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Draft EDC Minutes <br /> November21,2008 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> • Mr. Roberts concluded by mentioning that Mr. Larson from Blaine said that the Minnesota <br /> Vikings stadium proposal for Blaine really put Blaine "on the map" because of the press. <br /> 8. REPORTS OF STAFF <br /> A. Information Regarding EDCs Becoming EDAs <br /> Ms. Steinmetz said that this item was on a couple of EDC agendas this past summer and <br /> was wondering if the EDC would like to schedule a work session with the EDA to discuss <br /> this issue further. The EDC agreed that the earliest time they should meet with the EDA is in <br /> January 2009 after the new Mayor and new Council member are sworn into office. <br /> B. Final Version of Economic Development Chapter of Comprehensive Plan <br /> Mr. Roberts informed the EDC of a few "tweaks" that the Planning Commission recently <br /> made to the Economic Development Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. He also <br /> mentioned that the City Council has not reviewed the Comprehensive Plan yet, so the <br /> Council may also have changes for the document. <br /> C. Mounds View Branding Project Update <br /> Ms. Steinmetz reported that almost 300 hard copy residential surveys have been submitted <br /> to city staff and 69 people have submitted their surveys online. <br /> Select Senior Living Update <br /> • <br /> Mr. Roberts said that the developer is still working towards closing on the properties with the <br /> sellers. He added that the developer has not submitted city staff with a building permit <br /> application yet but once the application is received, it will take about two weeks to review it. <br /> Vice Chair Meehlhause left the meeting at this time. <br /> D. Mermaid Corner Update <br /> Ms. Steinmetz stated that the City Council approved the Mermaid corner subdivision in <br /> September. <br /> E. Harland Clarke Closing <br /> Ms. Steinmetz reported that Harland Clarke (the 3rd largest employer in Mounds View)would <br /> be closing its Mounds View facility in late January 2009. <br /> F. Dealsmart of Occupy Former Petters Space <br /> Ms. Steinmetz reported that Dealsmart would occupy the former Petters space in Mounds <br /> View Square. She added that an official opening date has not been determined yet. <br /> G. Recap of C.G. Hill & Sons Tour <br /> • Ms. Steinmetz provided a recap of the Manufacturer's Week tour of C.G. Hill in October. <br />