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Motion by Member Riley, seconded by Member Skaff, to approve the August 14, 2014, minutes <br />as amended. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Riley, Skaff, Brunt, LeTourneau, <br />and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Hardin. <br />4. EDA BUSINESS <br />There were no items. <br />Member LeTourneau arrived at 7:36 a.m. <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br />5.01: EDA Updates <br />Economic Development Coordinator LaFrance reviewed the updates to the current projects. <br />Member Riley asked if Prospect Red is still progressing and in negotiations. <br />Economic Development Manager LaFrance stated they are not in negotiations on the parcel he <br />mentioned but are working on their building. <br />Member Steffen asked if Prospect Red knew that Prospect Season was interested and in contact. <br />Economic Development Manager LaFrance indicated they did. <br />Economic Development Coordinator LaFrance continued to update the Board on ongoing <br />projects. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated things are moving forward with PSD's <br />proposal. He reviewed the progress to date. <br />Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated the scheduled <br />closing is set for Monday. <br />Member LeTourneau stated in regard to the density piece, this has to do with market demand. He <br />noted they are reviewing the projects on a case -by -case basis. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated they are not necessarily stating the density <br />will not be achieved, they are making it easier to get to those densities by not setting the bar too <br />high on the first projects. They are not giving up on the vision, they are making it easier to build <br />towards that density. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked when the Master Plan was developed for the density. <br />Economic Development Authority /September 11, 2014 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />