Minutes - Economic Development Authority - 04/10/2014

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10 access planning study in direct conflict with the proposed plat. He discussed the options that have been reviewed including a frontage road as shown on the map, adding that Lano is opposed to a frontage road and prefers backage roads. He advised that the Planning Commission desires to follow up after the Highway 10 study to look at specific land use types and what might be appropriate once a frontage road comes into this area and stated that staff would like to have EDA representation along with the Planning Commission on the Highway 10 study as well as the specific land use planning exercise. He . stated that the Highway 10 study shows access onto Tungsten Street with a new road heading east through Anoka and ending at a right in/right out onto Highway 10. Member Riley indicated that the above stated alternative, as shown in the highway 10 study document, seems the most disruptive and would make the lot almost unusable and felt the businesses would be better off with a frontage road in the front. Member LeTourneau left the meeting at 8:16 a.m. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated that the EPB reviewed this on Monday and looked at the most appropriate land uses and it appears that the City is willing to work with some balance of residential in the area. He indicated that the Highway 10 study will go back to the local communities for adoption and it is anticipated that this process will be completed toward the end of 2014. It was the consensus of the EDA that the City take no action on any Comprehensive Plan Amendment until the Highway 10 Access Planning Study is completed and until it is known where the frontage road is going to be located. 4.04: EDA Draw Event Series Sponsorship Economic Development Manager LaFrance advised that the HRA has dedicated funds to sponsoring the August 7 Draw Summer Event and this provides an opportunity for the EDA to promote a local business at this event and suggested that the EDA provide this sponsorship to a retail/service business of the year and offer them the space at the event. He added there are no dollars that need to be secured since the HRA has already dedicated funds to sponsor the event. Member Riley indicated the EDA already has a Business of the Year program and felt it would make more sense to follow that process for this sponsorship. Chairperson Steffen agreed and felt that the EDA should only have one Business of the Year program. Motion by Member Riley, seconded by Member Hardin, to provide the $500 HRA sponsorship to the Business of the Year chosen by the EDA. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Riley, Hardin, Skaff, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Brunt and LeTourneau. Economic Development Authority /April 10, 2014 Page 4 of 6