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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION GRANT Ms. Divine informed the board that the LCDA grant was submitted. The request is $1 million. She showed the new marketing materials that were completed for the grant that can be used for general marketing of the Woods Edge project. One of EDAC’s goals was to update promotional materials for marketing the city. Staff met with Met Council reps and staff to draw attention to the need for the grant to make the project work as planned. The city council approved a supporting resolution on a 4-1 vote. CITY OWNED LAND: HODGSON ROAD/LAKE DRIVE An appraisal is being completed on the land. There are two interested buyers. The site has numerous constraints, including power lines. UPDATES: 1. EDAC REPORT: Mr. Juni stated he presented the action plan to the council. The council vote was 3-2, with Councilmembers Carlson and Dahl opposed. EDAC was pushing for approval of the plan rather than just acceptance, to ensure that EDAC goals were in line with council policy and goals. The council also adopted goals that night, which were also a 3-2 vote. Several of the top goals were economic development focused and right in line with EDAC goals. Ms. Divine shared a letter from Councilmember Stoltz expressing his appreciation to Mr. Juni for his presentation and to EDAC for their work in the city. 2. PLANNING & ZONING LIAISON: Ms. Divine stated that Mike Hyden volunteered to be the liaison from the P&Z to EDAC. P&Z did request that EDAC could also come to P&Z on occasion to keep in touch with issues. Mr. Juni suggested putting it on the next agenda for discussion. 3. HODGSON ROAD/COUNTY ROAD J STUDY: Mr. Grochala stated this is a gateway to the city and the council requested that staff look at planning of the area and work with the new 49 Club owners to begin improving the area. The new owners are planning to demolish the 49 Club and house to the west, and rebuild a new restaurant/sports bar. Staff will recommend hiring Landform, a planning/consultant firm, to do a master plan to lay out roads, uses, etc., and look at how to service it with sewer and water. 4. 35E/35W INTERCHANGES: Mr. Grochala stated Commissioner Sivarajah has sent in a request for appropriations for a study of the 35E interchange. Resolution from the cities of support, and letters from area businesses, etc., including AdGraphics and Laborer’s Training Center, will be needed to support this project. EDAC PROJECTS Ms. Divine questioned what projects EDAC wanted to do in the future. Mr. Chase said a tour of some areas of the city would be helpful, to identify areas for redevelopment. Mr. Juni suggested they tour for next EDAC meeting, and focus on the Lake Drive area. Meeting adjourned. 2