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EDC Minutes <br /> June 20, 2007 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> • <br /> The Mayor asked that each of the EDC members go out into the Community and try to talk to six <br /> residents about their vision for the community of Arden Hills. <br /> VI. BUSINESS FINANCE POLICY <br /> Due to time constraints, this topic was not discussed. <br /> VII. BUSINESS LICENSING DISCUSSION <br /> Due to time constraints, this topic was not discussed. <br /> VIII. COUNCIL UPDATE <br /> The Mayor noted there was a meeting recently on the 10/96 interchange with the mobile home <br /> park. He reminded the group what is being presented is a concept plan and is not a final plan. <br /> He said there were over 200 people in attendance at that meeting and the theme focused on the <br /> residents demanding their homes not be taken and asking the Council to continue exploring other <br /> options for this intersection. He said the "Briarknoll neighborhood" group also attended the <br /> meeting as they are concerned about traffic levels and the speed on Highway 10. The Big Ten <br /> has approached the Mayor and indicated that they want to stay in Arden Hills and asked if the <br /> City could help them find a new location`." <br /> • IX. OTHER BUSINESS <br /> Community Development Director Barton said the Holiday Inn is being sold and appears to have <br /> an interested buyer. She said she has not heard any news on what the future buyer intends to do <br /> with the hotel at this time. <br /> Mayor Harpstead said that he and Rob met with Steve Wellington and found out his company <br /> will be submitting a PUD for the County Road E and Lexington Avenue project and that they are <br /> proposing a Walgreens within the development. He noted that Mr. Wellington also has talked <br /> about possible facade improvements with the current strip mall located there. There has not been <br /> any talk in regard to the existing pharmacy. City Planner Lehnhoff noted that because of the <br /> zoning of that property, the City has no say on whether or not a Walgreens can go there or not. <br /> City Planner Lehnhoff reminded the group that this PUD will need a Public Hearing. <br /> The Mayor commented that if the City had some literature with some good data in it about the <br /> City, it would be helpful to have as handouts when talking with people. <br /> • <br />