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Draft EDC Minutes May 16,2008 Page 4 of 5 • Commissioner Belting reminded the group that business retention is just as important as business recruitment. He mentioned that the EDC should cooperate with the City and Chamber todo "thank yous" and perhaps send out informational packets to businesses when the City rebrands itself. We should also ask the businesses if the City is meeting their needs. He addedthat most often the"face"of the City(in a business's eyes)is when the fire marshal shows up or when the water bill arrives. He feels that putting a different twist on the "City's face" is a good idea. Chair Helgemoe mentioned that EDC members could also visit with businesses. Chair Helgemoe mentioned that Totino's grand opening was held a week ago and that it's nice to see staff and appointed and elected officials attend those type of events. 8. REPORTS OF STAFF A. Housing Resources Update Ms. Steinmetz displayed the City's "Housing Resources" Webpage on the screen and summarized the types of outreach being completed through the Website and the City newsletter, Mounds View Matters. Commissioner Larson askedif we 'could more prominently display the Housing Replacement Program on the Website. Commissioner Belting left at this time. Chair Helgemoe urged residents to contact their lender immediately if they are having trouble making their house payments. 411 B. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Update Ms. Steinmetz provided the EDC with updates on three properties located within the Premium Stop Redevelopment area. 1. Robert's Sports Bar is now under new ownership. Since they do not have a final Certificate of occupancy from the City, a grand opening date it is still unknown. 2. The coin Operated car wash, which was damaged by a fire, will be reopening but a date has not been set at this time. 3. Staff has received its first inquiry regarding the price of the EDA-owned former Premium Stop parcel. The EDA's Preliminary Development Agreement with Master DeVelOpment,has now expired, so staff will be marketing the site from now on. The EDA would like the site to be marketed as a "bundled" redevelopment area rather than a stand-alone site. The EDA will accept offers for the site but will not set a base price. C. Arden Hills TCAAP Project Update Ms. Steinmetz displayed the City of Arden Hills'Website on the screen and showed the EDA where to find TCAAP information. Commissioner Johnson mentioned that she was very impressed with how the City of Arden • Hills has developed the TCAAP page of their Website.