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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 15, 2003 Page 5 1 the best interest of the developer to get going also, but indicated there are many complications at 2 this time. 3 4 Ms. Hall proceeded to explain that the Mayor had a blue ribbon panel to fill some of the gaps to 5 the development and there were many innovative, creative ideas being considered. Ms. Hall 6 used the example of doing something innovative with transportation and also mentioned that a 7 panel was considering telecommuting issues. Ms. Hall explained that this panel will meet for 8 two or three months and includes metro people and St. Anthony residents. Ms. Hall stated that 9 the whole process was being watched all over the as a model area for redevelopment. 10 1 1 Chair Melsha introduced Councilmember Thuesen and asked him to come to the podium. 12 13 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he was happy to be the Council Liaison this year and would 14 be glad to attend any meetings that the commission felt would be helpful. Councilmember 15 Thuesen commented that it comes down to knocking on enough doors to get money and 16 expertise for the redevelopment. Councilmember Thuesen stated there are some heavy hitters on 17 the panel. He stated telebusiness was talked about. He noted he felt good about the process and 18 was sure that positive things would come out of the process. 19 20 Councilmember Thuesen stated the residents need to realize that hard work has gone into this 21 project by the City Council and City staff. He stated the developer has a bottom line and the city 22 has a bottom line and that hopefully they can find a place to meet in the middle. Councilmember 23 Thuesen asked for any questions. 24 25 Chair Melsha thanked Councilmember Thuesen for attending and for his report. 26 27 X. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 28 Commissioner Hoska mentioned that the new Culvers just opened and business was busy so far. 29 30 Ms. Hall stated that LaNel Financial was not going to acquire the property on Lowry and that in 31 either May or June they will be coming with their request for a 34 unit building. 32 33 VII. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL. 34 7.1 Designate a Planninp, Commission Member to the April 22, 2003 City Council Meeting. 35 Chair Melsha indicated he would wait to hear from staff or the Council Liaison before assigning 36 a Commissioner to attend the April 22, 2003 City Council meeting. Vice Chair Stille noted he 37 would be happy to attend if needed. 38 39 XI. ADJOURNMENT. 40 Motion by Commissioner Hanson, second by Vice Chair Stille, to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 41 p.m. 42 43 Motion carried unanimously. 44 45 Respectfully submitted, 46 Sandra Miller 47 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.