Minutes

New Brighton Economic Development Commission

Regular Meeting - July 8, 1997

7:30 a.m.

Call to Order

Chair Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.

Roll Call

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

Absent:	Mike Olson, Dean Tollefson

Also Present:	Jill Hanson, Economic Development Specialist

Kevin Locke, Director of Community Development

Matt Fulton, City Manager

Approval of Minutes

The minutes for June 10, 1997 were approved as written.

Rice Creek Center

Mike Gould, G & P Properties, discussed plans for the Brightondale project and the Rice Creek Shopping Center. G & P Properties have a purchase agreement with the owners of the Rice Creek Shopping Center for four of the Center's 5.5 acres along the west side. The project will include:

•	An Alzheimer unit attached to the west side of Brightondale.

•	A 3-story, 100 unit seniors co-op with underground parking and tunnel connection to Brightondale.

•	Food will be provided to the senior building by Brightondale on hot carts.

•	The Alzheimer unit would be built this fall.

•	The senior co-op would begin construction next spring.

•	Some retail space at the Center will be removed. Snyder Drug will remain in control of the partnership from Omaha and continue as retail.

Obstructed access to the park, ponding and drainage issues were discussed. Gregori moved that the EDC support the proposal concepts. The motion was seconded and passed.

Old Highway 8 Corridor Implementation

A list of implementation items for the Old Highway 8 Corridor was discussed. It was decided that the list should be categorized and expanded before the EDC would feel comfortable suggesting priorities. The proposed coordination of the Old Highway 8 addresses was suggested as a first step. The project would be something that could show positive change resulting from the Old Highway 8 Corridor process.

Other Business

A feasibility study is being conducted on the Brightwood Golf Course Clubhouse to see what can be done to make more effecient use of that site and building. Suggestions and input were sought.

The final elements for Brighton Corporate Park II are falling into place. The Brighton Excavating building will be purchased on July 9th and a purchase agreement for the excess railroad right-of-way has been submitted. The vacation of First Street NW will be considered at tonight's Council meeting.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m.