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Economic Development Authority Minutes <br />February 13, 2012 <br />Page 2 <br />Commissioner Motin indicated that he likes Nature's Edge but believes Business Center is <br />more appropriate than Business Park. Commissioner Provo and Dwyer concurred. <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER GUMPHREY TO RENAME GATEWAY BUSINESS PARK <br />TO NATURE'S EDGE BUSINESS CENTER. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br />6. Restaurant Development Presentation <br />Ms. Deckert provided an update on a restaurant development roundtable that staff attended as <br />outlined in her staff report. <br />ApUoint EDA Commissioner to Community Brand Champions Team <br />Mr. Wilfahrt presented his staff report. <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DWYER AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER ZERWAS <br />TO THE BRAND CHAMPIONS TEAM. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br />President Tveite thanked Commissioner Zerwas for his participation in the branding process. <br />8. Community Brand Champions Team Update <br />Mr. Wilfahrt provided a branding update as outlined in his staff report. <br />Commissioner Zerwas indicated that the level of interest in the Brand Champions Team is <br />amazing. He added that the group is off to a strong start. <br />Announcements <br />Ms. Deckert indicated that the Pizza Ranch ribbon cutting is Tuesday, February 14. <br />Mr. Wilfahrt stated that an event recognizing Faribault Foods as the 2011 Energy City Business <br />of the Year is scheduled for February 23 and EDA Commissioners are welcome to attend. <br />Mr. Wilfahrt indicated that the next manufacturer's meet and greet is scheduled for <br />February 15 in Monticello. He added that the program has grown and is a great success. <br />10. Adjournment <br />There being no other business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk River <br />Economic Development Authority at 5:59 p.m. <br />Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. <br />Dan Tveite, President <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />