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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.
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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.
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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.
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