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Home My WebLink About01-18-2013 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVE JANUARY 18, 2013, EDC AGENDA 4. APPROVE DECEMBER 21, 2012, EDC MINUTES 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Oaths of Office – Jim Freichels and Jason Helgemoe B. Appoint 2013 EDC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS 7. REPORTS OF STAFF A. TCAAP Development Update B. Mounds View Business News C. Available Business Sites in Mounds View D. City Hall Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 21, 2013 E. Next Mounds View Business Council Meeting – Wednesday, February 13, 2013 F. Twin Cities North Chamber Gala – Friday, February 22, 2013 G. North Metro Home & Garden Show – Saturday, February 23, 2013 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING – Friday, February 15, 2013 9. ADJOURNMENT Commissioners: Greg Belting (absent), Jim Freichels, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Jim Paron, Gary Stevenson (absent) and Jennifer Wagner−Harkonen City Staff: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting December 21, 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 7:34am. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chair Torri Johnson, Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen and Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jim Paron Staff Present: City Administrator Jim Ericson and Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz 3. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 21, 2012, AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the approval of the December 21, 2012, EDC agenda. Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 4. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 17, 2012, EDC MINUTES Motion/Second: Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the approval of the August 17, 2012, EDC minutes. Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 5. EDC BUSINESS A. EDC Applications − Provide Recommendation to EDA Ms. Steinmetz stated there will be three vacancies on the EDC beginning in January 2013. There will be two “business representative” vacancies and one “resident representative” vacancy. The Commission discussed the three EDC applications received by City staff and provided a recommendation to the EDA. Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Belting seconded a recommendation to the EDA that the three applicants (Jim Freichels, Jason Helgemoe and Gary Stevenson) be appointed to the EDC during the January 14, 2013, EDA meeting. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 abstention Draft EDC Minutes December 21, 2012 Page 2 of 3 B. Certificate of Appreciation – Outgoing EDC Member Torri Johnson Ms. Steinmetz stated that Torri Johnson had served on the EDC for twelve years and has chosen not to reapply. Commissioner Belting, another long term EDC member, presented Torri with a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteering extensively towards the betterment of the City of Mounds View. The EDC joined in thanking Torri for her service. C. Discuss EDC’s April 2012, Unobligated Tax Increment Financing Priority List Ms. Steinmetz reported that on November 5, 2012, the City Council asked the EDC to expand upon the EDC’s April 2012, priority list for using the EDA’s unobligated TIF. Specifically, the Council asked for a list of potential projects for the County Road 10 corridor. The EDC had already created a list of corridor projects in February 2012, therefore, the EDC decided to prioritize their existing list as follows: 1. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area 2. Implement County Road 10 name change to Northtown Boulevard 3. Complete remaining trailway connections to businesses 4. Improve the aesthetics of properties located on County Road 10 5. Reconstruction of County Road 10 6. Silver View Plaza 7. Simon’s & City-Owned Lot 8. Johnson Lot & Related Empty Lot 9. Thrifty Car Rental 10. Bel Rae Senior Living 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Meehlhause thanked Chair Johnson again for her years of service. He also mentioned that this was his last EDC meeting as he was elected to the Mounds View City Council. He stated the following: “I truly enjoyed the 6 years that I served on the EDC, and the opportunity to serve as Vice -Chair and as Chair for 2 years! Serving on the EDC certainly helped prepare me to become a member of the City Council and Mounds View Economic Development Authority, and helped me to understand the need for economic development. Most importantly, I truly enjoyed working with the other EDC members. They are resident and business representatives who are truly committed to Mounds View, and want to see the community continue to move forward and continue to be a great community to live in!” Commissioner Helgemoe advertised the Twin Cities North Chamber’s annual Gala on Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Vadnais Height Commons. Proceeds from tickets and silent auction items will help to support the Chamber, which is a non-profit organization that supports small businesses in the area. Draft EDC Minutes December 21, 2012 Page 3 of 3 7. REPORTS OF STAFF City staff provided updates on the following items: 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 The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2013, at 7:30am. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the December 21, 2012, meeting adjourned at 8:54am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 5A Meeting Date: Jan. 18, 2013 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: Oaths of Office – Jim Freichels and Jason Helgemoe On January 14, 2013, the EDA appointed Jim Freichels, Jason Helgemoe and Gary Stevenson to the EDC for terms lasting until December 31, 2015. Jim Freichels and Jason Helgemoe will take their Oaths of Office at the January 18, 2013 EDC meeting. Gary Stevenson will take his Oath of Office at the February 15, 2013 EDC meeting since he will be out of town on January 18 th. Attached are the Oaths of Office. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist City of Mounds View Economic Development Commission Oath of Office I, Greg Belting, 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. _____________________________ Jim Freichels Date: January 18, 2013 Witness: ______________________________ Heidi Steinmetz Economic Development Specialist City of Mounds View Economic Development Commission Oath of Office I, Greg Belting, 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. _____________________________ Jason Helgemoe Date: January 18, 2013 Witness: ______________________________ Heidi Steinmetz Economic Development Specialist Item #: 5B Meeting Date: Jan. 18, 2013 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: Appoint 2013 EDC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Background Per the following Section 408.07, Subd. 1 of the Mounds View City Code: At the first regular meeting of the year, the Commission shall appoint a chairperson from among its voting members. This appointmen t 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. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC appoint the 2013 EDC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, during the January 18, 2013 EDC meeting. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 7A−G Meeting Date: Jan. 18, 2013 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 – TCAAP Development Update Below is the same update from last month’s EDC meeting: On November 27, 2012, Ramsey County approved the purchase agreement with the federal government and authorized Arden Hills city staff to issue a notice to proceed with the remediation contract once the initial closing has occurred. A congressional oversight committee needs to approve the purchase agreement. Ramsey County is hoping that this will occur in January 2013. The notice to proceed is expected by February 1, 2013, and demolition and remediation activities could begin this Spring. According to the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement, Arden Hills has 18 to 24 months to draft an AUAR and Master Plan. Arden Hills is hoping to issue an RFP for that work in mid-to-late W inter. The City of Arden Hills has a new Website located at http://www.cityofardenhills.org/. The Website includes significant information on TCAAP. To find the TCAAP info, click on the “Business” tab, then “Property Development”. January 18, 2013 EDC Meeting Items 7A−G Page 2 of 2 7B – Mounds View Business News On January 14, 2013, the City Council approved an office space lease at the Community Center for a new Mounds View business called Outreach Transportation Services, LLC. The owner, Mike Thompson, will be leasing 330 square feet of space at the Community Center. 7C – Available Business Sites in Mounds View Attached is a list of available business sites in Mounds View. Site details are availab le on the City’s Website. 7D – City Hall Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 21 7E – Next Business Council Meeting – Wednesday, February 13 7F – Twin Cities North Chamber Gala – Friday, February 22 Location: Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Road F Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 Agenda: 6:00 Silent Auction Begins 6:00 Buffet Dinner 7:15 Program begins 8:45 Program ends 9:00 Pick up Silent Auction Items Pricing: $455 Table of 8 $110 per couple $80 per person after February 3, 2013 $65 per person through February 3, 2013 Registrations are due February 10, 2013. For more information, please call Tim Roche at 763-571-9781 or email tim@twincitiesnorth.org. 7G – North Metro Home & Garden Show – Saturday, February 23 Please see the attached flyer. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Join us at the 15th Annual Community North Metro Home & Garden Show Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Schwan Sport Event Center 9:00 am until 3:00 pm ♦ 1740 105th Avenue Northeast, Blaine, Minnesota Our Show is Bigger and Better Than Ever! ► New venue - everything will be in one room, on one level ► Longer hours - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ► Shorter and More Frequent Seminars (See our website for times and complete descriptions.) Our Community-sponsored Show Features: ► Local specialists providing everything you need, including inspiration and financing, for remodeling or improving your home and yard ► Great Door Prizes and Plenty of Free Parking www.northmetrohomeandgarden.com Bring the Whole Family - There’s Something for Everyone! Kids Activity Center with lots of fun crafts, and a Face Painter from 9:00-3:00 Concession Stand Grab a quick lunch! Sponsor Treasure Hunt Visit all of our Co-Sponsors and enter a special drawing for a $50 Visa gift card! Sponsored by the Cities of: ♦ Blaine ♦ www.ci.blaine.mn.us ♦ Fridley ♦ www.ci.fridley.mn.us ♦ Mounds View ♦ www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us Staff from the sponsoring cities will be on hand to answer your questions about housing, development and city planning. Questions? Contact Marsha Wagner, 612-338-2122, email info@northmetrohomeandgarden.com, or call one of the following Planning Committee Members: Paul Bolin City of Fridley 763-572-3591 Linda Barthel City of Blaine 763-717-2648 All Free! Jeremiah Anderson City of Mounds View 763-717-4023 LOREM IP SUM!