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Mr. Norman informed the EDA the City will likely need to look at getting involved in land <br />acquisition in this area for relocation due to the possible realignment of Highway 10. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer inquired about the possibility of some funding sources through the state with the <br />bridge crossing. He commented there will have to be some realignment of Armstrong Boulevard <br />and this property may be encompassed with part of that. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman replied this property would not be included in the state project. If a decision is <br />made to bring options forward for this acquisition, there are many options staff could come up <br />with as funding sources. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer stated there would be merit in finding what the owner would be willing to sell <br />the property for and the potential funding sources to acquire the property. <br /> <br />Member Strommen suggested as the City moves closer to the official mapping of the Highway <br />10 area there should be discussions about the relocation of properties. A policy may need to be <br />determined regarding this issue. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer noted as things move forward with Highway 10 expenses to acquire properties <br />for relocation will likely go up. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Kiefer, seconded by Member Kurak, to explore the options of what the <br />Kenko property (29-32-25-11-0003) could be acquired for by discussions with the property <br />owner. The discussions should not include formal negotiations. Staff is to research funding <br />options for the acquisition. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Kiefer, Kurak, Gromberg, <br />LeTourneau, Steffen, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Strommen, seconded by Member Kiefer, to direct staff to identify as part of <br />the Highway 10 project what businesses are desirable for relocation by the City. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Strommen, Kiefer, Gromberg, Kurak, <br />LeTourneau, and Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer and City Administrator Norman left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. <br /> <br />Case #2: Business Network Meeting <br /> <br />Ms. Wald informed the EDA the Business Connection was distributed to the business <br />community the week of February 2, 2004. The newsletter included an article about the Business <br />Network Meeting and staff received attendance confirmations from a representative of Mark <br />Kennedy and Jim Lundeen from RJM. An individual invitation to the Business Network <br />Meeting has been delivered to the business community. The invitation requests that each <br />business RSVP by February 20th. Staff will update the EDA through email on Friday, February <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/February 9, 2004 <br /> Page 8 of 13 <br /> <br /> <br />