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Mounds View EDA March 11, 2019 <br />Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Hull questioned why there was a sense of urgency on this project or why the EDA <br />was considering to move forward with the first project that was presented. <br /> <br />Commissioner Gunn stated she did not believe there was a sense of urgency and explained she <br />could support the City pursuing additional proposals. However, she did not want to see the City <br />sitting on this property and miss out on a redevelopment opportunity. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bergeron asked if staff should be directed to seek additional hotel proposals. City <br />Attorney Riggs discussed the property closing timeline and noted the EDA could begin <br />marketing this site and pursuing proposals. <br /> <br />Commissioner Meehlhause questioned what deadline staff would recommend for this project. <br />Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated he would like to see a deadline set for the middle of <br />May. Executive Director Zikmund reported he could speak with staff and Ehlers and could <br />report back to the EDA at their next meeting. <br /> <br />President Mueller asked if the EDA wanted to see proposals for apartments or workforce housing <br />for the Skyline Motel site. The EDA was not interested in seeing proposals for an apartment <br />building or additional workforce housing. <br /> <br />President Mueller inquired if the EDA wanted to see proposals for a commercial/industrial <br />development on the Skyline Motel site, or a hotel. <br /> <br />Commissioner Gunn and Commissioner Meehlhause supported a hotel concept on this site. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hull stated he would like to see the scope of the proposals broadened. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bergeron indicated he supported a hotel on this site. <br /> <br />President Mueller commented the consensus of the Council was to pursue proposals for a hotel <br />on this property. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hull asked what cost Ehlers would be charging the City. Assistant City <br />Administrator Beeman reported Ehlers would be charging the City by the hour for their <br />assistance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hull questioned what other costs the City would be incurring by the delay of this <br />project. Assistant City Administrator Beeman commented the only other cost would be the taxes <br />on the property. He described the steps that would have to be followed if TIF were to be pursued <br />for this site. <br />