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MINUTES <br /> New Brighton Economic Development Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—September 13, 2006 <br /> 7:00 a.m. <br /> Members/Liaisons Present: Bob Benke, Gene Delaune, Dennis Flahave, Linda Harmon, Lisa <br /> Harreld, John Kaufhold, Steve Larson, Mark Nelson, Jim Sculthorp, and Bruce Nustad. <br /> Members/Liaisons Absent: Gina Bauman and Gary Stang. <br /> Staff Present: Grant Fernelius, David Black, and Jennifer Lavandowska. <br /> Call to Order <br /> Mark Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> The minutes of the August 8, 2006 meeting were presented for approval. These minutes were <br /> approved with the following amendment: Harmon suggested that the neighborhood study that <br /> was done several years ago be looked at; the study had supported approved a hotel for the site. <br /> Northwest Quadrant Report <br /> Site Preparation <br /> Black reported that there was a great turnout for the grand opening that was held on September 7. <br /> Larson added that roughly 500 people attended, when a normal turnout is 50. Black reported that <br /> the developers were not taking deposits that day, but made appointments for interested parties to <br /> come back and look at the condos. The developers did a great job of pulling the site together to <br /> get it ready for the open house; the only disappointment was that the Sherman model was not <br /> ready to be viewed. They will be open daily from 11 am to 6 pm through the Parade of Homes. <br /> Post Office <br /> Black announced that the real estate manager for the U. S. Postal Service has confirmed that the <br /> proposal was forwarded to Washington, D. C. It may take 90 days, but he is hoping that it will <br /> be 30 to 60 days for an approval. Staff is waiting to hear from the appraisers for a valuation on <br /> the property for the court hearing. It appears that this issue will go to court and a settlement may <br /> not be reached. Delaune inquired if the staff is optimistic that this will be resolved. Black <br /> replied that staff is very optimistic that the project will be approved. Delaune congratulated staff <br /> and Council for all their hard work on this project. <br /> Ferrellgas <br /> The City received a right of entry agreement from Ferrellgas that will allow survey work and <br /> environmental testing. Testing will not be completed now,because Phase I reports should be <br /> done within six months of acquiring the property. There is no agreement to purchase the <br /> property; the latest City offer would have the City closing on the property by the end of the year <br /> Page 1 of 5 <br />