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wanted some time to think about what he was going to do with his property in the future. Staff plans on keeping in touch with Mr. Barrett. Darrel and Marsha Bunge also met with staff to talk about property acquisition. Again they did not say whether or not they were interested but,were willing to listen. They currently do not have plans to move but, can see the advantage the city would have if their property was included in the acquisition, and they are excited about the redevelopment plans. Staff plans on keeping in touch with the Bunge's. We have sent letters to the remaining property owners Gary Holmgren at 14663 Forest Boulevard and Chareen Gamboni at 14715 Forest Boulevard to set up a meeting to talk about property acquisition. We have not received any correspondence from them about whether or not they would like to meet. We will also be calling them if no response is received. 5. Update of TIF Subcommittee and Set Date for Meeting The EDA directed staff to set up a TIF Subcommittee meeting to discuss the downtown development plans, whether or not senior housing is what should be downtown, and to discuss what direction should be taken with the plans and the developers. The meeting did not end up happening because we needed to set up a time that everyone could make. The Staff is recommending that the EDA set up a date and time for the meeting. 6.Eminent Domain Legislative Update Staff has attached an update from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities of the current legislation on eminent domain. The Staff will present this issue to the EDA and discuss impacts to downtown redevelopment. 7. Update on Washington County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Last summer several EDA members attended the East Metro Economic Development Forum. At the forum, questions were raised about Washington County's Economic Development Strategy. Administrators from Oakdale and Woodbury prepared a draft strategy that is attached to this packet. Staff recommends the EDA review the strategy and provide comments. 8.Update on Hugo Kidz n' Biz Fest April 30th, 2006 The Hugo Kidz n' Biz Fest will be held at the Public Works facility on April 30, 2006 at 1 pm. Staff would like to get an RSVP of the people attending and what their role with be there.