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EDC Minutes <br /> February 6, 2013 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> Chair von Holtum reported that Commissioner Huninghake had indicated that his work conflict <br /> with regular EDC meetings is likely to end soon. <br /> It was the consensus of the EDC that the current EDC meeting schedule should not be changed <br /> for the time being. <br /> 4. UPDATES <br /> A. TCAAP <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that Ramsey County has issued a <br /> Limited Notice to Proceed to Bolander & Sons, Inc. This allows Bolander to begin working on <br /> the permitting process and work plan so that they are ready to begin site work shortly after <br /> closing which is anticipated to occur in April <br /> The Request for Proposals for the TCAAP Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR), Master <br /> Plan, and Regulations & Policies was posted on the City's website on February 1, 2013. The <br /> deadline for responses is March 15, 2013. <br /> B. Business Retention and Expansion(BRE) <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that Greater MSP, the regional <br /> public-private economic development partnership, hosted a Business Retention and Expansion <br /> (BRE) meeting on January 17, 2013. The purpose of the meeting was to coordinate business <br /> visits by Greater MSP, Chambers of Commerce, cities, and other economic development entities. <br /> City staff will work with the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce to schedule a business <br /> visit with Boston Scientific. The City will also work to schedule business visits with Smiths <br /> Medical, Exos Medical (which was recently sold to an out-of-state company), and other Arden <br /> Hills businesses. <br /> Commissioners offered to accompany City staff on business visits. <br /> C. Commission Members <br /> None. <br /> D. Council Liaison <br /> Councilmember Werner reported on recent City Council actions and the Economic <br /> Development Authority meeting that was held on January 28, 2013. The EDA approved the <br /> 2013 EDC Work Plan as well as the 2013 EDA Work Plan. <br />