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<br />MINUTES <br />New Brighton Economic Development Commission <br />Regular Meeting – July 12, 2017 <br />7:30 a.m. <br /> <br />Members/Liaisons Present: Chair Paul Zisla, Commissioners Bob Benke, Emily Dunsworth, Kevin <br />Peck, Mike Murlowski, Harry Carter and Graeme Allen <br /> <br />Members/Liaisons Absent: Commissioners Monica Garcia-Perez and Rachel Nelson <br /> <br />Staff Present: Janice Gundlach- Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning <br />Director and Councilmember Gina Bauman <br />Also Present: <br />Call to Order <br />Chairperson Zisla called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. <br /> <br />Approval of Agenda <br />Motion by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Carter to approve the agenda as presented. <br /> <br />Approved 7-0 <br /> <br />Approval of Minutes <br />Motion by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Allen to approve the minutes from the <br />June 7, 2017 meeting. <br /> <br />Approved 7-0 <br /> <br />Report from Council Liaison <br />Councilmember Bauman reported the City Council met on Tuesday, July 11th where the Council <br />approved the playground equipment for Lions Park along with a safety surface surrounding the <br />playground. She explained this park would have great equipment for the community. She thanked all of <br />the individuals and organizations that had donated to this park. She stated there would be a ground <br />breaking ceremony for TUV SUD at 4:00 p.m. today and noted a new agreement had been reached with <br />APi. <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan Update - HKGi Report <br /> <br />Gundlach introduced Brad Scheib from HKGi to the EDC. <br /> <br />Brad Scheib, HKGi, stated the Comprehensive Planning process has progressed through Phase One <br />(Inform and Listen) and into Phase Two (Consult and Collaborate). Based on the tasks completed in <br />phase one, we have generated some initial directions, ideas, and concepts that will be used to help <br />envision how New Brighton can move towards its vision. He stated the intent of the meeting was for <br />him to provide a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan and for the EDC to provide general comments <br />and feedback. At that time, Brad Scheib reviewed his presentation on the Comp Plan with the <br />Commission, noting several redevelopment areas of interest within the community and commented on <br />the future timeline for the Comp Plan. <br /> <br />Chair Zisla requested further information on the Old Highway 8 idea plans. Brad Scheib commented the <br />next step would be to evaluate the implementation strategy after establishing a plan for this corridor. He