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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 Council Member Kuether moved to approve the job reclassifications, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Consideration of a Recommendation to Add Two (2) Members (Julie Jeffrey -Schwartz and Dean Tollefson) to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Board - Mr. Wessel provided the following background with respect to this item: In 1994 Council approved a recommendation by the Economic Development Authority Advisory Board (EDAAB) to increase the voting membership on the Board from five to seven. The purpose of this change was to enable the economic development team to benefit from additional expertise available within the community. At its August meeting, the Board voted unanimously to recommend that Julie Jeffrey -Schwartz and Dean Tollefson be added to the EDAAB. Ms. Jeffrey -Schwartz is a Lino Lakes resident and President of Lake State Realty Services which specializes in appraisal and consulting services for units of government. Mr. Tollefson is a vice president at Firstar Bank in St. Anthony and incoming President of the Minnesota Bankers Association. The EDAAB believes these two individuals would constitute an excellent addition to the Board. Mr. Wessel added that when Council approved the reappointment of the current five voting members of the EDAAB in January, 1996, the recommendation was for any additions to the Board to be appointed for one year, allowing for a continuum of staggered terms. The Board will thus be comprised of three members with three-year terms, two with two-year terms, and two with one-year terms. In order to continue staggered terms, the proposed new Board members' terms would expire on December 31, 1996, at which time the EDAAB would recommend their reappointment to three-year terms. Council Member Kuether asked if Ms. Jeffrey -Schwartz if aware of a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Wessel explained that at this time she is not conducting business in the City of Lino Lakes, and cannot while serving on the EDAAB. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the recommendation to add Julie Jeffrey -Schwartz and Dean Tollefson to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Board pursuant to the terms outlined above. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 119, Authorizing Application for the Livable Communities Demonstration Program - Mr. Wessel explained that the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act authorized the Metropolitan Council to establish the Livable Communities Demonstration Account, which makes grants or loans to communities participating in the Local Housing Incentives Program. This demonstration account is designed to provide incentives for and to test the market feasibility of livable, compact and efficient development. The program is designed to encourage innovative land use projects that integrate commercial development, housing and community institutions. One of the goals of the program is to fund projects that constitute models or prototypes that can be applied elsewhere in the region. Mr. Wessel stated that $4.6 million was made available in 1996. The first round of grants was announced in February, going to the communities of St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Minneapolis and St. Paul. The City of Lino Lakes is applying for $220,500 for planning and marketing for the Town Center. The next round of grants is scheduled to be announced in November. Staff is hopeful that its submission to the Metropolitan Council for the Town Center will be recognized