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Amendment failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Look and McGlone. Voting No: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Wise, Dehen, and Jeffrey. Absent: None. Further discussion: City Administrator Ulrich asked for clarification on whether the third provision (Ramsey. Rotary would enter into a maintenance agreement with the city for this memorial) was included in the motion. Mayor Ramsey indicated that it is included. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Wise, Dehen, and Jeffrey. Voting No: Councilmembers Look and McGlone. 7.06: Consider a Resolution Authorizing Staff to begin the Recruitment Process for an Economic Development/Marketing Manager Interim Human Resources Representative Lasher reviewed staff s report Councilmember Elvig stated that he feels that it is critical to fill this position because we cannot be passive about potential development opportunities. Business isn't going to come to us, we have to go out and get it. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #10- 08-167 authorizing staff to begin the recruitment process for an Economic Development/Mazketing Manager. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey explained that in looking back at Economic Development Authority minutes and what was talked about at the Personnel Committee in July, he thinks it was a mistake to not move this position forwazd sooner than now. It is awell-needed position. Councilmember Dehen opposed filling this position on the premise that a marketing manager consultant was hired to do this type of work for The COR and he doesn't feel it makes sense to have two people doing the same job. Mayor Ramsey pointed out that someone was hired to take Gaze of The COR, but there are other azeas outside of The COR that need to be taken care of. Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Nelson said that there is a lot going on development-wise in areas of the city outside of The COR. For example, in the industrial azea, Hazbor Industries has interest and would bring in approximately 60 good jobs to the city. The EDA has discussed development along 167' and Highway 47 and there may be some interest on behalf of the golf course and the business owners in that area. Opportunities need to be chased. On average, three to five people per week call regarding property availability. With businesses shopping different communities, it's important to have someone on staff that is available to devote the time necessary to try bringing business here. Councilmember Look stated that businesses are window shopping, but no one is buying right now. People aren't buying because the banks are not lending money. He is concerned that TIF City Council /August 9, 2010 Page 10 of 13