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NOT APPROVED CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVF.T.OPMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 1999 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Centerville Economic Development Committee held their regular scheduled meeting on March 16, 1999, Chairperson Tim Rehbine called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Paul Montain, Mary Capra, Aimee Fairbrother and City Council Liaison Dick Travis. Introduction of City Council Liaison. Chairperson Tim Rehbine introduced Councilmember Dick Travis as the official City Council Liaison for the Economic Development Committee. Approval of Janua inutes Motion by Paul Montain to approve January minutes. Mary Capra seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Design Team - "Ideas in Action" Mary Capra informed the committee that Ms. Penny Simonson and Ms. Lucy Thompson would be present on March 25, 1999 at 6:30 for a follow up- meeting to discuss the progress of the Design Team ideas. Ms. Capra stated that she would draft an agenda for the meeting. In addition, there will be a six month Design Team follow -up scheduled some time in June. This follow -up will be open to all residents, volunteers, and staff. A. Snowmobile Trail Update: Mr. Wayne LeBlanc has been actively involved in the Design Teams vision of Centerville's trails, lakes and parks. It was decided that the Economic Development Committee would monitor the progress of the trails through input from Mr. LeBlanc. B. Heritage Museum: The residents that are interested in this task group have been waiting for the city's decision on the status of a new public works building. Once this decision is made the group will be able to begin discussing the Design Team's vision of a Heritage Center. The Studebaker and the Antique Water Pump could be part of the museum. Committee member Capra mentioned that she has had several conversations with Mr. Bob Thein of White Bear Lake, who is extremely committed in the genealogy of Centerville. Mr. Thein has assisted Ms. Capra often with research and historical information, and is dedicated to seeing Centerville's history preserved. Chairperson Rehbine suggested that Ms.Capra ask Mr. Thein if he would like to work as a volunteer member for the Heritage Museum.