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MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting—December 14, 2004 7:00 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Bob Benke, Mary Burg, Gene Delaune, Dennis Flahave, Linda Harmon, Ken Johnson(7:35 am), John Kaufhold, Steve Larson, Gary Stang(7:20 am), and Jim Witkowski. Members/Liaisons Absent: Mark Nelson and Maxine Pierson. Staff Present: Matt Fulton, Grant Fernelius, and David Black. Call to Order Linda Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:10 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Report Witkowski reported that the Twin Cities North Chamber is planning another Career Jam, to be held in March. High school juniors are invited to discuss career options in various fields. Last year over 600 students attended. Quarterly Business Council meetings will include businesses from Blaine and Shoreview, to increase networking opportunities. The Annual Gala will be held on February 26th at the Mermaid. Sponsorship opportunities remain, at various levels. Approval of Minutes With a quorum now present, the minutes of the November 9, 2004 meeting were presented for approval, and approved unanimously. Northwest Quadrant Report Corporate User. Fulton reported that Medtronic had not responded to the City's last offer, therefore it is assumed that the company is no longer interested in the site. Burg reported that the City of Mounds View had made no commitments to the company, and the Bridges Golf Course will be open in 2005. She also noted that the billboard contract with Clear Channel would have to be bought out at a substantial cost. Revised Plan. Black reported that staff will ask the Council to approve a contract with DSU to update the previous Northwest Quadrant plan. One of the key objectives will be to better integrate the two sides of Old Highway 8. Kaufhold questioned whether there had been any further discussions with Ramsey County about the boundary with Long Lake Park; Black indicated that there had not. Fulton noted that the