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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-2003PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW EDA CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 27, 2003 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:35 P.M. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Stigney, Quick, Marty, Gunn, and Linke NOT PRESENT: None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, May 27, 2003 as Presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF EDA MINUTES A. May 12, 2003 Minutes MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2003 as Presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. EDA BUSINESS A. Discussion of Concept Plans Submitted by Developers as Part of the County Road H2 Residential Redevelopment Project in the City of Mounds View. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that there were three developer groups who submitted concept plans and then reviewed each of those plans with the EDA. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that the EDC and the Planning Mounds View EDA May 27, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 Commission have reviewed the plans and both feel that any of the developers would do an excellent job. Economic Development Coordinator Backman reviewed the plans submitted by Dave Regel Construction. Commissioner Marty arrived at 6:39 p.m. Vice President Stigney indicated that the road to the north would not need to be built unless the other R-1 properties develop. Commissioner Marty indicated he knew the property owner at 3032 and offered to discuss the redevelopment plan with him. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated he had visited homes built by Mr. Regel and finds them to be an excellently constructed home. He then indicated that Mr. Regel is known and recognized for his accessible homes. Economic Development Coordinator Backman reviewed the plans submitted by Homes by James. He then indicated he had visited homes built by Homes by James and finds them to be an excellently constructed home. Vice President Stigney asked how the north south road would line up with Spring Lake Road. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated the road would line up approximately with Lot 1. President Linke asked where the pond would be located. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that there were discussions about possibly utilizing Parcel 41 for the pond and adding a second pond in Lot 11. Commissioner Marty suggested reversing the plan and utilizing cul-de-sacs rather than dead end roads. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that the developers were told that cul- de-sacs would be required built to City standards. Economic Development Coordinator Backman reviewed the plans submitted by Procraft Homes. He then indicated that Procraft Homes took the initiative to contact Mr. Vik concerning selling all or a portion of his property and he has expressed an interest in doing so. Mounds View EDA May 27, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 3 Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated he had visited homes constructed by Procraft Homes and found them to be an excellently constructed home. President Linke asked if the pond would be located in the area of Lots 17 and 18. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that the ponding location would be determined based upon soil boring information which needs to be obtained. He then recommended that the City obtain the soil boring information and the costs would be recovered in the LOI with the developer. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that he had received a quote for $6,987.00 and a quote for $2,815 and anticipates receiving a third quote later in the week. Economic Development Coordinator Backman asked for authorization to proceed with the soil boring process and to come back to the EDA with a recommendation. He then commented that there is one lot that, if the City were to purchase, would mean the City would control the whole area. Vice President Stigney asked whether Homes by James could submit plans that show a 66-foot wide road. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated he was sure the developer would be willing to do so. He then introduced the representatives of the developers. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated he would like to have an indication of whether the plans submitted are something the EDA would like to see placed on the property. Commissioner Quick indicated he did not find any of the plans acceptable as he does not feel the plans reflect the highest and best use for the property. Commissioner Marty indicated he had no issue with any of the plans or any of the developers. Vice President Stigney indicated he liked the plans submitted by Homes by James because of the cul-de-sac plans rather than the right angle “t” intersections. Commissioner Gunn indicated she liked the cul-de-sac concept and the Procraft plans with the homes facing into the cul-de-sac road rather than out onto H2. President Linke indicated he would prefer that the road line up with Spring Lake Road and prefers an X intersection as it is a little safer. Economic Development Coordinator Backman thanked the developer teams for the work they Mounds View EDA May 27, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 4 have done on the concept plans and then indicated that all have had representatives out to the site to walk it. President Linke thanked the developers and said he appreciates the time and effort they have given and the money spent on the project. Vice President Stigney indicated he would like the developers to make their changes and submit their best plan and then take public comments on the proposals. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Direct Staff to Select the Lowest Bid for Soil Borings. Ayes - 4 Nays – 1(Quick) Motion carried. Dave Regel of Regel Construction addressed the EDA and briefly explained his plans and thanked the City for the opportunity to be involved in the process. Gary Nordness representing Procraft addressed the EDA and briefly explained his plans. He then thanked the EDA for the opportunity to work with them on this project. Dennis Peck with Northfork, Inc., indicated he was asked by Jim Claremont to work on this project and thanked the City for the opportunity. 7. REPORTS None. 8. NEXT EDA MEETING: June 9, 2003 9. ADJOURNMENT President Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Recorded and transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.