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. . . was not a quorum present on March 1 affects the recommendation coming out of that meeting to approve Mr. Carlson's request for city participation in an apartment project. other Commissioners noted that the clarification of land write-downs provided on March 1 carried out the direction made in a motion at the regular meeting on February 10. Chairman Greenberg inquired about guidelines for land write-downs. Ms. Norris replied that land write- downs are fairly common and the only word of caution f rom the bond cousel was that land write-down amounts do not exceed the current market value of a property. Ms. Norris noted that City Council has authorized drafting a preliminary agreement for the apartment project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Greenberg, Commissioners Fults, Wagner, Gorecki, Ippel, Kurak and Muller. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Hardin. Absent: Commissioner Vevea. wrE CITY C~IL MEEl'I~ MINUTES The Commission noted the following: I} Regular City Council meeting minutes dated February 9, 1988. 2. Special City Council meeting minutes dated February 17, 1988. 3. Regular City Council meeting minutes dated February 24, 1988. Upon request, Ms. Norris provided Camnissioner Hardin with explanations of two issues before City Council, CORCI'JA and charitable gambling licenses. Chaiman Greenberg noted that Council minutes indicate there are MSA funds available and suggested that an MSA road through Ramsey Industrial Park to tie into Anoka' s McKinley Street be pursued. Ms. Norris stated that the City Council Road and Bridge Committee reviews uses for MSA funds. The City of Anoka Planning Commission has decided not to extend McKinley Street west at this time. Ramsey would have to approach Anoka City Council to pursue the extension of McKinley Street. Commissioner Ippel stated that it is appropriate to follow up the sewer and water investment in that industrial park with roads. The Commission directed Ms. Norris to invite City Engineer Raatikka and the City Council Road and Bridge Committee to the next regular Economic Developnent Commission meeting. Commissioner Hardin requested being provided with a copy of the Road and Bridge Committee's recormnendation for use of MSA funds. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc.'s proposal for development of a ski hill at the landf ill. Commissioner Fults dismissed himself fran the meeting at 8: 33 a.m. Economic Developnent Commission/March 9, 1988 Page 2 of 5