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EDA Meeting Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 3 • Commissioner Bender asked Paul to negotiate the lease rate for the additional 4 years with Mr. Hickman, if the EDA were to continue the lease at the end of the initial two year period. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Paul stated he will attempt to schedule additional product presentations with potential business incubator tenants. 7. Prospect Report/Activity Update Paul reviewed the prospect report and activity update with the EDA Commissioners. 8. Other Business -Paul noted the Business Retention survey referred to on the update is being partnered with Sherburne County Economic Development Alliance (SCEDA). Paul will be attending the SCEDA meetings. Also, he has provided names of all the local manufacturers to Michael Darger, Sherburne County Economic Development Coordinator. -Chair Dwyer requested information be provided for the next EDA meeting regarding structuring and recommendations for appointments to the proposed Business Incubator Advisory Council. • -Paul suggested the EDA may wish to consider purchasing the one remaining 2.4 acre lot in the Elk River Industrial Park. Chair Dwyer noted that city sewer and water is available to the site. It was the consensus of the EDA Commissioners for staff to contact the landowner to further investigate the possibility. Commissioner Bender stated he felt the EDA should wait to make any decisions until the Strategic Plan has been presented to the City Council. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER BENDER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Re ctfully submitted, '/fie-[.� Debbie Kleckner Recording Secretary • •