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MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting—August 9, 2005 7:00 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Bob Benke, Gene Delaune, Linda Harmon, Lisa Harreld, Ken Johnson, John Kaufhold, Steve Larson, and Gary Stang. Members/Liaisons Absent: Sharon Doffing, Dennis Flahave, Mark Nelson, and Jim Witkowski. Staff Present: David Black and Jennifer Lavandowska. Call to Order Linda Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:02 am. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the July 12, 2005 meeting were presented for approval. All approved. Northwest Quadrant Report Planning Black presented a rough draft of the design guidelines from the August 8th meeting with DSU. It takes into account fifteen different criteria. Once the design guidelines are approved,the City will consider how it should be implemented. It is possible that the Council will decide to create a special zoning overlay district for the Northwest Quadrant. Benke and Delaune asked how the guidelines will be developed and if the Planning Commission or the Council would be involved. Black responded that the Planning Commission would be involved on some level and when they are done, it would be submitted to the Council for approval. Johnson also suggested that the guidelines should be flexible in order to attract developers. Black reassured that the guidelines will be flexible, but ensure that the buildings are of high quality. When approved by the City Council, the guidelines will be made available to the public. Johnson suggested that the City talk with Brooklyn Center; they have a similar project under way and they might be willing to exchange ideas. Lisa Harreld will represent the City on the library task force. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10th; they will then meet every other month through January. Delaune expressed concern over how he was nominated for the task force and asked Black to relay his concerns to City management. Midwest Asphalt Black reported that after the August 4th mediation meeting the parties were closer to reaching an agreement. Aside from price and financial terms, discussions have centered around the materials on the site, City commitments to purchasing some of the materials, and the price for them. It appears that Midwest Asphalt may be off the entire site within the next two years and possibly off a portion as early as next spring.