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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-09 BEDC Packet - cancelled AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursdav. September 9,2010 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road BEast 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes: a. August2,2010 5. New Business: a. Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce b. Maplewood Economic Development Action Plan 6. Unfinished Business: 7. Visitor Presentations: 8. Commission Presentations: 9. Staff Presentations: a. BEDC Membership b. Rescheduling of October BEDC Meeting 10. Adjourn Minutes CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Monday,August2,2010 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road BEast 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner David Hesley, absent Commissioner Mark Jenkins, present Commissioner Marvin Koppen, present Commissioner David Sherrill, absent Commissioner Shelly Strauss, present Commissioner Beth Ulrich, present Commissioner Laurie Van Dalen, present Staff Michael Martin, Planner Michael Thompson, City Engineer 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Michael Martin added 9b - Rescheduling of the September BEDC meeting. Commissioner Strauss motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Van Dalen seconded. Ayes: All 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. June 7, 2010 Commissioner Strauss motioned to approve the minutes for the June 7, 2010 meeting. Commissioner Ulrich seconded. Ayes: Jenkins, Koppen, Strauss, Ulrich Abstain: Van Dalen 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Vision Mr. Martin presented the 2030 Comp Plan and answered questions. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Business Retention Tour The commission went over the final details of the tour. Mr. Martin answered questions and provided a signup sheet for commissioners. b. Business Baseline Survey Mr. Martin went over the report. Commissioners gave some final edits on the survey. Mr. Martin stated that staff anticipates the survey will be distributed by the end of the month. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: 8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: a. Commission Member Attendance (no report) Mr. Martin requested that commissioners notify him if they do not plan on attending a meeting before the meeting date. b. Rescheduling of the September BEDC meeting (no report) The commissioners came to a consensus that the meeting scheduled for September 6 will be rescheduled to September 9. 10. ADJOURN Commissioner Strauss motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Koppen seconded. Ayes: All The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce August 31,2010 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION Emily Nesse of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce will be at the business and economic development commission's (BEDC) September meeting to address the commission and discuss issues and opportunities the city of Maplewood and the chamber have to work on together. Ms. Nesse works as the manager of public affairs for the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. DISCUSSION The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is a network of businesses and individuals organized to deliver economic opportunity for its members. Nearly 1,500 Twin Cities companies of all sizes and industries, as well as not-for-profit and government organizations, belong to the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce has been in operation for more than 140 years. Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce's vision and mission are as follows: Vision The SPACC is a vital, dynamic force serving the business community through the collective strength of our members. Mission Build upon our rich community history of delivering vibrant programs, powerful advocacy and results that foster member growth. Staff invited Ms. Nesse to address the BEDC as part of the endeavor to bring in key organizations and leaders that can assist Maplewood in its effort to strengthen economic development in the city. The BEDC can expect similar presentations at its future meetings. Staff believes these sessions will also help strengthen and focus the BE DC's work on developing an economic development action plan which will also be discussed at the September meeting. RECOMMENDATION Please come to the Septemeber BEDC meeting prepared to engage Ms. Neese on issues relating to the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Maplewood. For more information on the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce please visit www.saintpaulchamber.com. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director Maplewood Economic Development Action Plan August 31,2010 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The September business and economic development commission (BEDC) will mark the first step in the development of an economic development action plan. Staff intends this first step to focus on issue identification to help shape what the major goals of the plan should be. DISCUSSION As part of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, each of the city's advisory bodies and the city council had the opportunity to identify what it felt were the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) for the City of Maplewood. Staff wanted to afford the same opportunity to the BEDC as it begins its process of developing an economic development action plan. This exercise will help commission members engage each other to develop a sense of what is important to the BEDC and where its efforts should be concentrated during the development of this plan. Staff prepared the attached SWOT analysis and issue identification form for use by the BEDC. Please fill out the form and be prepared to discuss your comments and those of the others on the commission. As mentioned this will begin the process of developing an economic development action plan for the City of Maplewood. Staff is asking the BEDC complete the SWOT form prior to the September 9, 2010 meeting. At future BEDC meetings commissioners can expect the following: staff will provide a summary of the SWOT and issue identification exercise; continued discussions with key leaders and organizations, a staff facilitated panel discussion with developers and BEDC members; and formal drafting of the plan. Staff expects that these described exercises, along with the business retention tour and the business baseline survey, will heavily influence the drafting of the action plan. RECOMMENDATION Please complete your SWOT analysis and bring it to the next meeting. Also, be prepared to discuss these matters during the next meeting. Staff will use your input and comments in the preparation of the economic development action plan. Attachments: 1. SWOT Visioning Form Economic Development Action Plan City of Maplewood Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats When you think of the City of Maplewood, what do you believe are its greatest strengths? These are assets or characteristics that should be maintained or enhanced as the community plans for the future. What characteristics or aspects of the City that you believe to be weaknesses? These are things about City that you think should be corrected, improved or eliminated in the future. Economic Development Action Plan City of Maplewood What do you see as opportunities available to the City of Maplewood in the future? What do you perceive as threats to a successful future for the City of Maplewood? Economic Development Action Plan City of Maplewood Topic Area Questions Economic Development What do you see as the biggest issues in terms of economic development in the City? (i.e. land use conflicts, redevelopment, available land, infrastructure, etc.) Finance What opportunities do you see for expanding and diversifying the tax base in the City of Maplewood? City Involvement In your opinion, what opportunities exist for the City's involvement in economic development? How would you define city involvement? Major Themes What major themes within the economic development action plan do you see emerging? Implementation What do you see as the largest roadblock to successfully implementing this plan? MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director BEDC Membership August 31,2010 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION Since the August business and economic development commission (BEDC) meeting three commissioners have resigned from their positions. DISCUSSION The city council appointed seven members to the BEDC on January 25, 2010. Four of the members serve as citizen representatives and three members serve as small business representatives. David Sherrill indicated he purchased a home out of state with the intention of living there full time, therefore, making him ineligible to serve in Maplewood. Laurie Van Dalen indicated to staff that she recently accepted a new position outside of Maplewood that would not give her enough time to continue to serve on the BEDC. Both Mr. Sherrill and Ms. Van Dalen served as citizen representatives. Marv Koppen won a special election on August 10 to fill an open Maplewood City Council seat. Mr. Koppen assumed the city council seat on August 23 and at that time had to resign from the BEDC. Mr. Koppen served as a small business representative. The city manager's office is responsible for roster management of all city advisory bodies. The city manager's office will be advertising and accepting applications for membership to the BEDC. The position will likely be filled later this year with new members joining near the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011. The BEDC adopted its Rules of Procedure on April 5, 2010. Within those rules, it states a quorum shall constitute a simple majority of the current membership of its commissioners. The current membership is at four commissioners. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the current BEDC membership recommend and encourage qualified individuals they may know to apply for appointment to the BEDC. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director Rescheduling of October Meeting August 31,2010 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The city council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7 p.m. This is the same time that the business and economic development commission (BEDC) usually holds its regular meetings. The special city council meeting necessitates the BEDC reschedule its October meeting. DISCUSSION The city council will be conducting a special meeting on Monday, October 4, 2010 to hold a public hearing on the organized garbage collection proposal. The BEDC has the option of moving its meeting to later in the week and starting at 7 p.m. or holding the meeting earlier in the day. The council chambers are open on Wednesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 7. Staff recommends moving the meeting to Wednesday, October 6 starting at 7 p.m. Since the BEDC will be having three new members joining later in the year, the commission could reassess its meeting time at that point if desired. RECOMMENDATION Please come to the September 9, 2010 BEDC meeting prepared to select an alternative meeting date for the October BEDC meeting.