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MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
October 7, 1991
MICROFILMED
1. Call to order
Vice President Allen Friedman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll call
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The following Commissioners were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, George
Haun, Allen Friedman, Lyle Hanks. Commissioner Tschida arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Also present were the Executive Director, City Attorney and Director
of Community Development.
3. Approval of Sept. 3 and Sept. ll minutes
It was moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,
to approve the minutes of the Sept. 3 and Sept. ll meetings. The motion
passed 4-0.
4. Approval of Oct. 7 agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Haun, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to
approve the Oct. 7 agenda. The motion passed 4-0.
5. Reports - None
6. Unfinished business
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a. Working conference with Nick Trkla re Tower Place development
Mr. Trkla brought the Authority up to date on negotiations and discussions
with all parties involved. He said there was general agreement amongst
the parties relative to a development plan. Some options and choices
remain to be addressed. He touched briefly on the complexities of the
remedial situation -- the overriding premise being that cooperative entities
will join in finding a solution and reach agreement on cost-sharing.
With regard to environmental issues, the City has hired consultants as
well a s the F o u n d at i on h av i n g made s i mi l a r st u d i e s with it s con s u lt ant s .
He defined the present issues as (1) physical planning which he believed
was about 90% complete; (2) start looking at?wide range of issues regarding
where we are today and a redevelopment agreement, principally the total
cost for redevelopment, who bears which of the costs in all aspects.
Mary Hartmann, Wayside House Executive Director, was asking two things:
(1) Wayside House would like to continue to be involved in the process
and be apprised as early as possible as to what the Authority's plans
are; and (2) how much Wayside House has appreciated being in the City
and being able to provide their service with the City's support. They
asked to be apprised of each step in the process as it moves along.
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b. Status report: Wilkins site - This item was discussed at the end of
the meeting in closed session because of threatened litigation.
Commissioner Tschida arrived.
7. New business
a. Offer from Wal Mart Economic Development Committee
Mr. Dixon referenced the letter from Wal-Mart Economic Development Committee
relative to 3-year grants ranging from $4500-$6000/yr. to be used by
cities for economic development purposes. One possible use for the City
might be production of an information package to promote development/redevelop-
ment in the community.
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Haun, to
make application for the grant.
The motion passed 5-0.
8. Communications and bills
a. September financial statement
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Tschida,
to approve the September financial statement. The motion passed 5-0.
b. Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Tschida, seconded by Commissioner Haun,
to approve the list of verified claims. The motion passed 5-0.
9. Adjournment
It was moved by
to adjourn at 6:50
Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Tschida,
p.m. The motion passed 5-0~
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Executive Director