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<br /> <br /> <br />M:\MasterFiles\EDC Minutes-Resolutions\EDC Minutes\2001\04-20-01.doc <br />2. Business of the Year Nominations: Coordinator Parrish indicated that the city typically nominates a <br />business for the Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award. He indicated that <br />Commissioners could nominate a particular business, and he would submit it for the Chamber’s <br />consideration. <br />3. Minnesota Institute for Public Health Office Development: Coordinator Parrish indicated that a site <br />plan to construct an office building for the Minnesota Institute for Public Health was approved by the <br />Council. <br />4. Mermaid Hotel and Banquet Center Expansion: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that <br />of the current status of the Mermaid redevelopment project. He indicated that grading should begin in <br />May with construction beginning sometime in June. <br />5. Donatelle’s Sold: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that Donatelle’s has been sold and <br />should be open sometime in the near future. <br />6. Legislative Updates: Coordinator Parrish discussed current legislative issues primarily related to <br />impact of property tax reform on tax increment finance. <br />7. Liberty Check Printers: Coordinator Parrish informed the Commission that CB Richard Ellis is <br />currently negotiating to extend their lease and acquire additional space in Mounds View Business Park <br />Building G. <br /> <br />6. EDC BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Presentation by Mike Mulroney, Advanced Resources for Development <br /> <br />Mike Mulroney provided an overview of his firm Advanced Resources for Development to the Commission. <br />He indicated that Advanced Resources for Development is an economic development consulting firm <br />focusing on finance and marketing. He also responded to specific questions put forth by the Commission. <br /> <br />B. Review of Marketing Materials <br /> <br />Coordinator Parrish provided an overview of the city’s current marketing materials including printed <br />materials and the City’s website. <br /> <br />7. Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development <br />Commission adjourned at 8:55 a.m. <br /> <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br />Aaron Parrish <br />Economic Development Coordinator