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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS • MEMORANDUM DATE: May 9, 1995 TO: Economic Development Committee FROM: Brian Fritsinger, CityAdministrator g SUBJECT: Monthly Report • Here is a brief listing of several staff contacts over the past several weeks. 1. Arbys\Sbarro - A plan including a 4400 Sq. Ft. Arbys and 7500 Sq. Ft. automotive retail center has been presented in concept to City staff. This proposal would be located to the north of Shannon Square. No formal application has been received. 2. Grocery Store - Staff has also been in contact with a grocery chain interested in the property identified above. Staff has attempted to facilitate discussions between the two interested parties to consider a larger redevelopment project. • 3. Everest - The Council has come to preliminary terms with Everest in regards to the financial assistance to be provided for this development. Staff will be working with Everest on the preparation of a full development agreement as soon as time permits. 4. Horn Oak and Leather - This company met with the City Council and made a presentation on a proposed project in the GBD. The company needs 12 acres now with a total of 20 desired for long term growth. 5. Dvnamark- The City approved a site plan for a new 32,000 Sq. Ft. building. The ground breaking was held two weeks ago. 6. Amoco - The Planning Commission approved the amended SUP's for the construction of the Certicare Center. The Council will review this request on May 30. 7. CSM Corp. - I expect CSM to approach the City with plans to construct an additional 32,000 Sq. Ft. building. CSM is developing the Dynamark facility and has plans to build a second building adjacent to the facility now under construction. 8. TCAAP - A number of activities are occurring with this planning process. One activity includes the preparation of a Federal EDA Grant for implementation funds and another includes studying the formation of a local EDA or Port Authority. • BF\jt