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6/11/2012
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Miron agreed. He is not convinced that housing is the best for this location. He stated that <br /> he would like to be patient and wait for the market to come back for commercial or a <br /> restaurant user for the City owned property. He stated that he is encouraged by the <br /> development team, their marketing efforts, and the contacts that they have made along <br /> the way. <br /> Miron made a motion, seconded by Puleo, to recommends a one year extension on the <br /> purchase agreement for the City owned property. <br /> All ayes. Motion Carried. <br /> DISCUSSION ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br /> EFFORTS <br /> Staff has attended and there have been discussions during Greater MSP meetings <br /> regarding what Washington County's role should be for economic development. Molly <br /> O'Rourke, County Administrator, has also been at the meeting and stated that she was <br /> going to be more active in educating the board members on the importance of economic <br /> development. At the next Greater MSP meeting at the County they will be discussing the <br /> County's role in economic development. <br /> Klein asked if the County was working on providing fiber optics to all property in <br /> Washington County. <br /> The EDA discussed ways the County could become involved in economic development. <br /> • Market Washington County as a place to locate a business <br /> • Business attraction <br /> • Review tax abatement policy as it relates to businesses locating in Washington <br /> County <br /> • Create other economic incentives <br /> UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br /> The bank that owns the Ricci's property is getting ready to list the property <br /> Xcel Energy Inc. has applied for site plan approval for Phase 2 of its gas and electric <br /> training center. This includes a second building. <br /> Glamos Wire has been talking to staff about an expansion on its existing building. <br /> MnDOT will be completing a mill/overlay reconstruction project this summer. An open <br /> house is scheduled on Monday, May 21"at City Hall. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Denaway made a motion, seconded by Klein, to adjourn at 10:45 am. <br /> All aye. Motion carried. <br />
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