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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2005 <br /> The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 8:30 am. <br /> Present: Miron, Arcand, Klein, Granger, Charpentier, Skarich <br /> Absent: Bever <br /> City Administrator,Mike Ericson <br /> Community Development Director, Bryan Bear <br /> Community Development Intern, Andrew Gitzlaff <br /> 2. EDA MEETING OF JUNE 20,2005 <br /> City staff recommended the board approve the minutes for the July 15, 2005 <br /> meeting as presented. <br /> Granger made motion, Klein seconded to approve the minutes for the July 15, 2005 <br /> meeting as presented. <br /> All aye. Motion carried <br /> 3. PRESENTATION FROM THE BEARD GROUP ON THE COMMERCIAL <br /> COMPONENT OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL <br /> Bill Beard of the Beard Group gave a presentation to the EDA on their proposal to <br /> redevelop the downtown into a pedestrian friendly town center with would include <br /> a mix of office space, retail and residential uses. The Beard Group specializes in <br /> commercial development and the presentation focused on the retail and office <br /> portion of the plan. The Beard Group would like to partner with Ryland Homes, a <br /> residential builder, and become the master developer for the entire redevelopment <br /> project. The Beard Group would like to work closely with the City and intends to <br /> adhere to the City's recently completed downtown plan and the proposed design <br /> guidelines for the district. The EDA thanked the Beard Group for the presentation <br /> and encouraged the Beard Group and Ryland Homes to continue to have these <br /> discussions with City staff and the EDA. <br /> 4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE CITY PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 5757 <br /> 147 ST <br /> Over the last few years the City has been purchasing properties along the east end of Egg <br /> Lake as they become available. There has recently been a lot of interest by developers in <br /> extending the downtown redevelopment area to include some of the parcels along the <br /> north end of Egg Lake. John Granger attended the meeting to discuss the possibility of <br /> selling his property located to the north of Egg Lake at 5757 147th to the City. The EDA <br /> discussed whether or not the City should consider purchasing the Granger property or <br />