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<br />facilitator and would serve without opinion, to keep the revitalization moving. <br /> <br />Ms. Capra stated Mr. Bob Thein would like to see Centerville develop a genealogy research <br />center in Centerville. Mr. Thein is willing to give the City historical information he has collected <br />over many years. Ms. Capra will be taking this item to Council to ask for their guidance and <br />feeling related to this item. <br /> <br />Star City Goals and Obiectives <br /> <br />The committee will review the Star City Goals following the Business Appreciation Dinner at <br />the May EDC meeting. <br /> <br />Zonine Ordinance Update <br /> <br />The EDC is requesting a copy of the most recent Ordinance #4 draft, along with an outline of the <br />changes brought forward thus far. The Economic Development Committee is interested in the <br />changes to the Ordinance that affect area business. <br /> <br />Chairperson Rehbine commented on the recent variance approval for the front porch of the old <br />LaMotte Store. Mr. Rehbine wanted to point out that by approving this variance, we may run <br />into difficulties implementing a sidewalk or lighting based on the remaining four feet. The <br />variance also sets a "standard" for the other businesses in the downtown area, and questioned if <br />the variance falls into the Design Team Vision. Mr. Rehbine's solution would be to build the <br />steps protruding into the building, leaving a clear space in front of the building. The committee <br />stressed that due to concerns of this nature, it is important to clarifY in the Zoning Ordinance, 0-5 <br />foot set backs, with an eight foot easement from the curb. Council Member Travis stated there <br />was a formal Public Hearing on the variance, and added it was met without any opposition. <br /> <br />Business Appreciation Dinner <br /> <br />Mr. Rehbine will give a brief presentation on the Lino Lakes Chamber of Commerce as well as <br />on the role ofEDC prior to the Mayor's presentation. Mayor Wilharber will present Lloyd <br />Drilling with the 1999 Business of the Year Award along with recognizing the Citizen of the <br />Year. Ms. Scheller will call the EDC members who will be bringing in items for the dinner one <br />week prior to remind them of their responsibilities. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Vacancv <br /> <br />The EDC requests the appointment ofa replacement for Ms. Fairbrother. The committee feels <br />the liaison is extremely important to the vitality of the committee. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />