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Motion Carried E. Discussion Regarding Mounds View business interviews of the North Metro Business Retention and Development Commission Program. Coordinator Bennett reported all of the businesses will be surveyed and interviewed as part of North Metro Business Retention and Development Commission to collectively evaluate the needs and future growth of businesses in the North Metro area. Bennett has participated in a select few interviews and was not very satisfied with the professionalism of the interview procedure. Commissioner Malone, who was interviewed for the program, was dissatisfied with the lack of knowledge of the interviewer and the leading questions that were made. Commissioner Malone suggested that all interviews be put on hold and a meeting between staff and the Directors of the program be set to discuss the interview procedure. Commissioner Malone requested a list of businesses that completed the interviews process and those businesses that have yet to be interviewed to be provided at the next meeting for discussion. Chairman Welsch made a motion, Vice Chair Schmidt seconded, directing staff to set a meeting with the directors of the Program to indicate that the interview process may be causing problems in the business community and an acceptable strategy be immediately developed. 7 ayes0 nays Motion Carried S. Other Business: The following information was presented to the Commission for discussion Open Meeting Law: Coordinator Bennett explained that when a quorum, 4 or more, of the members are together that business can be transacted and the "meeting" must be made public. EDA Powers: Coordinator Bennett noted that the attached State statute outlines the powers of an Economic Development Authority. Commissioner Mountin asked if the Authority was incorporated. Bennett was not sure but would find out for the next meeting. Commissioner Goff requested a copy of the Economic Development Authority bylaws and list of members for the next meeting. Characteristics of Gas Station Property on Hwy. 10 were presented by Coordinator Bennett. The owner of the property has indicated that the sight is in the process of being cleaned up. The contamination clean up system is installed and all the required tests are being done and filed with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It is expected that the property will be fully clean in 3 years. Reports From Chair and Commissioners: Chairman Welsch mentioned that he received a notice for a meeting regarding the future of the Arsenal on August 30, 1994. Coordinator Bennett said that City Council members and City staff will be attending the meeting.