Minutes

New Brighton Economic Development Commission

Regular Meeting – February 8, 2000

7:30 a.m.

Roll Call

Present:	Bob Benke, Gene Delaune, Dennis Flahave, Carol Frey,

Matt Fulton, Linda Harmon, Ken Johnson, John Kaufhold, Kevin Locke, Mark Nelson, Rosalyn Scaff and Cary Teague

Speakers:	Kent Carlson, Craig Rapp and Jim McComb

Absent:	Steve Larson, Ann Hoffman, Maxine Pierson and

Rakesh Agarwala

Call to Order

Ken Johnson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m.

NW Quadrant

Kevin detailed the last round of interviews with both Ryan and Welsh. He explained the reasons for sticking with the Ryan Company: familiarity with the project, knowledge and experience of both Kent Carlson and Craig Rapp and their levels of enthusiasm, etc. Kevin also mentioned that both Carlson and Rapp would be invited to the next EDC meeting to discuss the NW Quadrant with EDC members.

Brighton Village Shopping Center

Kevin talked about the market analysis for Brighton Village Shopping Center. Hoping that KA would cost-share in the market analysis and based on conversations with Engelsma at KA, the McComb Group is creating a revised scope of work for the study. The revised scope should be completed in February and the city hopes to have the McCombs Group start ASAP.

EDC members conveyed their hope that McCombs would address the area both at a micro and macro level. Specifically, the Center should be viewed in both its neighborhood and regional context. Members also talked about the need for neighborhood services as well as complementary uses in the Center. Communication with community members was also considered a vital component to this project. Suggestions were made to put a Brighton Village update in issues of "In Your Neighborhood" or other news sources so as to keep community members updated.

EDC Selection of Officers

Ken Johnson was elected as EDC Chair, and John Kaufhold was elected to the Vice Chair position.

Other Business

The EDC members talked about the proposed apartment building on Old Highway 8. Some concerns have focused on the design and quality of the proposed building. Matt mentioned that the City Council will consider creating design standards for multi-family housing to address some of these concerns. Members talked about how it is necessary to help alter the negative perception of apartments. It was agreed that addressing and changing these negative attitudes is critical to creating and building a harmonious, livable community and neighborhoods.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m.