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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2000PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW EDA CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting March 13, 2000 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8:48 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Marty, Quick, Stigney, and Thomason. NOT PRESENT: Coughlin. 1. AGENDA ADDITIONS A. Approve agenda of March 13, 2000 Acting President Stigney asked the Commission if anyone would like to add items to the agenda. There were no additions to the March 13, 2000 EDA agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF EDA MINUTES A. Approve minutes of February 28, 2000. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To approve the minutes of EDA for February 28, 2000, as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 4. CONSENT AGENDA None. 5. EDA BUSINESS A. Business Retention Visit Program. B. Potential Options for 2901 Highway 10. Mounds View EDA March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 2 C. Tax Abatement Policy Development. Economic Development Coordinator Parrish stated with regard to Items A, B, and C, staff is seeking direction from the EDA to address some of the concerns brought forward by the EDC at their last meeting. He stated that in the process of developing their work plan, one of the items the EDC indicated an interest in was developing a Business Retention Visit Program. He advised that this has been done at different points in the past, and essentially the EDC is seeking authorization to visit with area businesses, and solicit their input, in an effort to create a business climate within the community. Commissioner Marty stated this has been done in the past, however, it has not been done in such a long time that EDA approval is necessary. Economic Development Coordinator Parrish stated this was correct. He explained that they simply desired to insure that everyone was on the same page. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve Item A, Business Retention Visit Program, Item B, Potential Options for 2901 Highway 10, and Item C, Tax Abatement Policy Development. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Consideration of Resolution No. 00-EDA 124 Adopting the City’s Business Subsidy Policy under Minnesota Statues, Sections 116J.993 through 116J.995. Acting President Stigney stated this matter was considered at the Council Meeting earlier that evening, and this item was to allow the same procedures and policy to be followed by the EDA for future development. Economic Development Coordinator Parrish stated this was correct. He indicated the legislation requires that each body that has the potential to grant a business subsidy is required to adopt the policy. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Approve Resolution No. 00-EDA 124, a Resolution Adopting the City’s Business Subsidy Policy under Minnesota Statues, Sections 116J.993 through 116J.995. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View EDA March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 3 E. Approval of Agreement Terms with Springsted Public Finance Advisors for Conducting a Highway 10 Community Discussion for the City. City Administrator Whiting stated this proposal by Springsted and Associates was reviewed by the Council at the staff meeting the previous week. He indicated he had the opportunity to speak with Bob Thistle, who is a not only a City Manager, and is employed with Springsted and Associates, but also travels Highway 10 daily, from Coon Rapids to St. Paul and back. He explained that the purpose of the initial discussion with Mr. Thistle was to establish an approach to the examination of financial and real estate data pertaining to the area immediately surrounding Highway 10, to determine what could be gleaned from that data for the City’s consideration in the future. He noted this proposal actually came before the accident that occurred on Highway 10, however, much of the direction could apply to the same considerations. City Administrator Whiting stated Mr. Thistle has proposed several steps of a work plan that would help guide a discussion, and he would suggest that the EDA consider entering into this agreement. He stated the estimated cost for these services is between $5,000 and $6,000. He indicated that if the EDA is interested in pursuing this plan, he would recommend that as part of the motion, a Council review be set for the date of completion of the work, or when the amount of time has accumulated to the $5,000 figure. Acting President Stigney inquired if this item would be funded with TIF monies. City Administrator Whiting stated this would be a logical source from which to allocate the funds. He explained that TIF has financed some of the City’s past studies, and this is the reason the item was placed on the EDA agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Approve Agreement Terms with Springsted Public Finance Advisors for Conducting a Highway 10 Community Discussion for the City (and To Set a Council Review for the Date of Completion of the Work, or When the Amount of Time has Accumulated to the $5,000 Figure). Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Commissioner Mary inquired when this study would commence. City Administrator Whiting indicated he would attempt to have Springsted and Associates present an overview of their plan at the April Work Session, and develop a schedule at that time. He indicated they would probably wish to consult with the Community Development staff, who would assist them in the information gathering process. He stated he would attempt to schedule this matter on the next Work Session Agenda, and would confirm this date with Mr. Thistle. Commissioner Marty stated this was an important consideration, as it ties in with the Comprehensive Plan, as well as the safety issues of Highway 10. Mounds View EDA March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 6. REPORTS None. 7. ADJOURNMENT Acting President Stigney adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Recorded and transcribed by: Trish Pearson TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.