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MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Approved Special Meeting—March 24,2011 7:30 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Gina Bauman,Mike Murlowski,Marie Hansen,Dennis Flahave, D.L. Beach,Bob Benke(arrived at 8:00) Members/Liaisons Absent: Terri Snell,Bob Smith Staff Present: Grant Fernelius-Community Development Director;Dean Lotter,City Manager,Katie Bruno-Office Assistant. Consultants Present: Arne Cook,Mark Ruff The Following were present from Ryan Companies: Casey Hankinson,Director of Development Eric Anderson,Director of Development Rick Collins,Vice President of Development Ryan Companies reported that they have developed numerous sites in the metro as well as nationally. They work with office, industrial,medical, senior housing and primarily built to suit. They reported they focus on building lasting relationships with their clients, and have 100%customer satisfaction. They have recently starting hiring staff following a period of reduction in staff. Commissioner Murlowski questioned where Ryan works geographically. Rick Collins noted they are based in Minnesota,but do work in Chicago,Iowa,Arizona, and California. Casey Hankinson stated three things that separate Ryan form other developers include: (1)Their ability to get the project done. (2)Their ability to build to suit (3)Their ability to deal with complex land sites. Commissioner Flahave questioned what environmental constraints Ryan sees with the Northwest Quadrant? Mr. Hankinson replied they would bring their environmental staff in to review what has already been tested,and move forward from there. Mr. Hankinson reported the Northwest Quadrant is in a great location, and ready to market,it was reported that the entire market need not improve, and they would hope for a few interested users. While medical devise users are the most consistent right now,they would market to a variety of users. Rick Collins noted that Ryan is capable of assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites,and that they were involved with the TCAAP site recently. Councilmember Bauman questioned how Ryan would plat the area. Mr. Hankinson noted the lots and the sizes of the lots would support 100,000-125,000 square foot buildings. Commissioner Beach asked if they were experienced in hospital work. Mr. Collins reported the state legislature works with locations of hospitals;however other medical facilities would be considered. Mr.Hankinson offered the following timeline: 2011 a one year time to market the site. 2012 begin development with yearly improvements.