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Commissioner Backous stated he would like to see the story of how Landform was selected. <br />Due to the late hour, the HRA agreed to table consideration of the exit strategy to a future <br />meeting. <br />Development Manager Lazan asked the HRA to provide its comments on the exit strategy prior <br />to the next meeting so he can revamp that information for additional discussion. <br />The consensus of the HRA was to direct staff to revise the history information as discussed and <br />create a narrative describing why the City became involved in the Ramsey. Town Center <br />property, the risk, benefit, hiring of Landform, and decisions the Council faced that resulted in <br />the City getting into the development business. <br />6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br />6.01: Review Development Dashboard <br />The HRA supported the suggestion of Commissioner Backous to table this item for additional <br />discussion. <br />6.02: Recap of Activities and Materials from ICSC Spring Conference <br />Development Manager Lazan presented a report on the International Conference of Shopping <br />Centers (ICSC) Spring Conference. He indicated there was a fair amount of recognition and <br />compliments on the City's booth and The COR marketing materials. Development Manager <br />Lazan presented the ICSC budget, estimating costs will be $14,000 to $15,000 including all <br />marketing materials, which is about $2,000 under budget. <br />7. COMMISSIONER INPUT <br />Commissioner Ramsey stated a QuickTrip is being built in Anoka and he has been asked why <br />Ramsey lost that project. <br />Development Manager Lazan clarified that QuickTrip was under contract to construct in Anoka <br />prior to opening discussions with Ramsey. He stated he is hopeful to talk with QuickTrip again <br />this fall if a parcel is available. <br />8. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to adjourn the regular <br />meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. <br />Motion carried. <br />The regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 10:47 p.m. <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / June 12, 2012 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />