Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 12/13/2012

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Development Services Manager Gladhill discussed the property's retail zoning stating that the same standards apply to this property as The COR. He stated that the intersection with Sunwood will be signalized by the end of the year. He advised that the City can work off an RFP for this property because it is outside of the Landform contract and noted that staff can do some basic planning in-house before further dollars are spent on a consultant. Discussion ensued regarding the surrounding properties. Member Steffen felt the City should not put the property up for sale until a final determination is made regarding which option to pursue. Member Williams stated she was hesitant to authorize an appraisal at this time and felt that an updated appraisal in approximately six months would provide a more accurate reflection of the value once the new business is in place across the street. It was the consensus of the Economic Development Authority to postpone the appraisal and to bring this matter back to the EDA in six months or sooner if necessary. 4.07: 2013 EDA Work Plan Management Analyst Brama requested input from the EDA regarding the 2013 work plan given the recent election and upcoming changes on the City Council and EDA; in addition, input from the EDA is needed regarding whether to engage in a more structured strategic planning process and if so, whether to wait until January to engage in that process. City Administrator Ulrich stated that Mayor -elect Strommen has expressed an interest in strategic planning for the City Council and the objectives of the EDA naturally cascade down from the City Council's leadership on key issues for the City. He suggested it may be prudent to wait until January. It was the consensus of the EDA to postpone further discussion of the 2013 EDA Work Plan until January 2013. Member Steffen asked when the openings on the EDA will be filled. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the City Council representatives on the EDA will be appointed at the first City Council meeting in January. Development Services Manager Gladhill advised that the two openings on the EDA have been posted for advertising in the Ramsey Resident and interviews will be conducted in January and February with appointments made in March 2013. Member Steffen expressed concern that the EDA will have two vacancies from January 1 until April 1 and requested the City accelerate the process for filling the two vacancies on the EDA. Economic Development Authority/November 8, 2012 Page 5 of 7