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Economic Development Authority Minutes Ij. ,1 'r Page 4 June 14,2004 MOVED BY COMMISSION KOENIG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF THE TAX REBATE FINANCING FOR$72,778 ON A PAY-AS-YOU-GO BASIS FOR UP TO TEN YEARS TO BADGER VENTURES,LLC. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 8. Other Business Ms. Mehelich reviewed the distributed handout regarding relocation of ABRA Auto Body to Mulvaney Point. The Planning Commission had discussed the relocation request at their meeting of May 11,2004 and felt that a tightly written text amendment would be the most appropriate choice in order to allow ABRA to relocate within the Mulvaney Point area. Ms. Mehelich stated that she understands from the Director of Planning that she anticipates the draft language to be able to come before the EDA at its July meeting. She requested the FDA's feedback regarding the potential change to the Business Park District ordinance. Commissioner Klinzing stated that she feels this business may not be a fit for that area; that she envisions that area to be an office park;it has been started that way and should continue that way. Commissioner Motion stated that he concurs with that and questions where the Post Office would be relative to the subject parcel. Ms. Mehelich stated that is located directly south of the subject parcel on Lot 1,Block 1. Commissioner Motin stated that he feels this is an office condo area and that an auto body shop would not be the best use of that property. Ms. Mehelich stated that the post office project would be retail sales as well as distribution facility. She stated the ABRA Auto Body building design is of a very high standard. President Gongoll stated that he understands the concern but hopes that we look at the quality of the development and the type of construction that may go on as one of the determining factors. He feels favorable about the project. 9. Updates Ms. Mehelich stated that the HRA received an initial request from Arrow Building Center for redevelopment of their site with removal of five buildings. However,this did not come together. This prompted the HRA to schedule a work session for June 30 at 4 p.m. Arrow Building Center may be moving out of the community since the only site to fit their needs would be the Cascade Industrial Park,which is completely sold. This is unfortunate because it involves 15 jobs in the downtown area. The company does have a letter of intent with another community. 10. Adjournment There being no other business,the meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:40 p.m.