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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2 <br /> February 22,2022 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 6. Public Hearings <br /> There were no public hearing items. <br /> 7.1 Together Elk River— 169 Redefine <br /> Mr. O'Neil stated he was in contact with four marketing companies and is also <br /> scheduling meetings with local businesses. <br /> 7.2 EDA Properties Update <br /> Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report. .4t <br /> Ryan Hardin, Hardin Companies discussed the properties and noted they are being <br /> marketed on websites,but he hasn't done any targeted marketin yet without input <br /> from the Authority which will be discussed later tonight. <br /> 7.3 General Updates <br /> Mr. O'Neil provided updates on the economic development specialist vacancy, <br /> Donny Pops,marketing in sports br chures, and the scheduled March joint finance <br /> mi <br /> comttee meeting. <br /> The commission recessed at 5:39 p.m. and reconvened in work session at 5:42 p.m. <br /> 8.1 Hardin Companies Coordination <br /> Mr. Hardin asked for feedback from the Authority on various EDA owned property. <br /> Fox Haven Commercial Parcel (13530 and 13566 185`''Ave. NW) <br /> What would the Authority like to see on the site? <br /> Mr. Hardin 4discuss hallenges with restaurant marketing due to highway <br /> access. In talking with experts,they prefer the south side (commute side with <br /> morning traffic) of the highway. There is no easy turnaround when a driver <br /> passes the restaurant, and they must cross over the highway to get to it. He <br /> stated this location is more destination driven. <br /> The Authority is not interested in storage units or auto body even though <br /> they are permitted uses within the zoning district. They would prefer a <br /> restaurant but if not feasible, they would like to see a use that is compatible <br /> to the residential area and isn't going to be noisy. <br /> Natures Edge Parcels (10835 170'b Ave. NW) <br /> ■ How much of the 4+ acre site is usable land and how to market it? <br /> UREJ <br />