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EDC Minutes April 16, 2004 Page 3 5. Metro North CVB—New Executive Director Hired: The Board selected Bob Musil as the Executive Director for the MMNCVB. He served as the Executive Director of the Red Wing Convention & Visitors Bureau. Mr. Musil starts his position on April 19, 2004. The Mpls. Metro North CVB has also hired a new Sales Manager to support Meeting & Convetion activities. 6. Seeking Appraisals for Acquiring Gas & Wash (2525 Co. Hwy 10): The current owners of the gas station at the intersection of Long Lake and Co. Highway 10 (Gas for Less) have put the property on the market. The City of Mounds View is considering acquiring the property. Backman indicated that the one-acre site could be acquired for several different purposes— Long Lake Road re-alignment, land for additional public facilities, or for commercial redevelopment. Before the City can pursue this course an appraisal is necessary. Backman sought proposals for an appraisal from five certified commercial appraisers. This step will go before the EDA on April 26, 2004, with an estimated cost between $2,500 and $4,000. Johnson asked about cleanup costs. Ericson replied that if the decision is to not operate it as a gas station, then there likely would be additional costs. Field suggested that an environmental transaction screen or a Phase I environmental assessment be considered to evaluate the potential liability if the property is acquired. 7. Viking Stadium in Blaine/The Preserve at Rice Creek: Backman distributed a handout and discussed the information regarding stadium costs, etc. Anoka County/Blaine are developing a Master Planned Community that is anchored by the football stadium. 6. EDC BUSINESS A. Revising the Development District documents (Ehlers & Associates): Staff is working with Ehlers to update and consolidate TIF plan documents. This includes revised TIF budgets and plan amendments. B. Amending the TIF Plan to Identify Parcels for Potential Acquisition: Backman distributed a map with highlighted parcels for the Commission to consider. He asked members about properties in the City that could be acquired by the City with TIF dollars for development or redevelopment purposes, and if they should be added to those already identified on the map. During the discussion Chair Johnson left for another commitment. Members discussed and added various residential and commercial properties to the map that will be presented to the City. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Helgemoe adjourned the April 16th meeting of the Economic Development Commission at 8:59 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Aaron A. Backman Economic Development Coordinator \\Trout\CommDev\Economic Development\EDC\Minutes\Min04\4-16-04.doc