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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-2006 CITY HALL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY (6:00PM) MONDAY, MAY 22, 2006 Senator Betzold and Rep Bernardy may be showing up for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Monday, May 22, 2006 6:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: President Marty, Vice President Stigney, Commissioner Flaherty, Commissioner Gunn, Commissioner Thomas 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. PUBLIC INPUT: Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. EDA Minutes, March 27, 2006. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 7. EDA BUSINESS A. Continue Review of City Economic Development Policy B. Resolution 06-EDA-219 Appointing Gary Meehlhause to the EDC. 8. REPORTS 9. NEXT EDA MEETING: Monday, June 12, 2006 at 630pm 10. ADJOURNMENT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW EDA 1 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2 RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3 4 Regular Meeting 5 March 27, 2006 6 New Brighton City Hall 7 803 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN 55112 8 6:33 P.M. 9 10 11 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 12 13 2. ROLL CALL: President Marty, Vice-President Stigney, Commissioner Gunn (arrived at 14 6:36 p.m.) and Commissioner Thomas. 15 16 NOT PRESENT: Commissioner Flaherty. 17 18 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 19 20 MOTION/SECOND: STIGNEY/THOMAS. To Approve the March 27, 2006 Agenda as 21 presented. 22 23 Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24 25 4. PUBLIC INPUT 26 27 None. 28 29 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 30 31 None. 32 33 6. CONSENT AGENDA 34 35 None. 36 37 7. EDA BUSINESS 38 39 A. Resolution 06-EDA-218 Supporting a Supplemental Appropriation before 40 the Minnesota Legislature that would provide an additional $400,000 in 41 funding for the proposed Noise Wall Extension on the South Side of Trunk 42 Highway 10. 43 44 Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained that as part of the process for the new 45 Mounds View EDA March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 2 Medtronic campus project, the City of Mounds View sought legislative action during the 2005 46 Legislative Session to eliminate the reverter clause on the former MnDOT property. 47 48 Economic Development Coordinator Backman noted that MnDOT obtained an appraisal on the 49 40-acre parcel that indicated the value was approximately $3,470,000 or $86,000 per acre. He 50 explained discussions between the Federal Highway Administration and MnDOT determined 51 that 64 percent of the value was the “federal interest” that would be subject to the reverter clause. 52 He stated that following negotiations, it was agreed that any dollar amount above the $1 million 53 paid by Medtronic on behalf of the City, would not be borne by the City or Medtronic. He stated 54 that the Administration would support a supplemental budget appropriation during the 2006 55 Legislative Session to satisfy the federal interest. 56 57 Commissioner Gunn arrived at 6:36 p.m. 58 59 Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained that in March 2006, the governor 60 submitted the supplemental budget recommendations, which included a transfer of $1.2 million 61 from the General Fund to the Trunk Highway Fund for consideration for land conveyed. 62 63 Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained that State Representative Connie 64 Bernardy is seeking to add amendments to the Governor’s supplemental budget bill that will 65 direct $1.2 million to specific projects that would benefit the City of Mounds View and 66 surrounding communities. He noted that State Representative Connie Bernardy specifically is 67 requesting that $400,000 be directed to the proposed Noise Wall Extension on the south side of 68 State Highway 10, and $821,000 be directed to the North I-35W Corridor Design Concept. He 69 explained the latter is a Scoping Study that would identify and evaluate design concepts for I-70 35W, including Trunk Highway 10 and the County Road J/Lake Interchange. 71 72 Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained the $400,000 appropriation for the 73 sound wall is in addition to the $300,000 that MnDOT has programmed for the project. He 74 stated the City of Mounds View will pay sound wall project costs that exceed $700,000. He 75 explained that in discussions with Ehlers, a local match for the sound wall is a TIF eligible 76 activity. He noted that the legislation has the support of DEED and Medtronic. He commented 77 that both parties are willing to speak to legislators in support of the specific amendments. 78 79 Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained this is an opportunity for the City to 80 solve the longstanding problem for the Laport Meadows neighborhood. He noted these 81 supplemental dollars will get spent on road-related projects. He stated the question is what 82 projects they get spent on. 83 84 Economic Development Coordinator Backman offered to answer questions. 85 Vice-President Stigney asked why MnDOT would not pay the additional costs instead of just 86 $400,000. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated it has to be recognized that this 87 Mounds View EDA March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 3 is a political process and support must be received from other legislators. He stated they need to 88 see that there are other projects that benefit beyond Mounds View that need to be passed. He 89 added it is not uncommon to see a match up to 50 percent, so if the City can keep costs down to 90 20 percent or less, that would be beneficial for the City. 91 92 Vice-President Stigney asked if it has been considered to go 50 percent for the sound wall and 50 93 percent for the other. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated it had to be pushed 94 to get to the point it currently is at. He stated different amounts were discussed, but the message 95 received was that a local contribution is desired as well. He noted the question is if the City can 96 minimize that to the greatest extent possible. 97 98 Commissioner Gunn asked if this will bump up getting the $300,000 from MnDOT. Economic 99 Development Coordinator Backman stated that the City does not want to see the $300,000 100 disappear and get the $400,000 instead. He noted MnDOT is under pressure to fund many 101 different projects, but the intent is that MnDOT has programmed $300,000 to Mounds View as 102 discussed previously. He explained the intent of this supplemental appropriation is to add 103 another $400,000 to equal $700,000. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated it 104 may be possible to seek more, but there is a political reality of what can be supported by various 105 legislators, as a majority is needed to support this. 106 107 Commissioner Gunn noted the City has had problems trying to get the $300,000 from MnDOT. 108 109 President Marty stated the City has not applied for it because there are no spoils to go along with 110 it. 111 112 Commissioner Thomas stated the City did not request the $300,000 because the City does not 113 have the rest of the dollars to complete the project and was not ready to start building. 114 115 President Marty stated the City should accept the $700,000 and move forward. He stated one of 116 the things holding this project back was the fact that there have been no street reconstruction 117 projects to get spoils from the streets to help with the berm. He stated Medtronic has paid for 118 park dedication, which indicates Medtronic has pulled the permits, and they are going to have a 119 lot of fill to haul out of the site. He stated he would like to see the fill come across the highway 120 and be used on the berm. He stated he would like to see this project started this year with the 121 $700,000. 122 123 Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated Medtronic is moving dirt in a big way at 124 the site. He explained that Medtronic has been hauling top soil out and moving other soil in to 125 where the buildings will be going. He stated the question is timing and how quickly can one do 126 something. He stated the issue is where to store the soil while one is trying to get ready for berm 127 or having other types of walls. 128 129 Mounds View EDA March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 4 President Marty asked if the City could start the engineering to get this sound wall going. 130 Director of Public Works Lee stated he recommends the City works with MnDOT to have 131 MnDOT take the lead on this project, since it is a MnDOT wall on MnDOT property. He stated 132 if MnDOT is unwilling, the City can step up and be the lead agency, but it makes sense to have 133 MnDOT lead the project. 134 135 President Marty asked if MnDOT can be contacted once the resolution is passed, before MnDOT 136 hauls out the fill from the golf course, to try and figure out where to put the fill. He suggested 137 the earth and berm part would be filled in and the rest would be constructed as needed. 138 139 Director of Public Works Lee explained there will be a grading plan created as part of the project, 140 and permits from Rice Creek Watershed will be required, as well as an erosion control plan. He 141 stressed that the City needs to get going on this fairly quickly. 142 143 President Marty asked if the project can be done this year. Director of Public Works Lee stated it 144 depends on discussions with MnDOT. He noted that MnDOT may not initiate the project until 145 2007 or possibly in the fall of 2006. 146 147 President Marty noted there is a lot of fill coming out of the golf course area, and suggested it 148 could be used before MnDOT pays to haul it out. 149 150 Director of Public Works Lee stated the quickest way to approach the project is to make it into 151 two phases, where the first phase is grading to be done by the City, and the second phase is the 152 construction of a wall by MnDOT after the fill material is set in place. 153 154 President Marty noted there have been talks about a wall for awhile, and he would like to see it 155 get done. 156 157 Commissioner Gunn asked if there are preliminary plans for this project. Director of Public 158 Works Lee stated there are no construction plans, but the feasibility report and cost estimates 159 have been done. He noted this information was turned over to MnDOT. He noted the engineers 160 for the company that worked on it are no longer with that company. 161 162 President Marty stated one concern is that MnDOT might forget about the $300,000, and stressed 163 the City needs to jump on this to capture the whole $700,000, and contribute what the City needs 164 to get the project going. 165 166 Director of Public Works Lee stated MnDOT has a noise wall construction program, so they are 167 constructing walls every year. He noted it is easier to have MnDOT add into their program than 168 to have the City take the lead. 169 170 Commissioner Thomas stated that there will be difficulty in getting these funds. She stated it has 171 Mounds View EDA March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 5 got a trial to get through because every dollar that goes to the City means MnDOT does not get to 172 put that dollar towards something else, in a department that is significantly under funded. She 173 stated the money will get spent, but the question is where it goes. She stated getting the funds to 174 come to Mounds View will be a challenge. She noted the entire amount is currently not allocated 175 to a specific project. She noted the City will work hard to get the funds, but it is not a guarantee 176 or promise and the City will be lucky to get it. 177 178 President Marty stressed that the City should call on Medtronic and anyone else to help lobby for 179 these funds. He noted it has been a big headline topic at the Capitol, so the City will take all the 180 help it can get. 181 182 Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated the supplemental budget the governor 183 submitted was done on March 14, 2006. He noted that in discussions with MnDOT, they were 184 not aware of the $1.2 million, and they did not have it programmed. He explained because of 185 this, there is a one to two week window for this opportunity. 186 187 Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated that there is a time sequence of things. He 188 stated Rehbein Excavators is working on the site preparation of the Medtronic project and will be 189 moving 70,000 cubic yards of material. He noted there are only so many places to put fill in the 190 interim basis. He stated the City should interact with Rehbein and Medtronic. He noted the 191 closer the haul is, the easier it is for Rehbein, but then the City would have the cost of moving it 192 again. He stressed there may be some planning involved, but it is a good opportunity. 193 194 MOTION/SECOND: MARTY/GUNN. To Approve Resolution 06-EDA-218 Supporting a 195 Supplemental Appropriation before the Minnesota Legislature that would provide an additional 196 $400,000 in funding for the proposed Noise Wall Extension on the South Side of Trunk Highway 197 10. 198 199 Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 200 201 Mike Supanski, 2385 Laport Drive, stated he has been a resident of the area for 25 years. He 202 thanked the EDA for moving forward at this point in time, as it is a big issue for the 203 neighborhood. He stated there is a lot of space to dump dirt in Arden Park, and noted there is 204 already some dirt that is being dumped there. 205 206 8. REPORTS 207 208 None. 209 210 9. NEXT EDA MEETING: Monday, April 10, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. 211 212 Mounds View EDA March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 6 10. ADJORNMENT 213 214 President Marty adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. 215 216 Respectfully submitted, 217 218 219 Recorded and transcribed by: 220 221 Annette Anderson 222 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 223 224 Item No: EDA 7B Meeting Date: Feb 27, 2006 Type of Business: EDA Business Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Economic Development Authority From: Desaree M. Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Consideration of Resolution 06-EDA-219, Appointing Gary Meehlause to the EDC Stan McDonald resigned as a member of the EDC on April 24, 2006. This put a vacant seat on the EDC. Staff advertised in the local newspaper and on the website for volunteers. The EDC is composed of seven voting members and one nonvoting member (the EDA Liaison to the EDC). Potential members are required to fill out an application form. Staff received one application from Gary Meehlause. Gary Meehlause is a Mounds View resident and is a current member of the Mounds View Planning Commission. If the City Council wishes to appoint Mr. Meehlause to the EDC, he would be serving a three-year term. Attached is his application and supporting documentation for your reference. Recommendation: It is recommended that the EDA consider Mr. Meehlause, and approve his appointment to the EDC. Respectfully submitted, Desaree Crane RESOLUTION NO. 06-EDA-219 MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT GARY MEEHLAUSE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) consist of members appointed by the Economic Development Authority; and WHEREAS, there is currently one vacant seat on the EDC; and WHEREAS, Chapter 308.03, subdivision 1 of the Mounds View City Code, provides that Commission members shall be appointed by the Authority President with the approval of the Economic Development Authority (EDA); and WHEREAS, Staff has received one application for this appointment, Gary Meehlause; and WHEREAS, Mr. Meehlause has expressed a strong interest in being appointed to the EDC: and WHEREAS, Mr. Meehlause’s term on the EDC will expire on December 31, 2008. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Authority of the City of Mounds View hereby appoints Mr. Gary Meehlause to the EDC for a three-year term expiring on December 31, 2008. Adopted this 22nd day of May, 2006. ______________________________ Rob Marty, EDA President ATTEST: ______________________________ Kurt Ulrich, Executive Director (seal)