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<br />like to look at a date for the meeting and potential speakers. He questioned members as to <br />whether the EDA would fund the breakfast or partner with another organization such as Rotary. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich suggested Charlie Weaver or Commissioner McElroy as a speaker. <br /> <br />Member Elvig recommended Chairman Peter Bell, Metropolitan Council, to speak on the <br />comprehensive plan process. He stated he would also like to see Governor Pawlenty speak. He <br />stated he would contact Governor Pawlenty's office about doing this as part of his Friday show. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Strommen, seconded by Member Steffen, to recommend to City Council to <br />select Governor Pawlenty as the first choice and Charlie Weaver as the second choice to speak at <br />the 2008 Business Network Meeting with a tentative date in late March 2008 for breakfast at <br />7:30 a.m. <br /> <br />Consensus reached that EDA would pay for a hot breakfast and staff would look for <br />opportunities for additional sponsors. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Strommen, Steffen, Elvig, and <br />Schindel. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Kiefer and LeTourneau <br /> <br />Case #3: <br /> <br />Municipal Center Refinancing Calendar of Events <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reported that at the September 6, 2007 meeting, <br />the EDA adopted a resolution approving the issuance of Public Project Lease Revenue Bonds, <br />Series 2007 A, which authorizes Northland Securities to proceed with debt restructuring. He <br />presented the members with a calendar of events. <br /> <br />No action is required on Case #3. <br /> <br />Case #4: <br /> <br />Staff Update <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan presented an update on the Perkins/Brown <br />property. He stated the wood shell building is being demolished. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reported a plan for a Law Firm/North Satellite <br />would be presented at the December meeting. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan stated Council made a counter offer to ACE Solid <br />Waste. He stated he is waiting for a response from ACE. <br /> <br />Member Elvig commented the counter-offer occurred because enough Council member votes <br />were not available. He stated the only thing that was agreed upon was presenting the counter- <br />offer and that there is no harm in it. He stated Council did not want to vote on this without all <br />members present. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/November 8, 2007 <br />Page 4 of7 <br />