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Mounds View EDA January 28, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 4 that redevelopment changes along the way. She further said that she feels she is a truthful person, and everything that she put in the application is truthful. President Marty said that this grant application is really lengthy and very involved, and it has obviously taken a considerable amount of time to complete. He then said that with the exception of the issue that Vice President Stigney brought forward, which could be considered somewhat specific, it is quite general. He further said that the BRAA study has been included as an exhibit for this grant application. President Marty indicated that RFQ’s were requested for this project area, and at the deadline no one was interested, and then Mr. Tobin came to the City the night after the deadline had expired. After reviewing the vision proposed, it was very close to the vision of the City. He then said that there is a bit of a gap with funding, but the property is assessed at what they are asking for Roberts, and the City Staff has been trying to get some development going, without just putting a new coat of paint on Roberts and getting another bar in there. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Hull. To Approve Resolution 08-EDA-239 Approving a Redevelopment Grant Application for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of 2400 County Road H2, as Amended to Remove the 40 Unit memory care half assisted living, and use Redevelopment Concept with Senior Housing Facility. Vice President Stigney asked whether by mid-March, Mr. Tobin would have a concept for review by the City. Mr. Tobin said that he would like to be ready to present something but, they do not like to spend time and money on things they do not have control over. He then said that they are working on the neighboring site, and that is why they agreed to try this in the first place. Commissioner Mueller asked, if there is no developer that steps forward to partner in this process, what would happen, or is it the general consensus to use TIF dollars for this project. President Marty indicated that he does not want to spend any more City dollars. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Enabling Resolution President Marty indicated that Jim Ericson needs to be appointed as the Interim Executive Director/Assistant Treasurer. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Appoint Jim Ericson as the Interim Executive Director/Assistant Treasurer and Appoint Roger Stigney as the Vice President. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.