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The Planning Commission recommended approval of Welsh Companies • proposal in the Gateway Business area. The recommendation included some upgrades to the exterior of the building, which Welsh Companies has agreed to. The building would be office 20 percent office and the other 80 percent would be manufacturing/warehouse. Subsequent to the Planning Commission recommendation, the institutional investors in the building have raised concerns regarding the percent office requirement. Their concern is regarding the turn over issues the possibility they may not be able to obtain an occupancy permit, if the building's office percentage temporarily drops below the required 20 percent. The issue has not yet been resolved but the applicant and staff are confident that a mutually satisfactory answer can be worked out. 8. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Ray McGraw stated that he wishes to discuss the City's Pavement Management Program with the EDC at a later date. Tom Goblirsh stated that the business need more information on the signage requirements in the City. The businesses may not have an understanding how the process works and the City might find it beneficial to do a mailing on signage or put something into the City newsletter. Arnold Lindberg stated that the City should not be designing a new City Hall, if they don't have the land. Ted Brausen stated that he concurred with Mr. Goblirsch's comments on signage. Also, he understood that the City was considering changing police services from Ramsey County to New Brighton, and wished to state his opposition to such a change. Tom Steele stated that the EDC was starting to move forward for the first time and was pleased to see this progress. Dan McCallum stated that he will continue to work on the marketing brochure. 9. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.