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Economic Dev. Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama stated that he would like to see whether there is general support to continue to investigate this project, and recapped a list of items the EDA would like further investigated. Chairperson Steffen stated that the project is great on paper, as it would do a lot for the course and the area in general. He confirmed the consensus of the EDA to continue to investigate the project, including the list outlined by staff. 4.02: Review Draft Economic Development Chapter of Comprehensive Plan Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report. Member Skaff stated that he feels that the group has done a great job and commended Community Development Director Gladhill for his leadership. He stated that he is happy with the document, as being developed, and feels that it supports economic development. Community Development Director Gladhill thanked Economic Development Mgr./Asst. City Administrator Brama for his assistance in the process as well. Member Hardin stated that some of the items under the goals and strategies have already been accomplished and asked if that section would be further updated. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that would be updated as well. He noted that similar to the Strategic Plan, there would be updating to show that items have been completed, but believed that there is value is showing what has been accomplished for tracking. Member Hardin asked if there would be value in setting new goals rather than tracking goals that have already been completed. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that new goals could be set as well. He asked the EDA for input, not only on goals for the next three to five years but for the next ten to 20 years. Member Hardin asked how transportation would be addressed in the plan. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that there is a transportation plan and noted that because there are economic development tie ins, perhaps that section would be brought forward to the EDA as well. He provided details on the transportation plan, which identifies items for study and possible capital improvement. He noted that while the transportation plan is not included in the economic development chapter, this will all make more sense when all the chapters are put together and the full picture is seen. He stated that the Steering Committee has developed a transportation plan, land use plan, future development plan and perhaps there would be a desire of a map which overlays multiple items from those plans. He reviewed the timeline for the process moving forward, noting that the drafts will come back to the EDA, most likely, in February. Economic Development Authority/December 14, 2017 Page 6 of 9