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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-2012 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVE DECEMBER 21, 2012, EDC AGENDA 4. APPROVE AUGUST 17, 2012, EDC MINUTES 5. EDC BUSINESS A. EDC Applications − Provide Recommendation to EDA B. Certificate of Appreciation – Outgoing EDC Member Torri Johnson C. Discuss EDC’s April 2012, Unobligated Tax Increment Financing Priority List 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS 7. REPORTS OF STAFF A. Recap of December 12, 2012, Mounds View Business Council Meeting B. TCAAP Development Update C. Mounds View Business News D. Available Business Sites in Mounds View E. Upcoming Events 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING – Friday, January 18, 2013 9. ADJOURNMENT Commissioners: Chair Torri Johnson, Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner- Harkonen, Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jim Paron City Staff: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting August 17, 2012 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 7:32am. 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 Jason Helgemoe Staff Present: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz 3. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 17, 2012 AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Belting moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the approval of the August 17, 2012, EDC agenda. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 4. APPROVAL OF JULY 20, 2012 EDC MINUTES Chair Johnson asked that it be noted in the last paragraph of Item 6 that EDC members Helgemoe and Meehlhause also attend the Allina Medical Transportation open house. Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the approval of the July 20, 2012, EDC minutes as amended. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 abstention 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Review 2002 County Road 10 Redevelopment and Redevelopment Plan The EDC asked to review this plan prior to discussing a vision for County Road 10. Ms. Steinmetz stated that the 2002 plan was a reconst ruction plan for County Road 10, which included drawings of the different ways County Road 10 could be reconstructed. The plan was created by consultants. Commissioner Belting stated that the 2002 plan is still a great framework and starting point for redeveloping County Road 10. He reiterated that he has been a proponent from day one Draft EDC Minutes August 17, 2012 Page 2 of 3 on getting County Road 10 redone and that it is still his number one goal. His number two goal is to rename Country Road 10. He mentioned that the positive changes to Ramsey County Highway 96 can also occur on County Road 10. He suggested that the City should meet with its Ramsey County Commissioner to discuss the City’s concerns and goals for County Road 10, in addition to renaming County Road 10. Commissioner Meehlhause said that a positive aspect of the 2002 plan was in regards to aesthetics and that the trailway project is one thing in the plan that was completed. He said the troubling aspect of the 2002 plan related to changing the actual nature of the roadway itself, changing the speed limit and straightening the intersections, which he does not see as realistic. He added that the 2002 plan provided high -level ideas but not specifics on how the City might move forward. Chair Johnson commented that she liked how the 2002 plan separated the corridor into ten sections that provided advantages and disadvantages of what could be done in each section, which in itself was a vision for the corridor. She stated that the City needs to decide what it wants to be, such as the type of “hub” it wants to be. She added that the City doesn’t have the power to do road improvements on a road owned by Ramsey County. She suggested that the City needs to figure out how to make Mounds View a destination community. She also said that since County Road 10 diagonally intersects the community, it will be difficult to redevelop because all of the lots fronting the roadway are triangular in shape. She added that perhaps the City Council could assist with reconfiguring the lots into larger, developable parcels. B. Review 2006 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study The EDC asked to review this plan prior to discussing a vision for County Road 10. Ms. Steinmetz stated that the 2006 study was concentrated on a particular “block” of County Road 10, located between Woodale Drive and County Road H2. The study was completed by consultants. She added that this plan was less of a reconstruction plan and more of a redevelopment plan, which included redevelopment concepts. Commissioner Meehlhause preferred this study because it provided examples of how properties could be redeveloped. Chair Johnson agreed that the 2006 study provides examples of how to redevelop a specific site. Chair Johnson said that if the EDA/City Council wants redeve lopment to occur in Mounds View, they need to provide assistance towards the projects. Commissioner Meehlhause referenced his takeaway from the June ULI Workshop, which was that the City needs to be proactive and control the land in order to achieve successful projects. Commissioner Larson suggested that the C ity could concentrate its efforts on the two County Road 10 intersections that Ramsey County will be reconstructing in the next couple of years. He said the City could provide the County with its plan for those intersections. Commissioner Belting added that the City’s participation could be as simple as adding colored pavers in the intersections. Commissioner Wagner-Harkonen said she would not feel comfortable creating a vision for the corridor unless a task force was created including Council members. Commissioner Meehlhause agreed. Motion/Second: Commissioner Larson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded a recommendation to the EDA to adopt the following process for creating a vision for County Road 10: Draft EDC Minutes August 17, 2012 Page 3 of 3 1) EDA to review 2002 County Road 10 Redevelopment and Redevelopment Plan and 2006 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 2) EDA to review Ramsey County’s reconstruction plans for the County Road 10 intersections at County Road H and Silver Lake Road 4) EDA to review EDC’s vision statement created on July 20, 2012 3) EDA to create a “County Road 10 Vision” task force consisting of at least two City Council members and members not currently serving on City committees 5) EDA to provide direction to the task force regarding whether the task force itself should create the entire vision for County Road 10 6) EDA to review the 2008 Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Meehlhause provided an update on “the PAK building”. He said the building was sold and that “Tires N More” will be occupying the building. The Planning Commission recently approved a Conditional Use Permit so that small auto repair could be done at the property. He said the business is established and the owners operate three other tire stores in Fridley, St. Paul and Minneapolis. 7. REPORTS OF STAFF City staff provided updates on the following items: A. TCAAP Development Update B. Coventry Senior Living Update C. Housing Replacement Program List Update D. Mounds View Business News E. Available Business Sites in Mounds View F. Upcoming Events 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, September 21, 2012, at 7:30am. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the August 17, 2012, meeting adjourned at 8:30am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item No: 5A Meeting Date: Dec. 21, 2012 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: EDC Applications − Provide Recommendation to EDA Background There will be three vacancies on the EDC beginning in January 2013. There will be two “business representative” vacancies and one “resident representative” vacancy. Chapter 408 of the Mounds View City Code states: The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) equal voting members, including three (3) business representatives and four (4) residents, appointed by the Authority Board of Commissioners based on the recommendation of the Economic Development Commission, from the applications submitted. Attached is Chapter 408 for the EDC’s reference. Discussion The three people listed below (in alphabetical order) submitted EDC applications to City staff. Attached are the three completed applications for the EDC’s review. Name of Applicant Type of Application Jim Freichels business Jason Helgemoe business Gary Stevenson resident Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC recommend to the EDA who should fill the EDC vacancies based on the applications submitted. Each person appointed by the EDA will serve a three-year term on the EDC from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. The EDA will appoint new EDC members at their January 14, 2013, meeting. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Attachments Chapter 408 City Code (6 pages) and 2012 EDC Applications (3 pages) City of Mounds View 408.01 408.03 (Rev. 6/04) CHAPTER 408 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SECTION: 408.01: Establishment 408.02: Purpose 408.03: Composition, Members, Qualification of Members, Terms of Office 408.04: Conflict of Interest 408.05: Compensation 408.06: Vacancies 408.07: Organization, Meetings 408.08: Expenditures 408.09: Duties of the Commission 408.01: ESTABLISHMENT: The Economic Development Commission is hereby established. The Economic Development Commission is referred to herein as the "Commission". (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) 408.02: PURPOSE: The Commission shall serve as an advisory commission to the Economic Development Authority, hereinafter the "Authority", on matters relating to fostering a positive economic climate, encouraging economic development and enhancing the tax base of the City. The Commission shall also make recommendations to the Authority regarding retention and expansion of existing businesses, attraction of desirable new businesses, redevelopment and rehabilitation opportunities, and other appropriate economic development strategies. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) City of Mounds View 408.03 408.06 (Rev. 2/01) 408.03: COMPOSITION, MEMBERS, QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS, TERMS OF OFFICE: (Ord. 677, 2-12-01) The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) equal voting members, including three (3) business representatives and four (4) residents, appointed by the Authority Board of Commissioners based on the recommendation of the Economic Development Commission, from the applications submitted. Members shall have diverse qualifications with practical experience consisting of, not limited to, but including one (1) of the following areas: economics, finance, accounting, real estate, social services and marketing. For the purpose of initiating the Commission, the terms of all members shall expire December 31, 1994. (Amended, Ord. 741, 6- 28-04) Beginning January 1995, three (3) members shall serve a one (1) year term, two (2) members shall serve two (2) year terms and (2) members shall serve three (3) year terms. Thereafter, members shall serve three (3) year staggered terms, with terms expiring December 31 of each year. At least two (2) of these terms, but not more than three (3) terms shall expire each year. The appointees shall be duly sworn and take office at the first regular meeting of the Commission in the month of January each year. Both original and successive appointees shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. (Ord. 546, 7-25-94; Ord. 677, 2-12-01) 408.04: CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No person shall be appointed with private or personal interest likely to conflict with the general public interest. If any person appointed shall find that their private or personal interests are involved in any matter coming before the Commission, they shall disqualify themselves from taking part in action on the matter; alternatively, they may be disqualified by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Commissioners in attendance. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) 408.05: COMPENSATION: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) 408.06: VACANCIES: Subd. 1. Termination of Appointment: Any Commission member designing to terminate their appointment to the Commissioner before the expiration of their term shall give written notification to the Commission chairperson of their intentions. It should be the duty of the chairperson of the Commission to notify the Authority promptly of any vacancies. The Authority president, with approval of a majority of the Authority Board of Commissioners, shall appoint a new member from applications received for the unfulfilled portion of the term. City of Mounds View 408.06 408.07 Subd. 2. Removal from Office: Any member of the Commission may be removed from office for just cause and on written charges by at least four-fifths (4/5) of the entire Authority. Such member may be entitled to a public hearing before such a vote is taken. An appointed member may also be removed by the Authority for nonattendance at Commission meetings if a Commissioner is absent from five (5) regularly scheduled meetings per year or from three (3) consecutive meetings, without the consent of the Commission. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) 408.07: ORGANIZATION, MEETINGS: Subd. 1. Organization: At the first regular meeting of the year, the Commission shall appoint a chairperson from among its voting members. This appointment shall be subject to Authority approval and shall consist of a one (1) year term. The position of chair shall rotate among members, with no Commissioner serving in that capacity for more than two (2) consecutive terms. The Commission shall also elect a vice-chair from among its appointed members for a term of one (1) year. The Commission may create and fill such other offices from its members as it may determine to transact Commission business. Subd. 2. Regular Meetings: The Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month at a time which the Commission shall fix by resolution. Subd. 3. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by any two (2) members of the Commission by a written notice filed with the Clerk-Administrator who then shall notify all members of the Commission of the time and date of the special meeting, at least three (3) days before the meeting date. Subd. 4. Quorum: A majority of the appointed voting Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Subd. 5. Voting Privileges: Each of the appointed members shall have equal voting privileges. Subd. 6. Bylaws: The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for the transaction of its business. The bylaws will be reviewed on an annual basis at the first regular meeting in February. Subd. 7. Records: A recording secretary shall keep a record of attendance at Commission meetings, a record of resolutions and votes and abstentions on each question requiring a vote. The record of the Commission shall be a public record. City of Mounds View 408.07 408.09 Subd. 8. Report: The Authority may request an annual report from the Commission without having received consent of its content by a majority of the Commission members at a regular or special meeting of the Commission. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) 408.08: EXPENDITURES: The Commission may request from the Authority such funds as may be necessary and proper for the conduct of its duties. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) 408.09: DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION: In order to carry on its purpose, the Commission shall: Subd. 1. Confer with and advise the Authority on all matters concerning the industrial and commercial development and redevelopment of the City. Subd. 2. Publicize, with the consent of the Authority, the industrial and commercial advantages and opportunities of the City. Subd. 3. Collect data and information as to the type of industries and commerce best suited to the City. Subd. 4. Survey the overall condition of the City from the standpoint of determining whether the City has a community climate for industry and to determine the general receptiveness of the City of particular types of industry. Subd. 5. Publicize information as to the general advantages of industrial and commercial development and redevelopment in a community. Subd. 6. Cooperate with all industries and businesses in the City and in the solution of any community problems which they may have, and to encourage the expansion, development and management of such industries and business so as to promote the general welfare of the City. Subd. 7. Coordinate the Economic Development activities of the various groups active in the City. Subd. 8. Recommend zoning changes and development of areas suitable for industrial and commercial development and redevelopment to the Planning Commission. Subd. 9. Develop, compile, coordinate and publicize information such as, but not limited to the following: a. Existing industrial and commercial concerns within the City, their addresses, types of business, number of employees and whether each serves local, regional or national markets. City of Mounds View 408.09 408.09 b. Available industrial and commercial sites including number of acres and square footage, approximate price, existing zoning and proximity to highways. c. Available buildings for industrial and commercial operations, including type of buildings, number of square feet, existing zoning and proximity to highways. d. Transportation facilities, including railroads, motor carriers, water transportation, air transportation and highway facilities that serve the area. e. Electric power available. f. Fuels available for industrial and commercial use. g. Sewage disposal facilities. h. Water supply facilities. i. Community facilities such as fire, police and educational. j. Recreational facilities. k. Going wage rate in the City for the trades, skilled and semi-skilled and white collar workers. l. Availability of labor. m. General community attitude toward industrial and commercial expansion, development, redevelopment and attraction. n. Experience and programs of surrounding communities in regards to industrial and commercial expansion, development, redevelopment and attraction. o. Financial and technical resources available to new and existing businesses at the local, County, State and national levels for economic expansion and vitality. Subd. 10. Recommend Authority and Planning Commission policies and particular actions in regards to industrial and commercial expansion development, redevelopment and attraction. Subd. 11. Cooperate with and use the services of the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development, Minnesota Housing Finance Authority and any other organizations at the national, State, County and local levels that are deemed conducive to the overall vitality of the City. City of Mounds View 408.09 408.09 Subd. 12. The Commission shall have the power to appoint task forces of a size and nature it may deem necessary and may enlist the aid of persons and/or organizations who are not members of the Commission. Subd. 13. The Commission shall have no power to make contracts, levy taxes, borrow money or condemn property, but shall have the full power and responsibility to investigate the necessity and recommend the taking of these and any other actions related to the industrial and commercial development and redevelopment by the Authority and all other officers of the City responsible to formulate the terms of and the procedure for taking such action. Subd. 14. Review the City's existing housing stock analysis and make recommendations to the Authority regarding mechanisms for the rehabilitation of said housing stock. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94) Item No: 5B Meeting Date: Dec. 21, 2012 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: Certificate of Appreciation – Outgoing EDC Member Torri Johnson Torri Johnson has served on the EDC since the year 2000 as a business representative. Torri also happens to be a Mounds View resident. Her current term on the EDC expires on December 31, 2012. She has chosen not to reapply after serving for twelve years on the EDC. Torri will receive a Certificate of Appreciation at the December 21, 2012, EDC meeting. Please join City staff in thanking Torri for volunteering so many hours towards the betterment of the City of Mounds View. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item No: 5C Meeting Date: Dec. 21, 2012 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 EDC’s April 2012, Unobligated Tax Increment Financing Priority List Background At their April 20, 2012, meeting, the EDC created the following priority list for using the EDA’s unobligated Tax Increment Financing (TIF): 1) Business Retention a. Mustang Drive & Mustang Circle b. Infrastructure for Businesses c. Silver View Plaza 2) Promote New Business a. Property Acquisition & Demolition 3) Vacant Housing 4) Complete County Road 10 Trail Way Segments Discussion At the November 5, 2012, City Council Work Session, the Council asked the EDC to review the above priority list and provide the Council with specific County Road 10 project ideas that could be accomplished using the EDA’s unobligated TIF of approximately $900.000. Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC provide the Council with prioritized County Road 10 project ideas within a $900,000 budget. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 7A−E Meeting Date: Dec. 21, 2012 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: Reports of Staff 7A – Recap of December 12th Mounds View Business Council Meeting Mounds View Police Chief Tom Kinney, Officer Nick Erickson and Canine Officer Niko were the featured guests at the December 12, 2012, Mounds View Business Council meeting. 7B – TCAAP Development Update City staff will provide a verbal update during the EDC meeting. 7C – Mounds View Business News Attached are the September, October, and December 2012, editions of Mounds View Business News. 7D – Available Business Sites in Mounds View Attached is a list of available business sites in Mounds View. Site details are available on the City’s Website. 7E – Upcoming Events Dec. 24−25 City Hall Closed: Christmas Eve & Day Dec. 31−Jan. 1 City Hall Closed: New Year’s Eve & Day Jan. 7 City Council Work Session, 7:00pm Jan. 14 EDA Meeting, 6:30pm Jan. 14 City Council Meeting, 7:00pm Jan. 21 City Hall Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 18 City Hall Closed – Presidents’ Day Feb. 23 North Metro Home & Garden Show, 9:00am Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist    City Hall:  763−717−4000                                                                                                                  City Website:  www.ci.mounds‐view.mn.us  September 2012  Volume 2, Issue 9  Mounds View’s Business Newsletter Western Bank and American National Corporation (ANC) jointly announced on July 25, 2012, that a definitive agreement has been reached that Western Bank will become a wholly owned subsidiary of ANC, a bank holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Western Bank will continue to operate as a separately chartered bank. Julie Sands Causey, Chairman of Western Bank will join the ANC Board of Directors. ANC also owns American National Bank, headquartered in Omaha. Both banks will operate within their respective markets as independent banks under the ANC holding company. With combined assets of $2.5 billion, American National will provide an already strong Western Bank with the infrastructure of products, technology and lending strength to support growth and expansion within the Twin Cities market. Customers will receive the same great service they have come to know and expect. “It’s business as usual, except with more products, technology and capacity to provide our customers an even better banking experience,” says Tony Lemaire, President & CEO of Western Bank. Julie Sands Causey, Chairman of Western Bank added, “Western Bank will have the same talented leadership and banking team, quick local decision making, direct experience with the local market, personalized service and the same involvement and tangible commitment to the community that people are accustomed to. We are honored to become part of this quality organization.” Steve Ritzman, President & CEO of American National Bank said “Western Bank is very similar to American National Bank in community focus and values. Both are very strong, healthy community banks, with a mission to support their communities. Western Bank has a terrific reputation and trusted name in the Twin Cities area.” Western Bank was advised by River Branch Capital LLC and the law firm of Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. American National was advised by McGill, Gotsdiner, Workman & Lepp, P.C., L.L.O. About Western Bank Founded in 1915, Western Bank is an independent, community bank dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of businesses and offering a full range of services to all customers. The bank has five geographically dispersed locations serving customers throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The corporate office still serves the original St. Paul, Minnesota neighborhood in which it started, with other offices in Edina, Maplewood, Mounds View, and Oakdale, Minnesota. Western Bank has assets of over $400 million and provides a full line of deposit and loan services to businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals. Western Bank is a Preferred SBA lender. Visit www.western-bank.com for more information. About American National Corporation American National Corporation (ANC) is a bank holding company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. American National Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of American National Corporation. The Bank has a long and successful history dating back to 1856, with family ties since 1909. It is the second largest privately-held local bank in the Omaha/Council Bluffs market area. With assets over $2 billion, American National Bank serves both business and consumer markets. It operates 32 full service offices, in Omaha/Council Bluffs/Lincoln and other communities in Nebraska and Iowa. American National Bank is the third largest leading mortgage lender in the Omaha/Council Bluffs market, and is one of the select preferred lenders in the region. Visit www.anbank.com for more information. Western  Bank to Become a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of American National Corporation   Mounds View Business Council Meeting  − October 10, 2012  The Twin Cities North Chamber invites business owners to attend Mounds View Business Council meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Mounds View Community Center. We hope to see you at the next meeting on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 7:30am. Mounds View Business News                                                                                                                                                       September 2012  If you would like to appear in this newsletter, please email Heidi at heidi.steinmetz@ci.mounds‐view.mn.us.    Quanex Building Products has reaffirmed its commitment to the community with a celebration at its plant in Mounds View. Formerly known as Homeshield, Quanex has brought all of its business under one brand name to strengthen its presence and growth initiatives in the building and construction market. “Quanex is committed to growth and the continued prosperity in the industries we serve and in the cities in which we live and operate,” said David Petratis, CEO, Quanex Building Products. “By serving our customers with integrity, we’ve invested in products and processes for the future that will help our customers succeed and continue to strengthen our presence in the Mounds View community.” The company celebrated its branding effort by gathering employees at each of the 20 offices and facilities worldwide. At the Mounds View facility, more than 105 employees and local community members joined the celebration. “I’d like to thank everyone who turned out to help us celebrate Quanex Building Products and its ongoing commitment to the community,” said Jack Conway, General Manager, Engineered Components Group, Quanex Building Products. “This marks the beginning of a new and exciting era for the company and its local employees.” For more information about Quanex, visit www.quanex.com. About Quanex Building Products:  Quanex Building Products Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of value-added, engineered products and components, serving the energy-efficient building products markets. It is an ROIC-driven company that grows shareholder returns through a combination of organic growth via new products, programs and strategic acquisitions. Investor Contact: Jeff Galow, 713-877-5327, jgalow@quanex.com Media Contact: Erin Johnson, 330-447-7337, erin.johnson@quanex.com Local Media Contact: Kimberly Gannon, 763-231-4034, Kimberly.gannon@quanex.com Quanex Building Products Celebrates Its Re‐Branding Efforts  in Mounds View  Expires 10/1/2012  Expires 10/1/2012       Includes:  Semi Synthetic Oil Up To 5qts, Filter, 21pt  Safety Inspection, Fluid Inspection and Top Offs,   Vacuum, Car Wash    *ASK ABOUT DRIVE SURE BENEFITS!!!*          We have 1000’s of tires in inventory.    We’ll meet or beat ANY tire estimate!     $14.95   OIL CHANGE TIRES   $5 OVER COST     City Hall:  763−717−4000                                                                                                                  City Website:  www.ci.mounds‐view.mn.us  October 2012  Volume 2, Issue 10  Mounds View’s Business Newsletter Fedtech Participates in Technology Summit  Fedtech recently participated in “The Fabricator’s Technology Summit” by offering a tour of their Mounds View facility to sixty participants from around the country. Fedtech President Dave Fox accepts an award from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. 4763 Mustang Circle, Mounds View, MN 55112 www.fedtech.com Radio City Celebrates 30  Years in Business    Open House Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:00am−5:00pm   2663 County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 www.radioinc.com Anytime Fitness Adds Two    Personal Trainers and a Nutritionist  Mounds View Anytime Fitness, located in Mounds View Square next to Aldi, has added two personal trainers (Sepio Saunders and Andrea Bellenthin) and a nutritionist (Jackie Mart). Call Mounds View Anytime Fitness at 763-786-2244 and ask for the club manager to set up a free personal training session or nutrition consultation. Reference code MVMN101112 and this special promotional offer. Mounds View Anytime Fitness is a 24/7/365 co-ed fitness center with a wide range of exercise equipment and free weights to provide a convenient, fun and affordable workout. In addition, visit www.anytimehealth.com for a wide variety of services including: workout routines, online tracking of your workouts, healthy menu options and nutritional information and much more. Chamber Business Expo − Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at The Mermaid  Mounds View Business News                                                                                                                                                            October 2012  If you would like to appear in this newsletter, please email Heidi at heidi.steinmetz@ci.mounds‐view.mn.us.    Bauer Welding & Metal Fabricators, Inc. is the Premier Tube Fabricator in the Midwest serving major OEM’s such as Thermo King, Cummins, Toro, Arctic Cat and Polaris, to name a few. Bauer is proud to announce that it has recently added a new capability to its tube fabrication arsenal by installing a new BLM Fiber Optic Tube Laser cutting machine. Bauer is only the 3rd company in the US to install this new system. This is our second tube laser and brings our total laser count to four. The new technology of the fiber laser offers significant advantages when laser cutting a wider range of tube materials. This means reflective materials such as copper and brass, aluminum, and galvanized steel become easy to cut. A considerable productivity increase is obtained on smaller thicknesses of stainless steel. The extended-length bed increases opportunities for part nesting and waste reduction. With the addition of the new laser, Bauer is poised to offer greater versatility for a wider range of customers and industries. With a capacity up to 6.00” and a raw tube length up to 27.00’, the LT FIBER laser cutting system is characterized by the following features: fully automatic and programmable set-up fully automatic changeover in just 3 minutes optimized fiber laser technological database easy and quick programming through Artube CAD/CAM bar management in automatic cycle from bundle, measure and cutting to orderly unloading final scrap reduction The programming software Artube is a three-dimensional, parametric, Artube CAD-CAM package specifically designed, developed and dedicated for tube applications, which amplifies the productivity potential of the machine. For more information on the laser, or to watch the video of the BLM Fiber Optic Tube Laser in action, click on this link: http://www.blmgroup.com/en/products/lasertube/fiber/lt-fiber.aspx. For more information about Bauer, click on this link: www.bauerweld.com. Bauer Welding Leads Innovation with Fiber Optic Tube Laser   Bauer Welding employees and the new BLM Fiber Optic Tube Laser cutting machine Free Seminar: 3−5pm (please RSVP at 763-571-9781) “The 5 Factors you need to learn to get more… More Customers, More Revenue, More Profits!” Business Expo: 5−7pm Call the Chamber at 763-571-9781 to reserve your booth before they sell out! City Hall: 763−717−4000 City Website: www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us December 2012 Volume 2, Issue 11 Mounds View’s Business Newsletter Mounds View City Council 2013 If you have concerns as a Mounds View business owner or representative, the City Council is available to listen. Mayor Joe Flaherty 763-717-4003, City Hall 763-784-1960, Home Council Member Sherry Gunn 763-717-4005, City Hall 612-619-4333, Mobile Council Member Al Hull 763-717-4004, City Hall 763-717-4366, Home Council Member Carol Mueller 763-717-4006, City Hall 763-458-2719, Mobile Council Member Gary Meehlhause 763-717-4007, City Hall 763-780-9695, Home Mounds View Business Council January 9, 2013 The Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce invites business owners and representatives to attend Mounds View Business Council meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Mounds View Community Center, located at 5394 Edgewood Drive. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 7:30am. If you would like to receive meeting notices via email, please contact Tim Roche at tim@twincitiesnorth.org or 763-571-9781. You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend these meetings. Attention Mounds View business owners in the landscaping or home improvement/remodeling industry: Are you participating in the 2013 North Metro Home and Garden Show? The 15th annual show is sponsored by the Cities of Blaine, Fridley and Mounds View. The show will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Sport Expo Center in Blaine. The purpose of this annual show is to inspire & encourage homeowners in our communities to improve their homes & yards. There is still time to reserve booth space at the show! For registration info, visit www.northmetrohomeandgarden.com or email Marsha Wagner at info@northmetrohomeandgarden.com . The registration deadline is Friday, December 28, 2012. The show is advertised in local newspapers, in city newsletters, city utility bills and on Clear Channel billboards. North Metro Home & Garden Show Saturday, February 23, 2013 Mounds View Business News December 2012 If you would like to appear in this newsletter, please email Heidi at heidi.steinmetz@ci.mounds-view.mn.us. The Mounds View City Council would like your feedback on County Road 10. As a fellow Mounds View business owner or representative, what is your vision for County Road 10? What types of businesses would you like to see occupy the vacant buildings located along the corridor? What would you like County Road 10 to look like from an image standpoint? Please contact Heidi Steinmetz with your feedback at 763-717-4029 or heidi.steinmetz@ci.mounds-view.mn.us. What is Your Vision for County Road 10? Property Name Available Square Feet Property Address Leasing Contact Mounds View Community Center 1,000 office 5394 Edgewood Dr Heidi Steinmetz 763-717-4029 Former Snyders Building 6,050 2525 County Road 10 Deborah Carlson 952-465-3370 Mounds View Square 4,565 3,460 2,800 County Rd 10 Jeff Horstmann 651-265-7867 Silver View Plaza 20,598 County Rd 10 Jim Stimmler 952-948-9417 Subway Building 5,800 2436 County Rd 10 Bob Bayer 612-904-7841 Dell-Comm 4,100 office 4860 Mustang Circle Jim Freichels 763-783-0035 Multi-Tenant Office Building 277 office 2402 County Rd I Ray Vandeveer 612-720-1439 WIN Insurance Agency 1 small office 2704 County Rd 10 George Winiecki 763-780-5600 Building D 10,116 Mounds View Business Park North John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building F 28,021 Mounds View Business Park North John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building G 9,650 office Mounds View Business Park North John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building H 32,610 Mounds View Business Park South John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building J 42,791 Mounds View Business Park South John Ryden 952-924-4641 Whether you need additional space or if you would like to recruit new businesses to compliment yours, below is a list of available lease space in Mounds View. The available square footage of each space was provided to the City by each property owner. Details on each property, in addition to buildings for sale, are available on the City’s Website at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us. If you are aware of additional buildings for lease or for sale in Mounds View, please contact Heidi Steinmetz at 763-717-4029. Available Business Lease Space in Mounds View Back to Web Site City of Mounds View PRIDE. PROGRESS. PARTNERSHIPS Business Sites For Sale in Mounds View Mounds View is a community with an array of business opportunities. From lease space to a redevelopment project, we are here to assist you in finding the perfect site for your business or project. Below is a list of business sites for sale in Mounds View. This list was last updated on 12/10/2012. Click on each property name to view details on each property. Description Property Name Available Space Location Contact Vacant Land MultiTech Parcel 6.54 Acres vacant lot Del Palachek, 763-717-5551 Vacant Land Former Premium Stop Parcel 1.28 Acres 2390 County Road 10 Heidi Steinmetz, 763-717-4029 Vacant Land Everest Properties 2.98 & .85 Acres 2310 County Road 10 Tim Nelson, 303-439-8300 Land/Building Former Thrifty Car Rental .58 Acre 2975 County Road 10 Rich Yablonsky, 763-231-0282 Land/Building Skyline Motel 2.85 Acres 4889 Old Hwy 8 Uday Bhakta, 763-443-5741 Land/Building Rydell Auto Outlet & Garage 3.26 Acres 2375 County Road 10 Rob Davidson, 651-481-6290 Land/Building Mounds View Commerce Center 14,560 SF 2442 County Road 10 Bob Bayer, 612-904-7841 Land/Building Former Snyders 6,050 SF 2525 Long Lake Road Deb Carlson, 952-465-3370 Land/Building 2408 County Rd 10 - Office Building 11,000 SF 2408 County Road 10 Chris Weirens, 952-893-8219 Land/Building Former KFC 2,614 SF 2213 County Road 10 Steven Monroe, 312-224-3123 Land/Homes Three Single-Family Houses 1.87 Acres 2300 County Road 10 Jim Paron Redevelopment Redevelopment Opportunities Slideshow Click here to view a slideshow of several buildings for sale in Mounds View. --- Page 1 of 1Business Sites For Sale - City of Mounds View 12/18/2012http://www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={FF7ABAA3-8FF... Back to Web Site City of Mounds View PRIDE. PROGRESS. PARTNERSHIPS Business Sites For Lease in Mounds View Mounds View is a community with an array of business opportunities. We are here to assist you in finding the perfect site for your business. Below is a list of business sites for lease in Mounds View. The list was last updated on 12/10/2012. Click on each property name to view details on each property. Property Name Available Square Feet Property Address Contact Community Center 1,000 (office)5394 Edgewood Drive Heidi Steinmetz 763-717-4029 Former Snyders 6,050 2525 County Road 10 Deborah Carlson 952-465-3370 Mounds View Square 4,565 3,460 2,800 County Road 10 Jeff Horstmann 651-265-7867 Silver View Plaza 20,598 County Road 10 Jim Stimmler 952-948-9417 Subway Building 5,800 2436 County Road 10 Bob Bayer 612-904-7841 Former Wonder/Hostess 4,544 2701 County Road 10 Owez Nanjee Dell-Comm 4,100 (office)4860 Mustang Circle Jim Freichels 763-783-0035 Multi-Tenant Office 277 2402 County Road I Ray Vandeveer 612-720-1439 WIN Insurance Agency 1 small office 2704 County Road 10 George Winiecki 763-780-5600 Building D 10,116 Mounds View Business Park North John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building F 28,021 Mounds View Business Park North John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building G 9,650 (office) Mounds View Business Park North John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building H 32,610 Mounds View Business Park South John Ryden 952-924-4641 Building J 42,791 Mounds View Business Park South John Ryden 952-924-4641 Contact If you are interested leasing space in the City of Mounds View, please contact the corresponding person in the chart to the left. 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