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Black announced that Veit is still working on the dump cleanup and is currently forty percent done with the project; it will be completed much sooner than expected. The post office is expected to move on Martin Luther King Day weekend, which will allow Veit to remove the small amount of dump material in the corner of that property. Nelson inquired whether the methane gas collection system would be done in the spring. Black replied that the gas collection system would be put in place after the dump has been reconfigured, since the barrier will have to be specially ordered for the exact shape and size of the developments. Benke asked whether any surprises have been found in the dump. Black replied that the only surprise has been that the water table is lower than expected, which may increase the cost of the cleanup. Other Developments Black reported that staff is working on a questionnaire that will assess the needs of businesses within the City. It is hoped that the questionnaire will expand the City's relationship with area businesses and also make them aware of City services. The questionnaire should take no longer than an hour to administer. Lesher suggested that open-ended questions are the best way to prompt useful responses. Benke asked whether staff had talked with the Chamber's Business Development Committee. Roche replied that the Chamber's committee is made up of ten cities, which have identified a total of twenty-five to thirty businesses that they would survey. He added that three to four Chamber cities are now conducting their own surveys or questionnaires. Lesher added that she would volunteer to help with the business visits. Larson reported that he attended AN Group's open house and met with the company's president, . Lee Anderson. The company is very pleased with their new location and has made a commitment to the area. They have told Larson that the company is willing to talk with any new businesses interested in developing within the Northwest Quadrant, Chamber Report Roche reported that on Tuesday, January 131h at 5:00 the Chamber will be hosting its Legislative Reception at the TPC in Blaine. This free event is jointly held by several area chambers. Nelson asked whether the event is well attended. Roche replied that it is a well -attended event. Other Business Nelson reported that he will be attending the January 13th Council meeting to give a report to summarize the commission's activities for the past year and to offer suggestions for the coming year. Nelson said that he would be asking for a validation of the commission's role and that the Council promptly fill the open position. Sculthorp asked whether staff or any of the commissioners knew of any "shovel ready" projects in the City or the area. Larson replied that he was in Washington, DC last March and discussed the 35W reconstruction. While that project is not slated until 2030, it would be ready if any Federal funds should move the project up the priority list. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 a.m. 0