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