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• Member LeTourneau requested a future agenda include look at the inventory of industrial park land in the City. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan replied when this topic was previously discussed he was directed to attempt beginning the process to obtain land by the landfill. He has made those contacts, which has been difficult. The MPCA is currently going through the process of considering a rezoning of their area around the landfill, but has not come out with a plan yet. Chairperson Riley suggested a second option for industrial land be determined. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan indicated the future meetings agenda will include a case on a bus tour of businesses in the City as well as an inventory of industrial land. Member Kiefer inquired about the status of a cost comparison for starting new businesses as was discussed during the last City Council meeting. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan replied he has put together a list of cities and contacted a couple of them. There will be a NAIOP study coming out in the next month or so that will provide. a lot of the desired information. Member Steffen asked if the City is in discussions with a fitness center along with a hotel and conference center. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan replied a group led by Jim Deal and Kurt Martinson brought the concept before the Council at a worksession. ADJOURN • Motion by Member Kiefer, seconded by Member LeTourneau, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Kiefer, LeTourneau, and Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Elvig, Schindel, and Strommen. The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9:42 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Sean Sullivan Economic Development Coordinator ATTEST: JoAnn Shaw Community Development Secretary Draft by Carol Hamer TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. is Economic Development Authority /April 19, 2007 Page 7 of 7 _g_