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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 />