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ARDEN HILLS EDA MEETING — October 23, 2023 4 <br />EDA Secretary Perrault stated that was funded by Twin Cities Gateway. <br />A short discussion ensued about the Welcome Back to Lexington initiative. <br />EDA Commissioner Monson commented that she didn't think anyone was saying the EDA hadn't <br />done anything. She said that is not what anyone is trying to say, rather there are a lot of vacant <br />businesses. She would like to make sure there is a plan and the City was trying to do something with <br />these specific parcels. She said she's not talking about what was done in the past or about TCAAP, but <br />having a good EDC and a plan about how to tackle the vacant buildings today, which is none of their <br />faults. She wanted to find ways to draw businesses and said this is a good thing for the city. <br />EDA Commissioner Rousseau said she would like to have a more detailed discussion about what is <br />happening with other businesses such as were there other vacancies to be aware of. <br />A short discussion ensued regarding the vacant Pace site and the other adjacent vacant properties in <br />that area as well as strategies for the EDA and EDC. <br />EDA Commissioner Holden noted there is a business retention and expansion whitepaper that has a <br />lot of strategies in it. <br />EDA President Grant asked EDA Secretary Perrault to send the BRE document and white paper <br />out to the EDA and that could maybe be a jumping off point for future discussion. <br />6. ADJOURN <br />MOTION: EDA President Grant moved and EDA Commissioner Holden seconded a motion <br />to adiourn the Economic Development Authority meeting. The motion carried <br />unanimously (5-0). <br />EDA President Grant adjourned the Economic Development Authority meeting at 5:48 p.m. <br />Julie Hanson <br />City Clerk <br />David Grant <br />EDA President <br />