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EDC Minutes <br />May 1, 2013 <br />Page 4of 5 <br />hazardous building materials are being removed in preparation for demolition which should <br />begin within two weeks. <br />Ramsey County is holding a public meeting to provide information on the demolition and <br />remediation project. The meeting will be held at the Marsden Room of the Ramsey County <br />Public Works Facility on Tuesday, May 7, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. <br />B.Revolving Loan Fund <br />Chair von Holtum <br />suggested that, due to time constraints, the Revolving Loan Fund discussion <br />be postponed until the following meeting. <br />C.Commission Members <br />Chair von Holtum <br />stated that an interview with an EDC candidate was scheduled for <br />immediately following the EDC meeting. He added that he believed the candidate’s professional <br />experience would be an asset for the EDC. <br />Commissioner Altstatt <br />requested that, at a future meeting, Commissioners discuss the qualities <br />and experience that are desired in candidates for the EDC. <br />It was the consensus of the Commission that this topic would be brought forward at a future <br />meeting as Commissioners continue to recruit for the vacant EDC positions. <br />D.Council Liaison <br />Councilmember Werner <br />stated that, on April 29, 2013, the City Council approved a contract <br />with Kimley-Horn and Associates for the TCAAP Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), <br />Master Plan, and Regulations & Policies. At the same meeting, the City Council also approved a <br />contract for the repainting of the South (Red Fox Road) water tower. The tower will be painted <br />tan, and two City logos will be added to the tower. <br />Councilmember Werner <br />added that City Planner Meagan Beekman had resigned. Her last day <br />will be May 10, 2013. <br />Councilmember Werner <br />shared the results of a report on residential sales prices in Arden Hills <br />that indicated that the average 2012 sales price of Arden Hills homes was $366,100, up from <br />$276,000 in 2011. He acknowledged that sales price data was affected by sales in the new Fox <br />Ridge development which were generally in the range of $450,000 to $550,000. <br />Chair von Holtum <br />thanked Councilmember Werner for providing the report and asked that <br />copies be distributed to the rest of the Commission. <br />