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Home My WebLink About01-20-2017CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA 7:30 a.m. MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL FRIDAY, January 20, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES from December 16, 2016 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Administer Oath of Office, Laurie Shoop and Dan Larson B. Elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson C. Review Applications to the Economic Development Commission to Complete Term of Royal Dahlstrom, Make Appointment Recommendation to the EDA 6. REPORTS OF STAFF A. Mounds View Project Updates 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING – February 17, 2017 9. ADJOURN Commissioners: Chair Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Jim Freichels, Gary Stevenson, Jessica Rieland, Laurie Shoop City Staff: Jim Ericson, City Administrator Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting December 16, 2016 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jason Helgemoe called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chair, Jason Helgemoe, Vice Chair, Jim Freichels, Commissioners, Jessica Rieland, Gary Stevenson & Laurie Shoop Members Absent: Dan Larson Staff Present: Business Development Coordinator, Brian Beeman, City Administrator, Jim Ericson Meeting Attendees: Gary Meehlhause 3. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 2016, AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Freichels moved and Commissioner Stevenson seconded the approval of the December 16, 2016 EDC agenda. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 4. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 18 2016, EDC MINUTES Motion/Second: Commissioner Rieland moved and Commissioner Shoop seconded the approval of the November 18, 2016 EDC minutes, as presented. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 5. EDC BUSINESS Establish EDC Meeting Calendar for 2017 Business Development Coordinator Beeman provided the Commission with the meeting dates for 2017 stating that none of the dates seem to conflict with any holidays. Beeman informed the Commission that Section 408.07 of the Mounds View Municipal Code and also the EDC Bylaws require that all EDC meetings shall occur on the third Friday of each month and the EDC has traditionally met at 7:30 a.m. Hearing no further comments, Chair Helgemoe asked for a motion to approve NO. 16-EDC-41 establishing the calendar of meeting dates for 2017 and confirming the time of day. . EDC Minutes December 16, 2016 Page 2 of 6 Motion/Second: Commissioner Stevenson moved and Commissioner Freichels seconded the approval of Resolution NO. 16-EDC-41 establishing the EDC meeting calendar for 2017, as presented. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays Review Applications to the EDC and Make Recommendation to the EDA Coordinator Beeman informed the Commission that both Dan Larson and Laurie Shoop have terms expiring December 31, 2016 and both have resubmitted their applications for another term which would begin January 1, 2017 and end December 31, 2019. After posting notice online, through social media, and the local access channel, as well as the City newsletter, these two applications were the only applications received. Beeman reminded the Commission that the opening to fill Royal Dahlstrom’s position on the Commission who resigned November 2016 remains open and encouraged Members to ask people in the community and have them contact staff for further information on the application process. Beeman informed the Commission that a motion would need to be made in order to make the recommendation of Commissioners Larson and Shoop to the EDA. Chair Helgemoe asked for a motion. Motion/Second: Commissioner Freichels moved and Commissioner Rieland seconded the motion accepting the applications and making recommendation to the EDA to appoint the two Resident Representatives to the EDC with terms beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2019. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 6. REPORTS OF STAFF Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project Business Development Coordinator, Brian Beeman provided the Commission with an update on the Crossroad Pointe redevelopment site. Beeman reminded the Commission that The Beard Group had backed away from their project and as a result, the City Council held a Council Work Session December 5, 2016 to discuss the vision for the Crossroad Pointe Site. Members of the EDC and Planning Commission, as well as other residents were present at the meeting and allowed to provide their comments on the site. A summary of the Council’s vision is as follows: They prefer 100% market rate apartments, but if it is a good project with mixed-use, they may consider up-to 20% affordable with the remaining 80% all market rate. They still like the mixed-use concept and believe the Stantec report is still viable for today’s market. They prefer one large project to utilize the entire 4.25 acres, but they are open to doing it in phases. The current zoning allows for three stories. They are willing to allow a mor e vertical development to around four to six stories high, but also open to a detached mixed-use development. The Council is willing to work with a developer in the design, type, and possible financing, if they have a very good development. EDC Minutes December 16, 2016 Page 3 of 6 Beeman mentioned that Sherman and Associates, after hearing that the Council did not desire an 80% affordability project decided to also back away from their plans at Crossroad Pointe and said that if the Council decides to change the vision to allow for more affordable housing, then they would be interested. However, until then, they would need to back away from the project. According to the Stantec report, the median income for residents in the Mounds View area is below the national average and therefore, the market for an all market rate apartment project is not feasible. The current demand in the area is for Senior and Affordable Housing although, those market trends could change. Chair Helgemoe asked if any other developers have shown interest. Beeman said, he has received several inquiries but nothing serious. He has received calls from developers wanting to put in a retail strip mall, more senior housing, and even things like a day care facility and restaurants. Commissioner Rieland asked if there was still a demand for more senior housing even with the Bel-Rae Senior Living facility being built. Beeman said according to a very reputable senior housing developer, they have conducted their own market studies and they have stated that even with the Bel-Rae facility being built; the demand for more senior housing is very strong. Beeman said that more senior housing didn’t seem to fit the vision for the Council. Commissioner Stevenson thought that possibly more senior housing could replace the 20% affordable aspect in a Housing Tax Credit situation. Commissioner Freichels didn’t think a developer could designate the 20% to only seniors. He thought it would need to be open to anyone that qualified. Commissioner Rieland said the seniors could help support the retail concept. Beeman said that Sherman & Associates was proposing a mixed-use concept that would have both market rate and affordable and some retail units on the main floor. He mentioned that The Beard Group has a similar concept proposed at one time although; theirs was more directed towards the Millennials and some empty nesters. Freichels said what he got out of the Council Work session is that since the City owns the property, we have plenty of time to wait and get what we want and we have the ability to be more flexible. Helgemoe asked if the wait and see approach would be beneficial because of the Rice Creek Commons development. Beeman said, that is one way to look at it. He said if we wait then we may be able to attract a nice development to the site because of the regional influence and interest with so many developers wanting to get in on the action. Business Retention & Expansion Visit (BR&E) Updates Next Beeman updated the Commission on the business retention and expansion efforts. Beeman informed the Commission that most of the near 150 businesses have been visited. The remaining businesses have wished not to participate. Beeman said this is their choice and he can respect that. Some have not participated because their main corporate offices are out of state and they don’t see the point in a BR & E visit if they can’t make decisions at the local level anyway. Others would rather remain silent and have sensitive proprietary equipment and therefore, they would prefer not having visitors, especially from a governmental organization. Beeman said that since he has visited every company except for a half dozen or so, that his plan for next year is to revisit a few of the larger companies and not conduct a full BR EDC Minutes December 16, 2016 Page 4 of 6 & E survey, but to stop in so that they don’t forget who we are and keep the relationships between the City and local businesses going strong. Beeman’s goal was to visit every business in the City at least once and this has been nearly accomplished with the exception of a few. Helgemoe thanked Beeman for his service to the businesses stating that it was good for the City to have someone out their contacting businesses and taking care of their needs. Beeman said he has received very good comments from most of the businesses stating that they are pleased with the City services and how the City has handled issues. Beeman likes to get ahead of any problems before they become bigger problems and he has been able to do that for the most part. Rice Creek Commons Development Update Beeman informed the Commission that the County Road H intersection and bridge project is now open and there is access to the Rice Creek Commons side of I -35W. The roundabouts are open and there is access to I-35W. While the City of Mounds View’s walking trail has been completed, Beeman contacted Ramsey County and they informed Beeman that the trails on the Rice Cree Commons side are closed until the construction workers can fix some safety concerns. However, the County didn’t provide a timeline. Construction for the most part has quieted for the winter, but will start up again in the Spring of 2017. Beeman said he had talked to a few businesses in the area and once the road opened up, they experienced an immediate increase in customers which nearly doubled right away causing them to get back to their normal customer base. Website Update Beeman provided an update on the website stating that the Council had approved a Website Task Force and the Task Force has been interviewing six companies from the initial dozen or more initially contacted and unanimously agreed to recommend Revize. At its December 12, 2016 meeting, the Council approved Revize and a contract has been signed by the City and Revize for five years. The design phase will take approximately 5-7 weeks depending on how long it takes staff to get back to them and entire project at a best case scenario is expected to take 15-17 weeks. Before launching the site, staff will have a chance to test, monitor, and edit the site then once it is considered acceptable, the site will be launched. Commissioner Rieland who is also on the Task Force said the group approved Revize as the company to construct a new website because it was thought that they could do what we desired for them to do at a reasonable cost. The City also gets a refresh every three years. She is excited for the project to be completed. Beeman said staff reviewed another company that provides an aftermarket meeting video feature that was not originally part of the website Task Force and staff will be evaluating the product to see if it is something that can enhance what we will already have at a reasonable price. Beeman said the project kick-off meeting will most likely be in mid-January 2017. Mounds View Boulevard Next, Beeman updated the Commission on the address change from County Road 10 to Mounds View Boulevard stating that the first sign has been installed at the intersection of County Road H and Mounds View Boulevard. Council Member Meehlhause, who was in EDC Minutes December 16, 2016 Page 5 of 6 the audience said that he saw other Mounds View Boulevard signs going up on the north side of the street. Beeman said when he has conversed with business owners along the corridor, many of them have stated that they will be waiting to change their address and letter head until the new signs are installed. Helgemoe asked about the Post Office, and Beeman said he believes the issue of miss delivery has been corrected. Some businesses initially questioned the cost and process, but most of them are very pleased with the change. Beeman said that Google Maps changed the address right away, but Garmin and Tom Tom still haven’t changed theirs. Both of those companies use third party GIS companies and they have internal processes of approval and some need the approval from the County before they will make the change. North Metro Business Council The Mounds View Business Council which has changed its name to the North Metro Business Council to include Arden Hills and Shoreview met December14 at the Mermaid Event Center to discuss issues with Adam Dunick, a Met Council representative. Helgemoe said there were approximately 30 or more in attendance with many businesses and government officials and the joining of the three cities has improved the focus and number of attendees of the meetings. The price of water treatment was brought up and the Met-Council will be looking into this issue. The next meeting will be March 8, 2017 and the theme will be Community Policing and Engagement. Police Chief, Nate Harder has volunteered and is available to speak and the group is still trying to get a representative from the Met-Transit Authority and Ramsey County as well. Upcoming Events/Reports Beeman reminded the Commission that there is still an opening on the EDC to fill Royal Dahlstrom’s seat and to contact residents if they are interested in filling the seat which ends December 31, 2017. The Member must be a Resident of Mounds View in order to be considered. If anyone is interested, they are to send their application to Brian Beeman. Beeman informed the Commission that he has been in contact with another developer who is interested in the Cynthia Johnson properties to construct a 52 unit affordable housing project with Housing Tax Credits. The developer will be discussing the project at the January 3, 2017 Council Work Session. The developer will be asking for a Housing TIF and a waiver to the three acre minimum Planned Urban Development (PUD) requirement for rezoning. Another project right before the housing crisis was allowed this waiver, so there is precedence for this type of waiver. Since the project is not at Crossroad Pointe and the City doesn’t control the property, this type of project may make sense in that area. However, the Council will need to make a determination and discuss the matter in January. 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Helgemoe asked Commissioners if they had any reports. Hearing none, Helgemoe said the next meeting is January 20, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. where the Commission will be considering appointing the Chair and Vice Chair. Beeman said the current Chair Helgemoe would need to sit out a year before considering becoming Chair again EDC Minutes December 16, 2016 Page 6 of 6 because the Bylaws do not allow more than two consecutive years as Chair. Beeman encouraged the Commission to be thinking about which Commissioners they would like to be Chair or Vice Chair and also to remember to forward any names to staff who may be interested in filling Royal Dahlstrom’s open seat. 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING Chair Helgemoe reminded everyone that the next EDC meeting will be held January 20, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, Chair Helgemoe adjourned the December 16, 2016, meeting at 8:17 a.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________ Brian Beeman Business Development Coordinator Item #: 5A Meeting Date: January 20, 2017 Type of Business: EDC City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator Item Title/Subject: Administer Oaths of Office to Newly Appointed EDC Members Background The Economic Development Authority (EDA) appointed t wo members to the Economic Development Commission (EDC) on January 9, 2017—Dan Larson and Laurie Shoop, both Resident Representatives. As per standard practice, all new commission appointees are required to be sworn in, or in other words, take an oath of office. Staff Recommendation The Oaths of Office for Dan Larson and Laurie Shoop are attached and will be administered at the January 20, 2017 EDC meeting. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator City of Mounds View Economic Development Commission Oath of Office I, Dan Larson, 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 member of the Mounds View Economic Development Commission, to the best of my judgment and ability. _____________________________ Dan Larson Date: January 20, 2017 Witness: ______________________________ Brian Beeman Business Development Coordinator City of Mounds View Economic Development Commission Oath of Office I, Laurie Shoop, 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 member of the Mounds View Economic Development Commission, to the best of my judgment and ability. _____________________________ Laurie Shoop Date: January 20, 2017 Witness: ______________________________ Brian Beeman Business Development Coordinator Item #: 5B Meeting Date: January 20, 2017 Type of Business: EDC City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator Item Title/Subject: Appoint 2017 EDC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Background Per the following Section 408.07 of the Mounds View City Code: 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. Current and past EDC Members highlighting past Chairpersons is attached. Staff Recommendation Consistent with City Code, Staff recommends that the EDC appoint the 2017 EDC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The appointment will be confirmed by the EDA on Monday, January 23, 2017 or Feburary 13, 2017. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator Economic Development Commission (EDC) Member History The City Council formed the EDC by Ordinance 542 on June 27, 1994. The EDC is unlike any other City Commission because the EDC represents both residents and businesses. Below is a history of those who have served on the EDC since its inception. Names of Commissioners who have served as EDC Chair are bolded. Names of Commissioners who have served as business representatives are underlined. Commissioner Years Served Business 1)Rosemary Goff 1994-2000 2)Peg Mountin 1994-1995 3)Dan Nelson 1994-1998 4)Delane Welsch 1994-1997 5)Mark Malone 1994-1996 Western Bank 6)Ronald Schmidt 1994-1997 Amoco 7)Philip Seipp 1994-1995 Sysco 8)Brian Sjoberg 1996-1997 Dynex Industries 9)Bev Tarhark 1996-1998 10)Steven Larson ????-1998 11)Cindy Carlson 1997-2001 Western Bank 12)Tom Field 1997-2007 13)Sean Walther 1999-2003 14)Wendy Marty 1999-2001 15)Julie Olsen 1999-2000 Realtor 16)Jerold Kahn 1999-???? 17)Torri Johnson 2000-2012 Xcel Energy 18)Greg Belting 2000-2014 Silver View Chiropractic 19)Stan McDonald 2001-2003 20)Dave Fox 2002-2004 Fedtech 21)Jason Helgemoe 2002-Current Western Bank/Northeast Bank 22)Jackie Entsminger 2003-2010 23)Jerry Jaker 2005-2007 MN Institute of Public Health 24)Gary Meehlhause 2006-2012 Resident Rep. Delux Corp. 25)Dan Larson 2008-Current Environ Lab 26)Jennifer Wagner 2008-2013 27)Jim Paron 2011-2014 Resident Rep. 28)Jim Freichels 2013-Current Dell-Comm 29)Gary Stevenson 2013-Current Resident Rep. 30)Jessica Birken 2014-2014 Attorney 31)Jessica Rieland 2015-Current BioLife Plasma Services 32)Laurie Shoop 2015-Current Resident Rep. Remax 33)Royal Dahlstrom 2015-2016 Resident Rep. Chef Item #: 5C Meeting Date: January 20, 2017 Type of Business: EDC City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator Item Title/Subject: Review Applications to the Economic Development Commission To Compete Term of Royal Dahlstrom, Make Appointment Recommendation to the EDA Background: The Economic Development Commission is comprised of seven members—three business representatives and four resident representatives. Each member serves a three year term which are staggered to ensure continuity of service. The term of Royal Dahlstrom, Resident Representative has been open since his resignation from the EDC November 8, 2016. Discussion: After posting notice online, through social media, the Cable TV channel, and in the City newspaper, applications were received from Teresa Muckala and Dennis Farmer for the Resident Representative to fill the opening left by Royal Dahlstrom whose term ends December 31, 2017. Mrs. Muckala has been a Mounds View resident for 16 years and is a Business Development Market Intelligence employee at Medtronic. Mr. Farmer has been a Resident of Mounds View for 12 years and is a Research Analyst employee at the Metropolitan Council. Recommendation: Review the applications and make a motion recommending to the EDA to appoint a Resident Representatives to the EDC with terms beginning January 1, 2017 and expiring December 31, 2019. ________________ Brian Beeman Business Development Coordinator Attachments: 1.Application of Teresa Muckala. 2.Application of Dennis Farmer City of Mounds View 2401 County Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 763-717-4000 Application for Advisory Commissions and Committees Group(s) applied for: _Economic Development Commission_______________________________ Full Name (Please Print): Dennis Victor Farmer________________________________________ Work Phone: 651 602 1552_________________ Work/Cell Phone: 612 867 8293__________ Address: 5117 Irondale Road Mounds View MN 55112 ______________________________ Years at this address: __12________ Years you have lived in Mounds View: ____12___ E-mail Address: dennis.farmer@gmail.com___________________________________________ Experience and Qualifications Skills and Interests: Please see attached sheet. Employment, Occupation or Other Relevant Experience: Memberships, Accomplishments or Other Qualifications: Please state your reason for wanting to serve with this group: Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________________ (Your response to any of the above inquiries may be continued on the back of this form and you may attach other information that you would like the City Council to consider.) The City of Mounds View is committed to the policy that all persons shall have access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard for race, ethnicity, sex, age or physical abilities. Please see attached sheet. Please see attached sheet. Please see attached sheet. Dennis Farmer – Responses to Application for Advisory Commissions and Committees Skill and Interests: •Data analysis. •Demographic research. •Geographic information systems and mapping. •Urban and regional planning. •Project management. •Public speaking. •Data visualization. •As the bullets above show, I do like data; however, I also like just talking with people and hearing what they have to say about things. •Baseball (interest, definitely not a skill- although my son is a pretty good 10-year old Irondale Baseball League 1st baseman/middle relief pitcher, and one coach even said my son’s fastball “had some movement on it”). Employment, Occupation or Other Relevant Experience: •Research Analyst, Metropolitan Council, 2007 to Present. •Transportation Planner, Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2005 – 2007. •Research Analyst, Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2004 – 2005. •Masters Degree in Urban Planning, UCLA, 2003. Memberships, Accomplishments or Other Qualifications: •American Planning Association member •Minnesota Chapter of American Planning Association member •Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) •Veteran, United States Navy, 1992 – 1998 Please state your reason for wanting to serve with this group: My wife Heather and I have lived in Mounds View for over 10 years. Mounds View has provided us an affordable place to raise two sons in a city with great schools and a high quality of life. We’ve developed friendships with neighbors, and the surrounding businesses and services (e.g. parks, Mounds View Community Center, library, etc.) have helped us meet the day-to-day needs of a busy family. This has been a good place for us to live. I’d like to give something back if my skills and interests could be of any use. Also, I’m interested in learning more about my city. Item #: 6A Meeting Date: January 20, 2017 Type of Business: EDC City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator Item Title/Subject: Reports of Staff A. Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project Staff continues to contact developers informing them of the possibilities at the Crossroad Pointe redevelopment site. No new updates at this time. B. Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Visits Most of the local businesses have already been visited; there have been no new BR & E visits since the last EDC meeting December 16, 2016. C. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Development Update As winter has come, there has been no new construction news to report. Construction will resume in the Spring of 2017. D. Mounds View Project Updates Website: The initial kick-off meeting and design phase could start as early as January 2017 and would take approximately 5-6 months for the design phase and around 15-17 weeks in the best case scenario to launch the new website. E. Mounds View Boulevard On June 13, 2016 the Mounds View City Council passed Ordinance 918 renaming County Road 10 to Mounds View Boulevard. The name change went into effect the end of July. Businesses are encouraged to change their address to Mounds View Boulevard as soon as they are able. Some of the new Mounds View Boulevard signage has been installed. F. North Metro Business Council Meeting The next North Metro Business Council meeting will be held March 8, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. at the Mermaid Event Center. The theme will be community policing and engagement. Chief Nate Harder of Mounds View, the new Ramsey County Sheriff, and a member of the Metro-Transit Police force will be in attendance to speak on current issues and how they are addressing them. Reports of Staff January 20, 2017 Page 2 of 2 G. Other Upcoming Events/Reports MWF Developers is looking to construct around 52 units of workforce housing on two lots owned by Cynthia Johnson, located at 2865 Mounds View Boulevard and 7980 Groveland Road. On January 3, 2017 at a Council work session the developer and City Council discussed the project and the possibility of using a Housing TIF as well as Housing Tax Credits, and a discussion on allowing leniency on the three acre Planned Urban Development (PUD) requirement. The Council seemed generally in favor of the development but has requested that the developer come back when more of the financial details are known surrounding the Housing TIF. If all goes well, the developer plans to submit the tax credit application in the spring of 2017 and if awarded both the tax credit and housing TIF, would anticipate starting construction April 2018 and completing construction December 2019, finishing the lease-up around June of 2019. H. Reports of Commissioners (Agenda Item 7) I. Upcoming EDC Meetings (Agenda Item 8) The next meeting will be held February 17, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. The February meeting will consist of the annual Bylaws review, a review of the 2017 EDC priorities, Oath of Office for Commissioner replacing Royal Dahlstrom’s term, as well as a staff report. ______________________________ Brian Beeman Business Development Coordinator