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There was also a motion by Miron, and seconded by Granger, to look at into the purchase of the Scholler property on 145th because the city may need that property when CSAH 8 is realigned, and bring to City Council. All aye. Motion carried. UPDATE OF TIF SUBCOMMITTEE AND SET DATE FOR MEETING The EDA directed staff to set up a TIF Subcommittee meeting to discuss the downtown development plans, whether or not senior housing is what should be downtown, and to discuss what direction should be taken with the plans and the developers. The meeting did not end up happening because we needed to set up a time that everyone could make. The Staff is recommending that the EDA set up a date and time for the meeting. Bryan Bear gave an overview on what the meeting would consist of and recommended that the EDA set the date of the meeting. The meeting was set for Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 2:30 pm. EMINENT DOMAIN LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Staff has attached an update from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities of the current legislation on eminent domain. The Staff did present this issue to the EDA and discussed impacts to downtown redevelopment. Mike Ericson gave an update on the current legislation and the issues that may come up if the bill is passed. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Last summer several EDA members attended the East Metro Economic Development Forum. At the forum, questions were raised about Washington County's Economic Development Strategy. Administrators from Oakdale and Woodbury prepared a draft strategy that is attached to this packet. Staff recommended the EDA review the strategy, and provide comments. Mike Ericson gave an overview and an update on the Washington County Economic Development Strategy. The EDA discussed the plan and Miron stated that he liked the overall plan. UPDATE ON HUGO KIDZ N' BIZ FEST APRIL 30TH, 2006 The Hugo Kidz n' Biz Fest will be held at the Public Works facility on April 30, 2006 at 1 pm. Staff would like to get an RSVP of the people attending and what their role with be there. Mike Ericson gave an update on the festivities and got RSVP's from the people of the EDA who were going to be involved. UPDATE ON NORTH HIGHWAY 61 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS MEETING ON MAY 3RD AT 9 AM IN THE ONEKA ROOM At the March 20, 2006 EDA meeting, the EDA listened to local business owner Rick Burr's desire to expand his business. The Council accepted the EDA's recommendation to set up a meeting with the commercial property owners adjacent to Rick Burr's property, Gusset Design.