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The motion was withdrawn. <br />Chairperson Steffen thought the Board was unanimous a couple of months ago in thinking that <br />this was a great project and he did not think that has changed but it stuck him that the price is <br />now half of what it was two months ago and he did not know why they would be in agreement <br />with that. It seems like a counter offer would make sense. <br />The Board directed staff to bring this item forward to the City Council for review and a possible <br />counter offer. <br />4.03: Consider Recommending the City Council Authorize the City's Economic <br />Development Manager to Complete the NDC EDFP Certification <br />Econ. Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama presented the staff report and requested the <br />Commission consider recommending the City Council authorize him to complete the NDC <br />EDFP Certification. <br />Administrator Ulrich thought this was a great certification program and a good investment. He <br />suggested this was top notch training. He recommended they move forward and approve this. <br />Administrator Ulrich reviewed the tuition reimbursement plan with the Board. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if Econ. Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama was in <br />agreement to repay the tuition if he left the City within six months. <br />Administrator Ulrich stated that would be the agreement and he would suggest this be put in <br />writing. They do not have it in their tuition policy but it would make sense to get that <br />commitment in writing. <br />Member Skaff recommended the City move forward with this. <br />Motion by Member Skaff, seconded by Member Burandt, to recommend to City Council to <br />authorize the City' s Economic Development Manager to complete the National Development <br />Council's (NDC) Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification Program in <br />2016. <br />Further discussion: Member Riley thought this was a good idea; however, in one year Econ. <br />Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama will be gone one month for the training He asked <br />if in one year, Mr. Brama's duties will able to be covered by someone else. He stated the time is <br />not covered in the cost. Econ. Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama stated there are <br />several classes offered throughout the year and because of the flexibility for scheduling the <br />classes, the calendar, events, projects and his workload would be considered and they would <br />adjust accordingly. He thought they should cover the workload adequately. He would also plan <br />to work on his duties in the evenings and respond to emails for hot items going on in the City. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if the program needed to be done in a 12 month period. Econ. Dev. <br />Economic Development Authority/June 4, 2015 <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />