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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AGENDA
7:30 a.m.
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
THURSDAY, January 16, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. OATH OF OFFICE
A. Administer Oath of Office, Dan Larson, Gary Rundle, & Lisa Marquis
3. ROLL CALL Commissioners: Chair Jim Freichels, Dan Larson, Jason
Helgemoe, Gary Stevenson, Dennis Farmer,
Lisa Marquis, Gary Rundle
City Staff: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. APPROVE MINUTES
A. November 16, 2018
6. EDC BUSINESS
A. Elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
B. Comprehensive Plan Task Force Update
C. Discuss Future Topics & Presentations
7. REPORTS
A. Reports of Staff
B. Reports of EDC Commissioners
8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING – February 20, 2020
9. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Special Meeting
November 21, 2019
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dennis Farmer called the meeting to order at approximately 4:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair, Dennis Farmer, Vice Chair, Jason Helgemoe, Commissioners, Jim
Freichels, Gary Stevenson, & Dan Larson
Members Absent: Teresa Muckala
Staff Present: Assistant City Administrator, Brian Beeman
Meeting Attendees: Dennis Ericson (Resident) & Gary Meehlhause (Council Member)
4. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 21, 2019, AGENDA
Motion/Second: Commissioner Freichels moved and Commissioner Stevenson seconded the
approval of the November 21, 2019 EDC agenda.
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays
5. APPROVAL OF MARCH 15, 2019, EDC MINUTES
Motion/Second: Commissioner Stevenson moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the
approval of the March 15, 2019 EDC minutes.
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays
6. EDC BUSINESS
Resignation of Teresa Muckala
Chair Dennis Farmer announced that Commissioner Teresa Muckala resigned because she
moved outside of Mounds View and is no longer considered a resident of Mounds View. Farmer
stated his appreciation of Muckala’s participation and activity on the Commission.
Recommendations for New Commissioners
Chair Farmer announced the Commissioner openings for the EDC for 2020 stating that there was
one Business Representative opening to fill the open seat from Ken Breske’s resignation and one
application from Lisa Marquis. Farmer informed the Commission that there was two Resident
seats available and three applicants for those seats. Current member Dan Larson is reapplying to
his seat. The EDC voted silently and Assistant City Administrator Brian Beeman tabulated the
results. Beeman announced that Dan Larson and Gary Rundle won the most votes for the
Resident Representative seats.
EDC Minutes
November 21, 2019
Page 2 of 3
Motion/Second: Commissioner Freichels moved and Commissioner Stevenson seconded the
recommendation that Lisa Marquis be appointed to the Business Representative seat.
Motion/Second: Commissioner Freichels moved and Commissioner Stevenson seconded the
recommendation that Dan Larson and Gary Rundle be appointed to the Resident Representative
seats.
Resolution 19-EDC-44 Amending the Bylaws Concerning Meeting Dates
Chair Farmer informed the Commission that City Hall is no longer open on Fridays and staff is
recommending that the EDC amend its Bylaws to be consistent with the City Code in order to
allow the EDC more flexibility in setting their meeting dates each year. The current bylaws specify
that the EDC shall meet on the third Friday of each month. This seems too restrictive. The City
Code states that the regular meetings of the Commission shall be held in accordance with City
Ordinance 408.07, Subdivision 2. “The Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting
each month at a time which the Commission shall fix by resolution.”
Motion/Second: Commissioner Stevenson moved and Commissioner Freichels seconded the
motion approving Resolution 19-EDC-44 a resolution amending the EDC Bylaws to be consistent
with the City Code.
Resolution 19-EDC-45 Establishing Calendar of Meeting Dates for 2020
Chair Farmer reiterated that City Hall is no longer open on Fridays and asked if any
Commissioners had any conflicts that would prevent moving the EDC meetings from the third
Friday each month at 7:30 a.m. to the third Thursday at 7:30 a.m. After some discussion it was
concluded that all current Commissioners can attend on Thursday mornings instead of Fridays.
Motion/Second: Commissioner Freichels moved and Commissioner Helgemoe seconded the
motion to approve Resolution 19-EDC-45 Establishing the 2020 Calendar Meeting Dates.
7. REPORTS OF STAFF
Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project
Assistant City Administrator, Beeman provided the Commission with an update on the Crossroad
Pointe development stating that the development is underway and they expect to have footing
completed by the second week of December. Construction will resume in the spring with
substantial completion the end of 2020.
Beeman informed the Commission that the EDA will be hearing from four developers November
25 who will be presenting their proposals for the Skyline redevelopment site. The proposals are a
96 unit low-income housing project, a 100 unit senior care facility, and two modern temperature
controlled storage facilities. The EDA is expected to make a determination on which developer(s)
they would like to consider moving forward for a purchase & development agreement.
8. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Comprehensive Task Force Member Dennis Farmer stated that the Task Force has not met for
several months and is awaiting comments from the Met-Council. Farmer asked if any of the
Commissioners had reports. Hearing none, Farmer moved to the next agenda item.
EDC Minutes
November 21, 2019
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9. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING
Beeman informed the commission that he didn’t see any need for the EDC to meet in December
and therefore is recommending that the December meeting be canceled. The EDC will reconvene
January 16, 2020
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Chair Farmer adjourned the November 21, 2019 meeting at
approximately 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Item #: 2A
Meeting Date: January 16, 2020
Type of Business: EDC
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Administer Oaths of Office to Newly Appointed EDC
Members
Background
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) reappointed three members to the
Economic Development Commission (EDC) November 25, 2019—Dan Larson & Gary
Rundle Resident Representatives, with terms starting January 1, 2020 – December 31,
22 and Lisa Marquis, as the Business Representative who’s term is January 1, 2020 –
December 31, 2020.
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, Gary Rundle, and Lisa Marquis are attached and
will be administered at the January 16, 2019 EDC meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Attachements:
1) Oath of Office Dan Larson
2) Oath of Office Gary Rundle
3) Oath of Office Lisa Marquis
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 Economic Development Commission of the City
of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability.
Sworn before me this 16th day of January, 2020.
_______________________________
Dan Larson
(SEAL)
_______________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Oath of Office
I, Gary Rundle, 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 Economic Development Commission of the City
of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability.
Sworn before me this 16th day of January, 2020.
_______________________________
Gary Rundle
(SEAL)
_______________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Oath of Office
I, Lisa Marquis, 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 Economic Development Commission of the City
of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability.
Sworn before me this 16th day of January, 2020.
_______________________________
Lisa Marquis
(SEAL)
_______________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Item #: 6A
Meeting Date: January 16 2020
Type of Business: EDC
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Appoint 2020 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 make a motion
recommending appointment of the 2020 EDC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to the
EDA. The appointment will be confirmed by the EDA on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Once the appointments are confirmed by the EDA in January, the new EDC Chair and
Vice Chair will begin their duties at the February 20, 2020 regular EDC meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Attachment(s):
1) EDC Current and Past Member History
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 with an asterisk. Business
names of Commissioners who have served as business representatives are highlighted.
Commissioner Years Served Representative Designations
1) Rosemary Goff 1994-2000 Resident
2) Peg Mountin 1994-1995 Resident
3) *Dan Nelson 1994-1998 Resident
4) *Delane Welsch 1994-1997 Resident
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 Resident
10) Steven Larson ????-1998 Resident
11) Cindy Carlson 1997-2001 Western Bank
12) *Tom Field 1997-2007 Resident
13) Sean Walther 1999-2003 Resident
14) Wendy Marty 1999-2001 Resident
15) Julie Olsen 1999-2000 Realtor
16) Jerold Kahn 1999-???? Resident
17) *Torri Johnson 2000-2012 Xcel Energy
18) *Greg Belting 2000-2014 Silver View Chiropractic
19) Stan McDonald 2001-2003 Resident
20) Dave Fox 2002-2004 Fedtech
21) *Jason Helgemoe 2002-Current Western Bank/Northeast Bank
22) Jackie Entsminger 2003-2010 Resident
23) Jerry Jaker 2005-2007 MN Institute of Public Health
24) *Gary Meehlhause 2006-2012 Resident
25) Dan Larson 2008-Current Resident
26) Jennifer Wagner 2008-2013 Resident
27) Jim Paron 2011-2014 Resident
28) *Jim Freichels 2013-Current Dell-Comm
29) Gary Stevenson 2013-Current Resident
30) Jessica Birken 2014-2014 Resident
31) Jessica Rieland 2015-2017 BioLife Plasma Services
32) Laurie Shoop 2015-2017 Resident
33) Royal Dahlstrom 2015-2016 Resident
Jan 16, 2020 EDC Meeting
EDC Member History
Page 2 of 2
34) *Dennis Farmer 2017-Current Resident
35) Teresa Muckala 2017-2019 Resident
36) Ken Breske 2018-2018 McClellan Sales (Blaine)
37) Lisa Marquis 2020-Current Premier Materials (Minneapolis)
38) Gary Rundle 2020-Current Resident
Item #: 6B
Meeting Date: January 16, 2020
Type of Business: EDC
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Update from Comprehensive Plan Task Force Members
Background
As part of the 2018 EDC Priorities the EDC has identified the following goal: “Review Business section
of the Comprehensive Plan Task Force for 2018 update by utilizing the two Comprehensive Plan Task
Force Members who are also on the EDC”
Discussion
When reviewing the 2018 EDC Priorities it was suggested that an update from the EDC
Commissioners who were appointed to the Comprehensive Plan Task Force be added to the agendas
going forward. The appointed EDC Task Force Members are Dennis Farmer and Teresa Muckala.
Teresa has resigned.
Recommendation
Hear an update from the EDC appointed Comprehensive Plan Task Force Member(s) and discuss any
suggestions/concerns the EDC may have relating to the business section of the Comprehensive Plan
for the task force members to pass along to the Comprehensive Plan Task Force.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Item #: 6C
Meeting Date: January 16, 2020
Type of Business: EDC
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Discuss Future Topics & Presentations
Background
The EDC has been meeting less frequent in the past few years. As the EDC continues its meetings
into 2020 it is important that the EDC identify those specific topics and potential presenters that it feels
will add value.
Discussion
The EDC to brainstorm ideas for potential topics and speakers for 2020. At the November 21, 2019
meeting it was recommended that housing updates and business property opportunities be
considered. The EDA to further elaborate and discuss.
Recommendation
Once all ideas for potential topics and presenters have been discussed, staff will compile the list of
ideas and start scheduling the topics and ideas for 2020.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item #: 7A
Meeting Date: January 16, 2020
Type of Business: EDC
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Reports of Staff
A. Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project
Closing on the sale of Crossroad Pointe was completed November 4, 2019. INH Properties plans to
have footings in by the end of the first week of December for the 128 unit market rate apartment
building. The developers are planning to change the name of their project to Greystone Flats.
B. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Development Update
In late spring of 2019 project engineers were in the process of plans for mass grading, utility installation,
and primary roadways on the site. This work was slated to be completed in 2019. Initially, the first
phase of housing and early commercial construction was expected to begin in 2021 and when fully
realized, the mixed-use development was expected to offer 1,460 housing units, support at least 4,000
living-wage jobs, and generate approximately $8.6 million in property taxes annually. However, the
County has decided not to participate with the City of Arden Hills and has filed a lawsuit against the
City. Therefore, all timelines and plan are on hold until further notice.
Reports of Staff
January 16, 2020
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C. Mounds View Business Council Meeting
The last Mounds View Business Council meeting was held December 11, 2019 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at
City Hall. The topic was the City’s water preservation program that launched January 1, 2020 and
includes efforts to upgrade, maintain, protect and conserve the City’s municipal water supplies and
reductions in the waste water discharge which the City currently pays over $1 million to the Met Council
for treatment. The next meeting will be held at the Mermaid March 11, 2020. All meetings are free and
all EDC Members are encouraged to attend.
D. Skyline Motel
The EDA has completed the demolition of the Skyline Motel and a wetland delineation study. A small
wetland was found in the lower depression on the North side of the site. Public Works is getting their
street sweeper tailings tested to determine if they can be used to fill the depression and still be able to
support a structure. In the meantime, the EDA has heard developer proposals from four developers.
The EDA will be hearing two proposals January 6, 2020 and will likely pass a resolution January 13,
2020 to move forward with one of the developers. Buer Welding is cooperating with the City to sell their
backlot to the developer that the EDA chooses to move forward with. They won’t sign a Letter of Intent
unless the City is also in agreement. Bauer Welding has indicated that they would like to keep a portion
of the lot for future expansion slated to begin within two years. Bio Clean is also planning to move
forward with their expansion project once the title work on the easement between their lot and the
EDA’s lot is cleared up.
E. Other Upcoming Events/Reports
None
______________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Attachment(s):
1) None