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10801 Town Square Dr. City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes - Final EDA The purpose of the Blaine Economic Development Authority is to increase the City’s commercial/industrial tax base, provide employment opportunities, undertake redevelopment to enhance and maintain neighborhood economic stability, and address special needs, such as senior housing. As authorized under Minnesota State statutes, the Blaine City Council also serves as the Blaine Economic Development Authority. Thursday, June 5, 2014 7:15 PM Council Chambers 1 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Ryan followed by the Roll Call. 2 Roll Call Quorum present. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Clark Arneson, City Attorney Thomas Sweeney; Community Development Director Bryan Schafer; City Engineer Jean Keely; Public Safety Manager/Police Chief Chris Olson; Finance Director Joe Huss; Communications Technician Roark Haver; Senior Engineering Technician Al Thorp; City Clerk Catherine Sorensen ; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 7 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson 3 Minutes 3-1 MIN 14-22 April 17, 2014 EDA Minutes Attachments: Unapproved April 17 EDA Minutes Adopted Aye: 5- Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson Abstain: 2- Comissioner Bourke, and Comissioner Kolb 4 New Business City of Blaine Page 1 EDA Minutes - Final June 5, 2014 4-1 EDA RES 14-06 AMENDING THE EDA BUDGET $123,000 TO FUND BLAINE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE 2014 3M CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF EVENT Sponsors: Schafer Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the City annually hosts a skybox at the 3M Championship and uses it as an economic development tool to highlight the industrial and commercial opportunities for business in Blaine. Adopted Aye: 7- Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson 4-2 EDA RES 14-07 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF 2.44 ACRES OF WETLAND CREDITS FROM THE BLAINE EDA WETLAND BANK TO THE CITY OF BLAINE FOR AQUATORE PARK BALL FIELD RECONSTRUCTION Sponsors: Schafer Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the relocation of the ball field at Aquatore Park has defined a wetland impact that is not practical to mitigate. He stated staff is asking the EDA to purchase 2.44 acres of wetland credits. He commented that approximately 55 acres will be available once the bank is completed. Adopted Aye: 7 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson 5 Other Business None. 6 Adjournment Adjourned Aye: 7- Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Clark, Comissioner Herbst, Comissioner Hovland, Comissioner Kolb, President Ryan, and Comissioner Swanson City of Blaine Page 2