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Home My WebLink About12-12-1997 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DECEMBER 18, 1997 7:30 A.M. MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM C 1 . CALL TO ORDER 1 , P.M. 2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A) Carlson Schmidt ✓ Goff \7 Larson ✓ Field Nelson c�SC,i&YSjoberg McCarty (EDA Liaison) Bennett (Staff) 3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES it)1/461(14)b7-- �r� November 20, 1997 ' Action: Motion Second Vote 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. No Special Business 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Election of 1998 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Action: Motion �y �s /SL Second �C.(Sa/41^eU fr Vote Comments: B. Consideration of Resolution No. 97-EDC19 Accepting 1998 Bylaws Action: Motion S Z.,, �0 �'' La'r`le-C(. • Second 1 C ' Vote c—O Comments: C. Consideration of Resolution No. 97-EDC20 Accepting the 1998 Calendar of EDC Meetings Action: Motion 71::,/ Second Vote 5 O Comments: D. Discussion of Work Plan for 1998 • t Action: Motio Second V• - Comments: 6. Report of Commissioners, Staff and EDA Liaison 7. ADJOURN P.M. Next Meeting January 22, 1998 P,„(,t,b Staff Memo • To: Economic Development Commission Members From: Cathy Bennett, Director of Economic Development Date: December 12, 1997 Subject: Agenda for December 18th Meeting Attached is the agenda for the December 18th meeting to be held at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall Conference Room C Item 5.A. - A Chairperson and Vice Chairperson will need to be elected per motion. Item 5.B. - Consideration of Resolution No. 97-EDC 19 regarding the Acceptance of the EDA Bylaws for 1998. Item 5.C. - Consideration of Resolution No. 97-EDC20 regarding the acceptance of the 1998 Calendar of Meetings. Item 5.D. - Discussion of the EDC Work Plan for 1998. I have included the 1997 work plan for your review. • This is a nice housekeeping meeting to wrap up the year and I may even bring holiday treats so don't miss it!! Call me if you are unable to make the meeting at 717-4002. • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DECEMBER 18, 1997 7:30 A.M. MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM C 1 . CALL TO ORDER P.M. 2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A) Carlson Schmidt Goff Larson Field Nelson Sjoberg McCarty (EDA Liaison) Bennett (Staff) 3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES November 20, 1997 Action: Motion Second Vote 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. No Special Business 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Election of 1998 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: B. Consideration of Resolution No. 97-EDC19 Accepting 1998 Bylaws Action: Motion • Second Vote Comments: C. Consideration of Resolution No. 97-EDC20 Accepting the 1998 Calendar of EDC Meetings Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: D. Discussion of Work Plan for 1998 Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: 6. Report of Commissioners, Staff and EDA Liaison 7. ADJOURN P.M. Next Meeting January 22, 1998 MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. 97-EDC19 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING 1998 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BYLAWS WHEREAS, Chapter 408 of the Municipal Code entitled, 'The Economic Development Commission", specifies that the Commission review the bylaws on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission has conducted a detailed review of the Bylaws. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Commission of the City of Mounds View recommends adoption of the attached Bylaws. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Development • Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the Economic Development Authority prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 18th day of December, 1997. ATTEST: Chair (SEAL) Director of Economic Development • Amended 1/23/97 • MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BYLAWS I. AUTHORITY: These Bylaws are established in accordance with City Ordinance 408.07, Subdivision 6. 'The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for the transaction of its business." There shall be no conflict between the Bylaws of this Commission and the provisions of the City Charter and the Municipal Code. II. MEETINGS. The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the fourth 111 Thursday of each month as established by resolution of the Economic Development Commission. Regular meetings may be changed, added or canceled by the chairperson or vice-chairperson. Special meetings may be added by the chairperson or vice- chairperson. A. The regular business meeting shall be for the purpose of making recommendations to the Economic Development Authority, herein EDA, conducting public hearings, drafting of reports, and for other discussion not requiring action (ie. vote) by the Commission. B. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with State Open Meeting Laws. • 1 Amended 1/23/97 III. INFORMATIONAL PACKETS. Each commissioner shall receive an informational planning report for the items that are on the regular meeting agenda no later than the Friday preceding the regular meeting. Each commissioner is responsible for reviewing the material within the packet prior to the regular agenda meeting. IV. ATTENDANCE. Commission members shall advise the designated Staff member or chairperson of an anticipated absence from any regularly scheduled Economic Development Commission meeting. Any member attending less than eighty percent of the meetings per year without consent of the commission shall be deemed to have vacated the office, and such vacancy shall be filled by the EDA pursuant the Chapter 408.06 of the Municipal Code. A leave of absence may be granted by the consent of the • commission. V. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS. Advice from, consultation with, and/or requests for review by the City Attorney, Bond Attorney, City Engineer, City Planning Agency, or other paid consultants shall be in accordance with the Municipal Code. VI. ADJOURNMENT. Meetings shall adjourn on or before 9:00 a.m. unless a two-thirds majority of the members present agree to extend the time of adjournment. 2 • Amended 1/23/97 • VII. MINUTES. Approved minutes shall be the official record of the Economic Development Commission. A. The minutes shall state: 1. The kind of meeting, whether regular business or special and the date, time and place. 2. Roll call of members present and whether absent members are excused or unexcused. 3. Corrections to and approval of the previous minutes and the vote taken. 4. Description of each item being discussed. • 5. A motion and second is required for each action item and the motion shall be recorded as accurately as possible. 6. The vote on each motion (ayes, nays, and abstentions), a statement of reasons for nay votes or abstentions, and whether motion carries or fails. 7. Specific concerns addressed to the chairperson for inclusion in the minutes. 8. Reports by members. 9. Time for adjournment. 10. Signature of the Staff designated member. B. All minutes shall be clearly marked to indicate either"APPROVED" or • 3 Amended 1/23/97 . "UNAPPROVED". Each commissioner shall receive a copy of the previous regular business meeting minutes "UNAPPROVED". Approved copies may be obtained upon request. A copy of the approved minutes shall be filed with the EDA Executive Director. VIII. LIAISON TO EDA. In the event of the absence of the EDA ex-officio member, a commission member may be appointed by the chairperson to represent the Economic Development Commission at the next regular EDA meeting. IX POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. When a potential conflict of interest may exist for commission member or members, the member(s) shall ask to be excused and step down from the commission prior to discussion on that item. X. SUPPLEMENTARY PUBLICATIONS. All commission members shall receive a copy of the Municipal Code, Chapter 408, a copy of the 1986 Economic Development Plan, as well as other materials as provided by the EDA, Staff or other commission members. 4 MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. 97-EDC20 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ESTABLISHING CALENDAR OF MEETING DATES FOR 1998 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Economic Development Commission will be holding one business meeting per month throughout 1998 with the exception of Special Meetings; and WHEREAS, a display of meeting dates be established to provide an orderly system for use by the Economic Development Commission, staff and general public; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Commission of the City of Mounds View establishes the following meeting dates of regular business at 7:30 a.m.: • January 22, 1998 July 23, 1998 February 26, 1998 August 27, 1998 March 26, 1998 September 24, 1998 April 23, 1998 October 22, 1998 May 28, 1998 November 18, 1998 June 25, 1998 December 16, 1998 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that materials from the public, that are to be reviewed by the Commission, shall be submitted to the assigned City staff ten days prior to the upcoming Commission meeting. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if the Economic Development Commission is required to or desires to hold special meetings or make adjustments to the 1998 calendar of meetings, they will do so in accordance with State law, Code requirements and the Bylaws. Adopted this 18th day of December, 1998. ATTEST: Chair (SEAL) • Director of Economic Development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1997 WORK PLAN Mission Statement: The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the Economic Development Authority to promote a positive economic climate and revitalize the community by developing programs to retain and expand existing. businesses, attract desirable new businesses, and redevelop target areas in the City. Action Steps: ■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on programs and opportunities to enhance business development and retention. • Advocate for an approved Redevelopment Plan for Highway 10, Section 9 and encourage further study and planning for the entire Highway 10 Corridor as an important element in the positive economic vitality of Mounds View. Continue to act as the catalyst for and provide input on the development of a Corridor redevelopment plan. • Review and make recommendations to the EDA on applications for the Mounds View Business Improvement Partnership Program. • Provide comment to the Planning Commission in their analysis of the revision of the • Mounds View Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Highway 10 Corridor. • Evaluate staff research on innovative programs of other metro area cities as it relates to development, redevelopment and housing rehabilitation. ■ Work cooperatively with the Planning Commission in evaluating design standards for new development and redevelopment in the City. • Annually monitor and provide input on the Mounds View Housing Replacement Program. Evaluate the program's effectiveness as a tool in providing the community with affordable and life cycle housing and generating positive long term economic growth and ensure that it meets the requirements under the Mounds View's Tax Increment Plan. • Participate with staff in retention calls to local businesses. • Communicate on a regular basis with the public on the Economic Development Commission activities, encouraging written or verbal comment, through the City Newsletter, cable and other interactive avenues.