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Chairman Greenberg noted that Mate Punch and Die needs to expand and may be <br />interested in building a whole new structure and suggested that there might <br />be a possibility of utilizing the existing building as a business <br />incubator. Chairman Greenberg stated that he and staff will research the <br />issue further and report back at the next EDC meeting. <br /> <br />The Commission inquired as to the status of the Blue Max project. <br /> <br />Ms. Norris replied that she had received an application from Blue Max for <br />assistance from the Economic Development Company revolving loan fund. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hardin noted that Mary Kytonen has gone out for bids for the <br />new structure. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fults asked for suggestions as to where a cold storage for a <br />plastics manufacturer could be located in Ramsey. <br /> <br />The Commission suggested a new structure in the industrial park or the <br />former Pavemasters building. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wagner inquired as to the status of the Barton-Aschman study <br />of Hwy. ~10 and allocation of 1987 CDBG funds. <br /> <br />Ms. Norris replied that she and the City Engineer had met with <br />representatives of Barton-Aschman to define the final scope of the project <br />and a contract. MS. Norris stated that City Council has allocated CDBG <br />funds for economic development activities. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ippel inquired if EDC should comment on Barton's request for <br />a conditional use permit to excavate and create a bituminous plant. <br /> <br />Chairman Greenberg suggested that Barton Sand and Gravel's request for a <br />conditional use permit be placed on the next EDCmeeting agenda. <br /> <br />Case~2: Discussion Regarding Funds For Economic Develo?ment <br /> <br />Chairman Greenberg stated that a major portion of the funds available would <br />be used for the Hwy. 410 Corridor Study. <br /> <br />MS. Norris noted that CDBG funds would be used for the Hwy. 410 study and <br />the $50,000 alocated by City Council for economic develoument activities <br />are still in tact. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wagner suggested that funds be used to hire assistance in <br />economic development areas or to free up MS. Norris time in order that she <br />can focus on economic development activities. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ippel suggested that the money be used to complete star city <br />requirements and establishing a business retention program would be high <br />priority and should be accomplished in conjunction with the Hwy. 410 study. <br /> <br />The Commission directed that Ys. Norris compile a list of those star city <br /> EDC/April 8, 1987 <br /> <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />