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Chairperson Riley explained that while it was important to the EDA to have a local business expressing this concern he was unsure if there was anything the EDA could do in this situation. Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director Nelson advised that PSD has proposed a solution to the problem, with the proposed access off of Sunwood Drive, which would be addressed by the City the following Tuesday. City Administrator Ulrich hoped to have resolution soon. He confirmed that the Public Works Committee would be reviewing the application on April 19 and noted that the Council could review the item as early as April 26 He questioned the timeline for Wells Catering. George Wells stated that he did not have a firm timeline but noted that construction would take approximately three months and the project was slated to begin three weeks ago. Deputy City Administrator/Community-Development Director Nelson confirmed that if the curb cut and parking were approved, the parking lot could be constructed while the building improvements were taking place, which would not delay the project any further. Councilmember McGlone confirmed that throughout this process parking has been an issue. City Administrator Ulrich noted that there were many issues with PSD but advised that if this issue were resolved the building permit could be issued. Motion by Member LeTourneau seconded by Member Skaff, to recommend to City Council that the Wells Catering/PSD access and parking review be fast tracked, with an attempt to split the Wells Catering building permit away from the issues with PSD. - Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members LeTourneau, Skaff, McGlone, Steffen, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Williams. Case #1: STAFF UPDATE Business Expo Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman presented the Staff Report. He noted that 100 percent of the booths had been filled and a waiting list had been started. He advised that marketing had begun and postcards would soon be mailed to residents, an insert will also be included with the utility billing The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the Fountains of Ramsey. Minneapolis Manufacturing Company Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman presented the Staff Report. He provided an update on the project and noted that although other sites are being considered for the project, Ramsey is still in the running. He explained that sites, such as Indiana and Ohio, were being Economic Development Authority/April 14, 2011 Page 3 of 6