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Draft EDC Minutes December 21, 2012 Page 2 of 3 B. Certificate of Appreciation – Outgoing EDC Member Torri Johnson Ms. Steinmetz stated that Torri Johnson had served on the EDC for twelve years and has chosen not to reapply. Commissioner Belting, another long term EDC member, presented Torri with a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteering extensively towards the betterment of the City of Mounds View. The EDC joined in thanking Torri for her service. C. Discuss EDC’s April 2012, Unobligated Tax Increment Financing Priority List Ms. Steinmetz reported that on November 5, 2012, the City Council asked the EDC to expand upon the EDC’s April 2012, priority list for using the EDA’s unobligated TIF. Specifically, the Council asked for a list of potential projects for the County Road 10 corridor. The EDC had already created a list of corridor projects in February 2012, therefore, the EDC decided to prioritize their existing list as follows: 1. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area 2. Implement County Road 10 name change to Northtown Boulevard 3. Complete remaining trailway connections to businesses 4. Improve the aesthetics of properties located on County Road 10 5. Reconstruction of County Road 10 6. Silver View Plaza 7. Simon’s & City-Owned Lot 8. Johnson Lot & Related Empty Lot 9. Thrifty Car Rental 10. Bel Rae Senior Living 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Meehlhause thanked Chair Johnson again for her years of service. He also mentioned that this was his last EDC meeting as he was elected to the Mounds View City Council. He stated the following: “I truly enjoyed the 6 years that I served on the EDC, and the opportunity to serve as Vice -Chair and as Chair for 2 years! Serving on the EDC certainly helped prepare me to become a member of the City Council and Mounds View Economic Development Authority, and helped me to understand the need for economic development. Most importantly, I truly enjoyed working with the other EDC members. They are resident and business representatives who are truly committed to Mounds View, and want to see the community continue to move forward and continue to be a great community to live in!” Commissioner Helgemoe advertised the Twin Cities North Chamber’s annual Gala on Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Vadnais Height Commons. Proceeds from tickets and silent auction items will help to support the Chamber, which is a non-profit organization that supports small businesses in the area.