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Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan indicated the list of businesses and key <br />stakeholders has been provided for the Board's review. He requested discussion from the Board <br />on whether to schedule a meeting with the businesses and key stakeholders at this time or to <br />provide them with a letter providing an update on the progress of the project. <br />Consensus was reached to direct staff to send a letter to the businesses and key stakeholders list <br />of participants providing them with an update on the progress of the Buxton Study project. <br />Economic Development Consultant Mulroney suggested the addition of Lanigan and Kolb to the <br />key stakeholder list. <br />Case #4: 2009 Business Connection Meeting <br />Moved to the February meeting agenda. <br />Case #5: Staff Update <br />The EDA reviewed the Staff Update. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reported <br />that all of the funds have been received for the Meet and Greet Candidates Forum held on <br />October 30, 2008. <br />MEMBER INPUT <br />Consensus was reached to include a case on the February meeting agenda on the upcoming <br />International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Convention. <br />There. was discussion on the City Council's consideration of amending representation on the <br />EDA to a ratio of 3 citizens and 4 City Council members. <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Steffen, to recommend that the EDA <br />maintain the current ratio of 5/2 under the consideration that there are many opportunities for the <br />Board to interact with the City Council, and the appreciation of the diversity of the 5 member <br />citizen team and what their classification brings to the group. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members LeTourneau, Steffen and Skaff. <br />Voting No: None. <br />ADJOURN <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Steffen, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members LeTourneau, Steffen, and Skaff. <br />Voting No: None. <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9:30 a.m. <br />Economic Development Authority/January 8, 2009 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />