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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Thursday, April 15, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
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1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Approval of Agenda
4.Approval of Minutes:
a.January 21, 2021
5.New Business:
a.Gladstone Redevelopment Update
6.Unfinished Business:
a.2020 Business Engagement Program
7.Visitor Presentations:
8.Commission Presentations:
9.Staff Presentations:
a.Development Update
b.Next Meeting – July 15, 2021
10.Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021
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 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson
Jenkins.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Sarah Burdash, Commissioner Present
Darryl Henchen, Commissioner Present
Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present
Joy Tkachuck, Vice Chair Present
Dennis Unger, Commissioner Present
Bao Vang, Commissioner Present
Staff
Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
Bill Knutson, City Council Liaison
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Tkachuck moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Unger. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Tkachuck moved to approve the minutes for October 15, 2020, as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Henchen. Ayes – Burdash, Henchen, Jenkins,
Tkachuck & Vang
Abstain – Unger
The motion passed.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Officers
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson directed the commission to elect officers
for 2021.
Commissioner Tkachuck moved to nominate Commissioner Jenkins as Chair for 2021.
Seconded by Commissioner Henchen. Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
Commissioner Tkachuck moved to nominate Commissioner Unger as Vice Chair for 2021.
Seconded by Commissioner Henchen. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
b. Resolution of Appreciation for Denis Dupee
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson gave the report on the Resolution of
Appreciation for Denis Dupee.
Commissioner Tkachuck moved to recommend the Resolution of Appreciation for Denis Dupee.
Seconded by Commissioner Unger. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go before the city council on February 8, 2021.
c. Rules of Procedure Annual Review
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson reviewed the Rules of Procedure with
the commission.
Commissioner Unger moved to adopt the Rules of Procedure.
Seconded by Commissioner Tkachuck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. 2020 Business Engagement Program
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson gave a presentation to the commission
on the 2020 Business Engagement Program and the impacts COVID-19 has had on the
program.
No action is required
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. State of the City (No Report)
i. Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson notified the Commission that the annual
State of Maplewood event will be held virtually on February 18, 2021, at 10am.
No action is required.
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b.Development Update
i.Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson reported on development projects
currently taking place in the city as well as upcoming projects.
No action is required.
c.Next Meeting – April 15, 2021 (No Report)
i.Chairperson Jenkins confirmed that the next scheduled meeting will take place on April
15, 2021.
No action is required.
10.ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
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HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date April 15, 2021
REPORT TO:
Housing and Economic Development Commission
REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
PRESENTER:
Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Gladstone Redevelopment Update
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
City staff will provide an update on redevelopment in the Gladstone neighborhood.
Recommended Action:
None
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: N/A
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial Sustainability Integrated Communication Targeted Redevelopment
Operational Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
In 2007, the city adopted the Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. In addition to
facilitating private development, the city has acquired several properties as part of its land
acquisition and assembly strategy.
Background
City staff will provide an update at the meeting on the following projects in the Gladstone
neighborhood:
Former Moose Lodge – 1946 English St
Gladstone House – 1375 Frost Ave
Gladstone Fire Station – 1955 Clarence St
Maplewood Marine – 1160 Frost Ave
JB Vang Redevelopment – 1310 Frost Ave
Rush Line BRT
Attachments
1. Gladstone Neighborhood Map
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HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date April 15, 2021
REPORT TO:
Housing and Economic Development Commission
REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
PRESENTER:
Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: 2020 Business Engagement Program
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The city has signed an agreement with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to continue the
city’s business engagement and outreach program. This is an update on the current status of the
2020 program.
Recommended Action:
No action is required.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: N/A
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment
Operational Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The city has partnered with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) to continue the
city’s business engagement and outreach program. The Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
program will build on the past efforts that have been completed since 2017. The program was
developed using the following principles:
Demonstrate to businesses that the community appreciates their presence
Help existing businesses solve immediate problems
Understand the needs of the businesses in the community and share information on city and
other local and regional resources that are available
Build community capacity to sustain growth and development over the long term and assist in
establishing a strategic plan for economic development
Increase businesses’ ability to compete in regional, national, and global markets
Background
The business engagement program typically takes place during the first half of the year. However,
the 2020 program was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as the 2020 program was getting
underway, the city and the business community were immersed in adapting to operational changes.
As a result, the business meetings commenced in the fall of 2020.
Meetings have been held with all legacy businesses – 3M, St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood Mall,
Roseville School District, and Maplewood-Oakdale-North St. Paul School District. There have also
been many meetings with businesses that have not been reached in previous BRE efforts. Business
meetings consist of one representative from the City Council and one representative from HEDC. We
are keeping the attendance low, so as not to overwhelm the businesses. HEDC is notified once
business visits are scheduled to assign meetings to individual members.
The goal is to have all business visits finished in April. SPACC will provide a report and presentation
to the city on the results of the outreach, which will be provided at the next HEDC meeting on July
th
15.
Attachments
None
HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date April 15, 2021
REPORT TO:
Housing and Economic Development Commission
REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
PRESENTER:
Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Development Update
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
City staff will provide an update on current economic development and housing projects.
Recommended Action:
None
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: N/A
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial Sustainability Integrated Communication Targeted Redevelopment
Operational Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
Background
City staff will provide an update at the meeting on the following 2020 economic development and
housing items:
2501 Londin Lane
Rice Street Gardens
South Maplewood Area Redevelopment (Ponds at Battle Creek)
Economic Development Covid Relief to Maplewood Businesses
Attachments
None