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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-2010CITY OF MOUNDS EC4VILZIC 1EVEL#PYEN1T C*30.XISSI1tVAa, MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL FRIDAY, • •2010 `." t, •:A_ 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 4. APPROVE EDC MINUTES A. July 16, 2010 B. August 20, 2010 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Review Proposed Mounds View Home Improvement Loan Criteria 8. REPORTS OF STAFF A. Update on Select Senior Living Project B. Update on Sign Code Amendments C. Mounds View Business News D. Available Business Sites in Mounds View E. Upcoming Events • Manufacturers Week Tour of Homeshield - Tuesday, October 26 • EDC Applications Due Monday, November 1 • General Election - Tuesday, November 2 Friday, November 19, 2010 at 7:30am �_1i�1I�1117iIPil��t City of • r Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular July 16, 1'0 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Wiglufag1 v 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Gary Meehlhause called the meeting to order at 7:34am. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chair Gary Meehlhause, Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen, Commissioners Jackie Entsminger & Dan Larson Members Absent: Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe & Torn Johnson Staff Present: Community Development Director Ken Roberts & Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz 3. APPROVAL OF JULY 16, 2010 AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Entsmingermoved and Commissioner Larson seconded the approval of the July 16, 2010 EDC agenda.` Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 16, 2010 EDC MINUTES Chair Gary Meehlhause noted two corrections to the April 16th minutes: 1) clarify Anoka & Ramsey Counties on page one and 2) add Ken Roberts's name to item 8A on page two. Motion/Second: Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the approval of the amended April 16, 2010 EDC minutes. 0 Nays 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS There was no Special EDC business. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Review Housing Rehabilitation Program Options Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz summarized her staff report prompted by a recent application for the EDA's Housing Replacement Program, which is a program that offers financial assistance to home owners or developers that want to replace blighted homes in Mound View with new, higher valued homes. Ms. Steinmetz provided background on the EDA/Council's recent discussions about refocusing the program to serve Mounds View residents better. She also included past EDC Draft EDC Minutes July 16, 2010 Page 2 of 4 meeting minutes from 2008, which was the last time the EDC discussed Mounds View's housing programs. Staff asked the EDC to discuss and provide feedback on the City Council's recent housing program discussions and requested ideas for structuring a housing program or programs that the EDC thinks would fill a need for Mounds View residents while not repeating an existing program. Commissioner Larson said that he attended the EDA's meeting this past Monday and has since driven around the City comparing the neighborhoods where the EDA had purchased homes vs. the neighborhoods where the EDA had denied Housing Replacement Program applications. He said that he noticed a big difference in the housing stock between the neighborhoods he compared, therefore does not think that the EDA should back away from acquiring blighted homes within the City. He thinks that newer or updated homes will provide much more tax base for the City. He mentioned that the EDA could provide demolition assistance to property owners that would rather sell an empty lot vs. a lot with a dilapidated home on it. Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen agreed with Commissioner Larson's input. She said people are not building new homes right now but some people are purchasing property for investment purposes. She said neighbors would rather have an empty lot next door rather than a blighted property in the neighborhood. Chair Meehlhause agreed. Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen added that an empty lot would be more attractive to buyers than a lot with a blighted home on it. Chair Meehlhause said that he agrees that the EDA should not drop the option of possibly purchasing blighted residential properties because the only other option of removing extremely blighted properties is eminent domain. Commissioner Entsminger agreed that the City should demolish blighted properties. She also asked that if the City were to establish a'code enforcement rehabilitation loan program (like the example of the Tallahassee, FL program that was included in the EDC's packet), what 'type of code violations would qualify for improvement under the program. Ms. Steinmetz answered that improvements would relate to life safety issues and structural issues rather than debris cleanup. Commissioner Entsminger added that she is not in favor of a deferred loan program because a deferred loan is a grant and the taxpayers should not have to pay for other, people's home improvements. Community Development Director Roberts added that the Tallahassee program is for exterior improvements that would improve the image of a neighborhood. The program is not for the rehabilitation of a kitchen or a bathroom. He said the program is just one idea of a program that Mounds View residents might need. Commissioner Entminger said that the City should get involved in issues like this, especially to correct electrical problems because those are life safety issues. Motion/Second: Commissioner Larson moved and Commissioner Entsminger seconded a recommendation that the EDA consider implementing a program like Tallahassee, Florida's Code Enforcement Rehabilitation Program. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Draft EDC Minutes July 16, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Motion/Second: Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen moved and Commissioner Larson seconded a recommendation that the EDA retain the option of purchasing blighted residential properties (both the land and the structure) in their Economic Development toolbox. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Motion/Second: Commissioner Entsminger moved and Commissioner Larson seconded a recommendation that the EDA allow more flexibility in how they allocate the $150,000 that has previously been budgeted for the EDA's Housing Replacement Program. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Motion/Second: Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen moved and Commissioner Entsminger seconded a recommendation that the EDA offer an option to pay for the demolition of blighted residential structures without purchasing the land. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Commissioner Entsminger stated that she hopes the City Council will discontinue their discussions about City staff layoffs. She said that she does not think that City staff should have to hear about those discussions repeatedly because it's not productive for staff to have to walk on eggshells. She feels that the economy is going to turn around and if the Council removes staff, the City will be behind the eight ball and will have to spend more time and money looking for replacements. Commissioner Entsminger left the meeting at this time (8:21 am). REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Larson mentioned that he heard the Council say during this past Monday's meeting that they do not want to get into the real estate business but he believes that the City is loosing money by allowing` non -sellable lots sit vacant or blighted for too long. He said that Mounds View's large lots would be even more valuable in years to come due to Mounds View location near the Twin Cities. Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen added that the City is loosing out on opportunities to improve neighborhoods by not using the EDA's allocated housing funds. Chair Meehlhause added that a dilapidated housing stock creates a negative impression of the community and negative impressions are difficult to change. ® Ms. Steinmetz provided verbal updates for Items 8A -F (adding a name County Road 10, Select Senior Living, farmers market, Mounds View business news, available business sites in Mounds View and upcoming events). ® Finance Director Mark Beer provided additional information about the Select Senior Living project. ® Community Development Director Ken Roberts provided a verbal update about the City's street project (area BIC) and the Coventry Senior Living project. 9. UPCOMING EDC MEETING The next regular EDC meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:30am. Draft EDC Minutes July 16, 2010 Page 4 of 4 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the July 16, 2010 meeting adjourned at 8:58am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist City of RegularRamsey County, Minnesota Meeting August 20, 2010 City of Mounds• bers 2401 Highway1 Mounds CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Torri Johnson called the meeting to 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Greg Belting, and Dan Larson Chair Gary Meehlhause; Vice Commissioner Jason Helqem I1M Jackie Entsminger, Torri Johnson Chair Wagner-Harkonenand oe';'' actor Ken Roberts & Economic 3. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 20, 2090 AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Entsminger moved and Commi: approval of the August, 2010 EDC agenda. Motion Carried:' 4 Aves 0 Nays; 4. APPI Com cons 5. SPE, Ther 6. EDC A. Cont Belting seconded the 1L OF JULY 16, 2010 EDC MINUTES DnerslJohnsonand Belting did not attend the July 16th meeting, therefore the ion for approval of the July 16th minutes was tabled until the next meeting. BUSINESS no special EDC business. Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz told the EDC that on July 6th, the City Council discussed the possibility of amending the EDA's Housing Replacement Program to eliminate the home acquisition option of the program. The Council showed interest in developing concepts for a housing rehabilitation program. On August gth, the EDA reviewed five housing rehabilitation concepts and narrowed them down to three. The three concepts are included in today's EDC packet. Ms. Steinmetz provided a brief overview of each concept and asked the EDC to provide input on the three concepts. The EDC's input will be forwarded to the Council for their discussion at the Sept. 6th Work Session. The concepts are: Draft EDC Minutes August 20, 2010 Page 2 of 3 Concept 1: Mounds View Residential Rehabilitation/Code Enforcement Deferred Loan Concept 2: Mounds View "Immediate Need" Deferred Loan Concept 3: Mounds View Foreclosure Recovery Program Ms. Steinmetz added that the City has an annual contract with the Housing Resource Center to administer several home improvement loans available to Ramsey County residents. The Housing Resource Center also offers free home remodeling advice to Mounds View homeowners. Commissioner Johnson asked if there are income limits to the free services offered by the Housing Resource Center. Ms. Steinmetz said there are no income limits. Commissioner Johnson asked what constitutes a "housing developer" in the sample criteria for Concept 3. Ms. Steinmetz answered that a "housing developer" would be considered the homeowner. Community Development Director Ken Roberts added that the homeowner probably bought the foreclosure from a bank. Ms. Steinmetz added that city staff, the EDA or the Council have not discussed these details yet. Mr. Roberts added that if the EDA were to approve Concept 3, the City would "vett" any developer that would „try and do improvements on a foreclosed home in Mounds View. Commissioner Belting asked if the EDA transfers the $150,000 of Housing Replacement Program Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds towards forming a new Mounds View home improvement loan program; would there be more TIF available to fund a similar program the following year? Ms. Steinmetz said there is`unoblgated TIF available that the EDA could choose to use towards Mounds View's housing needs. Mr. Roberts reminded the EDC, however, that the Council's first priority is to use the'EDA's_ TIF funds towards the Street Project. Ms. Steinmetz urged the EDC, EDA and City Council to remember that traditional Economic Development involves job creation and housing assistance. Commissioner Belting agreed.: Commissioner Belting asked how the Housing Resource Center administers loans, specifically if the funds are released before the work is completed. Ms. Steinmetz said that the Housing Resource Center administers loans like banks do. Mr. Roberts added that the funds would be paid to the contractor. Commissioner Larson said that he thinks that the EDA should add a demolition loan concept to their list of concepts. He added that homeowners are probably not going to make $20,000 of improvements to a $90,000 house. He said that it makes more sense to remove a blighted home and replace it with a larger, more valuable home. The EDC agreed and said that the City should develop criteria for determining which homes would be eligible for demolition. Commissioner Belting said that he likes all three concepts and $150,000 seems like a reasonable amount of funding for this program but that the City will not know the proper amount of funding is needed until the program is implemented. Commissioner Entsminger said that she does not agree with forgiving loans. Commissioner Belting agreed. Draft EDC Minutes August 20, 2010 Page 3 of 3 E Motion/Second: Commissioner Belting moved and Commissioner Larson seconded a motion of support towards the development of a housing assistance program containing a mix of loan concepts, including a demolition loan option. In addition, the EDC supports an amount of $150,000 of funding towards this program until further review of the program. Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Commissioner Johnson reminded everyone that Festival in the Park is tomorrow. She added that school is about to start and hopes that we keep safety in mind. Ms. Steinmetz added that the Police Department provided a full page of back to school safety tips in the Fall Mounds View Matters. Commissioner Johnson added that she has been using the trails along County Road 10 lately and that they are terrific. REPORTS OF STAFF Mr. Roberts provided a verbal updates for, Item 8A (update on Select Senior Living and Coventry Senior Living projects. Commissioner Johnson asked why there is a crane on the residential property along County Road 10 near Woodale. Ms. Steinmetz said that the landowner recently demolished the vacant home on the property Ms. Steinmetz provided verbal updates for Items 8B, 8C & 8D (Mounds View business news, available business sites in Mounds View and upcoming events). Commissioner. said there are c Commissioner. on Saturday, SE 9. UPCOMING E[ The next regule 10. ADJOURNMEP There beina no how 1101 in Mounds View. Ms. Steinmetz nson mentioned that there would be a 5K fun run and pancake breakfast 18th. The event is a fundraiser for the local youth hockey association. MEETING DC meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2010 at 7:30am. the August 20, 2010 meeting adjourned at 8:36am. Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item No: 6A Meeting Date: October 15, 2010 Mo S MEW Type of Business: EDA Administrator Review: _ Oty of Mounds View ,Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Review Proposed Mounds View Home Improvement Loan Criteria Background During several recent meetings, the City Council, EDA and EDC have been discussing changing the ERA's Housing Replacement Program. After many discussions (on the dates listed below), the City Council directed City staff to develop criteria for a new, one- year pilot program of various loan options. 1. July 6, 2010 City Council Work Session 2. July 16, 2010 EDC Meeting 3. August 9, 2010 EDA Meeting 4. August 20, 2010 EDC Meeting 5. September 7, 2010 City Council Work Session 6. September 27, 2010 EDA Meeting Discussion Staff has attached to this memo draft criteria of four proposed loan options. The EDA reviewed these options at the September 27th EDA meeting. The EDA asked that the loan to value ratio for Options 2 & 3 be changed to 90% and that a residency requirement of one year be added to all four options. The EDA also asked the following questions: ® What would it cost to service a loan at 3% interest? ® What would it cost to service a loan if the principle & interest payments are deferred for five years? Suzanne Snyder and Marie Malrick of the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (the Housing Resource Center's parent organization) plan to attend the October 25th EDA meeting to present the EDA with answers to the above questions. Ms. Snyder expressed concerns to City staff about setting the loan to value ratio at 90% (instead of 110% as originally proposed by City staff) because many of the Mounds View homeowners that could benefit from the proposed loans do not have 10% or more equity in their homes. Furthermore, the City should not forget that the goal of a home improvement loan program is to help maintain and improve the City's housing stock. Therefore, the City should base its home improvement loan criteria and decisions on accomplishing that goal. B-20-2010 EDC Meeting Item 6A— Housing Assistance Concepts Page 2 of 2 Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC provide feedback on the attached criteria and the EDA's recommendation to change the loan to value ratio to 90% for Options 2 & 3. Attachment: Mounds View Home Improvement Program Draft Loan Criteria, 5 pages Horne Improvement Loan Program Draft 4 - September 27, 2010 The purpose of the Mounds View EDA's Homs eliminate the negative and blighting influence of Ic and to increase the availability of quality housing`R Program Funding The program is funded by the EDA through Tax In+ Loan administration Zero -interest deferred loans shallbe adm NorthMetro Office, a division of the Greater The program offers the following; four subsequent pages of this document. 1. Demolition Deferred Loan 2. General Home Repair Deferrec nprovement Loan Program is to standard housing in Mounds View by the Housing Resource Center, itan Housing Corporation (GMHC). options for participation, which are described in Loan 3. Code Enforcement Deferred Loan 4. Emergency Deferred Loan Mounds View Home Improvement Loan Program Criteria Draft 4 Option 1 — Demolition Deferred Loan The purpose of this loan is to provide zero -interest deferred loans to demolish blighted single-family or duplex properties in Mounds View. Loan Amount Up to $10,000 secured by a note & mortgage Interest Rate If the loan is paid in full within 30 days of the date the loan becomes due and payable, the interest rate is 0%. If the loan is not repaid within 30 days of the date it becomes due and payable, the interest rate is the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest interest rate allowed by law. Loan Term ; The loan is due on sale, transfer of title, when the primary mortgage is paid off, or when the property ceases to be the owner's primary place of residence. Eligible Properties Eligible properties that qualify as blighted single-family or duplex properties in Mounds View.See the Blight Qualification standard below. Demolition' Bids Applicants are encouraged to first consider the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fire Department's house burning/training program demolition option. If that option is not feasible, applicants must obtain three demolition bids. The demolition contractor will be required to obtain all necessary City permits, pay applicable fees and provide for appropriate handling and abatement of any hazardous_ materials encountered. All contractors must be licenses and insured. Once a deferred loan application is received, Mounds View's Code Enforcement/Housing Inspector will arrange, by appointment, an inspection of the interior of the home to establish; blight qualification. In addition, the inspector will make a determination as to the potential presence of hazardous materials on the property and will obtain,a statement from the interested participant about any knowledge of the property's use for production, storage, deposit, or disposal of any toxic or hazardous wastes or substances or asbestos products whatsoever, during the time the interested participant owned the property and before the date of interested participant purchased property. If a property satisfies the blight conditions as outlined herein, demolition procedures can continue. If the blight test cannot be met, the city will notify the interested person in writing indicating the reasons why the property cannot be considered as blighted. Page 2 of 5 Mounds View Home Improvement Loan Program Criteria Draft 4 Option 2 ® General Home Repair Deferred Loan The purpose of this loan is to provide zero -interest deferred loans for general home repairs to owner -occupied single-family or duplex homes in Mounds View. Loan Amount Up to $15,000 secured by a note & mortgage Interest Rate If the loan is paid in full within 30 days of the date the loan becomes due and payable, the interest rate is 0%. If the loan is not repaid within 30 days of the date it becomes due and payable, the interest rate is the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest interest rate allowed by law. Loan Term The loan is due on sale, transfer of title, when the primary mortgage is paid off, or when the property ceases to be the owner's primary place of residence. Income Limit The applicant's household gross income shall not exceed 80% of the area median income as it appears on the 'chart annually published by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Asset Limit The maximum gross assets of the borrower, excluding the residential property to be improved and a retirement account that is or was subject to penalty for early withdrawals before age 59 %2, shall not exceed '$25,000. Gross assets will generally be defined as the current market value of an item listed minus existing indebtedness on that item. Loan to Value 110% Debt to Income 50% Eligible Properties Eligible properties are owner -occupied single-family or duplex properties in Mounds View. Eligible Repairs These loans can be used to finance exterior and/or interior rehabilitation of a home and/or an existing garage. Eligible permanent <improvements include items to improve energy efficiency or 'basic livability of the property, including accessibility improvements for people with disabilities. New construction and luxury 'items, such as a swimming pool, are not allowed. Contractor Bids Applicants must provide the Housing Resource Center's Construction Manager with two bids for each improvement project. All contractors must be licensed and insured. Page 3 of 5 Mounds View Home Improvement Loan Program Criteria Draft 4 Option 3 ® Code Enforcement Deferred Loan The purpose of this loan is to provide zero -interest deferred loans to owner -occupied single-family or duplex properties in Mounds View that have been required by the City of Mounds View to bring their properties into compliance with the City Code. Loan Amount Up to $7,000 secured by a note & mortgage Interest Rate If the loan is paid in full within 30 daysof the date the loan becomes due and payable, the interest rate is 0%. If the loan is not repaid within 30 days of the date it becomes due and payable, the interest rate is the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest interest rate allowed by law. Loan Term The loan is due on sale, transfer of title, when the primary mortgage is paid off, or when the property ceases to be the owner's primary place of residence. Income Limit The applicant's household gross income shall not exceed 80% of the area median income as it appears on the chart annually published by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Asset Limit The maximum gross assets of the borrower, excluding the residential property to be improved and 'a retirement account that is or was subject to penalty for early withdrawals before age 59 '/2, shall not exceed $25,000. Gross assets will generally be defined as the current market value of an item listed minus existing indebtedness on that item. Loan to Value 110% Debt to Income 50% Eligible Properties Eligible properties are owner -occupied single-family or duplex properties in Mounds View. Eligible Repairs Eligible repairs are those that Mounds View's Code Enforcement Officer have written to the property owner as structural code citations. Citations for "junk" or debris removal are ineligible. Contractor` Bids Applicants must provide the Housing Resource Center's Construction Manager with two bids for each improvement project. All contractors must be licensed and insured. Other Code Enforcement Deferred Loan applicants may also apply for the General Home Repair Deferred Loan not to exceed a total loan am amount of $15,000. Page 4 of 5 Mounds View Home Improvement Loan Program Criteria Draft 4 Option 4 — Emergency Deferred Loan The purpose of this loan is to provide zero -interest deferred loans (only in emergency cases) to owner -occupied homeowners of single-family or duplex properties in Mounds View, in addition to manufactured homes. Emergency Deferred Loan funds may be used for repairs to a Mounds View property that was damaged as a result of events beyond the borrower's control or as necessitated by a system or a structural failure. Loan Amount Up to $7,000 secured by a note & mortgage Interest Rate If the loan is paid in full within 30 days of the date the loan becomes due and payable, the interest rate is 0%. If the loan is not repaid within 30 days of the date it becomes due and payable, the interest rate is the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest interest rate allowed by law. Loan Term The loan is due on sale, transfer of title, when the primary mortgage is paid off, or when the property ceases to be the owner's primary place of residence. Income Limit The applicant's household gross income shall not exceed 50% of the area median income as it appears on the chart annually published by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Asset Limit The maximum gross assets of the borrower, excluding the residential property to be improved and a retirement account that is or was subject to penalty for early withdrawals before age 59 Y2, shall not exceed $25,000`. Gross assets will generally be defined as the current market value of an item listed minus existing indebtednesson that item. Loan to Value 110% Debt to Income 50% Eligible Properties Eligbile properties are owner -occupied single-family or duplex properties in Mounds View. This includes manufactured homes. Eligible Repairs ® Failure of the heating, electrical, ventilation, or plumbing/septic system; ® Roof leaks that have led to significant secondary damage to the home's interior; ® A structural failure of the foundation, walls, or roof of the home that could cause collapse; ® An Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level (EIBLL) of a household resident; or ® Other emergency conditions that could cause the home to be or become uninhabitable will be considered by on a case-by- case basis Contractor Bid Applicants must provide the Housing Resource Center's Construction Manager with one bid for each improvement project. All contractors must be licensed and insured. Page 5 of 5 ;. Meeting Date: October 15, 2010 MS V Administrator CIty of Mounds Vlew Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Reports of Staff 8A — Update on Select Senior Living Project Select Senior Living is moving along now with their 95 -unit building. They anticipate having the financing completed (bonds sold) by the end of October and will close on the three properties soon after, and want to start construction in November. Ebenezer will be the managing company of the facility. 813 — Update on Sign Code Amendments Chapter 1008 about the sign code was amended with a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 11, 2010. These amendments will go into effect in late November. Most of the code changes are for temporary signs, but the City also made a few amendments for campaign signs because of the State Primary election date change. The City Council wanted to be more flexible with temporary signs to help businesses. The biggest change is that businesses are now allowed to have 4 temporary sign permits, but can have a 5th permit if at least one of the permits is for a banner. Previously only 3 temporary sign permits were allowed. The permit fee for any sign will now double if the sign was installed without first obtaining a sign permit. Not getting permits for signs is an on-going problem for City Staff, and some businesses repeatedly do not get sign permits. A couple types of temporary signs no longer require a permit — window signs (no more than 50% coverage), flag stringers, ground signs (max 4 square feet) and sandwich boards (max 8 square feet) if they are placed within 15 feet of the advertising business and removed at the end of each business day. Planning Associate Heidi Heller will be mailing a letter to all businesses in late November notifying them of the changes. 8C — Mounds View Business News Staff is unaware of any business news at this time. 8D — Available Business Sites in Mounds View For Sale Land - Former Premium Stop Parcel Land - MultiTech Parcel Building - Former Let's Get Graphic Building - Bridges (office building in Wynnsong Theater parking lot) Building - PAK Building - Former Snyders Building - Thrifty Car Rental Office Condo - Mounds View City Center Suites October 15, 2010 EDC Meeting Items 8A -E Page 2 of 3 For Lease Office Space - Dell -Comm Building Office Space - Mounds View Community Center Office Space - WIN Insurance Agency Building Office Space - Multi -Tenant Office Building (Former Let's Get Graphic building) Retail/Service Space - Multi -Tenant Retail/Service Building (Subway building) Retail/Service Space - Silver View Plaza Business Park Space - Mounds View Business Park North (Program Ave) Business Park Space - Mounds View Business Park North (Woodale Dr) Business Park Space - Bridges Technology Park Please join us for a tour of... 2270 Woodale Drive In honor of MN Manufacturers Week, the City of Mounds View invites you to attend a tour of Homeshield, a local manufacturer of door and window components. Homeshield has leased 125,000 square feet of space in Mounds View Business Park South since November of 2002 and currently employs 106 people. 401hft Please RSVP by 10/22 to Heidi Steinmetz at 763-717-4029 or heidi.steinmetz@ci.mounds-view.mn.us. EDC Applications Due Monday, November 1, 2010 The City of Mounds view is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission, and the Streets & Utilities Committee. Applications are available on the City's Website or at Mounds View City Hall. Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to City Hall at 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112; faxed to 763-717-4019 or e-mailed to desaree crane an-ci.mounds-view.mn.us. The deadline for all applications is Monday, November 1, 2010 at 4:30pm. For further information on the various commission and committees that have openings, visit the City's Website or contact Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator at 763-717-4016. New terms begin in January 2011. October 15, 2010 EDC Meeting Items 8A -E Page 3 of 3 General Election - Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 7am to Bpm There are four precincts in Mounds View. The polling place for all four precincts is the Mounds View Community Center located at 5394 Edgewood Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112.