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Approved MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting—February 14,2006 7:00 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Gina Bauman, Bob Benke, Gene Delaune, Dennis Flahave, Linda Harmon, Lisa Harreld, John Kaufhold, Steve Larson, Mark Nelson, Jim Sculthorp, and Gary Stang. Members/Liaisons Absent: Bruce Nustad. Staff Present: Grant Fernelius, David Black, and Jennifer Lavandowska. Call to Order Linda Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:02 a.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the January 10, 2006 meeting were presented for approval. The minutes were approved with the following amendment: Benke asked if they have considered working with the City to offer a trial membership at the Family Service Center to the potential residents of the senior condos as a part of the sales package. Election of Officers Harmon announced that she would be stepping down as Chair from the Commission. Kaufhold was nominated for Chair by Flahave and Nelson was nominated by Harmon. Nelson was elected as the new Chair and Kaufhold was elected as the Vice-Chair. Northwest Quadrant Report Site Plan Review Black reported that the site plans for the west side of the Northwest Quadrant went before the Planning Commission on January 17th and at a special meeting on January 31 st. There was discussion regarding whether the streets within the development would be private or public. While the negotiations are ongoing, it appears that the streets will be public,but the developer will do the maintenance. Delaune inquired why the homeowners association is being asked to maintain the roads when the City would own them. Black replied that other townhomes in New Brighton currently have private roads, and this would guarantee access to the area. Harmon stated that she could see an issue being raised from the homeowners association,because they are paying property taxes and being told they have to pay an additional fee for street maintenance. Black replied that those residents may not have to maintain the trees and green areas. Flahave reported that in Elk River, residents asked the City to lower their property taxes because they were maintaining the street. Delaune suggested that the City could be hired to maintain the roads, since they have more experience than an outside contractor. Benke pointed out that while the City has more experience, they may not have the proper equipment.