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City will need to make sure the blight issue is addressed. He added that a developer might be <br />willing to take out the properties on the north side as part of an overall grant through the State. <br />Mr. Tom Anderson indicated they see this as a PUD and understand that redeveloping the area <br />on the north side is key to securing TIF money. <br />Member Skaff stated he was encouraged by the concept plan and what it could do for the City. <br />Member Riley stated that the project needs to focus on the north side as well in order to make it <br />work, adding he felt the concept plan sounded good. He asked about what happens to park <br />access to Elmcrest Park. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill stated there is temporary access off Quicksilver and the <br />ultimate plan includes a realignment of Quicksilver with the park access road. <br />It was the consensus of the EDA to pursue the preliminary proposal presented by Rum River <br />Hills, including a willingness to consider assistance for the sewer connection, a TH47 underpass, <br />and a land write down. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill indicated the proposal includes a number of land use <br />planning items and suggested that the Planning Commission review these items in August to <br />discuss the land use concept. <br />Member Riley expressed concern that there would not be enough TIF funds available for cleanup <br />and redevelopment of the north side of the site. <br />Assistant to the City Administrator Brama acknowledged Member Riley's concern and agreed <br />the City would need to address this as part of establishing a redevelopment TIF district. He <br />indicated if the City could combine the TIF funds with State money the City might be able to put <br />together a comprehensive plan for the entire side. He agreed that Rum River Hills needs to <br />include a plan for the north side. <br />Chairperson Steffen thanked the representatives from Rum River Hills for attending the meeting. <br />Mr. Brama indicated that staff will further investigate available DEED programs and stated there <br />are some redevelopment programs through the State that could be used in conjunction with TIF <br />or separately to help with this area. He advised that Community Pride Bank continues to make <br />frequent inquiries regarding a potential rezoning of properties on the north side for industrial or <br />manufacturing type uses and has asked staff to inquire whether the EDA has had a shift in its <br />policy direction. He noted the ownership group indicated they were not opposed to rezoning <br />these retail properties on the north side to allow warehouse or industrial uses. <br />Chairperson Steffen stated the EDA and Planning Commission have considered the rezoning and <br />both bodies have indicated they are not interested in changing the zoning. <br />Mr. Brama advised the EDA previously indicated it was interested in pursuing a marketing <br />package for this node and the ownership group has expressed an interest in a marketing package. <br />Economic Development Authority /July 11, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />