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7. Update on Scholler Property Staff was directed at the April 17, 2006 EDA meeting to look into purchasing the Scholler property at 5399 145th Street because we may need the property when CSAH 8 and Finale are realigned. Staff did look into if the City would need the property when the roads are realigned. Staff looked at the transportation plans for CSAH 8 and found that we would only need a small portion of the back side of the property, so staff concluded that we would not need the entire property for the realignment of Finale. 8. Update on End Zone Property CD Director Bryan Bear and CD Intern Rachel Simone met with Alex and Zena Minich on Wednesday,May 10, 2006 to discuss the selling of their property which includes the End Zone building and motel buildings. They are eager to sell and want to see the property redeveloped. Bryan stated that there have been individuals interested in the property and he will set up a meeting with the interested parties and the Minich's. 9.Discussion on Multifeeder Technology Request for Economic incentives During the April 17, 2006 EDA meeting when Multifeeder was presented,Neal Nordling asked the EDA if there was any economic incentives that would be available to him. The EDA and Staff explained that there would probably not be any incentive available for his business. After the meeting Neal drafted a letter to Fran Miron asking if there were any economic incentives that he could get, for example,TIF money, assistance with the public road construction, or tax abatement. The EDA should discuss this issue and provide direction to the staff 10.Washington County Workforce Investment Forum on June 21, 2006 The Washington County Workforce Investment Board and its partners are sponsoring a forum called"Connecting Business, Education and Workforce/Economic Development" on June 21, 2006. EDA member are invited to go to this forum. 11. Report on Submittal Funding Highway 16 from MNDOT Transportation Advisory Board In 2005, Council directed City staff to submit a funding application to MnDOT for improvements to TH61. MnDOT's Transportation Advisory Board notified the City by letter that funding will not be awarded for the TH61 project. WSB Engineer Chuck Rickert suggested that Council members and staff contact State legislators to keep them informed of the City's funding need. Council member Granger suggested that a committee be formed to help get funding and that this matter be placed on the next EDA agenda for discussion.