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. MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY. OCTOBER 2. 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tralle. Commissioners Schuldt. Holmgren and Kropuenske MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Dobel STAFF PRESENT: Pat Klaers. City Administrator; Dick Fursman. Economic Development Coordinator; and Mike Mulrooney. Economic Development Consultant 1. Pursuant to due call Economic Development Chairman Tralle. and notice thereof. the meeting of the Elk River Authority was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by 2. Consider 10/2/89 EDA Agenda COMMISSIONER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 2. 1989 EDA AGENDA. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Review Marketing Plan for Block "A" (Jenne Block) . Dick Fursman. Economic Development Coordinator. indicated that he and Mike Mulrooney had developed a marketing plan for Block A. Mr. Fursman indicated that the same set of points can be used to market the Jenne property. He further indicated that he is requesting EDA approval prior to submitting the marketing plan to the property owner. however. the property owners are in unanimous agreement that the project merits every consideration. Mayor Tralle questioned what involvement the City has versus the property owners. Dick Fursman indicated that the block group has no real leader and the City is seen as a facilitator to organize the project. He further indicated that in selecting the developer. both the EDA and the property owners would be involved. Mayor Tralle questioned whether the ambitious time frame could be met. Dick Fursman indicated that they would do their best to meet the time frame in order to move the project along. Mike Mulrooney stated that part of the reason for the ambitious time frame is to make a determination as to whether the Jenne property should be marketed by itself or if the entire block should be considered. Mr. Mulrooney stated that he will have direct contact with major developers in the area regarding the project. He indicated that the developers will be drawn to this project because of the uniqueness of the project. The project has one of the few sites left to develop along the Mississippi River. and the property owners are interested in remaining on the site in the new project. . Commissioner Holmgren questioned whether it was appropriate to include TIF into the marketing plan. He stated that if TIF is included in the marketing plan then developers will expect to receive Tax Increment Financing from the City. Mike Mulrooney indicated that the project will qualify for a redevelopment district and TIF could be used.