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Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partner Agency Meeting Summary Rusty Bumblebee in Blaine March 7, 2024 Attending Partners - City of Centerville, Ramsey County, City of St. Francis, City of Blaine, City of Lino Lakes, Connexus Energy, Metro North Chamber, MN DEED, MCCD (Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers). Presentations 1. Story of the Rusty Bumblebee - The Rusty Bumblebee is a self-pour tap house located in the Club West Plaza in Blaine (10950 Club W Pkwy NE #160, Blaine, MN 55449). The owners were inspired to open the establishment after visiting the Duluth Tap Exchange. More than thirty types of draft beer are offered. There is also live music and a pet friendly patio with parking behind the building. 2. Town Center Redevelopment Project Î the City of Blaine is working with developers on a th new town center, around 105th Ave near 109 and Nassau Street NE, with mixed-use development and opportunities for housing, retail, dining, and recreation. The webpage for the project is: https://www.blainemn.gov/3441/105th-Avenue-Redevelopment. 3. Greystar Development Î Ned Dodington, director of development for Greystar, provided an overview of the types of projects they work on. They develop large-scale market rate multifamily units. They own a modular manufactory factory that helps them keep construction costs down. More information about Greystar can be found here: Real Estate and Property | Greystar. Updates Anoka County Î Several applications for the open County Administrator position have been received and a new administrator will be announced in May. Coon Rapids Î staff is working on small projects like car washes. Lino Lakes Î the staff is working on small projects and transportation projects. MCCD Î Their revolving loan fund is now at 4% Metro North Chamber Î the staff are working on a promotional piece that highlights communities in the area. Centerville will be included in their marketing brochure.