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Economic Development Advisory Committee <br />January 7, 2021 <br />Page 3 <br />Mr. Grochala said the City Council is trying to maintain it as a community center. <br />Mr. Cravero wondered if it would be similar to the Shoreview Community Center. <br />Mr. Grochala explained the City's desire is that it would function similarly to <br />Shoreview's Community Center with meeting rooms and resident memberships which <br />would provide access to recreational facilities and various programming. <br />Mr. Vojtech recommended expanding programming to include gun safety and <br />snowmobile safety. <br />Mr. Grochala commented all different types of programming will be considered. He <br />stated the City is currently working to determine how the facility could be utilized and <br />what needs to be done. <br />Mr. Cravero suggested the City determine the reuse of the facility as soon as possible. <br />He stated that goal could also be added to the one year plan. <br />Mr. Grochala said the City also has the option of selling the building, but he clarified <br />that choice would be a last resort. He concluded the City needs to further evaluate the <br />option of running the facility and determine the cost associated with doing so. <br />B. Project Updates <br />Mr. Grochala gave a verbal update on Lyngblomsten, Watermark 41h Addition, and <br />Nadeau Acres. He informed the board of the approved commercial projects for 2020 <br />which included Otter Crossing and an expansion project for Laborers Training Center. <br />Campanelle's, Jersey Mike's, Dunkin Donuts, and El Zocalo Grill and Cantina all <br />opened for business within the year. He updated the committee on the final figures of <br />the EDA report, the closing of the Fairview clinic, and the Anoka County COVID <br />Relief Grant. <br />IV. ADJOURNMENT <br />Mr. Cravero made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 A.M. Motion was supported <br />by Mr. Kohler, passing unanimously. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Janele Waterman, Administrative Assistant <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />