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<br /> <br /> 2 <br />Representatives from Portable Products gave a presentation on the company and their need for expansion with the current growth projections and expectations of sales in excess of $50 million by the year 2001. Pat Pelstring of Pelstring Capital discussed the need for the grant in that the owner of the building, CALPERS, is neutral in the situation since they have signed leases from both Portable Products and Sims Deltec. They have made the request in good faith to retain both companies in Mounds View. Director Bennett discussed the other alternatives mentioned for a loan request, Portable Products moving into alternate space within the building or moving entirely into another building. <br /> <br />Commissioner Field suggested that CALPERS incur the $700,000 moving costs for Sims and work the payback into the expanded lease for Portable Products. Commissioner Larson asked if members of the EDC could have a tour of the business to help in understanding the need for contiguous space. Chair Nelson stated that this is a difficult request since the City has not provided grant funds to companies before, especially when there would be no additional tax revenue to pay for the City=s investment. Chair Nelson noted that most of the pay-as-you-go TIF agreements that they have recommended were for significantly less than this and that the amount of jobs per investment is much higher than the State average for justifying assistance. Commissioner Larson asked if lease information was provided to the City TIF Consultant. Mr. Pelstring stated that CALPERS has agreed to give the Consultant that information if the Commission agrees to review the request. Commissioner Goff noted that since staff has not discussed the request with the principals of Portable Products and Sims Deltec that she was not in a position to make a decision on this matter. <br /> <br />Mr. Pelstring thanked the Commission for their time and continued consideration of the request. <br /> <br />Motion/Second: Goff/Schmidt moved to table the request and directed staff to work meet with the principals of both Portable Products and Sims Deltec to discuss other options. <br /> <br />Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays <br /> <br /> <br />6. Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff: <br /> <br />No reports <br /> <br />7. Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development Commission adjourned at 7:00 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, Director of Economic Development