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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 18, 2001 • Page 7 1 and interviewing developers, subjecting the concepts to further evaluation and identifying any 2 potentially viable development proposals. 3 Chair Melsha asked about the next legislative session and if there have been any further 4 discussions regarding helping out with the TIF revisions that were made. Ms. Henry responded s that there is going to be presentation to the Metropolitan Council by the consultants from Ehlers 6 and Associates and Mayor Cavanaugh on October 10, 2001 which she identified as a big step. 7 She added that they are aware the City of St. Anthony does not have a lot of money to work 8 with, and they will be able to provide them financial guidance on a state level. 9 Commissioner Steeves asked what followed the request for proposal (RFP)deadline. Ms. 10 Henry stated that she would keep them informed when she had more information from Mr. 11 Prosser. 12 Commissioner Tillman asked who decides on selecting the developer for the project. Ms. 13 Henry responded that the City Council makes that decision and added that the Council has 14 made it clear that they want the input of the Planning Commission. 405 X. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 6 Commissioner Tillman stated that she liked the format that the City Council uses during their study 17 sessions, when they sit at the round-table. She asked if the Planning Commission had the power to 18 change things a bit, and if they would they want to use the more intimate format when appropriate. 19 Chair Melsha stated that it was a good idea, depending on the nature of the meeting. Ms. Henry stated 20 that the room was designed for the current set-up, but that the point was well taken, and she would 21 approach the City Manager on the subject. 22 Commissioner Hanson had an update on the St. Anthony Shopping Center. He indicated that there 23 was a new tenant in the Center which was a specialty shop for children's dress clothes. He added that 24 Fitness Center was increasing in population. 25 Commissioner Hanson stated that he was informed that construction had begun on the Salvation Army 26 site which was where the Hennepin County Library would move to and then expand. He asked the 27 Commission what the large mounds of dirt behind Custom Liquidators. Commissioner Tillman 28 indicated that the dirt was from the Harding Pond. 29 Commissioner Hanson asked if there was talk about a Southwest Task Force at some point. Ms. 30 Henry stated it was a good question, but the Stonehouse was in the heat of discussion right now. She 31 added that once decisions regarding the Stonehouse are made, they will be closer to examining the southwest area. 33 Commissioner Steeves thanked the Commissioners who have served on the various sub-committees 34 feeling that they have really made great progress.