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Mounds View EDA May 23, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 reading the House bill as it was portrayed at the Capital that the City of Mounds View requested that the District be extended from an 8-year to a 25-year district. He stated that he was not aware that anyone on the EDA had asked to extend the District and clarified that in the discussions they have held the questions asked are if there are any possible ways to reduce the District from 25 years to 20 or 15 years. Ms. Haake offered to help the Commission work with the Representatives on this issue. She stated that if they would give her the information, signed, that she would discuss their concerns with the Representatives and work to resolve the issues. Daniel Hall, 2200 Highway 10 noted that the Commission and Council have had a tough time noting that they do not have all of the facts and figures available to make a good decision. He suggested that the Commission and Council making sure that they have some parameters on the numbers for the June 20th meeting. He agreed stating that the City should get some real numbers together and obtain a few appraisals prior to the June 20th meeting, as they should know the numbers before making all of these big decisions. President Marty stated that this Public Hearing would be continued to Monday, June 20, 2005. Commissioner Gunn suggested to the Residents that they write out their questions and place it in the drop box located at City Hall. She stated that this would give Staff the opportunity to review and have answers available at the June 20th meeting. Tim Mitchell, 2280 Knollwood Drive, stated that this is the best golf course he has ever played in his life. He stated that people love the course adding that he would be totally upset of the golf course goes. He stated that it is his hope that The Bridges would continue. Darlene Cherry, Roseville, stated that she plays at The Bridges quite often, as it is a unique and affordable course. She stated that The Bridges is a family oriented course and a good place for both youth and adults. She noted that The Bridges is profitable now that it has the billboard contract and revenue. She urged the Commission to keep The Bridges. She stated that if they decide to sell the property to Medtronic the Commission should consider building a smaller golf course, similar to The Bridges. Sue Jung, Regional Manager, Country Suites/Holiday Express, Coon Rapids stated that Medtronic is a wonderful asset to a Community noting that Medtronic is one of their top ten accounts. She stated that Medtronic is a real asset and would help the Community grow. President Marty closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Flaherty. To approve the motion to continue the Public Hearing to Monday June 20, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.