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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA
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THURSDAY, February 17, 2022
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL Commissioners: Chair, Jim Freichels, Vice Chair, Dan Larson,
Jason Helgemoe, Gary Stevenson, Jeff Moritko,
Gary Rundle, Donn Lindstrom
City Staff: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4. APPROVE MINUTES
A. January 20, 2022
5. EDC BUSINESS
A. Review 2022 EDC Priorities
B. Review EDC Bylaws
6. REPORTS
A. Reports of Staff
B. Reports of Council Members
C. Reports of EDC Commissioners
7. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING – March 17, 2022 As-Needed until November
8. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes of the Economic Development Commission
City of Mounds View
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 18, 2021
City of Mounds View, Council Chambers
2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jim Freichels called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 a.m.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
Assistant City Administrator Brian Beeman Administered The Oath Of Office To
Commissioners Freichels, Helgemoe, Stevenson & Moritko.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair, Jim Freichels, Vice Chair, Dan Larson, Commissioners,
Gary Stevenson, Gary Rundle& Jason Helgemoe
Members Absent: Donn Linstrom
Staff Present: Assistant City Administrator, Brian Beeman
Meeting Attendees: Nyle Zikmund
4. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 20, 2022 AGENDA
Motion/Second: Commissioner Rundle moved and Commissioner Stevenson seconded
the approval of the January 20, 2022 EDC agenda.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
5. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 EDC MINUTES
Motion/Second: Commissioner Stevenson moved and Commissioner Rundle seconded
the approval of the November 18, 2021 minutes.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
6. EDC BUSINESS
Recommend Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
The Commissioners discussed who should be the Chair and Vice Chair for 2022.
Motion/Second: Commissioner Stevenson moved and Commissioner Helgemoe
seconded the motion to recommend Jim Freichels as Chair and Dan Larson as the Vice
Chair.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
EDC Minutes
January 20, 2022
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7. REPORTS OF STAFF
Assistant City Administrator Beeman provided an update on approximately a dozen
projects happening within the city. City Administrator Nyle Zikmund provided an update
on the possibility of a Community Center expansion where a consulting team is
preparing a feasibility study. The Commission seemed encouraged by the possibility.
8. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Meehlhause was absent so no City Council update was provided.
9. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
No reports from Commissioners.
10. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING
Chair Freichels reminded the Commission of the upcoming February meeting.
11. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Chair Freichels adjourned the January 20, 2022
meeting at approximately 8:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Item #: 6A
Meeting Date: February 17, 2022
Type of Business: EDC
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Review EDC’s 2022 Economic Development Commission Priorities
Background
Annually, the EDC reviews the priorities for the upcoming year. At the EDC’s meeting February 18, 2021 the
Commission reviewed the priorities from the previous year. For the most part, the adopted priorities for 2021
remained unchanged.
Discussion
As amended and revised at the February 2021 meeting, the following represents the EDC’s priorities for 2021:
1. Redevelopment along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor
a) Improve the aesthetics of properties located on Mounds View Boulevard
b) Silver View Plaza
c) Simon’s & EDA-Owned Vacant Lot
d) Rydell Auto & Adjacent Bio Life Lot
e) 5 lots along Mounds View Boulevard & Woodale Drive lots Southeast of Bel Rae
f) 5 lots west of MWF (Boulevard Apartments)
g) Western Bank Lot
h) Steve’s Appliances Redevelopment
i) Retail mixed-use at the Movie Theater
2. Monitor development plans for the Rice Creek Commons site in Arden Hills
3. Arden Park & EDA owned lot, Consider purchasing rear lot & house with no city service connections and
adjacent lots for a housing redevelopment
4. Monitor Mounds View commercial properties in transition
5. Skyline Motel Redevelopment & Bauer Welding vacant lot
6. Monitor and assist with Citywide housing issues and projects & older properties as well as cooperating
with residential property owners to assist with upgrading facilities
7. Monitor & explore new business categories through trade groups like Medical Alley and identify available
spaces in Mounds View with the intent to fill those spaces with new companies
8. Continue business retention & expansion program
9. Snap Market Redevelopment
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the EDC review its adopted 2021 priorities as a means to consider possible changes for
2022. A list of suggested changes is attached.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Attachments: 1) Example 2022 Priorities
2022 Economic Development Commission (EDC) Priorities
Anticipated Amended and Revised by EDC February 17, 2022
1) Redevelopment along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor:
a) Improve the aesthetics of properties located on Mounds View
Boulevard-(Public Works and Comm Dev. Depts. Working together
on a phased improvement plan)
b) Silver View Plaza-(Owned by Krause Anderson no immediate plans)
c) Simon’s, & EDA-Owned Lot-(Local dentist is developing)
d) Rydell Auto & Adjacent Bio Life Lot-(Tied up in a REIT 30
mortgages)
e) Five lots along Mounds View Boulevard & Woodale Drive Lots
Southeast of Bel Rae-(Multiple multi-family developers looking)
f) Five lots west of The Boulevard Apartments-(Multiple developers
looking at it for mainly multi-family housing)
g) Western Bank Lot-(They are willing to split the lot a long as bank
and drive-thru remain)
h) Steve’s Appliances Redevelopment-(No immediate plans)
i) Retail mixed-use at the Movie Theater-(AMC has long-term lease
until 2032, new owners have talk about adding a new restaurant)
2) Monitor development plans for the Rice Creek Commons site in Arden
Hills-(City of Arden Hills & Ramsey County locked up in litigation)
3) Ardan Park Redevelopment Area: Consider purchasing additional lots
including rear lot & house with no city service connections and adjacent
lots for a larger housing redevelopment-(EDA is acquiring the house
next to City lot along Longlake Rd. Several developers have shown
interest in apartments or townhomes)
4) Monitor Mounds View commercial properties in transition-(On-going,
staff has an updated list of redevelopment sites and properties)
5) Skyline redevelopment & Bauer Welding vacant lot-(Skyline’s “The
Village at Mounds View” affordable senior living project will break
ground June 2022, multiple prospects have been sent to Bauer Welding
with no success)
6) Monitor and assist with Citywide housing issues and projects & older
properties as well as cooperating with residential property owners to
assist with upgrading facilities-(Increased code enforcement, EDA taking
note of older homes that need to be taken down, City and Ramsey
County have fix-up loan programs for homeowners, addressing
absentee landlords is a new 2023-25 Strategic Plan Goal)
7) Monitor & explore new business categories through trade groups like
Medical Alley and identify available spaces in Mounds View with the
intent to fill those spaces with new companies-(Little has been
accomplished in this area since Commissioner moved)
8) Continue business retention & expansion program-(BR&E program has
halted during COVID pandemic shut-down, businesses are swamped
and have no time to meet the City until the workforce issues are
resolved)
9) Snap Market Redevelopment-(A new owner has moved into this space
and seems to be doing well and looking to do some improvements)
Item #: 6B
Meeting Date: February 17, 2022
Type of Business: EDC
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Review Economic Development Commission Bylaws
Background
Section 408.07 of the City Code indicates that the EDC should review its Bylaws
annually, and that this should be done at the first regular meeting in February.
Subd. 6. Bylaws: The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for
the transaction of its business. The bylaws will be reviewed on an annual basis at
the first regular meeting in February.
The EDC reviews its Bylaws annually. The last time the Bylaws were amended was
November 21, 2019 to follow the City Code regarding meeting times.
Staff Recommendation
Please review the attached Bylaws. If any changes are needed, staff will prepare a
resolution to formalize the amendment. Staff is not recommending any changes at this
time.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Attachments:
1) Current EDC Bylaws (Amended November 21, 2019)
2) Chapter 408 City Code EDC
CITY OF 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 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.” 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.
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 Tuesday
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
EDC Bylaws
Revised November 21 2019
2
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 90 minutes from the time of call to
order unless a two-thirds majority of the members present agree to extend the time of
adjournment.
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
"UNAPPROVED". Each commissioner shall receive a copy of the previous regular
business meeting minutes "UNAPPROVED". Approved copies may be obtained
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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, as well as other materials as provided by the EDA, Staff or
other commission members.
408.01 408.02 (Rev. 6/94)
City of Mounds View
CHAPTER 408
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SECTION:
408.01 : Establishment
408.02 : Purpose
408.03 : Composition, Members, Qualification of Members, Terms of Office
408.04: Conflict of Interest
408.05 : Compensation
408.06 : Vacancies
408.07 : Organization, Meetings
408.08 : Expenditures
408.09 : Duties of the Commission
408.01 : ESTABLISHMENT: The Economic Development Commission is hereby
established. The Economic Development Commission is referred to herein as the
“Commission”. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
408.02 : PURPOSE: The Commission shall serve as an advisory commission to the
Economic Development Authority, hereinafter the “Authority”, on matters relating to fostering a
positive economic climate, encouraging economic development and enhancing the tax base of
the City. The Commission shall also make recommendations to the Authority regarding
retention and expansion of existing businesses, attraction of desirable new businesses,
redevelopment and rehabilitation opportunities, and other appropriate economic development
strategies. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
City of Mounds View
408.03 408.05 (Rev. 6/4)
408.03 : COMPOSITION, MEMBERS, QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS, TERMS
OF OFFICE: (Ord. 677, 2-12-01)
The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) equal voting members, including three (3)
business representatives and four (4) residents, appointed by the Authority Board of
Commissioners based on the recommendation of the Economic Development Commission, from
the applications submitted. Members shall have diverse qualifications with practical experience
consisting of, not limited to, but including one (1) of the following areas: economics, finance,
accounting, real estate, social services and marketing. For the purpose of initiating the
Commission, the terms of all members shall expire December 31, 1994. (Amended,
Ord. 741, 6-28-04)
Beginning January 1995, three (3) members shall serve a one (1) year term, two (2) members
shall serve two (2) year terms and (2) members shall serve three (3) year terms. Thereafter,
members shall serve three (3) year staggered terms, with terms expiring December 31 of each
year. At least two (2) of these terms, but not more than three (3) terms shall expire each year.
The appointees shall be duly sworn and take office at the first regular meeting of the
Commission in the month of January each year. Both original and successive appointees shall
hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. (Ord. 546, 7-25-94;
Ord. 677, 2-12-01)
408.04 : CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No person shall be appointed with private or
personal interest likely to conflict with the general public interest. If any person appointed shall
find that their private or personal interests are involved in any matter coming before the
Commission, they shall disqualify themselves from taking part in action on the matter;
alternatively, they may be disqualified by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Commissioners
in attendance. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
408.05 : COMPENSATION: Members of the Commission shall serve without
compensation. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
City of Mounds View
408.06 408.07 (Rev. 5/10)
408.06 : VACANCIES:
Subd. 1. Termination of Appointment: Any Commission member designing to terminate
their appointment to the Commissioner before the expiration of their term shall give
written notification to the Commission chairperson of their intentions. It should be the
duty of the chairperson of the Commission to notify the Authority promptly of any
vacancies. The Authority president, with approval of a majority of the Authority Board
of Commissioners, shall appoint a new member from applications received for the
unfulfilled portion of the term.
Subd. 2. Removal from Office: Any member of the Commission may be removed from
office for just cause and on written charges by at least four-fifths (4/5) of the entire
Authority. Such member may be entitled to a public hearing before such a vote is taken.
An appointed member may also be removed by the Authority for nonattendance at
Commission meetings if a Commissioner is absent from five (5) regularly scheduled
meetings per year or from three (3) consecutive meetings, without the consent of the
Commission. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
408.07 : ORGANIZATION, MEETINGS:
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.
Subd. 2. Regular Meetings: The Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting as-
needed each month at a time which the Commission shall fix by resolution.
Subd. 3. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by any
two (2) members of the Commission by a written notice filed with the City Administrator
who then shall notify all members of the Commission of the time and date of the special
meeting, at least three (3) days before the meeting date. (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10)
Subd. 4. Quorum: A majority of the appointed voting Commission members shall constitute
a quorum.
Subd. 5. Voting Privileges: Each of the appointed members shall have equal voting
privileges.
City of Mounds View
408.07 408.09 (Rev. 6/94)
Subd. 6. Bylaws: The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and for the
transaction of its business. The bylaws will be reviewed on an annual basis at the first
regular meeting in February.
Subd. 7. Records: A recording secretary shall keep a record of attendance at Commission
meetings, a record of resolutions and votes and abstentions on each question requiring a
vote. The record of the Commission shall be a public record.
Subd. 8. Report: The Authority may request an annual report from the Commission without
having received consent of its content by a majority of the Commission members at a
regular or special meeting of the Commission. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
408.08 : EXPENDITURES: The Commission may request from the Authority such funds
as may be necessary and proper for the conduct of its duties. (Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
408.09 : DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION: In order to carry on its purpose, the
Commission shall:
Subd. 1. Confer with and advise the Authority on all matters concerning the industrial and
commercial development and redevelopment of the City.
Subd. 2. Publicize, with the consent of the Authority, the industrial and commercial
advantages and opportunities of the City.
Subd. 3. Collect data and information as to the type of industries and commerce best suited
to the City.
Subd. 4. Survey the overall condition of the City from the standpoint of determining whether
the City has a community climate for industry and to determine the general receptiveness
of the City of particular types of industry.
Subd. 5. Publicize information as to the general advantages of industrial and commercial
development and redevelopment in a community.
Subd. 6. Cooperate with all industries and businesses in the City and in the solution of any
community problems which they may have, and to encourage the expansion,
development and management of such industries and business so as to promote the
general welfare of the City.
Subd. 7. Coordinate the Economic Development activities of the various groups active in
the City.
City of Mounds View
408.09 408.09
Subd. 8. Recommend zoning changes and development of areas suitable for industrial and
commercial development and redevelopment to the Planning Commission.
Subd. 9. Develop, compile, coordinate and publicize information such as, but not limited to
the following:
a. Existing industrial and commercial concerns within the City, their addresses, types
of business, number of employees and whether each serves local, regional or national
markets.
b. Available industrial and commercial sites including number of acres and square
footage, approximate price, existing zoning and proximity to highways.
c. Available buildings for industrial and commercial operations, including type of
buildings, number of square feet, existing zoning and proximity to highways.
d. Transportation facilities, including railroads, motor carriers, water transportation,
air transportation and highway facilities that serve the area.
e. Electric power available.
f. Fuels available for industrial and commercial use.
g. Sewage disposal facilities.
h. Water supply facilities.
i. Community facilities such as fire, police and educational.
j. Recreational facilities.
k. Going wage rate in the City for the trades, skilled and semi-skilled and white collar
workers.
l. Availability of labor.
m. General community attitude toward industrial and commercial expansion,
development, redevelopment and attraction.
n. Experience and programs of surrounding communities in regards to industrial and
commercial expansion, development, redevelopment and attraction.
o. Financial and technical resources available to new and existing businesses at the
local, County, State and national levels for economic expansion and vitality.
City of Mounds View
408.09 408.09 (Rev. 6/94)
Subd. 10. Recommend Authority and Planning Commission policies and particular actions in
regards to industrial and commercial expansion development, redevelopment and
attraction.
Subd. 11. Cooperate with and use the services of the Minnesota Department of Trade and
Economic Development, Minnesota Housing Finance Authority and any other
organizations at the national, State, County and local levels that are deemed conducive to
the overall vitality of the City.
Subd. 12. The Commission shall have the power to appoint task forces of a size and nature it
may deem necessary and may enlist the aid of persons and/or organizations who are not
members of the Commission.
Subd. 13. The Commission shall have no power to make contracts, levy taxes, borrow money
or condemn property, but shall have the full power and responsibility to investigate the
necessity and recommend the taking of these and any other actions related to the
industrial and commercial development and redevelopment by the Authority and all other
officers of the City responsible to formulate the terms of and the procedure for taking
such action.
Subd. 14. Review the City’s existing housing stock analysis and make recommendations to
the Authority regarding mechanisms for the rehabilitation of said housing stock.
(Ord. 542, 6-27-94)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item #: 6A
Meeting Date: February 17, 2022
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. 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 2020 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. Ramsey County
Commissioner Nicole Joy Frethem met with the Mounds View City Council January 11, 2021 and stated
that the law suit is still in effect however, neither party is at liberty to mention any details of the lawsuit.
However, she stated that they feel progress is being made and they are nearing an agreement. “All
construction is still on hold”.
B. Mounds View Business Council Meeting
The next meeting will be held at the MV Event Center Wednesday March 9, 2022 from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
All meetings are free and all EDC Members are encouraged to attend. The featured speaker will be
Todd Graham, Principal Forecaster from the Metropolitan Council.
C. Skyline Redevelopment
The EDA has entered into a Preliminary Development Agreement with MWF Properties for the Skyline
Redevelopment site. They have applied for Tax Credits through the State of MN, Ramsey County
assistance, a Housing TIF through the City, and Conduit Bonds. They are proposing to construct 120
units of affordable senior housing. Bauer Welding and Bio Clean plan to expand their operations as
well, resulting in the potential of four development projects on the overall redevelopment site. MWF
plans to break ground June 2022.
D. Long Lake Woods
Marty Harsted is moving forward in creating 12 new single-family residential lots. He would like to break
ground in the summer of 2022. He apparently has about four homes that would be built right away once
the development has been completed.
E. Tom Fields Estate
A developer had planned to purchase three lots from Tom Fields located across from Lambert Park to
construct three assisted living homes, however Mr. Fields has delayed the project. Therefore, the
developer has backed out of the project. Three more developers have inquired about these lots,
however the asking price is too high and they have backed out as well. This project is on hold until the
land owners agree to move forward.
F. Simon’s Building
The Simon’s property has been purchased by Sabry Shrara a local dentist and plans to submit an offer
on the EDA lot soon. The proposed project is a professional building consisting of a new dental office
and two additional suites to be leased to a future tenant.
G. New Vision Theater
The movie theater property has been sold to a Minnesota owner. Staff met with the new owners and
they plan to keep AMC in the building until 2032. They are also interested in putting in a new restaurant
on the opposite corner of the new Caribou Coffee building.
Reports of Staff
January 20, 2022
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H. MV Square
Staff met with Paster Enterprises in September to seek their interest level in redeveloping the Mounds
View Square area. They see the potential need to redevelop the site. However, they need time to
brainstorm and will check-in 2022. Does the EDA have any additional ideas for this redevelopment that
staff can pass along to the developer?
I. Other Upcoming Events/Reports
N/A
______________________________
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Attachment(s): None