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Mounds View EDA April 9, 2001 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />8. EDA BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Discuss and Consider Resolution EDA-145-01, a Resolution Authorizing the <br />Expenditure of Funds for the Highway 10 Revitalization and Reconstruction <br />Study. <br /> <br />Commissioner Marty asked why grant writing was not included in the previous estimate as he <br />felt it was presented to the City in a manner that indicated this group had extensive grant writing <br />capability. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated it was presented to the City that the firm <br />does have grant writing experience. However, when the City sent out the RFP’s the components <br />requested did not include any extensive grant writing as part of that proposal. He then indicated <br />both Staff and Springsted think it would be a good idea to utilize the consultant for that. <br /> <br />President Sonterre further clarified that the firm has the background but was not specifically <br />asked in the RFP for the grant writing. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution EDA-145- <br />01, a Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for the Highway 10 Revitalization and <br />Reconstruction Study. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br /> B. Discussion Regarding Acquisition of Property Associated with the Mermaid <br />Redevelopment. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Parrish told the Authority he had a conference call with the <br />parties involved with this matter to discus the status of the real estate in question. He indicated <br />he had been told they are making significant progress and can finalize the transaction within <br />three weeks. Mr. Parrish then recommended the Authority consider directing Staff to begin the <br />proceedings for a quick take of the property if the matter has not been resolved in three weeks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Marty stated he had reviewed the meeting on television and is in agreement with <br />the comments made by Vice President Stigney and Commissioner Thomas as he is not a <br />proponent of eminent domain for the private sector. He then stated he would like to see what the <br />City can do without stepping across that line.