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Motion by Chairperson Steffen, seconded by Member Burandt, to recommend to City Council to <br /> authorize staff to coordinate/manage the process of completing Minnesota DEED Shovel Ready <br /> Applications for three separate properties identified within this case and authorize staff to utilize <br /> up to $25,000 from TIF District#1 for Minnesota DEED Shovel Ready Application costs. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Burandt, Hardin, Kanaventi, <br /> LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> 4.07: Review Draft Comprehensive Plan Update <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report. <br /> Chairperson Steffen noted that the economic development seemed to be unchanged since the last <br /> review with the exception of the inclusion of pictures. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that the draft is largely unchanged but <br /> advised that the discussed changes will be made prior to the next review. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked if the retail outlook will be expanded and suggested adding similar <br /> data for an industrial outlook. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that section can be updated and expanded. <br /> Member LeTourneau asked if the EDA would be open to discussing the economic development <br /> chapter in further detail once the changes are made. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that staff intends to bring that topic back <br /> to the next meeting in further detail. He noted that further amendments can also be made during <br /> the jurisdictional review. <br /> 4.08: Receive Update on Development Projects <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report. <br /> Chairperson Steffen referenced the Ramsey Elementary School and suggested that staff present a <br /> high-level case in the future to provide additional details. He noted that he was unaware that the <br /> project is breaking ground next month. <br /> Member Hardin agreed that he would like to review the project and adjacent zoning in a one- <br /> mile radius. <br /> 5. MEMBER/STAFF UPDATE <br /> 5.01: Training Opportunities Update <br /> Economic Development Authority/April 12,2018 <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />