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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Phil Klein at 8:30 am. Present: Jan Arcand, Mike Granger, Phil Klein,Tom Denaway, City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear Absent: Fran Miron, Jim Bever, Nick Skarich 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Arcand made motion, Granger seconded to approve the minutes for the January 17, 2006 meeting as presented. All aye. Motion carried 4. REPORT ON OUTCOME FROM JANUARY 18,2006 OPEN HOUSE CD Director Bryan Bear gave an overview of the open house and discussion followed with EDA members. There were over 130 attendees of the open house consisting of a mix of residents,business owners and developers. Maxfield Research was present to discuss the market study, Landform was present to discuss the design guidelines and the downtown plan, and Springsted was present to discuss Tax Increment Financing. Comments received from the public were positive. The staff has sent letters to residents thanking them for participating, and members of the public continue to express interest in receiving information about downtown redevelopment. 5. DISCUSSION OF NEXT STEPS TOWARD IMPLEMENTING THE DOWNTOWN PLAN CD Director Bryan Bear discussed with the EDA the next steps necessary to implement the downtown plan. Bryan also discussed with the EDA methods to secure developers to begin the work on the new downtown. Proposals can be solicited through RFP's, RFQ's, or work with developers who have already expressed interest. Staff will present development plans to the EDA at the next meeting. The EDA discussed whether senior living was an appropriate use of the property next to Egg Lake. The EDA also discussed the type of park amenities that would be appropriate there. The EDA felt that a stronger retail focus would be favorable. 6. REPORT ON FEBRUARY 16 BUILDING INSPECTION MEETING The staff updated the EDA on the process for building inspections to determine qualifications for a Tax Increment Financing District.