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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-05 BEDC Minutes MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 5:15 p.m.. Tuesdav, October 5,2010 Council Chambers, Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road BEast 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Chairperson Jenkins. Members were present for a quorum at 5:47 p.m. While waiting for a quorum a guest speaker addressed the commission. Ms. Emily Nesse with the Sl. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Public Affairs Department addressed the commission. Ms. Nesse recommended that the commission use her as a resource. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners David Hesley, Commissioner Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Shelly Strauss, Commissioner Beth Ulrich, Commissioner Present Present Absent Present Staff Michael Martin, Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Planner, Michael Martin requested the addition of 9. F. BEDC Retention Tour. Commissioner Hesley moved to approve the aqenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Ulrich. Ayes - All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 2, 2010, BEDC Minutes. Commissioner Ulrich moved to approve the BEDC Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Chairperson Jenkins. Ayes - Chairperson Jenkins, Commissioner Ulrich Abstention - Commissioner Hesley The motion passed. October 6, 2010 Business and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 1 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Maplewood Economic Development Action Plan 1. Planner, Michael Martin gave a report and addressed the commission. The commission went through the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the community and City of Maplewood as a commission. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. BEDC Membership 1. Planner, Michael Martin discussed the openings on the BEDC. b. Resolution of Appreciation for Marv Koppen Commissioner Hesley moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Marv Koppen. Seconded by Commissioner Ulrich. Ayes - All The motion passed. c. Resolution of Appreciation for David Sherrill Commissioner Hesley moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for David Sherill. Seconded by Commissioner Ulrich. Ayes - All The motion passed. d. Resolution of Appreciation of Laurie Van Dalen Commissioner Hesley moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Laurie Van Dalen. Seconded by Commissioner Ulrich. Ayes - All The motion passed. October 6, 2010 Business and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 2 e. Rescheduling of December 6,2010, BEDC Meeting 1. Planner, Michael Martin will work on rescheduling the meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. December 8, 2010. 1. BEDC Retention Tour 1. Planner, Michael Martin discussed the ongoing BEDC Retention Tour 10. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. October 6, 2010 Business and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 3