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MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020
6:00 P.M.
(THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL)
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Commission was held and was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chairperson
Jenkins.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Sarah Burdash, Commissioner Present
Denis Dupee, Commissioner Absent
Darryl Henchen, Commissioner Present
Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present
Joy Tkachuck, Vice Chair Present
Dennis Unger, Commissioner Absent
Bao Vang, Commissioner Present
Staff
Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Tkachuck moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Henchen. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Henchen moved to approve the minutes for October 17, 2019, as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins. Ayes – Henchen, Jenkins
Abstain – Burdash, Tkachuck, Vang
The motion passed.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution of Appreciation for Brian Finley
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson gave the report on the Resolution of
Appreciation for Brian Finley.
Commissioner Tkachuck moved to recommend the Resolution of Appreciation for Brian Finley.
Seconded by Commissioner Henchen. Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
This item will go before the city council on October 26, 2020.
b. 2020 Business Engagement Program
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson gave a brief update on the 2020
Business Engagement Program.
The city tries to meet with 20-30 businesses each year. Once the business visits are complete
and the results are analyzed, the SPACC will give a full report and presentation to the city.
No action is required.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Rental Housing Licensing Program
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson gave an update on the launch of the
Rental Housing Licensing Program and answered questions of the commission.
No action is required.
b. Development Update
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson reported on development projects
currently taking place in the city as well as upcoming projects. He also gave an update on
relief for businesses that the city has implemented in response to the COVID-19
Pandemic.
No action is required.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
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