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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2 <br /> November 13,2012 <br /> President Tveite stated he is in favor of selling the lot through a bidding process in order to • <br /> make sure it is a fair sale. <br /> Commissioner Motin indicated he would like to see an appraisal on the property.He <br /> expressed concerns with hunting on the property due to its close proximity to roads and <br /> buildings. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard would like to see either an appraisal or bidding process to make <br /> sure the sale is fair for everyone. He has no concerns with the hunting because the Police <br /> Department will determine whether or not hunting is allowed. <br /> President Tveite stated that he would like to make it clear that if the land is sold for the <br /> purpose of hunting,that hunting is not guaranteed to always be a permitted use.Ms.Deckert <br /> indicated that could be outlined in the purchase agreement. <br /> Mr. Provo explained that any person can apply at the Police Department to bow hunt <br /> anywhere in Elk River at any time. He stated that the Police Department reviews each <br /> request for safety before issuing a permit.He stated that it would be worth it to him to have <br /> the property because his building is adjacent and he understands hunting the property is not <br /> a guarantee,but he is interested in purchasing the property anyway because it is adjacent to <br /> his current building. <br /> Ms. Deckert confirmed that a property appraisal will be conducted on the property. <br /> MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY • <br /> COMMISSIONER ZERWAS TO ADVERTISE THE SALE OF OUTLOT A IN <br /> THE NORTHSTAR BUSINESS PARK THROUGH A PUBLIC BIDDING <br /> PROCESS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Commissioner Provo abstained. <br /> 6. DIED Funding Program Update <br /> Ms.Deckert presented her staff report. <br /> 7. Manufacturer's Week/Elk River High School Partnership Update <br /> Ms.Deckert provided an update as outlined in her staff report. <br /> Commissioner Zerwas stated that he attended a manufacturing tour at Alliance Machine and <br /> MetalCraft and that the students at both locations were very engaged and the instructors <br /> were pleased with the tours. <br /> Commissioner Provo indicated that he felt the tours went really well and that the students <br /> showed more interest in the tours than he anticipated. He added that he is assisting the <br /> schools with creating an internship program. <br /> 8. Announcements <br /> Mr. Wilfahrt provided an update on the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors <br /> Expo. He stated that staff was there to promote data center opportunities with Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities. • <br />