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MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
February 6, 1991
1. Call to order
President Meland called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
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The following commissioners were present: Bruce Battaglia, Lyle Hanks, Keith
Meland and Larry Mitchell.
Commissioner Tschida arrived at 8:30 p.m.
Al so present were Executive Di rector ( Bill Dixon); Barry Warner of Barton-
Aschman; Dave Koski, Barton-Aschman; Tom Payne, TPAP; Di rector of Community
Development (Dave Hagen) and Director of Public Works (Jim Grube)
3. Purpose of meeting
The purpose of the meeting was to review concepts and options pertaining
to the Highway 7 corridor. In particular, land use, redevelopment opportunities,
and traffic considerations were discussed.
Mr. Warner reminded the EDA that his firm's assignment would not result in
specific design being produced for specific sites.
Warner further noted that City staff had been in regular contact with his
firm and that the firm was aware of the status of the Comprehensive Plan
update, the Highway 7 plans including Louisiana/Hwy. 7 and various development
proposals such as Suburban Plumbing that the City has received.
Warner stated that the ENSR report was encouraging concerning the Tower
Pl ace site and that he felt it was advisable to approach lenders with a
report at this time in order to pose the hypothetical question as to their
reaction to the site in light of the ENSR report.
4. Upcoming meetings
Upcoming meetings were discussed. There will be another work session with
the EDA on March 20. The focus of that meeting will be implementation strategies.
In addition, Barton-Aschman will attempt to arrange a meeting of EDA represen-
tatives and Park Nicollet representatives on the afternoon of March 20.
On the evening of Marsh 2l, there will be a neighborhood meeting for Hwy.
7 properties.
5. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
MICROFILMED
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Recording Secretary