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EDC Minutes <br />Sept 21, 2007 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Commissioner Entsminger asked Building Official Osmonson which fire departments would be <br />responding if there ever were an incident at Medtronic. Building Official answered that Station 1 would <br />be the first one the scene and then provided some background regarding the mini-pumper that was <br />purchased by Medtronic and provided to the fire department to respond to incidents within the parking <br />ramps. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson asked what Building Official Osmonson was most proud of as a result of working <br />on this project. Building Official Osmonson indicated that the project has been a career defining <br />experience and appreciated the opportunity to pull together such a wide variety of consultants and peer <br />professionals to manage the breadth of the work involved. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jaker wondered when the project would be considered officially completed. Building <br />Official Osmonson indicated that when all the labs are moved in and inspected, after the short list of <br />issues have been addressed, then after the Occupancy Certificate has been issued and the fire <br />inspection has been passed. Probably by the end of the year, she anticipated. <br /> <br />Commissioner Belting asked if it would be possible to get a tour of the facility after the work has been <br />completed. Building Official Osmonson responded that it would be her pleasure to schedule such a tour <br />with the EDC, the City Council and Staff. <br /> <br />5. EDC BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Review potential unfinished Commission business. Director Ericson asked the Commissioners if <br />there was any unfinished business that needed to be addressed. He mentioned the Business <br />Improvement Partnership Program as one potential issue. He updated the EDC regarding the status <br />of The Station’s request for funding through the BIPP and that The Station decided to move forward <br />without the assistance after it became clear that the City Council had some issues with the program. <br />Director Ericson confirmed that there are no present or pending requests for assistance through this <br />program. The EDC members suggested they should revisit the program perhaps after the economic <br />development specialist position has been filled. <br /> <br />B. Discuss future potential Commission business. Director Ericson asked the Commissioners if there <br />was anything on the horizon that needed to be addressed by the EDC. Commissioner Johnson <br />remarked that the Commission usually prepares an annual redevelopment priority list which could be <br />discussed in January. Commission Belting asked that at a future meeting the Commission be <br />updated on the comprehensive trailway project, especially since TIF dollars are being used on the <br />project. Commissioner Johnson asked if the EDA had made any requests of the EDC. Director <br />Ericson indicated that the EDA has been meeting rarely as of late. <br /> <br />6. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br /> There were no reports from the commissioners. <br /> <br />7. REPORTS OF STAFF <br /> <br />A. Medtronic Update. Director Ericson echoed Building Official Osmonson’s comments about how <br />incredibly educational and enlightening the project has been, and that he has been impressed by <br />Building Official Osmonson’s ability to stay on top of all the issues and for not being afraid to bring in <br />assistance when it was determined necessary. He indicated that OPUS has been great to work with.