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UPDATE ON THE END ZONE PROPERTY AND THE SCHOELLER PROPERTY CD Intern gave an over view of the End Zone Property and Schoeller property. CD Director talked about the demolition of the End Zone buildings and the environmental assessment that was done on the buildings. Granger asked if the City Council would get an update on the End Zone buildings demolition process at its meeting and if the City ends up demolishing the buildings will the property owners be assessed though the county. City Administrator stated he would give an update at the City Council meeting. There will be an assessment if the City has to demolish the buildings. Denaway asked if staff has taken the proper steps to consider the buildings substandard for the TIF district establishment. CD Intern stated that the steps have been taken and resolutions have been passed. MISCELLANEOUS Denaway introduced his brother Robbie who was attending the EDA meeting for a class. CD Director asked the EDA if they liked the business's coming in to introduce themselves to the EDA. All seemed to favor the visits. Bever stated that the EDA should tour the businesses that are coming into the city. Granger stated that the City maybe should look into another industrial park that caters to businesses of heavy industrial uses. Bryan stated that staff will look into that and there may be a spot for them in the City some where. This could be a discussion topic at one of our next meetings. Klein asked about the availability of high speed internet for businesses in the City. Granger stated that there is one in town called Stonebridge. CD director stated that staff is thinking about making a retail spread sheet for properties in the City, like we have for residential properties on the website. Denaway stated that staff should look at the City of Cottage Grove's website to get a good idea of what to do for the spread sheet. ADJOURNMENT Denaway made motion, Klein seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 am All aye. Motion carried.