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EDC Minutes May 19, 2020 Page 3 of 8 ----------------------------- stated that they would be the size of a typical truck that you would see used in an industrial park and confirmed that it is not overly heavy equipment. Ms. Malecha showed the EDC the Utility Study that WSN did for the City in 2018 and reminded them the total project cost per acre for the utilities infrastructure was just around 42,000 and stated that it is comparable to what Xcel is proposing for just the infrastructure costs. Commissioner Lubke confirmed with Ms. Malecha that this was the agreement that was exempt from the Close Converse agreement. Discussion ensued about the design and screening. Mr. Mauseth stated that they will work with the City on the screening requirements. Commissioner Lubke asked about the cost of the road to get to the site. Tim Houle stated that in phase one in the 2018 Utility Study the total project cost for both sewer and water extensions and the road is approximately$250,000. He stated that they do not have a more focused study specifically on what Xcel is proposing therefore that number might change a little bit but that is a ballpark figure. Commissioner Lubke asked if everything would terminate at the end of phase one and Mr. Houle said that would be my recommendation. Commissioner Lubke asked if there are any revenue estimates based upon the tax rates and the valuation yet and Ms. Malecha stated they do not have that information yet. Discussion ensued about gathering more information relating to cost of the phases of infrastructure and rescheduling the topic out until the June meeting. COMMISSIONER LELWICA MOVED TO INCLUDE THE XCEL BUSINESS PROPOSAL IN THE JUNE EDC COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TO ALLOW MORE TIME TO HAVE INFORMATION GATHERED. COMMISSIONER RIECK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-2. COMMISSIONER LUBKE AND HOLLEY OPPOSED. 4.2. Business Develoament Public Infrastructure (BDPI) Fundinq Assistance Proposal Tim Houle clarified with the EDC that the Heart of the Good Life Development, the study phase drawing and the lots are not set yet. He stated that it was just a concept and if he recalls correctly they wanted to have flexibility therefore the City still has that flexibility. He stated that extending sewer and water and extending that first leg of the roadway is very appropriate with Xcel's proposed project. He said they kind of have this roadway already out there and they have the utilities extended therefore you can jump off of as there is another potential lot or more to the West between that proposed road and the Paul Bunyan trail. Mr. Houle stated that the costs were gathered together and then broken down