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Motion by Member Kurak, seconded by Member Strommen, to recommend the City Council <br />continue with the CDBG process and commence with demolition, blight 'removal and site <br />preparation for both the Chies and Morrell properties. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Kurak, Strommen, Gromberg, <br />LeTourneau, and Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Kiefer. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley questioned if them should be a grander plan considered with the two adjoining <br />properties and the discussion of a third property. <br /> <br />Member Gromberg stated the properties should not be sold until it is known what will happen <br />with Superior Striping and the Hanson property. <br /> <br />Ms. Wald indicated staff is receiving a lot of requests for smaller properties. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan explained regarding the Chies property, he spotlighted Superior Striping a couple of <br />months ago and they have no intention of moving right now. However, if the City asked them to <br />they might possibly move. The owner is a good operator and his place is clean and looks good; <br />there is no reason to move it. Mr. Sullivan indicated it is a good suggestion to look at the <br />configuration, as if a project is done that would take two contiguous one acm pieces they would <br />want to do the first project on the Morrell property. He does not think they can wait for <br />something to happen with Superior Striping. <br /> <br />Case #10: Staff Update <br /> <br />Ms. Wald and Mr. Sullivan reviewed the Staff Update Memo with the EDA. <br /> <br />Member Kurak expressed her disappointment regarding the Zip Code request. <br /> <br />Member Strommen noted she has had discussions with Congressman Kennedy's office. They <br />have indicated they will step in and help if they can be of assistance. <br /> <br />Ms. Wald indicated staff continues to send letters on a yearly basis to their congressional <br />representatives regarding this issue. <br /> <br />Ms. Wald informed the EDA the Business Tournament this year will have a Hawaiian theme. <br /> <br />MEMBER INPUT <br /> <br />Member Stef£en reported there will be a Northstar Commuter Rail Rally on Thursday at the <br />Anoka Technical College. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/February 9, 2004 <br /> Page 12 of 13 <br /> <br /> <br />