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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 01-20 HEDC MinutesJanuary 20, 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 6:00 P.M. (THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL) A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held and called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chairperson Jenkins . B. ROLL CALL Sarah Burdash, Commissioner Present Darryl Henchen, Commissioner Present Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present Holly Koep, Commissioner Present Constance Robinson, Commissioner Present Joy Tkachuck, Commissioner Present Bao Vang, Commissioner Absent Staff Present: Jeff Thompson, Community Development Director C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Tkachuck moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Henchen Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of October 21, 2021 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes Vice Chairperson, Tkachuk pointed out that she is listed in the minutes as “Vice Chairperson” in error, and this position was vacant at this time. Commissioner Burdash moved to approve the October 21, 2021 Housing and Economic Development Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Koep Ayes – Jenkins, Henchen, Robinson, Burdash, Koep Abstain – Tkachuck The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS January 20, 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 2 1. Election of Officers Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson directed the commission to elect officers for 2022. Commissioner Tkachuck nominated herself for the Chairperson position for the 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Henchen moved to nominate Commissioner Tkachuck as Chairperson until the first meeting of 2023. Seconded by Commissioner Burdash Ayes – All The motion passed. Commissioner Koep nominated herself for the Vice Chairperson position for the 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Henchen moved to nominate Commissioner Koep as Vice Chairperson until the first meeting of 2023. Seconded by Commissioner Tkachuck Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Rules of Procedure Annual Review Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson reviewed the Rules of Procedure and answered questions of the commission. Commissioner Tkachuch moved to approve the Rules of Procedure as presented Seconded by Commissioner Koep Ayes – All The motion passed. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 2021 Business Engagement Program Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson introduced Yao Yaj fom the St Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to present the 2021 Business Engagement Program. Yao Yaj presented the 2021 Business Engagement Program report and answered questions of the commission; a discussion was held. No Action Required. 2. Gladstone Update January 20, 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 3 Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the Gladstone Update and answered questions of the commission. No Action Required. 3. Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program report. No Action Required. G. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. State of the City (No Report) Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the State of the City and answered questions of the commission; a discussion was held. No Action Required. 2. Development Update (No Report) Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the Development Update and answered questions of the commission. No Action Required. 3. Next Meeting – April 21, 2022 (No Report) Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson reminded the commission that the next meeting will be held on April 21, 2022. No Action Required. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS – 3 minute time limit per person J. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.