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EDC Minutes <br />November 18, 2005 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />4. Laport Meadows Housing Redevelopment: Ericson distributed a single map which illustrated <br />the wetland delineation boundary in the Laport Meadows area south and east of Ardan Park. <br />The full delineation report would be received shortly from consultant SEH. Ericson reported <br />that some residents have expressed concern over the possible residential redevelopment, <br />with a few indicating that would not support selling their properties to the developer. Ericson <br />communicated to the Commission that he and Coordinator Backman have had to respond to <br />many rumors that the City had sold Ardan Park or would be forcing people out of their homes <br />or that the City was a partner with Skyline builders on the project—none of which were true. <br />Ericson indicated that the Council was not ready to support a project that eliminated the <br />compost site and would not be willing to support eminent domain, thus the developer would <br />need to negotiate in good faith with all affected property owners and have signed <br />agreements in hand before even accepting such a redevelopment application. <br /> <br />5. Other Issues: Some discussion ensured about the Premium Stop gas station and the status <br />of the property. Ericson confirmed that it was for sale and that he had spoken with the <br />leasing agent for the property, who indicated the only interest they had received was from <br />people interested in continuing it as an independent fuel station. Ericson also provided an <br />update regarding the formed Donut Connection building, which was recently acquired and <br />will become the Taiko Sushi Bar, the second such store for the property owner, the other <br />being in New Brighton. <br /> <br />Chair Johnson asked about term expirations, wondering whose terms were expiring this year <br />and the process for renewing. Ericson responded that either he or Coordinator Backman <br />would provide those commissioners whose terms are expiring with applications to renew, <br />which he hoped all would consider doing. The past practice has been to reappoint those <br />members who desire to continue serving on their respective board or commission. <br /> <br /> <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />There being no further business before the Commission, Johnson adjourned the November 18th meeting <br />of the Economic Development Commission at 8:20 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Jim Ericson <br />Community Development Director <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />\\Trout\CommDev\Economic Development\EDC\Minutes\Min05\11-18-05.doc