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EDC Minutes <br />April 3, 2013 <br />Page 3of 4 <br />B.Round Lake/Gateway Business Visits <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br />reported staff had visited every business in the <br />Round Lake/Gateway Business District. A district-specific newsletter was distributed that <br />highlighted the upcoming construction project and road closure at US 10 and Highway 96. Some <br />businesses were unaware of the road project, and businesses generally expressed appreciation <br />that the City was being proactive with communication. <br />Chair von Holtum <br />indicated that he was happy that the business visits were made and thought <br />that the business list and map were very helpful. <br />C.Commission Members <br />Commissioners reported that they had no problems accessing the new agenda format from the <br />City website. <br />Chair von Holtum <br />indicated that he preferred the new agenda format and website access. <br />Commissioners inquired about the County’s consideration of economic gardening. <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br />responded that the City heard very recently <br />that Ramsey County and Hennepin County were in the process of approving a joint economic <br />gardening initiative. Additional information should be available for the May EDC meeting. <br />Commissioners inquired about the status of the City’s existing economic development revolving <br />loan fund. <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br />responded that staff is currently researching <br />the history and requirements of the revolving loan fund. The Economic Development Authority <br />will discuss the loan fund at its April 29, 2013 meeting. Additional information will be available <br />for the May EDC meeting. <br />D.Council Liaison <br />Councilmember Werner <br />stated that a brewery and sample room was looking for space in Arden <br />Hills. The City Council amended the zoning and liquor license ordinance to be consistent with a <br />law passed by the State legislature in 2012 that allows sampling of alcoholic beverages brewed <br />on site (the so-called “Surly Bill”). <br />Councilmember Werner <br />reported that the City had applied for a grant to build a trail <br />connection from Lake Valentine to I-35W along County Road E2. The Minnesota Department <br />of Natural Resources has $800,000 of grant funds for fiscal year 2014. The maximum grant <br />