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• Ap p r®Mced <br /> • 2. Business of the Year Nominations: Coordinator Parrish indicated that the city typically nominates a <br /> business for the Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Year Award. He indicated that <br /> Commissioners could nominate a particular business, and he would submit it for the Chamber's <br /> consideration. <br /> 3. Minnesota Institute for Public Health Office Development: Coordinator Parrish indicated that a site <br /> plan to construct an office building for the Minnesota Institute for Public Health was approved by the <br /> Council. <br /> 4. Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Center Expansion: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that <br /> of the current status of the Mermaid redevelopment project. He indicated that grading should begin in <br /> May with construction beginning sometime in June. <br /> 5. Donatelle's Sold: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that Donatelle's has been sold and <br /> should be open sometime in the near future. <br /> 6. Legislative Updates: Coordinator Parrish discussed current legislative issues primarily related to <br /> impact of property tax reform on tax increment finance. <br /> 7. Liberty Check Printers: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that CB Richard Ellis is <br /> currently negotiating to extend their lease and acquire additional space in Mounds View Business Park <br /> Building G. <br /> 6. EDC BUSINESS <br /> A. Presentation by Mike Mulroney,Advanced Resources for Development <br /> Mike Mulroney provided an overview of his firm Advanced Resources for Development to the Commission. <br /> He indicated that Advanced Resources for Development is an economic development consulting firm <br /> focusing on finance and marketing. He also responded to specific questions put forth by the Commission. <br /> • B. Review of Marketing Materials <br /> Coordinator Parrish provided an overview of the city's current marketing materials including printed <br /> materials and the City's website. <br /> 7. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development <br /> Commission adjourned at 8:55 a.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> 4al-Zez,44;014t, <br /> Aaron Parrish <br /> Economic Development Coordinator <br /> • <br /> N:\DATA\GROUPS\ECONDE V\EDC\Minutes\Min01\04-20-01.doc <br />