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information on economic development in Washington County, the workforce — how to attract talent, and <br />encouraging quality planning and buildings — creating places people want to live. <br />DISCUSSION ON AMAZON H02 RFP <br />Juba informed the EDA that Amazon is currently looking for a second headquarters within the United States. <br />Minneapolis is an area the company has shown interest in, therefore, Washington County has been compiling <br />a list of properties that could be of interest. <br />Bear noted that Washington County will recommend a few sites in the effort of drawing attention to the City <br />and County as a place that encourages economic development. <br />UPDATE ON PROPERTY OWNER MEETINGS <br />Juba updated the commission on the meetings with O'Reilly Auto Parts and the owner of Wagner's <br />Greenhouses. Juba stated that meetings will continue with property owners and staff will be meeting next <br />with the owner of the former Stock Lumber site. <br />UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br />Staff provided an update to the EDA on downtown redevelopment. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Klein made a motion, seconded by Houle, to adjourn at 6:26 pm. <br />All ayes. Motion carried. <br />