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CD Director Bear stated that the subcommittee had decided it was time to move forward with the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP). Board member Granger agreed that the RFP format was best. EDA President Miron stated that he was comfortable with the subcommittee preparing the RFP and bringing back a short list of developers for final interviews. No formal action was taken. D.2 UPDATE ON CDBG APPLICATION CD Director Bryan Bear has received three letters from Washington County, regarding the three portions of the City's CDBG application. These letters informed the City that Washington County's Citizen Advisory Committee did not recommend approval of the City's grant application. The advisory committee recommendations have been released for a public comment period from March 8, 2005 to April 26, 2005, when the County Board will vote whether to approve the 2005 plan. Additionally, Jim Powell of 14625 Forest Blvd approached City Staff regarding the sale of his house, which is located in the Egg Lake Redevelopment Area. Staff has scheduled a meeting with Mr. Powell for Friday March 18, 2005. CD Director Bear provided the Board with a recap of his meetings with Jim Powell and Augustana Senior Development Company who is interested in developing the senior housing project of the CDBG grant application. Additionally, Bear provided the board with a recap of the citizens advisory committee's recommendations, and sought from the board their interest in making a public comment, and direction towards proceeding with this project. Arcand made motion, seconded by Granger directing staff to schedule a meeting with the City's financial advisor Springsted Inc. and the City's bond council Briggs and Morgan, to discuss Tax Increment Financing at the next regular EDA meeting. All aye. Motion Carried. Klein made motion, seconded by Bever to recommend to Council that they investigate and move forward towards the potential purchase of available property within the project area. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, seconded by Granger, directing Staff to prepare a meeting with the CDBG subcommittee, County Commissioner Hegberg, and Citizen Advisory Committee member Boggoty. All aye. Motion Carried.