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Draft EDC Minutes <br />January 15, 2010 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />8. REPORTS OF STAFF <br />A. Saturn Dealership Update <br />Ms. Steinmetz provided this update under Item 6A when the EDC discussed its 2010 <br />priorities. She reminded the EDA about the public hearing at the January 25, 2010 City <br />Council meeting. The City Council will be considering whether to allow an amendment to <br />Saturn's Conditional Use Permit. The amendment would remove the requirement that new <br />cars must be sold on the property. <br />Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the <br />motion that the EDC recommends that the City Council remove the requirement that new <br />cars must be sold on the Saturn property. <br />Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays <br />B. Update on Mounds View Snyders <br />Ms. Steinmetz said that the Mounds View 'Snyders would be closing and that all <br />prescriptions will be transferred to Walgreens this coming Thursday, January 21, 2010. She <br />said that the store itself would probably close at the end of February or sooner depending on <br />how fast the remaining merchandise sells. <br />Other <br />Community Development Director Ken Roberts stated that the City is collecting nominations <br />for the 2009 Citizen of the Year. The City Council will choose the winner in March who will <br />be recognized at the Annual Town Hall Meeting on Monday evening, March 29, 2010. <br />Ms. Steinmetz announced that the 12th Annual Home & Garden Show (the City of Mounds <br />View is a sponsor) would be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Schwan Center in <br />Blaine. The purpose is to promote home improvement. <br />Commissioner Belting also reminded staff to inquire with the EDA about if the EDA is going <br />to try to find out what the former Premium Stop property is worth. <br />9. UPCOMING EDC MEETING <br />The next regular EDC meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2010 at 7:30am. <br />10. ADJOURNMENT <br />There being no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Johnson moved and <br />Commissioner Belting seconded the adjournment of the meeting at 9:00am. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Heidi Steinmetz <br />Economic Development Specialist <br />