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MINUTES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MARCH 22, 1994
I. ROLL CALL
Present:
Bob Barsness, Jeannie Robbins, Ray Lemley, Larry
Greenfield, Oar Fosse, Wes Mader, Carrie Nelson and
Bonnie Carlson. Roger Guenette arrived at 7:45 am.
II. MINUTES
A motion was made by Larry Greenfield, Seconded by Jeannie Robbins to
approve the minutes of the meeting on February 22 and March 8, 1994. The
motion carried.
III. UPDATE ON BUSINESS OFFICE PARK DEVELOPMENT - PROSPECTS
Roger Guenette updated members on meetings held with parties interested in
a multi-tenant building. A meeting to firm up commitment to the project is
scheduled for March 22, 1994 at 10:30 am.
IV. STAR CITY CUSTOMER FEEDBACK SURVEY
Committee members Dar Fosse and Jeannie Robbins will draft a response to
the survey on behalf of the EDC.
V. MVTA INTEREST IN PARK AND RIDE RELOCATION
Following a discussion of existing and potential park and ride sites, the
committee recommended the following:
1. The Amoco site be considered as the downtown site.
2. The downtown parking lot on Highway 21 and Main is not a good site for a
park and ride or bus shelter.
3. Ask MVTA to determine how many bus riders walk to the Priordale Mall
bus stop.
4. Future bus service be considered for the Waterfront Passage Business
Office Park when warranted.
VI. 1994 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Evaluation of Advanced Resources Services:
The committee general concepts for evaluation criteria and requested staff
to draft an evaluation form based upon the contract criteria and the
committee's discussion.
VII. DISCUSSION OF LAND ANNEXATION AND OR PURCHASE
ADJACENT TO WATERFRONT PASSAGE BUSINESS PARK
Chair Bob Barsness reported that the City Council has directed the EDC to
work with the City Staff to develop a strategy and budget relating to the
acquisition and/or annexation of the adjacent property South and West of
Waterfront Passage Business Office.
A planning and strategy meeting will be held with Bob Barsness, Roger
Guenette, Frank Boyles and Bonnie Carlson at 9:00 am March 22, 1994
VIII. CHAMBER UPDATE:
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Carrie Nelson reported that f)arls Hallmark has recently changed ownership,
the chamber's membership is increasing and that Waterfront days will be
August 6, 1994. Ms. Nelson will attend at least one EDC a month to update
members on Chamber activities.
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Jeannie Robbins reportet! she periodically receives comments from
community members that a potential business rs did not receive a
positive response from the City and therefore located in another community.
Staff was requested to develop a contact reporting system so that EDC
members are aware of current activities.
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X.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. Dar Fosse moved, Ray Lemley seconded
the meeting adjourned at 9:00 am.
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