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Approved MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting — March 16, 2010 7:30 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Gina Bauman, Dennis Flahave, Marie Hansen, Mike Murlowski, Terri Snell, Ruben Vasquez, D.L. Beach Members/Liaisons Absent: Marie Hansen and Bob Smith Staff Present: Grant Fernelius, Community Development Director; Katie Bruno, Office Assistant. Call to Order Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Flahave to approve the February 2, 2010 minutes. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion Approved. Council Report Councilmember Bauman reported that the Council has been discussing the 2011 Budget; currently it looks as though there is a $500,000 deficit. Council recently met with a consultant to address the Emerald Ash Boar dilemma. Staff intends to treat boulevard and park trees. Residents may be given the option for a fee based treatment as well. Flahave questioned if council had any proposed solutions for the budget deficit. Bauman reported council approved the rehiring of a Deputy Director. the Engineer Supervisor was regarded to a Civil Engineer II at a lower pay grade. Two Park and Recreation positions will not be filled at this time. Bauman reported the lowest proposed levy was 6.83, and the City Manager is continuing to look at different scenarios. Northwest Quadrant Report Federal Funding Requests Fernelius reported the City is pursuing federal funding for the Northwest Quadrant, at the request of the Council. This request focuses on removal of additional dump material in Block E. As part of the dump closure project, the City removed materials from the perimeter of Block E, but approximately 60,000 cubic yards of material was left in place. Most of this material is relatively deep (30' to 45') and is estimated to cost about $3.OM to remove. The City is seeking $2.OM in federal funding to help pay for about 2/3 of the project cost. The remaining fund ($ LOM) would come from the City's municipal development fund. The request was submitted to the Congressional delegation as part of the Fiscal Year 2011 appropriations process, which will begin on October 1" of this year. Members of Congress will rank their funding requests this spring for inclusion in the various annual appropriation measures. In addition, the City has previously submitted funding requests under the transportation reauthorization process. Fernelius reported there does appear to be some progress in crafting a new bill, which could include requests like New Brighton. The City was successful in having two projects (Old Highway 8 bridge and pedestrian bridge) included in a previous version of the bill.