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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-20 HEDC Minutes MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson Jenkins. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Brian Finley, Commissioner Present Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present Jennifer Lewis , Commissioner Absent Benosi Maduka, Commissioner Present Joy Tkachuck, Vice Chair Present Dennis Unger, Commissioner Present, arrived at 6:14 p.m. Warren Wessel, Commissioner Present Staff Michael Martin, Planner, Economic Development Coordinator 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairperson Jenkins requested moving visitor presentations after approval of the agenda. Chairperson Jenkins moved to approve the agenda as amended. The agenda was not seconded. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS (moved ahead of approval of minutes) 1. Karla Sand, member of the Senior Task Force, 382 McKnight Road South Maplewood, addressed the commission about being on the task force and their findings while on the task force such as senior housing and issues for the seniors in the City of Maplewood. 2. Janice Hoppe, 1675 County Road C, Maplewood addressed the commission regarding housing issues and being a member of the Senior Task Force just like Karla Sand. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Jenkins moved to approve the minutes for January 19, 2017 as submitted. The minutes were not seconded. Ayes – Chairperson Jenkins, Commissioner’s Finley, Maduka, Tkachuck, Unger Abstention – Commissioner Wessel The motion passed. July 20, 2017 1 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Notes from April 20, 2017 – No Action Required A correction needed to be made to the April 20, 2017 notes. Commissioner Unger was shown as absent but was actually present. No action was required. b. City Acquisitions within Gladstone Neighborhood i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin reviewed the city acquisitions within the Gladstone Neighborhood those include 1247 Frost Avenue East, 1160 Frost Avenue East, and 1375 Frost Avenue, the old Gladstone House. No action was required. c. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Housing Chapter i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Housing Chapter. Mr. Martin mentioned the next steering committee meeting is Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the fire station at 1955 Clarence Street. For more information visit the website at www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040 for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Housing Chapter. The commission discussed the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Housing Chapter at length. Items discussed included issues such as senior housing, high density housing, where does the met council get their trends, is ownership important, and the impacts on parks and traffic. Staff will email more information to the commission as well as include it in the next HEDC Packet. Staff welcomes feedback and input from the community and any of the boards and commissions. No action was required. d. Move October HEDC Meeting to September i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed moving the October HEDC meeting to Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 at 6 p.m. to discuss the comprehensive plan in further depth. The commission was in agreement to move the October HEDC meeting date to Wednesday, , September 13,2017, at 6 p.m. e. Progress Report on Business Engagement Program (No Report) i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave an update on the progress of business engagement program. The goal was to meet with 25 businesses and that will occur next week. The chamber will present the findings at the Community Engagement Breakfast. The Housing and Economic Development Commission and City Council will be hosting the city's third annual Community Engagement Breakfast on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. This breakfast will focus on a presentation and discussion regarding the city’s business engagement efforts this year. The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce will present its findings from the meetings and surveys and lead a discussion on what the engagement efforts have discovered. In addition we will take a portion of this event to showcase the city’s comprehensive plan update and further engage the business community in this process. There will be opportunities to provide direct feedback before and after the event as staff will have a booth setup in the back of the room focusing on the comprehensive plan. Staff will send information to the commission but registration is required for this event. July 20, 2017 2 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes f. Maplewood Business Council (No Report) i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin stated there have been two Maplewood Business Council meetings held. The first meeting was about public safety that was addressed by former Police Chief, Paul Schnell. The second meeting was about the Rush Line Corridor. The next Maplewood Business Council meeting will take place on September 28, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Maplewood Mall, lower level, you can enter from Southlawn Avenue. This meeting will concentrate solely on the city’s comprehensive plan update and will be focused on eliciting feedback and guidance from the business community to assist with the development of the plan document. Staff will be working closely with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to do specific promotion of this event to ensure a good conversation takes place regarding the business community and the comp plan. The Council meets the fourth Thursday, every three months at the Maplewood Mall, located at 3001 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Development Summary (No Report) i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin reviewed the development summary. 1. Boaters Outlet, at 2000 Rice Street for a CUP for a new marine and boat storage building who is moving to Maplewood from Roseville. 2. John Glenn Middle School, 1560 County Road B East, is going from 4 tennis courts to 8 new tennis courts. 3. Regions Hospital is going to have a mental health clinic at 2715 Upper Afton Road. 4. Baker’s Square restaurant at 3088 White Bear Avenue is going to demolish the building and a new multi-tenant building will be built. A proposed dental clinic will be in one of those retail spaces. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. July 20, 2017 3 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes