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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-05 BEDC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Tuesdav,October5,2010 5:15 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. August 2,2010 5. New Business: a. Maplewood Economic Development Action Plan 6. Unfinished Business: 7. Visitor Presentations: 8. Commission Presentations: 9. Staff Presentations: a. BEDC Membership b. Resolution of Appreciation for Marv Koppen c. Resolution of Appreciation for David Sherrill d. Resolution of Appreciation for Laurie Van Dalen e. Rescheduling of December BEDC Meeting 10. Adjourn Minutes CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Monday, August 2, 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 Maplewood Economic Development Action Plan September 29,2010 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The October business and economic development commission (BEDC) meeting 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 October 5,2010 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 September 29,2010 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: SUBJECT: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Resolution of Appreciation for Marv Koppen September 29,2010 INTRODUCTION Attached is a resolution of appreciation for Marv Koppen. Mr. Koppen served as a member of the business and economic development commission (BEDC) in 2010 (March 1, 2010 to August 10, 2010). RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached resolution of appreciation for Marv Koppen. Attachment: 1. Resolution of Appreciation Attachment 1 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Marv Koppen has been a member of the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission for six months, since March 1, 2010, until August 10,2010, and has servedfaithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, the Business and Economic Development Commission has appreciated his experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Koppen has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Koppen has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and tifJort for the benefIt of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOL VED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Marv Koppen is hereby extended our gratitude and apprecintion for his dedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on ,2010 Will Rossbach, Mayor Passed by the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission on ,2010 Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Attest: Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Resolution of Appreciation for David Sherrill September 29,2010 INTRODUCTION Attached is a resolution of appreciation for David Sherrill. Mr. Sherrill served as a member of the business and economic development commission (BEDC) in 2010 (March 1, 2010 to August 2, 2010). RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached resolution of appreciation for David Sherrill. Attachment: 1. Resolution of Appreciation Attachment 1 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, David Sherrill has been a member of the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission for six months, since March 1, 2010, until August 2,2010, and has servedfaithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, the Business and Economic Development Commission has appreciated his experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sherrill has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sherrill has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and tifJort for the benefIt of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOL VED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that David Sherrill is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on ,2010 Will Rossbach, Mayor Passed by the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission on ,2010 Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Attest: Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Resolution of Appreciation for Laurie Van Dalen September 29,2010 INTRODUCTION Attached is a resolution of appreciation for Laurie Van Dalen. Ms. Van Dalen served as a member of the business and economic development commission (BEDC) in 2010 (March 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010). RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached resolution of appreciation for Laurie Van Dalen. Attachment: 1. Resolution of Appreciation Attachment 1 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Laurie Van Dalen has been a member of the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission for six months, since March 1, 2010, until August 31,2010, and has servedfaithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, the Business and Economic Development Commission has appreciated her experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Ms. Van Dalen has freely given of her time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood,' and WHEREAS, Ms. Van Dalen has shown dedication to her duties and has consistently contributed her leadership and effort for the benefIt of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOL VED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Laurie Van Dalen is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for her dedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on ,2010 Will Rossbach, Mayor Passed by the Maplewood Business and Economic Development Commission on ,2010 Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Attest: Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director Rescheduling of December Meeting September 29,2010 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION The city council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, December 6, 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 December meeting. DISCUSSION The BEDC could elect to still hold its meeting on December 6 but start at 5:15 p.m. This is staff's recommendation. The council chambers are also available on Wednesday, December 1 or Thursday, December 2 and 9. Since the BEDC will be having three new members joining later in the year, the commission could reassess its meeting time to avoid further conflicts with city council special meetings. RECOMMENDATION Please come to the October 5, 2010 BEDC meeting prepared to select an alternative meeting date for the December BEDC meeting.