Minutes

New Brighton Economic Development Commission

Regular Meeting – May 9, 2000

7:30 a.m.

Roll Call

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

Linda Harmon, Ann Hoffman, Ken Johnson, John Kaufhold, Steve Larson, Kevin Locke, Mark Nelson, Maxine Pierson, Rosalyn Scaff

Speakers:	Kent Carlson, Ryan

Stu Ackman, Grubb and Ellis

Ted Stark, Dalco

Craig Rapp, CPDC

Call to Order

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

Dalco

Rosalyn introduced the Dalco agenda briefly summarized their last meeting in October, 1999. Issues raised at that meeting included: creating a more sensitive appearance on the streetscape side of the building; enhancing the exterior quality; and locating the truck traffic and loading areas on the west side of the building.

Kent Carlson showed the most recent site plan, discussed the general landscaping concepts and explained how the nearby MPCA water treatment plants will be included in the landscape designs. Kent also commented on the coordination between Dalco and Ryan, and the MPCA and other environmental cleanup organizations working on the site.

Discussion points raised by EDC members included:

•	truck traffic flow on the streets

•	the expansion of the building

•	the acquisition timing of the Bell Pole parcel

•	environmental questions and concerns

Ted Stark explained the Dalco organization and their mission. The New Brighton building would serve to consolidate two of their Minneapolis offices. Ted stated that the average years of employee service ranges from 12-18 years and that in the last five years their workforce has increased 25%. In terms of traffic flow to the site, Ted explained that they use 20 foot trucks that arrive and leave once a day for daily deliveries. Approximately 5-8 semi-trailer trips are made to a site per day.

The EDC motioned to recommend Council approval of the Dalco plan.

NW Quadrant

Kent Carlson and Craig Rapp handed out a matrix with notes showing the property owners contacted, the asking price of property where applicable, and estimated market value of the property. Midwest Asphalt will likely be the most difficult property to acquire. Kent and Craig's assessment is that acquisition of this property will end up in court. Because of its size and location in Long Lake Regional Park the asphalt property is a critical piece of the NWQ redevelopment. Acquisition of this property also proves to other potential developers that the City is serious about redeveloping the area. Thus, it is important to get the acquisition processes in motion on this property.

EDC members recommended establishing a strategic plan that would provide a critical path. This plan would outline what parcels are critical in the acquisition process and what resources are available to acquire the sites.

Brighton Village Shopping Center

Kevin mentioned that KA has been talking with Watson's, a national chain of pool, pool equipment, patio furniture and other home entertainment accessories (see attached add and web address). Watson's is interested in a short-term lease (roughly three years) and would like to have a pool showcase in front of the building. The City will be discussing this retail use with KA.

Other Business

Carol Frey mentioned that the Chamber contacted various newspapers to write an article about Brighton Village and stated that an article was written in the Lilly Press. The local cable access station will also run a piece on the shopping center in a few weeks.

The site being used by Freeway Towing is to be used for storing undamaged, towed vehicles. The company has been told to move the wrecked vehicles currently being stored on-site. The company is currently paving and landscaping the site.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.