Minutes

New Brighton Economic Development Commission

Regular Meeting - April 8, 1997

7:30 a.m.

Call to Order

Chair Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:40 a.m.

Roll Call

Present:	Bob Benke, Carol Frey, Maxine Pierson,George Gregori, Ken Johnson, John Kaufhold, Jeff Schopf, Roger Williams

Absent:	Mike Olson, Dean Tollefson

Also Present:	Jill Hanson, Economic Development Specialist

Matt Fulton, City Manager

Approval of Minutes

The March 11, 1997 minutes were approved as written.

Election of Chair for 1997-1998

Ken Johnson was re-elected as Chair for the EDC to serve another year. George Gregori was also re-elected to serve as Vice Chair.

Old Highway 8 Corridor Study Update

George Gregori reported on the Town Hall meeting discussion of the Old Highway 8 Corridor Study. Results of a survey passed out at the event were discussed. The next public meeting will be held on April 16 and will be taped for replaying on the City's cable channel. The task force will meet on April 23. The final presentation to the City Council is expected in June.

MacGillis and Gibbs Progress

An agreement has been reached with MacGillis and Gibbs. Donatelle is planning to locate on the site with construction commencing in September. A Prospective Purchasers Agreement that says the EPA will not sue the new owners and a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to allow for clean up easements and the usage restrictions is being negotiated. The authorization to condemn will be brought before the City Council in April. Negotiations is also continuing with Ramsey County concerning the unpaid taxes on the property as well.

Special legislation is being proposed to assist in our redevelopment efforts in the NW Quadrant area and the pole yard area. The City is requesting exemptions from current tax increment pooling restrictions, relief from local government matching required offsets, and no "five year rule" applications.

Other Business

Two of the last three remaining parcels have been purchased for the Brighton Corporate Park II. Negotiations continue on the railroad right of way which is the only remaining parcel.

Gregori announced that the Arsenal Restoration Advisory Board will be hold a public meeting concerning the Arsenal clean up on April 22, 1997 at 7:00 pm at the Family Service Center.

Pierson will be serving as Council Member of the Month for April.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.