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Thursday that could lead to revisioning. He stated that at some point a plan will need to be developed. Mayor Strommen confirmed the consensus of the Council to not take action on this item tonight and revisit the topic when the timing is right. 7.08: Consider Advance Purchase of ProjectDox (Electronic Plan Review for Building Permits) Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report noting that staff incorporated findings from the customer survey for building permits to identify two trends, more online/self-service options, and faster plan review turnarounds. He recommended that the Council approve the purchase of ProjectDox in advance of final approval of the 2017 General Fund Budget. Councilmember Riley left the meeting. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to authorize the purchase of ProjectDox in advance of final approval of the 2017 General Fund Budget. Further discussion: Councilmember LeTourneau stated that while this is a large investment, this will also save staff time and add convenience for developers. He believed that this is a good idea and a good step for the City to take. Mayor Strommen agreed that the time needed to issue building permits is a number one priority and should move with the direction of technology. She stated that the return on the investment will be the saved staff time and convenience for users. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, LeTourneau, Johns, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. 7.09: Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) Status Review City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report providing an update on the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA), noting that Councilmember Johns will be asked to vote on the dissolution of the NCDA on December 1'. He noted that the major elements of the line have been completed and there is less enthusiasm to extend the rail to St. Cloud and therefore the recommendation from the agencies involved have been to dissolve the NCDA. He noted that the EDA also supports moving ahead with the dissolution as the organization has served its purpose. Councilmember Johns stated that a portion of the NCDA will be dissolved and a portion of the Executive Committee will remain as there is still a priority to extend the line to St. Cloud in the future when the opportunity arises. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Council / October 25, 2016 Page 14 of 15