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of business, such as robotics or medical. Commission Graff agreed and suggested <br /> partnerships with entities like the University of Minnesota. <br /> UPDATE ON BOOT CAMP FOR ENTREPRENEURS <br /> Staff updated the EDA on the Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs that was held on October 18, <br /> 2011. Commissioner Graff presented the benefits and other topic ideas for the boot camp. <br /> There were 29 people that attended and 9 speakers for the boot camp. He stated that <br /> marketing seemed to be very important to small business owners. He stated the next topic <br /> could include the various strategies for marketing specific to small business. He would <br /> like to see the boot camp idea continue. <br /> UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br /> Staff updated the EDA on downtown redevelopment. <br /> The development team that has a purchase agreement created a new package for <br /> interested users. They will be coming back to the EDA in the next few months to report <br /> on their progress. <br /> The grant for the planning of Pete Sampair's property was recommended for funding by <br /> the Met Council's Livable Community Advisory Committee. Staff will be informed at <br /> the end of the year on the formal funding agreement. <br /> Ricci's will be demolished by the end of November. <br /> Xcel Energy Inc., has submitted an application to develop the southern portion of the <br /> property located at 13676 Fenway Boulevard. They are proposing a 30,000 square foot <br /> building with associated outdoor electric and gas training. They are on the Planning <br /> Commission agenda for approval in December. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Klein made a motion, seconded by Graff, to adjourn at 10:23 am. <br /> All aye. Motion carried. <br />