be having quarterly meetings with mayors/managers of member communities. Sonterre encouraged the Chamber’s involvement in the I35W Corridor Coalition. Meyer indicated that she intended to get involved with the Coalition. 5. Community Resource Guide—NovoPrint USA: One of the projects that the TCN Chamber started last year (but held up due to the merger) was a Quality of Life marketing piece or Resource Guide. It will be printed by NovoPrint and will encompass all five member communities of the new Chamber. Backman showed a similar piece that was done for Anoka and indicated that New Brighton had committed $1,200 for advertising/narrative space. Mounds View has committed to $600 and will receive 200 copies of the Guide. Our cost will be split with the YMCA and Elegant Thymes, the Community Center caterer. 6. Blooming Prairie Natural Foods: Blooming Prairie moved from Minneapolis to Mounds View in the middle of July. Backman visited its newly renovated distribution facility on August 14th. He toured the facility with Steve Lumsden, General Manager, and Jill Johnson-Kizer, representing the TCN Chamber. Lumsden is quite pleased with the quantity and quality of space. In early August Backman learned that the nation’s largest natural food distributor, EDC Minutes August 16, 2002 Page 3 United Natural Foods, a Connecticut-based corporation was planning to acquire Blooming Prairie. The buyout does not threaten the M.V. facility and could lead to more local jobs than the initial 65 employees. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Community Center & Mermaid Collaboration Discussion: At the previous meeting Backman was asked to look into facilitating greater cooperation and coordination between the Mounds View Community Center and the Mermaid Event Center. Backman discussed this matter with Dabney Bradley, Community Center caterer, Shannon Roepke, YMCA, and with Cindy Winegarner, Director of Sales for the Mermaid. All three were open to additional collaboration efforts. Ms. Winegarner suggested having a meeting about this in September. The intent of initial meeting would be to discuss current marketing activities, current collaboration, and what could be done. Backman will followup. B. Abbey Carpet—Development Activities: The Mounds View EDA approved on July 22nd up to $25,000 for demolition of the old Perkins. Since that time several developments have occurred. Mr. Kopas, Abbey Carpet, and Mr. Carlson, Rob Carlson Builders, have been working with Lampert Architects, a Ham Lake architectural firm, on the building site plans for a 22,000 sq. ft. commercial building. Mr. Kopas and Backman viewed several buildings that Lampert designed. Yesterday, Jim Atkinson and Backman met with Kopas and Carlson to review the initial site map or footprint of the building on the irregular-shaped parcel. Backman showed the current map to the EDC members. Carlson expects to submit more detailed building drawings and plan application by the end of next week. Their goal is to go before the Planning Commission at the September 4th session and present to the City Council on September 23rd. Barring any changes, demolition would occur shortly thereafter. C. Colonial Craft—Prospect Activities: Colonial Craft is one of the world’s largest producers of wooden door and window grills, mouldings, and picture frames, and about a year ago was purchased by Quanex, a large building products company based in Houston, Texas. As was mentioned last month, Colonial Craft is the prospect interested in Building I in the M.V. Business Park. Over the past month the company has been reviewing the proposed lease. On August 12th when Backman talked to John Boich, the RREEF broker interacting with Colonial Craft, he indicated that at this point it looks good, that it’s out of Colonial Craft’s hands, and that Quanex lawyers are talking to the building owner’s lawyers. The terms of the lease (as relayed to me) are attractive. Hopefully in two weeks we will have some indication of the decision. D. Culver’s Restaurant—Prospect Activities: Backman worked out a meeting time this week between Wendell Smith, broker for the property owner, and Steve Sparks, the Culver’s franchise owner. The hour and a half meeting, which Jim Ericson and Backman attended, was productive. Both sites near the Carmike Theater were considered and discussed. (Backman distributed to the members a copy of a map showing Outparcels A & B. Anthony Properties has readjusted its pricing on the properties from $10 to $8 per sq. ft. The more attractive pricing has increased Sparks interest. At the June meeting it appeared that just the Long Lake Road site would be considered. At this week’s meeting, both parcels were looked at. Sparks and his partner continue to interact with St. Anthony on adding a restaurant there, however, the process there has not been smooth. Depending on what happens with St. Anthony, Mounds View could be the third or fourth location for Sparks. Backman inquired if the Commission would want to provide other financial assistance for this project. Johnson stated that given both sites' other advantages (no redevelopment required, 1 ½ acre of buildable space along Hwy 10, utilities on site, PUD EDC Minutes August 16, 2002 Page 4 designation and Rice Creek drainage approval), she was not inclined to do so. The consensus of the members was the same. E. Other: McDonald asked if the City had a marketing brochure or packet of information for businesses. Backman responded that we do have a community profile, however, he would like to develop a business packet to promote business development over the next six to twelve months. Backman informed the members that a Commission Appreciation & Recognition Banquet has been set for Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the M.V. Community Center. Spouses are welcome to come. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Chair Belting adjourned the August 16th (McDonald moved, Johnson seconded motion) meeting of the Economic Development Commission at 9:04 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Aaron A. Backman Economic Development Coordinator \\Ntserver\CityHall\DATA\GROUPS\ECONDEV\EDC\Minutes\Min02\8-16-02.doc