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Mounds View EDA May 23, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 reading the House bill it was portrayed at the Capital that the City of Mounds View requested 170 that the District be extended from an 8-year to a 25-year district. He stated that he was not aware 171 that anyone on the EDA had asked to extend the District and clarified that in the discussions they 172 have held the questions asked are if there are any possible ways to reduce the District from 25 173 years to 20 or 15 years. 174 175 Ms. Haake offered to help the Commission work with the Representatives on this issue. She 176 stated that if they would give her the information, signed, that she would discuss their concerns 177 with the Representatives and work to resolve the issues. 178 179 Daniel Hall, 2200 Highway 10 noted that the Commission and Council have had a tough time 180 noting that they do not have all of the facts and figures available to make a good decision. He 181 suggested that the Commission and Council making sure that they have some parameters on the 182 numbers for the June 20th meeting. He agreed stating that the City should get some real numbers 183 together and obtain a few appraisals prior to the June 20th meeting, as they should know the 184 numbers before making all of these big decisions. 185 186 President Marty stated that this Public Hearing would be continued to Monday, June 20, 2005. 187 188 Commissioner Gunn suggested to the Residents that they write out their questions and place it in 189 the drop box located at City Hall. She stated that this would give Staff the opportunity to review 190 and have answers available at the June 20th meeting. 191 192 Tim Mitchell, 2280 Knollwood Drive, stated that this is the best golf course he has ever played in 193 his life. He stated that people love the course adding that he would be totally upset of the golf 194 course goes. He stated that it is his hope that The Bridges would continue. 195 196 Darlene Cherry, Roseville, stated that she plays at The Bridges quite often, as it is a unique and 197 affordable course. She stated that The Bridges is a family oriented course and a good place for 198 both youth and adults. She noted that The Bridges is profitable now that it has the billboard 199 contract and revenue. She urged the Commission to keep The Bridges. She stated that if they 200 decide to sell the property to Medtronic the Commission should consider building a smaller golf 201 course, similar to The Bridges. 202 203 Sue Jung, Regional Manager, Country Suites/Holiday Express, Coon Rapids stated that 204 Medtronic is a wonderful asset to a Community noting that Medtronic is one of their top ten 205 accounts. She stated that Medtronic is a real asset and would help the Community grow. 206 207 President Marty closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. 208 209 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Flaherty. To approve the motion to continue the Public Hearing to 210 Monday June 20, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. 211