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permitting and quoting process will take no longer than three weeks, which would put the demolition date on October 281h at the earliest. He noted it was determined at the last meeting there would not be food supplied at the event, however, it_ has been suggested that a warm beverage such as coffee or hot chocolate be served due to the timing of the event in October or N'oveniber. The bank is willing to help out with any accommodations that are needed. He indicated Mayor Gamec would like to speak at the event. He requested direction regarding the F conomic Development sign to be posted on the site in relation to specific language, colors, and whether there should be an EDA logo on the sign. fhe consensus of the EDA was to direct staff to determine the exact wording on the Economic Development sign, which should state something similar to Building Demolition — October 28`h - Public Viewing Welcome, that the sign be of the same colors as the Community Revitalization signs, and that the EDA logo should not be included on the sign. Lconomic Development/TIF Specialist Sullivan requested the EDA to identify a week to hold the demolition. He indicated after the determination regarding asbestos abatement on the site there will be a one -week notice needed for the MPCA permit. The consensus of the EDA was to direct staff to organize the demolition event during the week of October 31, 2005. l-1conomic Development/TIF Specialist Sullivan requested direction on whether the EDA will be authorizing the payment of a warm beverage out of the EDA budget. Member LeTourneau volunteered to contact local vendors regarding the donation of the warm bevcra�_,c for the event. Economic Development/TIF Specialist Sullivan indicated he would envision some type of office use on the site. He reported he received a call from a developer expressing interest in the site. Member Kiefer inquired about the possibility of placing a covenant on the site that would require ii to build off the architecture of Town Hall and the Landmark Bank. Economic Dcvclopment/TIF Specialist Sullivan replied the City owns the property and has the ability to make requirements through the site planning process. Covenants could deter interest in the property; rather than working with the developer at the staff level. Member Kiefer asked how much notice the EDA will be given regarding the event. Economic Development/TIF Specialist Sullivan replied the MPCA permit is a ten-day process, so there will be a ten-day notification after the asbestos abatement process is completed. He explained, n-varding notification of events, it is not standard policy for EDA members to receive the V.%eckly Update, which usually includes this type of information. The EDA discussed the possibility of Economic Development/TIF Specialist Sullivan forwarding the Weekly Update or the calendar of events included in the Weekly Update to the EDA members. Economic Development Authority/October 12, 2005 Page 3 of 5 ME