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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JULY 18, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 8:30 am. Present: Miron, Arcand, Klein, Bever, Granger, Charpentier Absent: Skarich City Administrator, Mike Ericson Community Development Director, Bryan Bear Community Development Intern, Andrew Gitzlaff 2. EDA MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2005 City staff recommended the board approve the minutes for the June 20, 2005 meeting as presented. Klein made motion, Arcand seconded to approve the minutes for the June 20, 2005 meeting as presented. All aye. Motion carried 3. PRESENTATION FROM RYLAND GROUP INC. ON THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Chris Enger of Ryland Homes gave a presentation to the EDA on their proposal to redevelop the downtown into a pedestrian friendly town center with would include a mix of office space, retail and residential uses. Ryland intends to adhere to the city's recently completed downtown plan and the proposed design guidelines for the district. Ryland Homes requested a letter of intent from the city to become the master developer for the project. The EDA suggested that Ryland Homes come to the next EDA meeting and give a presentation on the commercial component of their proposal. 4. PRESENTATION FROM SCOTT MONTGOMERY ON THE END ZONE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Scott Montgomery of Kelmont gave an update to the EDA on their plans to redevelop the former End Zone bar and adjacent residential properties fronting the east side of Hwy 61 south of 140th St N into a mix of office space and residential uses. Scott Montgomery already owns some of the parcels at the location but is having trouble acquiring the `End Zone' property and would like some financial help from the city. The EDA requested that Scott Montgomery continue to keep the city staff and city officials informed on the property acquisition process and any future plans for the site.