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MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Approved Regular Meeting—December 13, 2011 7:30 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Paul Zisla, Bob Smith, Vivian Neumann-Walker, D.L. Beach, Marie Hansen, Mike Murlowski, Al Potter, and Councilmember Char Samuelson. Members/Liaisons Absent: Terri Snell. Staff Present: Grant Fernelius-Community Development Director; Janice Gundlach-City Planner,Katie Bruno-Office Assistant. Guests Present: Call to Order Chair Zisla called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Beach to approve the minutes from the October 18, 2011 meeting. Approved 7-0 Report from Council Liaison Councilmember Samuelson reported that the Council will be voting on the 2012 Budget at a meeting later in the day. The proposed levy is $7,287,308—a decrease from 2011. Director Fernelius offered a brief explanation regarding the difference between the Market Value Homestead Credit and the Market Value Exclusion Program. The View Apartments at Long Lake Director Fernelius reported that work continues on the apartment project; currently the framing is complete on all floors, and the contractor is working on the roof trusses. Once the roof and windows are complete the interior work will begin. Commissioner Murlowski asked if the project is on schedule; Director Fernelius stated that it is even slightly ahead of schedule, possibly leasing mid summer 2012. NW Refinery Update Director Fernelius reported that so far, the company has completed two of the excavation areas and removed a fairly large amount of piping and soil. The site has been a challenge to work in because of the unusual shape and the fact that several stockpiles have been created. It was noted that MPCA and Ashland have agreed that the pipe removal and contamination work ends at the property boundary. Any contaminated soil and piping are being tested and removed, as necessary. Contaminated soils are being stockpiled in a (covered) containment area. It was reported that the contamination is extensive and the process is taking longer than anticipated. It will likely be completed in early 2012. The City has been selling off a portion of the stockpile of approximately 200,000 tons of rubble left from the purchase of Midwest Asphalt. The City agreed to relocate the stockpile earlier in the year. The contractor who relocated the pile determined that the remaining 4-6 feet of aggregate was not the processed class 7, but possibly part of an old rubble pile, and Ashland will be responsible for disposing of the aggregate. Director Fernelius reported that Barr Engineering is consulting the City in the process. Commissioner Potter asked if the City could sell the rubble. Director Fernelius noted that the rubble would require processing and that would be costly.