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MINUTES r New Brighton Economic Development Commission Approved Regular Meeting—October 18,2011 7:30 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Paul Zisla,Bob Smith, Terri Snell,Vivian Neumann-Walker,D.L. Beach, Marie Hansen, Mike Murlowski, Al Potter and Councilmember Char Samuelson Members/Liaisons Absent: None Staff Present: Grant Fernelius-Community Development Director; Katie Bruno-Office Assistant. Guests Present: Long Nguyen Call to Order Commissioner Zisla called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Zisla, seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the minutes from the September 20, 2011 meeting. Approved 8-0 Report from Council Liaison Councilmember Samuelson reported that the Public Safety Department is hosting a Fire Department open house on Monday, October 24th at 6:00 p.m. The Ramsey County Library will have an Open House on Saturday, October 29`h at 10:00 a.m. Community Partners with Youth is having its annual fundraiser on Friday October 28th at the New Brighton Community Center. The View Apartments at Long Lake Director Fernelius reported that work continues on the apartment project, and currently the second floor is being framed up. Director Fernelius reported that the concerns reported last moth with the soil issues, have been resolved. The issues were a result of the excessive rain experienced earlier in the summer. Commissioner Potter questioned the total construction costs of the project. Director Fernelius stated that the total building cost of the project is $12 to $ 13 million. NW Refinery Update Director Fernelius reported that Ashland and the City have finally approved an access agreement for the cleanup of the former Northwest Refinery. Ashland is in the process of bidding the project. Work is • expected to begin the first week in November. The City is also relocating the existing aggregate stockpile. Commissioner Potter questioned who will monitor the remediation work. Director Fernelius stated that the City is relying on MPCA, and have requested being included in weekly progress update meetings. Chair Zisla asked if the City plans to sell the aggregate. Director Fernelius reported that the City intends to sell the aggregate pile and some of the material has already been used for city road projects. Commercial Marketing Activities Director Fernelius reported that currently there are two interested prospects, one being a New Brighton based business looking to expand, and the other is a Minneapolis based company with a satellite office located in Arden Hills. It was reported that lease rates will likely be a key factor in the company's decision to relocate. Commissioner Potter questioned why the City wouldn't market the sites that are already remediated more aggressively. Director Fernelius responded that it is a matter of finding the right user for a given site.