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• Downtown Revitalization NOT Mr. Rehbine mentioned that he hadn't heard anything new on the downtown revitalization grants. Ms. Scheller stated that this grant was put into the planning stages not the development stages. Ms. Dorn mentioned that we did receive a $500.00 grant from State Farm Insurance as originally thought. They only issue them twice a year. Ms. Dorn explained she had spoke with Mr. March regarding the grant. Mr. Montain remarked on the LaMotte Building and how nice it was. He also commented on the downtown area and how it has improved in the past 10 years. Ms. Dorn asked Mr. Montain about his building. He mentioned that he is going to do some improvement, but currently he had to put in a new heating and cooling system. He is planning on installing new awnings, a clock, and new driveway. Ms. Scheller stated that she visited R & K Cafe and Catering. They have repainted it inside; and that the french toast was excellent! She did mention that she talked to Kathy, on of the owners, and Kathy stated they were looking into remodeling the Cafe into an arcade. They would sell hamburgers and fries and make it more teen oriented. Mr. Montain answered Ms. Moser's questions regarding the Dairy Queen. Apparently Gerald Rehbine is having trouble with the City of Lino Lakes and the flood plain issue. They are still interested. There was discussion about the proposed grocery store /strip mall going in behind the new County Bank. It was thought that it is still in the demographic study stage. Ms. Capra submitted a memo regarding the grand opening of the LaMotte Building to providing refreshments. The committee thought is was a good idea, but there were concerns with some of the members about playing favoritism. They agreed to the exception of $80.00 to $100.00 for the LaMotte Building due to the fact that there will be four businesses located there. In all other cases the cost should be between $20.00 to $30.00 per business. A motion was made to have the refreshments catered by R & K Cafe and Catering for the grand opening of the LaMotte Building. Motion by Mr. Montain, seconded by Ms. Scheller. Motion carried unanimously. The committee discussed setting a standard on giving out welcome packets, cards, gifts and staying within a certain dollar value of approximately $20 to $30. A motion was made by Ms. Scheller to set a standard monetary value on the welcome pacts, cards, and gifts for new business. Mr. Montain seconded. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. I�_