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MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting—April 13, 2004 7:00 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Bob Benke (7:25 am), Mary Burg, Dennis Flahave, Linda Harmon, John Kaufhold(7:10 am), Steve Larson, Mark Nelson, Maxine Pierson, Gary Stang, Jim Witkowski. Members/Liaisons Absent: Gene Delaune, Ken Johnson. Staff Present: Kevin Locke, David Black. Call to Order Linda Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m. ( 11111)1Sif Approval of Minutes The minutes of March 9, 2004 were presented for pprova . ith one minor change for clarification, all approved. Brighton Village Report Black reported that there have be n two sign'fica hanges that may affect the proposed redevelopment project. First, L Hendel as eft Kraus-Anderson for other employment. His replacement is Cynthia}labwho as pro ted. Second, the former chiropractic office space has been painted and leas ew tenant. Habel indicates that this is a short-term lease and won't hinder redevelo bi nt efforts Sn9Ikrs working out a new reorganization plan. Stang suggested that Snydei�s niay be poslitioning elf for a buyout. N Witkowsk, . .-ther there was anything the City could do to advance the process. Larson suggested t at the ption would be for the City to purchase the site or arrange for an acquisition b . ether d- eloper. Burg emphasized that nearby residents do not want a hotel to be built there. Northwest Quadrant Report Corporate User. Black reported that staff was continuing to work with Medtronic and its advisors to resolve financial, technical, and legal issues. A public announcement will apparently be delayed until most issues can be worked out. He suggested that there weren't any unresolvable problems,just that Medtronic is following its evaluation and decision-making processes. Locke added that the City presented an aggressive response,picking up an increased portion of the costs and risks after the state was unable to provide any substantial financial