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branding, organizing and publicizing, and cleaning up title issues and it is paying off. <br />Development Manager Lazan said his firm had to figure out where some of the businesses could <br />go in order to sell to potential buyers. There are many infrastructure pieces. There has to be <br />some kind of plan used as a starting point because it is difficult to know what kind of retail will <br />happen. Placeholders for certain businesses have to be put in according to what the residents <br />want in order to start somewhere. Development Manager Lazan reviewed the presentation he <br />gave at the February 22 HRA meeting. <br />Chairperson Jeffrey asked Development Manager Lazan to review the dashboard in a quick <br />overview. <br />Development Manager Lazan reviewed the dashboard, pointing out it is not up -to -date but will <br />be before the next meeting. The dashboard gives an overview of the current projects and where <br />revenues and expenses are coming from. He explained the factors used to create valuations. <br />Commissioner Tossey questioned why the dashboard hasn't been shown before. <br />Development Manager Lazan responded there are some components that have sensitive <br />information. Also, interest hasn't been indicated to learn it on a detailed level. <br />Commissioner Ramsey stated it is like asking to see what is in a toolbox. There are tools that <br />may not need to be seen; the numbers just need to be correct. Also, if one number is changed, it <br />changes other components, so it is a work in progress all the time. <br />Commissioner Backous stated he would like to be able to monitor the progress and see a regular <br />update on the dashboard. He said he did not think the information should be kept sensitive since <br />it seems counterproductive to the need for the Council to be forthright. <br />City Administrator Ulrich explained the general belief is that the City should not share <br />information on potential developers unless it involves a specific negotiation. Meetings cannot be <br />closed to discuss a general issue. City Administrator Ulrich suggested making a dashboard <br />available monthly that provides good data, but does not divulge private information. It should <br />summarize to a certain extent that keeps confidential data intact. Then, if the HRA wants to go <br />into more detail, it can contact Development Manager Lazan to do so. <br />Deputy City Administrator Nelson read the proposed language in the contract regarding the <br />City's discretion to use other consultants to self - perform on projects where Landform does not <br />provide services. <br />Chairperson Jeffrey gave his opinion that this disadvantages local Ramsey businesses. He said <br />he did not like it in the contract. He suggested Landform can bid on the project, although it <br />probably does have a competitive edge. It should not be in the contract because it creates a <br />monopoly. <br />Commissioner Backous stated he understands the logic and said he is not in favor of bringing <br />everything to a halt to get bids. He wants to get the development done as soon as possible. <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / March 15, 2011 <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />