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cable access show. Granger asked who makes the decision on what goes on the show. Miron <br />stated that is important and we will need to think about who will be making the decisions. <br />Bever made a motion, seconded by Granger, to have staff work on the dates of completion <br />and a work plan for the marketing strategy for the July EDA meeting <br />All aye. Motion Carried. <br />HIGHWAY 61 EXPANSION PLANS <br />Staff presented the preliminary plans for the expansion of Highway 61 to show how it could <br />effect development along the highway. The EDA reviewed the plans. CD Director presented <br />the plans to the EDA and concentrated on the downtown area. He stated that there is going to <br />right in and right out accesses because of the median planed for the expansion. There is <br />federal funding for the project that the City will be applying for. <br />DISCUSSION ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT & TIF DISTRICT <br />Staff has met with multiple property owners within the TIF District about the redevelopment <br />of their properties. Staff gave an update to the EDA on the meetings with the property <br />owners. CD Director stated that there are vacant buildings in the downtown area and staff has <br />been in contact with the property owners in the downtown area to discuss redevelopment. <br />There has not been a lot of action for redevelopment projects but there has been interest. <br />UPDATE ON NOR LAKES AND DISCUSSION WITH JOHN GOHMANN <br />The Mayor and the CD Director had a conference call with John Gohmann to discuss the rail <br />line in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The Mayor gave an update at the meeting on the <br />discussion. Miron stated that it went well and that John Gohmann will keep in contact with <br />the City. <br />DISCUSSION ON 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />Staff provided background for the next Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop on land use. <br />Attached were the revised goals from the last workshop and the June Comprehensive Plan <br />Newsletter. <br />HBA UPDATE <br />Klein gave an update that HBA is looking for committee volunteers to help with the <br />operation of the association. Attached was a description of the committees that need help. If <br />anyone is interested please contact the HBA. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Klein made motion, Bever seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 am <br />All aye. Motion carried. <br />