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I3conomic Development Authority Minutes Scptc~nber 1 ], 2006 Page 3 direct result of the high level of service provided by Catherine Mehelich, Heidi Steinmetz and Scott Clark. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE 2007 - 2009 STRATEGIC INDUSTRIAL MARKETING PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Update on Gateway Business Center Project Community Development Director Scott Clark reviewed the proposed work plan for the Gateway Business Park, as outlined in his repart to the EDA dated September 7, 2006. He noted that land study would be 60 - 90 daps out. Mr. Clark explained that this project would be more difficult than the Northstar Business Park because of the gas line, wetlands, drainage, street corridor to 165'h Avenue, and visibilih' and transportation issues. it'Ir. Clark stressed the importance of including the stakeholders along Highway 10 in the plan. He stated that the goal is to be ready fox development in 2005, but that the ED ~ could start to market the project in 2007. He suggested that a new name fox the project be considered, since there already is a "Gatewat East" development be Duke Realt<~ in Rogers. President Gongoll asked if it has been determined that the gas line cannot be relocated. 1\-1x. Clark stated no, and that it can be considered as part of the review. He noted that it is a very expensive process. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DWYER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE GATEWAY BUSINESS PARK WORK PLAN DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2006. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The Speclal Meeting of the City Council and Housing & Redevelopment Authority was opened at this rime. Toint Meetine undo HRA and Cin~ Council for Presentation on Eminent Domain & Redevelopment by Stacie KvIlvang, Ehlers & Associates Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers & Associates provided an overview of the recent change to the eminent domain law and how those changes will affect how the Cite, HRA and EDA undertake economic development and redevelopment activities. She noted that the new legislation preempts all other law regarding eminent domain. Ms. KvIlvang explained the differences in determuiing blight for Tax Increment Financing, redevelopment, and condemnation. Discussion followed regarding increased costs to cities by the new legislation. Cotmissioner Farber stated that eminent domain has been used ven~ little and he would hope they would not have to use it, but that the new legislation would make it nearly impossible to use iE it were to become necessary. He suggested that the state legislators be contacted fox support in amending the new law. HRA Commissioner Larry Toth asked for clarification on the determination for contamination. Ms. Kvilvang explained.