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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the January 13, 2015, EDA meeting as presented. 4. UPDATE ON LIONS PARK At the City Council meeting of June 16, 2014, a landscape architecture consultant was hired and a stakeholder group was appointed for the planning of Lions Park. Immediately following the dedication of a 2.11 acre expansion of the park property, planning began. Residents shared comments on three concept plans at the Parks Commission meeting on December 10, 2014. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson will present the three Lions Park concept plans. Staff recommends the EDA discuss the concepts and provide feedback to staff. 5. UPDATE ON ST. PAUL PORT AUTHORTY MEETING On January 23rd, 2015, Staff had met with the St. Paul Port Authority regarding the redevelopment of the City owned property in downtown. Staff will provide an overview of the meeting agenda and recommendations given by the St. Paul Port Authority. 6. DISCUSSION OF MARKETING CITY OWNED PROPERTY At the meeting of January 8, 2015, the EDA discussed the marketing of City owned property. The EDA decided to wait for feedback from staff after the meeting with the St. Paul Port Authority to make any strategic decisions on how to market the property. Staff will provide an update on possible subsequent steps in marketing City owned property. Staff recommends the EDA review the information and provide feedback to staff. 7. UPDATE ON THE FUTURE OF THE RAIL LINE Staff and City Officials have been having discussions with MN Commercial, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNFS), and local businesses on the use of rail service concerning the future of the rail line. Staff will provide an update to the EDA at the meeting. 8. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff will provide an update to the EDA on the progress with downtown redevelopment.