Minutes

New Brighton Economic Development Commission

Regular Meeting -March 9, 1999

7:30 a.m.

Roll Call

Present:	Linda Harmon, Ann Hoffman, John Kaufhold, Dean Tollefson , Mark Nelson

Absent:	Eugene Delaune II, Carol Frey, Ken Johnson, Rakesh Agarwala, Bob Benke, Maxine Pierson

Also Present:	Jill Bishop, Economic Development Specialist

Susan Arntz, Assistant to the City Manager

Call to Order

Because of the snow storm, several commissioners were not able to attend resulting in a lack of a quorum. Vice-chair Kaufhold called the meeting to order at 7:47 indicating that this would be an informational meeting only.

Community Survey results

Arntz highlighted the results of the recent community survey conducted in New Brighton by Decision Resources. The results showed that approximately 70% of those surveyed believed the quality of life in New Brighton to be excellent or good. In general the City faired very well throughout the survey.

NW Quad

Bishop handed out a matrix that showed the developers that have shown an interest in the NW Quad and the issues that had been brought up at these discussions. The master developer versus master plan concepts will be discussed at the April meeting when a quorum is present.

BCP III

Bishop informed the Commission that an application for a grant is being considered to assist in the acquisition of the properties in the northern area of BCP III. The issue will be brought before Council at tonight's meeting.

Other Business

North Metro Home and Garden Fair

New Brighton, along with Mounds View, Fridley and Blaine hosted their first combined home and garden show at the Mounds View Community Center Saturday, February 27. Attendance was high and the well received by both visitors and vendors.

Town Hall Meeting

The 1999 Town Hall meeting will be held on March 13 from 9 to 12 at the Family Service Center. Commisioners were urged to attend.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.