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EDC Minutes Dec. 16, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Meehlhause said that the two areas along County Road 10 that he would like to see redeveloped are 1) County Rd H2 to Woodale and 2) the "PAK" building area, which includes the former Simon's building and the EDA -owned residential lot. He said that the EDC should recommend a vision for the PAK building area in conjunction with purchasing the PAK property. He reiterated that the EDA should use the $700,000 in available TIF, rather than returning it to Ramsey County. Commissioner Meehlhause continued by stating that his vision for the area is a medical clinic or a restaurant such as a Davannis. Commissioner Belting mentioned that it will take time to create a vision for the area, so the EDC first needs to decide if acquiring the PAK property is important. City Administrator Ericson added that one could argue that removing the PAK building would be an improvement to the County Road 10 corridor and that a vacant parcel in its place could improve surrounding property values. Chair Johnson said that a redevelopment of the area should 1) compliment CVS Pharmacy and the other nearby businesses and 2) not completely disturb nearby traffic patterns. Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Larson seconded a recommendation to the EDA that the EDA purchase the PAK property for the purpose of future redevelopment. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays B. Discuss Possible Demolition Assistance for 8379 Red Oak Drive Ms. Steinmetz provided the EDC with background information about 8379 Red Oak Drive, including various code enforcement issues and police activity at the property. She added that a representative of the property owned contacted city staff in November 2011 inquiring about assistance that the city might have available to demolish the home on the property. Motion/Second: Commissioner Belting moved and Commissioner Meehlhause seconded a recommendation to the EDA that the EDA offer the property owner of 8379 Red Oak Drive a 0% deferred Mounds View Demolition Home Loan contingent upon a qualifying application. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays C. Discuss Possible Change to Regular EDC Meeting Date/Time for 2012 The EDC decided not to change their regular meeting date and time for 2012. 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Helgemoe mentioned that the Twin Cities North Chamber held their annual holiday luncheon yesterday and that the proceeds from ticket sales were donated to a local food shelf. He said that the Chamber's annual fundraising Gala will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012. Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned that he attended the EI Loro ribbon cutting ceremony, which included a luncheon providing many samples of the menu. He added that the business owners did a nice job of renovating the interior of the building.