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MINUTES <br /> New Brighton Economic Development Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—October 10, 2006 <br /> 7:00 a.m. <br /> Members/Liaisons Present: Gina Bauman, Bob Benke, Gene Delaune, Linda Harmon, Lisa <br /> Harreld, John Kaufhold, Steve Larson, Mark Nelson, Bruce Nustad, Jim Sculthorp, and Jim <br /> Witkowski. <br /> Members/Liaisons Absent: Dennis Flahave and Gary Stang. <br /> Staff Present: Jeanna Troha, 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 September 13, 2006 meeting were presented for approval. All approved. <br /> Northwest Quadrant Report <br /> Post Office <br /> Black reported that he had a conversation with the representative from the U. S. Postal Service a <br /> few weeks ago, who is still hoping for the approval for the moving the post office before the <br /> ninety-day target. Black added that there were several questions regarding the move from <br /> citizens at the Town Hall Meeting. Delaune asked if there may be any hurdles in securing the <br /> post office building. Black replied that the only significant delay would have been with the <br /> property owner challenging public purpose, which did not happen. <br /> Ferrellgas <br /> Nelson inquired about the contingency that Ferrellgas included on the offer proposal. Black <br /> replied that while Ferrellgas didn't change the price, they did add a contingency that the City <br /> would have to find another location before they would agree to move. <br /> Fernelius reported that the City of Mounds View sent the City a letter opposing Midwest <br /> Asphalt's proposal to move to the Belair site. Kaufhold asked if the neighborhood to the west <br /> had been notified. Fernelius replied that properties within 350 feet were notified of this <br /> proposal, which is according to state law and consistent with how staff has notified every other <br /> planning proposal. Kaufhold suggested that staff consider increasing the notification area for <br /> this proposal. He stated that he is concerned that residents will feel that they were not made <br /> aware of this proposal. Harreld inquired if staff knew if Belair has changed the type of work <br /> they do on the site. She stated that the noise level has increased from the business. Fernelius <br /> replied that staff does not know of any changes, however by adding Midwest Asphalt the use of <br /> the site will intensify. Kaufhold inquired if the proposal intends to alter the screening at the site. <br /> Page 1 of 5 <br />