Minutes

New Brighton Economic Development Commission

Regular Meeting - November 12, 1996

7:30 a.m.

Call to Order

Acting Chair George Gregori called the meeting to order at 7:42 a.m.

Roll Call

Present:	George Gregori, Dennis Guldan, Marcia Fink, Ken Johnson, Maxine Pierson, Jeff Schopf, Jay Scott, Roger Williams

Absent:	Mike Olson, Robert Benke

Also Present:	Kevin Locke, Director of Community Development

Jill Hanson, Economic Development Specialist

Approval of Minutes

The minutes from October 8, 1996, were approved as written.

Old Highway 8 Corridor Study

Locke explained the process and timing of the Old Highway 8 Corridor Study. Attached is a listing of the events and respective dates for the project. An information meeting was held on Wednesday, November 13 to explain the process to the public. The Visioning session and bus tour was scheduled for Saturday, November 16.

Rice Creek Center

The partnership that has purchased the Rice Creek Center is still interested in City assistance to fix up the center. The Commissioners discussed the viability of cosmetic changes only to the Center. Scott expressed his concern that 72,000 square feet of retail may be too much for that area and proposed consideration of a mixed use approach to the site. Commissioners expressed a concern that without changes to the center's layout, the current problems will continue. Staff was asked to look into the idea of a mixed use project. A motion was made, seconded and approved to direct staff to speak with Dial Corporation concerning an expanded vision of the site and the inclusion of mixed use components.

Other Business

It was announced that Marcia Fink has resigned as President of the New Brighton Mounds View Chamber of Commerce. The search for a new President has already begun.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 8:57 a.m..