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Staff stated that the process will take some time and it could be long. We would need to be specific with an end user in mind. Denaway stated that the City completed an RFP process for lots it owned in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Arcand and Klein stated that they would like to make sure we talk about a restaurant in that location and economic incentives. The EDA agreed that that the process should be opened up to other brokers and that they would like to think about it and discuss at its next meeting. DISCUSSION ON DEED SHOVEL READY SITE CERTIFICATION The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has a Shovel ready Site Certification program to help make sites more attractive to companies and site- selection consultants looking for locations for business startups, expansions or relocations. Staff provided the EDA with an overview of what needs to be completed and the process to become certified. The application requires all planning, zoning, surveys, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis, and engineering to be completed. The City has some of this for Carpenters, but for the entire site. The site would not technically qualify. A developer would still need to build, stormwater facilities, water lines, and depending on placement of the building the design would change. Staff does not see this as a necessary step. DEED prioritizes job creation and industrial users for this process. Denaway stated that this is more for industrial zoned properties. The EDA agreed. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff updated the EDA on Downtown Redevelopment. The City is working with Pete Sampair to complete a study on the extension of Finale Avenue to CSAH 8. This will result in a preliminary layout of the road. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Gallivan to adjourn at 6:10 pm. All ayes. Motion carried.