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EDC Minutes May 23,2014 Page 3 of 4 B. Mounds View Project Updates Administrator Ericson reported on the expansion of Allegiance Fitness, the business is located in the building formerly occupied by Medtronic, who had used it for product distribution. Administrator Ericson also reported on Northwood Outdoors, which is located in the former bakery thrift store building on County Road 10. They had originally signed a one-year lease but the lease was extended as the business seems to be thriving at that location. He explained the types of goods one might find at Northwood outdoors. He reported on Apple Tree Dental, indicating that they are not yet open but the work is progressing. Administrator Ericson explained that the former Minnesota Institute of Public Health building next to Holiday has been purchased by Technical Life Care, a medical equipment repair, service and equipment installation company. He was unsure how many employees would be working out of the facility. Administrator Ericson provided an update on the Coventry Senior Living project as well as the build out by the Mounds View School District of space by the theater and within Silverview Plaza. Commissioner Stevenson asked about the Mounds View Community center and whether there was any vacant space that could be leased out. Administrator Ericson indicated that the vacant space has been used for MVCC programming and another smaller office would likely be repurposed as an expanded prep area. Chair Belting referenced a previous Mounds View Business Council with MnDOT officials; he mentioned that the ramps to and from County 10 would be closed to address some lingering water issues from the recent reconstruction. Administrator Ericson mentioned that the Highway 96 bridge would be replaced in 2015 and the County Road H bridge in 2016. Chair Belting talked about the continuing need to address the signage associated with County Road 10 and Highway 10, and the need to move ahead with a name change. He mentioned that at least there has been some dialogue on this issue, which is good. Commissioner Freichels believes the issue to be political--requiring a political solution. 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Larson thanked Administrator Ericson for sharing the photos from the recent demolition of the house at the corner of Groveland and County Road 10. He thinks the area looks much better now with the blighted home removed. 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING —June 20, 2014 Administrator Ericson indicated he would be unavailable to attend the June meeting and wondered if the Commission would like to reschedule to a different date. The consensus was to wait and make a decision later depending upon whether there would be a need to meet.