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Draft EDC Minutes February 20, 2015 Page 4 of 6 city. Beeman reported that he has a list of all properties available in the city, including the number of square feet, prices for sale and lease, as well as other information bringing it with him as he meets with businesses. Once he understands the business’s needs he conducts follow-ups and he is proactive in this effort. Beeman provided an update on the Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) site stating, that there is a new website for the development area and anyone interested is encouraged to view the new website at http://ricecreekcommons.com. Local businesses recently attended a preliminary construction planning meeting February 2, 2015 and raised their concern with the proposed closure of Clifton Drive and a driveway at McDonalds. Jim Ericson, City Administrator sent a letter to the County expressing the city’s concern with the closures. As of the February EDC meeting the city has not received a response and is requesting that the county provide an alternative to the closures. Chair Helgemoe asked if they would be changing the Park N Ride configuration. Beeman stated that the road is expected to have a slight modification and the circle roadway that is currently being used as an on-ramp to I-35 will be closed. Commissioner Dahlstrom expressed his concern with the effects on businesses if the Park N Ride is closed for construction. Beeman said he would bring it to the county’s attention. Commissioner Shoop raised her concern with turning into the gas station at the first turn after the light, with a number of accidents in the past. People are traveling fast and there isn’t a turn lane. She wanted to know if it would make more sense to close off the two small entrances to the gas station and leave Clifton Drive. Beeman stated that the county plans to construct five lanes at that intersection which will allow for turning lanes and the plans are preliminary allowing time for changes if the county allows them. Commissioner Rieland provided an update on the Biolife construction project, stating that construction is ahead of schedule and they will gain access to the building in July. Move in is planned for August 17. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony in September. Reiland will start receiving update calls starting March 10 and can provide more details at that time. Beeman showed the Commission a series of pictures on the progress of the building. Coordinator Beeman provided an update on Snap Market, stating that they are open for business and working out arraignments to install a new sign and obtain garbage service. Beeman also showed the Commission a marketing video for the North Metro Community Home & Garden Show to be held Saturday February 28, 2015 at the National Sports Center’s Sport Expo Center in Blaine. Beeman informed the Commissioners that the information and link has been posed to the city’s Facebook site and admission is free. Beeman reported that he has been in regular contact with the realtor who has listed the vacant Snyder building. The listing information was provided in the packet. Several businesses have shown interest in the building; however the price and lack of parking are recurring issues, which means that restaurants would not be able to locate at the site limiting the options to retail businesses. Chair Helgemoe expressed his concern with the price, recognizing that not much could be done if the prices are set by the corporation in Canada. Beeman concurred, and informed the Commission that he remains proactive in trying to fill vacancies. Beeman has contacted Silverview Plaza, Mounds View Square, and Edgewood Plaza on several occasions for a variety of possibilities and he has recently attempted to get the building owners interested in a vitamin shop among other