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Draft EDC Minutes July 15, 2011 Page 2 of 3 reached a consensus of support or non-support at that time. Therefore, the draft resolution is a generic statement that the EDC requests to stay informed on the topic. Commissioner Paron stated that everyone he has talked to supports the stadium development. He suggested that the EDC vote today on whether they support the development or not. Ms. Steinmetz added that the City Council approved a letter from Mayor Flaherty on June 13, 2011, which was sent to the Ramsey County Commissioners about the Council’s concerns regarding the Arden Hills site. Chair Johnson mentioned that a copy of the Mayor’s letter was included in the EDC’s meeting packet. Vice Chair Wagner-Harkonen said that her neighbors are cautiously optimistic about the development. Commissioner Meehlhause said that he and Commissioners Paron and Larson attended the June 6, 2011 City Council Work Session where the Council discussed the stadium proposal. During the meeting, the Mayor asked the EDC members in attendance if the EDC had reviewed the proposal. Commissioner Meehlhause responded that the EDC had discussed the proposal; however there was no EDC consensus of support or non-support at that time. Commissioner Belting stated that the stadium proposal is a good use for the Arden Hill site. Vice Chair added that the “greater good” of the North Metro is at stake and city leaders need to consider what’s best for the region rather than what’s best for just one city. Chair Johnson said that she was surprised to have received such negative input from local business leaders, which is why she is also cautiously optimistic about the proposal. Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Paron seconded the approval of EDC Resolution 11-EDC-37 Requesting that that Mounds View Economic Development Commission Remain Notified and Involved in the City of Mounds View’s Discussions About the Development of the Proposed Minnesota Vikings Multi-Purpose Facility on the TCAAP Site in Arden Hills. Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Chair Johnson provided the following reports:  Irondale High School’s VFW baseball team (Tri-City Maroon) won the championship game last weekend in Lacrosse, Wisconsin.  Festival in the Park will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011.  Beginning today through the end of the month, the Mounds View Community Theater is presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Irondale High School.  The recent tour of Bauer Welding excellent.