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Draft EDC Minutes <br />February 20, 2015 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br /> <br />proposed trail from the library building to the existing city trail. However, this is only an <br />idea at this point. Since the parking wouldn’t be needed until next spring, there is still <br />time to work out the details. <br /> <br />Chair Helgemoe asked what is meant by maintaining. Beeman said it meant removing <br />the snow, cutting the grass along the sides, and clearing the path when needed. <br />Beeman said the County has the money to install the trail but they don’t have anyone to <br />maintain it once installed. Helgemoe said that he assumed Apple Tree Dental already <br />had their own maintenance person anyway, so this seems reasonable. <br /> <br />Commissioner Gary Stevenson mentioned there was already a trail in place that the city <br />owns. Beeman clarified that the trail the library is considering would be a spur <br />connecting the existing city trail to the library. <br /> <br />Chair Helgemoe asked if Apple Tree Dental was staying busy. Beeman responded that <br />when he was there it was very busy and they continue to grow. Beeman added there is a <br />misperception that Apple Tree Dental only services special needs patients since they are <br />a non-profit organization. Beeman clarified that Apple Tree Dental is open for anyone <br />needing dental care even though they have specialized equipment like a chair lift and <br />sliding chair and 3D x-ray machines and special payment plans. Helemoe added that <br />they also accept all insurances. <br /> <br />Silver View Plaza <br /> <br />Coordinator Beeman updated the Commission on Silver View Plaza, stating that it was <br />sold this spring, is under new ownership, and a new property management team. <br />Beeman talked to the new property manager meeting in the vacant space and <br />discussing options to fill the vacancy. Beeman also reviewed the list of $15,000 worth of <br />improvements expected to be completed this year like new security lighting in the rear of <br />the building and new overhead led lighting under the front awning. Beeman asked the <br />property manager if the large sign along County Road 10 would be removed or <br />improved. The property manager said the sign is in the 2016 budget and a decision will <br />be made at that time. <br /> <br />Chair Helgemoe said the Silver View property has been a challenge in past years to get <br />the property owners to make any improvements like Pastor Enterprises did a number of <br />years ago across the street in Mounds View Square. So this news is promising. <br /> <br />Beeman reported that the property manager tried to convince Fantastic Sam’s to move <br />into the vacant space so the school district could take the entire east half of the building. <br />However, Fantastic Sam’s hasn’t been interested in moving due to cost and other <br />reasons not given. <br /> <br />Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Development Update <br /> <br />Next, Coordinator Beeman provided an update on anticipated improvements relating to <br />Rice Creek Commons. An aerial picture was posted for the Commission to review. <br />Beeman stated that most of the businesses were in agreement of the County Road H <br />improvements and that the County had tried to contact the owner of Lucky’s Gas Station