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<br />EDC Minutes <br />March 26, 2008 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br />meetings, or 1/3 of the meetings, is grounds for dismissal. Rob said he would call Dale Bean to <br />inquire as to his interest in continuing with the group. Jim said he would contact Chris about his <br />status as well. <br /> <br /> <br />Asst. City Administrator Simon indicated the bylaws also state the EDC should be made up of at <br />least three (3) Arden Hills residents and one (1) individual engaged in the real estate profession. <br />It was noted the group currently satisfies this representation. Brenda related that Anchor Bank <br />has expressed interest in serving on the EDC. Asst. City Administrator Simon asked <br />Councilmember Holden to inform Anchor Bank to submit an application. Jim expressed he <br />thought a retail representative would be great to have on the EDC. Rob noted that maybe the <br />group should open up the avenue for others in addition to the individual being interviewed today. <br />Noah said he could draft up a letter to Chris and Dale and noted they would be advertising for <br />their vacancies. Rob said he would be happy to check with Frattalone's to inquire on their <br />interest. Councilmember Holden indicated small medical businesses might be another good <br />candidate for the EDC. Asst. City Administrator Simon noted he will follow-up by advertising <br />for the vacancies and hope to have them filled in the next 1-2 months. <br /> <br />The group then preceded to interview potential EDC member Daniel Reiff, Arden Hills Resident. <br />Mr. Reiff indicated he is currently employed as a commercial business litigation attorney. He <br />has lived in Arden Hills for a year and a half and he came here because he feels it is <br />geographically convenient to both St. Paul and Minneapolis. He thinks it's a nice community <br />with fairly good property values. He also expressed he thinks Arden Hills has a number of <br />strong businesses in the community with a solid economy separate from being a bedroom <br />commnnity. He noted he likes all the green space he can see. Mr. Reiff also indicated he <br />believes the TCAAP property will be physically appealing once it is cleaned up. The applicant <br />then gave a review of commercial law business and gave an example of a case he is currently <br />working going to court over today. From an economic development perspective, he disagreed <br />with traffic issue concerns that were raised frorn the recent Walgeens perspective developrnent. <br />Mr. Reiff also noted he believes a lot of groups tend to be comprised of individuals of a more <br />mature stature and would like to bring a younger voice to a group. Asst. City Administrator <br />Simon noted the Planning Commission vacancy was related to Mr. Reiff but he specifically <br />expressed interest in the EDC committee. <br /> <br />The interview was completed and the applicant left the meeting. Councilmember Holden then <br />expressed it would be nice to have a younger member in the EDC mix. Ed expressed he thought <br />the applicant was not real familiar with the City but thought he seemed very bright. Rob <br />suggested he be put in the mix of other alternatives and who will be the best choice. Asst. City <br />Administrator Simon said he agrees with some of the comments and suggested the group give <br />some weight to the fact that the applicant took initiative and came forward after seeing the <br />posting for the vacancy. Ed noted he thought there is a certain benefit to having a member who <br />is a lawyer who has studied contract law. Chair Kunkel noted losing Chris who is a younger <br />member is disappointing. Jim said he likes the idea of putting him in the rnix with any others <br />that apply and see what happens. Chair Kunkel confirmed that the group wants to add him to the <br />