2013-10-15 Council-Planning Comm Workshop minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Council Workshop
Held Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a workshop of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota was held at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Duggan, Norton, Petschel; Planning Commission members Doug Hennes, Robin
Hennessy. Also in attendance: City Administrator Justin Miller
NAVIGATING THE NEW NORMAL
Representatives from The Urban Land Institute included Gordon Hughes and Cathy Bennett. Members of
the panel included: Stacie Kvilvang, Eric Anderson, Bill Beard, and Jeff McMenimen.
Gordon Hughes and Cathy Bennett shared an overview of The New Normal, gave population trends and
census data specific to Mendota Heights. They discussed how changes in the demands for housing and
accessibility to services are becoming important. The panel members gave their views of Mendota Heights
and ways they feel Mendota Heights can achieve The New Normal.
In conclusion, Mendota Heights has a nice mix of housing, jobs, and industry. We should try to capitalize
on our location and ease of access to downtown St. Paul.
ADJOURN
Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the workshop meeting at 6:40 p.m.
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Krebsbach, Mayor