07-26-25 EDC Agenda Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – JUNE 25, 2025 11 Senior Planner Fransen said after this introduction, Commissioners can think about what other fields may be helpful to add to the application. Commissioners can also look at the website list and determine if other fields should be added to the list. Modifications to the form and list can be made administratively. Any changes to the fee schedule would be a Council decision. Discussion ensued regarding which fees are state regulated and that the current fee schedule cites the statute, if there is one. 4. COMMENTS AND REPORTS A. Report from Staff None. B. Report from the City Council Councilmember Monson appreciated the discussion that took place. She said there is an Adopt- A-Park pilot program this year. There is also a sponsorship program where businesses can sponsor City events. More information will be forthcoming on those programs. Councilmember Monson said 2026 is the 75th Anniversary of Arden Hills. There is a steering committee for that event and residents are encouraged to join. The application closes on June 30. This committee of 10 or so people will help plan an event to celebrate the anniversary. Councilmember Monson shared the zoning code is being reviewed and updated. Councilmember Monson said Night to Unite will be August 5. That would be a great opportunity to reach out to residents and make them aware of the EDC and the work they are doing. Councilmember Monson said this Commission is having great conversations on how to reach out to businesses in the community. There are these programs that the Commission can dive into. The event will be a learning experience. It will probably need to grow, as commissioners have suggested. She likes the short-term goal to fix the business license process. C. Economic Development Commission Comments Chair Murchie appreciated Councilmember Monson attending the meeting and sharing her thoughts. He said the EDC would like to figure out how to support those efforts moving forward. He said a number of businesses are contributing to the Parks Passport Program. The more we can make those connections will help with the Commission’s work. Councilmember Monson said outreach will always be a part of this group. At some point that will evolve into figuring out how to integrate the connections made into programs and events. Commissioner Poelzer said George’s Shoes has been in the City for Arden Hills for 25 years. They recently moved to a new location, still in Arden Hills. They are concerned about people entering the building. They don’t have the funds and the building owner doesn’t have the funds to replace the awnings. They were asking if there are any funding opportunities to assist with that.