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EDC Minutes <br /> April 30, 2008 <br /> • Page 4 of 5 <br /> • <br /> Site Sign Criteria: <br /> Mayor Harpstead suggested the following site criteria be used when deciding on possible <br /> gateway sign locations: traffic volumes, available easements, attractive backdrop; and benefits <br /> and cost sharing of the immediate businesses. He noted the B-2 Steering Committee has a traffic <br /> consultant and asked that those consultants indicated their suggestion of where these signs <br /> should be placed. He also indicated that traffic volume data can be obtained from the Mn/DOT <br /> website and asked that Assistant City Administrator Simon bring forth this data for the next <br /> meeting. <br /> The committee agreed to accept the site criteria that Mayor Harpstead suggested. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> No new business items were discussed. <br /> OTHER BUSINESS: <br /> Nancy asked the group for an update to the business recognition idea. Assistant City <br /> Administrator Simon reiterated from the last meeting the group is suppose to alert staff whenever <br /> they know of a businesses accomplishment in the community or other noteworthy item. He <br /> would the take care of acknowledging the business from there. <br /> Jim asked about the status of the economic development section of the Comp Plan. Assistant <br /> City Administrator Simon indicated he has asked the group to send comments on the draft <br /> section and he would work with City Planner Lehnhoff to incorporate those comments into the <br /> section. Assistant City Administrator Simon indicated he would send out the draft section again <br /> to committee members for their comment. Comments need to be received as soon as possible as <br /> the Comp Plan is moving forward as the Council has reviewed most of the document already. <br /> Mayor Harpstead noted the importance of the Comp Plan and noted it is used by the MetCouncil, <br /> neighboring cities, the community of individuals that live and work in the City, and for grant <br /> application purposes. <br /> UPDATE ON COUNCIL <br /> Mayor Harpstead updated the committee on the status of the City Administrator hiring process <br /> and noted it has been narrowed down to one candidate. He noted all candidates had significant <br /> experience and it was nice to see this caliber of applicants. <br /> The B-2 Steering Committee was formed and names are being added to this group. A number of <br /> public meetings will be scheduled in the future and he encourage the committees participation in <br /> these meetings. <br /> • <br />