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the office development, with the intent that the sites will be ready for development next spring. <br /> Delaune inquired if Medtox is interested in the bowling alley site. Fulton replied that the <br /> Staubach Co. is representing the Teamsters union, who would relocate its administrative offices <br /> to that location. Black added that the City has not heard from Medtox for about three weeks. <br /> Their first contact could have been to see what is available in the market. Bauman added that <br /> Ameriprise has also announced its interest in finding a corporate site. <br /> Benke asked if there had been anything from MnDOT on when the street and bridge would be <br /> replaced. Black replied that the City had a meeting with them but no decisions had been made. <br /> Kaufhold inquired if the City knew how Staubach would be orienting the building. Black replied <br /> that they have been given a copy of the Design Guidelines for the development. They have <br /> agreed to a conceptual drawing, although they are concerned that the underground parking will <br /> be expensive and would like to add more surface parking. Fernelius added that the City would <br /> like to see more green space for the site, since there will be several hundred people working <br /> there. <br /> Financing <br /> Black announced that the City has applied for a $1 million grant through the Ramsey County <br /> Environmental Response Fund. The decision is anticipated to be made later this month. <br /> Delaune inquired if the City would be able to go back to the fund after the initial money is used. <br /> Fernelius replied that as long as there is a source of funds in 2008-2009, then the City will be <br /> able to go back and apply for additional funding. <br /> Communications <br /> Goepel reported that staff has been working on a citywide newsletter that will focus on the <br /> Northwest Quadrant. Several staff and Council members have written articles for the newsletter. <br /> Staff has focused on putting information in the newsletter that the City thinks the area residents <br /> need to know to better understand the development. Delaune recommended that the flyer <br /> encompass the whole city and the impact that the development will have. Goepel replied that the <br /> first article does cover a bit of that, but will look at expanding it. <br /> Bauman expressed concern that the townhomes and condominiums could be switched to rental <br /> units, by someone coming in and purchasing a large number of units and just renting them. She <br /> added that the developers stated that the townhomes and condos will each have an association <br /> that should regulate that issue. Stang suggested that it would be difficult to control people from <br /> renting out their units. <br /> Delaune inquired if this would be the only newsletter or would there be additional <br /> communications coming from the City. Goepel replied that this would be the only NWQ-themed <br /> piece; however the City will start doing quarterly newsletters, the next coming in July. Fernelius <br /> added that there would be a portion devoted to the east side when that development has been <br /> determined <br /> Stang inquired when the City would start advertising outside of the community. Black replied <br /> that the Council is interested in"recycling"housing with New Brighton residents first, then it <br /> would be advertised throughout the area. Goepel indicated that the City will be printing 11,000 <br />