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EDC Minutes April 16, 2004 Not Approved Page 2 D. Report of Staff: • 1. Hwy 10 Business Center Project: Backman 2. PUD Amendment to Allow Reqliqious Institution as a Permitted Use for Building N in M.V. Business Park (Bethlehem Baptist Church): Simultaneously with the supplemental TIF request, Everest has been negotiating to sell the building. The interested buyer, Bethlehem Baptist Church (BBC), is located in downtown Minneapolis and would like to establish a branch of the church in the north metro area. Temporarily it is holding services at Northwestern College. On February 12, 2004 the church signed a purchase agreement to acquire the building for$5.6 million. The purchase is contingent upon the City approving an amendment to the PUD to allow a religious organization to be located in the Mounds View Business Park. Backman met with the church in January and BBC indicated that they were open to considering the idea as a way to reimburse the city for services provided. Field asked about the impact on surrounding businesses. Backman replied the church intended to have activities throughout the week, not just on Sundays. The issue goes before the Planning Commission on March 3, 2004. They will be more focused on "use" aspects. (There is sufficient parking for the church at the proposed site). The City Council will be more focused on the financial questions (eg. TIF). Backman discussed the TIF issues with our TIF legal counsel, Briggs & Morgan. Mary Ippel, in a memo to the City, recommended eliminating the TIF Agreement and Note if the church acquires the property. Johnson asked for EDC direction on the issue. Entsminger is interested in exploring the possibility for an agreement. Belting was more supportive of the PUD amendment with a PILOT being considered. Johnson made a motion to explore all options regarding PILOT or other arrangements relating to the BBC's acquisition of Building N. Seconded by McDonald. Field would like to see the church pay for legal fees related to any such agreement. Motion passed 5 to 0. 3. Preliminary Plat / Plan Submittal Developer Activities—Velmeir Companies (Amoco Site): Backman indicated by John Kauppila,Velmeir, indicated that they are finalizing agreements with all landowners, including BP Amoco. 4. Purchase& Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Mounds View and by Pro Craft Homes & (Woods of Mounds View / Hidden Hollow): Backman distributed a revised Development Agreement to EDC members. On February 4th Pro Craft Homes and the Fyksens signed a purchase agreement. Backman believes that progress was made after Plan C was presented to the EDA. With the Fyksen property back in the project, Plan B is back and the project encompasses 17 single-family homes. On February 23rd the City Council will consider acquiring Lot 36 from Ramsey County for $68,901.14. It is a tax- forfeited property with a use deed. 5. Metro North CVB—New Executive Director Hired: The Board selected Bob Musil as the Executive Director for the MMNCVB. Backman as the President of the Board for 2004. He has been actively involved in the Executive Search process. Resumes were due to the CVB on February 16, 2004 and approximately 25 were received by the deadline. A number had • CVB management experience, several with multiple community CVB's. 6. Seeking Appraisals for Acquiring Gas & Wash (2525 Co. Hwy 10): supplemental TIF payments based on the documentation presented and reviewed by the EDC. NIEL