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EDC Minutes March 15, 2019 Page 2 of 3 will look into this as the synchronization was intended to be temporary. Some of the long-term benefits of this construction project is the sound wall, the flow of traffic form the MnPASS lane and the resurfacing of the road which will prolong the life of the road. Motorcyclists can use the MnPASS lane anytime. Transponders can be obtained through the MnPASS website. MnDOT will also be providing more media campaigns to get the word out and MnDOT will have a booth at the Mounds View Town Hall meeting. Commissioner Stevenson reiterated that MnDOT will be updating the Mounds View Boulevard signage off of I-35. Assistant Administrator Beeman asked if the coffee and connections will be held in the Mounds View area. MnDOT will look into it. Commissioner Farmer asked about traffic pattern studies and if people change their patterns long-term even after the construction has ended. MnDOT does do some studies but found that most people go back to the main routes. Update from Comprehensive Plan Task Force Members Comprehensive Task Force Member Dennis Farmer provided the Commission an update stating that the Task Force continues to work though the Comprehensive Plan which must be submitted by the end of 2019. He mentioned that staff is still working on the plan and he expects to see a draft in late spring. The Met Council also needs to review the plan. It is expected that a draft plan will be submitted to the EDC for review soon. 7. REPORTS OF STAFF Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project Assistant City Administrator, Beeman provided the Commission with an update on the Crossroad Pointe development stating that the purchase and development agreement has been signed by both parties and the developer has submitted a deposit towards the purchase agreement. Closing is expected to occur around May 1, 2019. Soil borings have been completed. Groundbreaking is still expected to begin the second quarter of 2019 and the construction timeline is 12-14 months. Rice Creek Commons Beeman informed the Commission that Ramsey County and the City of Arden Hills is still at a standstill and any construction on the site is questionable for 2019. North Metro Business Council The next North Metro Business Council meeting will be held at the Mermaid Event Center June 12, 2019 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. The speaker has not been determined. MWF Developers Beeman informed the Commission that MWF Properties is back on schedule and framing will begin soon. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2019. Skyline Motel Beeman informed the commission that the EDA heard a hotel proposal at their March meeting and they are expecting another hotel proposal to come in soon. The EDA has directed staff that they would like another hotel on the site. Staff sent out RFP’s and May 8, 2019 is the deadline for submitting the RFP’s to the City. All developers will be presenting their proposals May 13, 2019 to the EDA at the same time.