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I I I ! I I i I i I I ! I I I '1 I I This discussion was carried out during Commissioner Fults' subcommittee report in Case ~1 of these minutes. Charter Commission minutes from February 28, 1985 and March 14, 1985 were included in this EDC agenda and Commissioner Hardin stated that the minutes do have a negative overtone. Commissioner Miller referred to the March 14 Charter minutes, particularly Chairman Sieber's comments regarding that developers should not mind spending another $2,000 for an interim publication of a newsletter when developing a million dollar project and projects not really being truly 100% assessed out; Commissioner Miller noted that Chairman Sieber doesn't also note the benefits derived from develol~pent like increased tax base and employment. Commissioner Wagner suggested that EDC appoint a committee to work hand-in- hand with the Charter Commission as cooperation might to a long way. Commissioner Cox stated that the Mayor now sees how the charter requirement to read resolutions prior to adoption obstructs the flo~ of Council meetings; people should have the right to have a resolution read, but the charter requirement to do so should not be written in reverse; the Mayor is willing to support this change. Commissioner Cox stated that the Mayor serves on Council and Charter Commission and this allows for one person to serve on two law making or governing bodies. Commissioner Cox stated that the Charter Commission had good intentions but he doesn't believe that any committee can change the negative approach of the Charter Commission. Case #6: Information Item: Meeting On Tax IncrDment Financing: Chairman Greenberg urged all EDC m~abers to attend the April 30, 1985 meeting on tax increment financing. Case ~7: informational Item: _Up,ate On North ~etro Traffic Task Force: Ms. Norris stated that next week the Task Force will be reviewing existing bridges and potential bridges. Chairman Greenberg requested that Ms. Norris direct the Task Force's attention to the Thurston Avenue Crossing; developers across the river should be made aware of the potential bridge crossing and a decision on that crossing should be made as soon as possible. Commissioner COx stated that Mr. Bill Ayers of Cornelius has informed him that negotiations have begun with property o~ners to the north and they are anxious to get involved in this project. Report By_ City_ Administrator: Mr. Schnelle was not present. Cc~missioner Cox presented copies of the Gateway North Industrial Airport April 10, 1985 Page 4 of 5