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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2010CITY OF MOUNDS MOUNDS FRIDAY,- i 7:30 2. ROLL CALL EDC Members: Chair Gary Meehlhause, Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen and Commissioners Greg Belting, Jackie Entsminger, Jason Helgemoe, Torri Johnson & Dan Larson City Staff: Community Development Director Ken Roberts & Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz A. Oath of Office — Gary Meehlhause A. Adopt 2010 Economic Development Priorities A. Saturn of Mounds View Awarded MotorTrend Certified Status B. Snyders Closed — Property For Sale or Lease C. A-1 Foam & Upholstery Now Open D. ICS Consulting, Inc. Now Open E. Recap of February 12, 2010 City Council/Staff Retreat Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7:30am 2. 0 H 14 - ai •: 1 1' City of • k, Ramsey County, Minnesota CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen called the meeting to order at 7:35am. ROLL CALL Members Present: Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen and Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe & Torri Johnson Members Absent: Commissioners Jackie Entsminger and Dan Larson & Chair Gary Meehlhause Staff Present: Community Development Director Ken Roberts & Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz APPROVAL OF JANUARY 15, 2010 AGENDA Ms. Steinmetz proposed to add Item 8B (Mounds View Snyders update) to the agenda. Motion/Second:Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Helgemoe seconded the approval of the January 15, 2010 EDC agenda as amended. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 'AL OF NOVEMBER 20, 2009 EDC MINUTES scond: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the of the November 20, 2009 EDC minutes. 0 Nays A. Oaths of Office `- Jason Helgemoe and Torri Johnson Jason Helgemoe and Torri Johnson read and signed their oaths of office during the January 15, 2010 EDC meeting. Draft EDC Minutes January 15, 2010 Page 2 of 3 B. Elect 2010 EDC Chairperson & Vice Chairperson Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that Gary Meehlhause becomes 2010 Chairperson. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the motion that Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen becomes 2010 Vice Chairperson. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Discuss 2010 Economic Development Priorities The EDC thoroughly discussed their 2010 priorities and clarifications and reordered the 2010 as follows'. ® Under Priority 1, Saturn Dealership bec words "Complete the remaining' to the ® Under Priority 2, the EDC reworded it to Mounds View Branding Project'. ® Priority 3 became "Monitor Mounds Vie ® Priority 4 became "Skyline Motel redev ® Priority 5 became "Monitor and assist v ® Priority 6 became "Support the imple Improvement Program". Staff will bring back the updated 2010 EDC p adoption. It is anticipated that the remaining; February meeting as well. the following new Item H and the EDC added the Budgeting to Implement the Is in transition". le housing issues and projects". of the Citywide Street & Utility list to the February EDC meeting for members will be in attendance at the B. Discuss Mounds View Tagline Ms. Steinmetz reported that the EDA/City Council inquired at their January 4, 2010 Work Session if the EDC would like to tackle this project. The EDC directed staff to inquire if the EDA/City Council truly wants a new City tagline. If so, the EDC members in attendance said that they would be willing to continue working on this project. , REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Helgemoe announced that the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce would hold its annual fundraising Gala on Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. Draft EDC Minutes January 15, 2010 Page 3 of 3 8. REPORTS OF STAFF A. Saturn Dealership Update Ms. Steinmetz provided this update under Item 6A when the EDC discussed its 2010 priorities. She reminded the EDA about the public hearing at the January 25, 2010 City Council meeting. The City Council will be considering whether to allow an amendment to Saturn's Conditional Use Permit. The amendment would remove the requirement that new cars must be sold on the property. Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the motion that the EDC recommends that the City Council remove the requirement that new cars must be sold on the Saturn property. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays B. Update on Mounds View Snyders Ms. Steinmetz said that the Mounds View 'Snyders would be closing and that all prescriptions will be transferred to Walgreens this coming Thursday, January 21, 2010. She said that the store itself would probably close at the end of February or sooner depending on how fast the remaining merchandise sells. Other Community Development Director Ken Roberts stated that the City is collecting nominations for the 2009 Citizen of the Year. The City Council will choose the winner in March who will be recognized at the Annual Town Hall Meeting on Monday evening, March 29, 2010. Ms. Steinmetz announced that the 12th Annual Home & Garden Show (the City of Mounds View is a sponsor) would be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Schwan Center in Blaine. The purpose is to promote home improvement. Commissioner Belting also reminded staff to inquire with the EDA about if the EDA is going to try to find out what the former Premium Stop property is worth. 9. UPCOMING EDC MEETING The next regular EDC meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2010 at 7:30am. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the adjournment of the meeting at 9:00am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz Economic Development Specialist Items: 5A Meeting Date: Febuary 19, 2010 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Special Business Item 5A (Oath of Office — Gary Meehlhause) Background On December 14, 2009, the EDA reappointed Commissioners Jason Helgemoe, Torri Johnson and Gary Meehlhause to the EDC for terms lasting until December 31, 2012. r Jason Helgemoe and Torri Johnson took their oaths of office at the January 15, 2010 EDC meeting. Since Gary Meehlhause was unable to attend the January 15th meeting, he will take his oath of office on February 19th. :- • M,-r.T .,r Staff recommends that Gary Meehlhause read the attached oath of office aloud and sign it at the February 19, 2010 EDC meeting. Respectfully submitted, Citzi ofMounds View commissitill Oath of Office I, Jason Helgemoe, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States and of this state and to discharge faithfully the duties devolving upon me as a Economic Development Commission member of the City of Mounds View to the best of my judgment and ability. Gary Meehlhause Date: February 19, 2010 Witness: Heidi Steinmetz Economic Development Specialist Item : 6A Meeting Date: Febuary 19, 2010 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Adopt 2010 Economic Development Priorities Background Early each year, the EDC discusses its priorities for the upcoming year. The EDC discussed its 2010 priorities at their January 15, 2010 meeting. Discussion Below is the priority list that the EDC discussed on January 15t". Staff suggests that the EDC review and discuss the list again to ensure its accuracy. 1) Develop ment/redevelopment along County Hwy 10 Corridor a. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area (south to County Road H) b. Silver View Plaza c. Complete remaining trailway connections to businesses d. PAK building e. Establish partnerships among neighboring cities in order to strengthen the County Hwy 10 corridor (i.e. potential name change for County Hwy 10) f. Knollwood Place & Johnson Property g. Improve the aesthetics of properties in the County Road 10 corridor h. Saturn Dealership 2) Continue budgeting to Implement the Mounds View Branding Project 3) Monitor Mounds View properties in transition 4) Skyline Motel Redevelopment 5) Monitor and assist with City-wide housing issues and projects 6) Support the implementation of the Citywide Street & Utility Improvement Program Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC adopt its 2010 priorities, which will then be forwarded to the EDA at an upcoming meeting.