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June 15,
2007
Your
Chamber will provide testimony today on the Mississippi
River Critical Area Regulations in front of the Saint
Paul Planning Commission. Your Chamber is
concerned about the overly restrictive changes proposed
and their impact on the business community
and future development. For more information
or a complete copy of your Chamber’s position contact Michael@saintpaulchamber.com.
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Ford Site Business Advisory
Group — made up of business representatives
from your Chamber and the Highland Business Association
— has developed a position statement on the
planning process for the Ford Site. The group
feels the redevelopment should: maximize tax base
creation, generate net new taxes of least $1.25 million,
create at least 2,000 jobs, reuse the Canadian Pacific
rail line to include vehicular traffic while
incorporating other transportation modes, contain new
retail development focused along Ford Parkway, include
structured parking in the site’s northeast corner, and
have green space with a mix of active and passive uses.
For more information on the Business Advisory Group or
for a complete position statement please contact Michael
Belaen at 651.265.2773.
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Last chance to
register for the Eighth Annual Charitable Foundation
Luncheon on Wednesday, June 20. Don’t
miss the opportunity to be a part of your Charitable
Foundation’s major fund raiser for the year. A portion
of your registration fee ($60) is contributed to the
Charitable Foundation Career Investment Scholarships and
tuition assistance for leadership programs. The 2007
H.E.R.B.I.E. recipients — Bruce Larson and Mairs and
Power, Inc. — will be recognized during the luncheon.
Register online at www.saintpaulchamber.com or call 651.265.2795.
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The Saint
Paul City Council was scheduled to consider an appeal
against the Planning Commission’s approval of a
conditional use permit, variance and revised site plan
for Holman Field subdrain improvements.
City Council laid over the consideration of the
appeal until next week. Your Chamber remains
supportive of the floodwall and hopes to see the City
Council deny the appeal.
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Maplewood candidacy
filing starts July 3. Individuals interested in
running for Maplewood’s City Council can file their
candidacy papers July 3 through July 17 at 5 p.m. There
are two council seats up for reelection - currently held
by Rebecca Cave and Will Rossbach. Council terms are
four years. For more information contact City Clerk
Karen Guilfoile at karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us
or at 615.249.2002.
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Noodles
& Company has appealed the Saint Paul Board of
Zoning Appeals decision that it was a fast-food
restaurant and could therefore not locate at 777 Grand
Avenue. A public Hearing before the City
Council has been set for Thursday, July 5 at 5:30
p.m. At the Board of Zoning Appeals, your
Chamber testified in support of Noodles & Company,
believing it complies with zoning regulations and
deserves the right to establish a business on Grand
Avenue.
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Your
Chamber’s Ambassadors will be hosting a Coffee Break to
welcome new members on Thursday, June 28 from 7:30 -
9:00 a.m. Join your Ambassadors to meet
new members and familiarize them with all your Chamber
has to offer!
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Enjoy a Minnesota Wild hockey game
in style! Small and medium sized businesses are
invited to lease your Chamber's suite at Xcel
Energy Center for 2007-08 season games. Up to 23 seats
are available for a total cost of $3545 - $3944.
For more information, contact Stephanie Moore at
651.265.2786 or stephanie@saintpaulchamber.com.
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