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• Highway 10 Corridor: ♦ Coordinated the study of Section 9 with SRF Consulting Group and developed redevelopment strategies for the area. Held community workshop and several commission and EDA meetings to discuss goals,objectives and strategies for the development of Section 9. • Participated in the University of Minnesota Metropolitan Design Course which focused on Mounds View's Highway 10 Corridor. Resulted in a concept to develop a local circulator or ring road around Highway 10 to establish Mounds View's Community Core. Continue to work on strategies for implementation of a ring road to include the realignment of Edgewood Drive and partnerships for development of the concept. • Provided the EDC and EDA with a summary of the economic impact of a 16-screen movie theater, office buildings and restaurants in connection with the proposed O'Neil Development. EDC recommended the approval of the O'Neil Development as an enhancement to Highway 10 Corridor and the City of Mounds View. • Evaluate the proposal for the rehabilitation of Red Oak Apartments and construction of a new townhome development on Highway 10. The proposal includes a request to purchase EDA owned land and tax increment financing assistance. In addition,the proposal includes support for Ramsey County Home Funds and Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Hollman Units. Project is still pending final EDA action. Housing Replacement Program: + Successfully purchased and demolished 8283 Long Lake Road. Developing plan for sale and redevelopment. ♦ Developed procedures for the marketing and sale of 8265 Spring Lake Road. ♦ Developed an inventory of City/EDA owned land to include date of purchase, purchase price, size, location and proposed use. • Revised the Housing Replacement Program to include the option to provide demolition funds for construction of new single family home. Mounds View Community Center: + Approved the expenditure of tax increment funds as a loan agreement to finance the City's costs in connection with the Bel Rae Community Center Project. • Approved bids for demolition and phase I construction of the Community Center which began in June. ♦ Assigned as coordinator of construction activities for Phase I, finalize contracts, monitor change orders, ensure scheduling for move in of Children's Home Society on August 15. • Finalize the terms of the lease agreement with Mounds View School District Community Education. • Monitor the negotiation of an agreement with V.B.Digs for the construction of six volleyball courts in connection with the Community Center. • 2