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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-2011CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVE OCTOBER 21, 2011 EDC AGENDA 4. APPROVE JULY 15, 2011 EDC MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Discuss Future of EDC 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS 8. REPORTS OF STAFF A. TCAAP Development Update B. Recap of October 12th Mounds View Business Council Meeting C. Mounds View Business News D. Available Business Sites in Mounds View 9. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING 10. ADJOURNMENT EDC Members: Gary Meehlhause, Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen, Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Torri Johnson, Dan Larson & Jim Paron City Staff: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting July 15, 2011 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:34am. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chair Torri Johnson, Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen and Commissioners Greg Belting, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jim Paron Members Absent: Commissioner Helgemoe Staff Present: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz 3. APPROVAL OF JULY 15, 2011 AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Belting moved and Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen seconded the approval of the July 15, 2011 EDC agenda. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays Commissioner Meehlhause arrived at this time. 4. APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 2011 EDC MINUTES Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the approval of the May 20, 2011 minutes. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS There was no special business. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Review Draft EDC Resolution Regarding the Development of the Proposed Minnesota Vikings Multi-Purpose Facility on the TCAAP Site in Arden Hills Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz reminded the EDC of their lengthy discussion during their last regular EDC meeting on May 20, 2011. At the May 20th meeting, the EDC directed staff to draft a resolution regarding the proposed facility; however the EDC had not Draft EDC Minutes July 15, 2011 Page 2 of 3 reached a consensus of support or non-support at that time. Therefore, the draft resolution is a generic statement that the EDC requests to stay informed on the topic. Commissioner Paron stated that everyone he has talked to supports the stadium development. He suggested that the EDC vote today on whether they support the development or not. Ms. Steinmetz added that the City Council approved a letter from Mayor Flaherty on June 13, 2011, which was sent to the Ramsey County Commissioners about the Council’s concerns regarding the Arden Hills site. Chair Johnson mentioned that a copy of the Mayor’s letter was included in the EDC’s meeting packet. Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen said that her neighbors are cautiously optimistic about the development. Commissioner Meehlhause said that he and Commissioners Paron and Larson attended the June 6, 2011 City Council Work Session where the Council discussed the stadium proposal. During the meeting, the Mayor asked the EDC members in attendance if the EDC had reviewed the proposal. Commissioner Meehlhause responded that the EDC had discussed the proposal; however there was no EDC consensus of support or non-support at that time. Commissioner Belting stated that the stadium proposal is a good use for the Arden Hill site. Vice Chair added that the “greater good” of the North Metro is at stake and city leaders need to consider what’s best for the region rather than what’s best for just one city. Chair Johnson said that she was surprised to have received such negative input from local business leaders, which is why she is also cautiously optimistic about the proposal. Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Paron seconded the approval of EDC Resolution 11-EDC-37 Requesting that that Mounds View Economic Development Commission Remain Notified and Involved in the City of Mounds View’s Discussions About the Development of the Proposed Minnesota Vikings Multi-Purpose Facility on the TCAAP Site in Arden Hills. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Chair Johnson provided the following reports:  Irondale High School’s VFW baseball team (Tri-City Maroon) won the championship game last weekend in Lacrosse, Wisconsin.  Festival in the Park will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011.  Beginning today through the end of the month, the Mounds View Community Theater is presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Irondale High School.  The recent tour of Bauer Welding excellent. Draft EDC Minutes July 15, 2011 Page 3 of 3 8. REPORTS OF STAFF City staff provided the EDC with updates/announcements regarding the citizen taskforce to rename County Road 10, a recap of the June 8th Mounds View Business Council meeting, Mounds View Business News and Available Business Sites in Mounds View. 9. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2011 at 7:30am. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the July 15, 2011 meeting adjourned at 8:19am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 6A Meeting Date: Oct. 21, 2011 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: Discuss Future of EDC Background The City Council formed the EDC by Ordinance 542 on June 27, 1994. The EDC acts as an advisory body to the Economic Development Authority on matters relating to promoting a positive economic climate, encouraging economic development and enhancing the tax base of the City. The EDC reviews ways in which the City can expand existing businesses, attract desirable new businesses, and revitalize the community. The EDC is comprised of seven members (four residents and three business representatives). The EDC is unlike any other City Commission because the EDC represents both residents and businesses. The EDC meets the third Friday of every month at 7:30am at Mounds View City Hall. Discussion EDC Chair Johnson requested that the EDC formally discuss the future of the EDC in light of the elimination of the Economic Development Specialist position in 2012. City Administrator Jim Ericson will be attending the October 21, 2011 EDC meeting to answer any questions the EDC might have. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist