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Minutes Economic Development Committee Regular Monthly Meeting September 20,2011 Members Present: Ed Larsen, Mark Jurchen and Cindy Rieck. Members Absent: Patrick Smith and Tommy Woog. Staff Present: Sheila Haverkamp, BLAEDC; Mayor Nancy Adams; Dawn Bittner, Zoning Administrator. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larsen at 8:04 a.m. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Mark Jurchen, seconded by Cindy Rieck, to approve the August 16, 2011 Minutes as read. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. Presentation by Landis+Gyr: Sheila Haverkamp introduced Jeff DeVries, Customer Operations Director for Landis+Gyr. Mr. DeVries explained how the company has grown from Hunt Technologies to become a global company with 5,000 employees. Mr. DeVries also explained how important the Brainerd Regional Airport is to their company. The EDC members agreed the airport is important to this area and will write letters of support to the Airport Commission. Sheila Haverkamp will supply a list of names and addresses to contact supporting the Airport. The EDC wondered if Landis+Gyr had an internship program. Industrial Park Subdivision Ordinance Amendment: The Mayor explained that the amendment only needed a majority vote and passed. Update on WAC/SAC and ERC: Council Member Ryan and the City Clerk will research the policy. Other Business: Lime Greenery: Mayor Adams explained that Lime Greenery is in default of their TIF Agreement. On a 3 —2 vote a letter of default was sent. A default in TIF must be done in stages. There would be another vote to rescind the TIF Agreement. The EDC suggested continuing the TIF to help the bank sell the property. Sheila Haverkamp will assist the City with options. It could be an incentive for the future property owner. The EDC supports Sheila working with the City. Minutes 1 Economic Development Committee September 20, 2011