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is proposed to include off - loading some of Mr. Brama's duties to a new position to cover events, <br />communications, etc. <br />Chairperson Steffen thanked Mr. LaFrance for his service and felt they got a lot done. <br />Member Skaff thought a great job was done this past year and indicated Mr. Brama had his full <br />support. <br />Member Riley asked if there were any concerns the EDA could address. <br />Assistant City Administrator Brama stated at this point, he was comfortable with the projects that <br />are `in the hopper' and are making the transition from HRA to EDA. He thought the City was in <br />a strong position but noted there will be a transition period. Assistant City Administrator Brama <br />noted he would like to revisit the work plan with the EDA and make sure they have the priorities <br />in order. <br />Member Riley stated going forward they had discussed the need for Mike Mulroney and he <br />wondered if this was identified as one of their transition help items. <br />Economic Development Coordinator LaFrance stated he has used Mr. Mulroney in the past to <br />get information about projects and found that Mr. Mulroney was very helpful. <br />Assistant City Administrator Brama stated moving forward, when they need assistance or <br />expertise, Mr. Mulroney will be available. He thanked Mr. LaFrance for his service and wished <br />him the best. <br />Member LeTourneau stated Mr. Mulroney had a tradition with the EDA, has acted as an on- <br />board assistant, and attended meetings with frequency. The Board used his knowledge as a great <br />resource and he also acted as an outside sales person for them and has many connections. He <br />was a real great advocate so the Board may want to revisit some of those advantages. <br />Member Riley stated Mr. Mulroney even filled in when they did not have an Economic <br />Development Manager. <br />Member Riley asked for a financial summary of the EDA for an upcoming meeting. He thought <br />it would be helpful. <br />Economic Development Coordinator LaFrance stated they do report to the Department of <br />Economic Development on the balance of their loan funds fairly often and that information can <br />be provided to the EDA. He suggested staff provide that at the beginning of the year. <br />Member Riley thought that was a good idea. He also thought they could keep a running tally of <br />the progress the EDA has made throughout the year. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if December would be a good time to put together the 2015 work <br />plan. <br />Economic Development Authority /September 11, 2014 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />