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Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Burandt, to recommend to City Council to <br />approve the policies/programs related to recruiting new restaurants. <br />Further discussion: Member LeTourneau stated that there has been feedback from the <br />community on the desire to have additional restaurants and retail establishments in the City and <br />this document will provide additional flexibility in order to attract additional businesses. He <br />stated that this is a good tool and is glad that the City is using this to solve issues in today's <br />market. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Hardin, Burandt, Kanaventi, <br />Lambrecht, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br />5.01: Update: Two Shovel Ready Certifications <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that developers appreciate the ability to work <br />through the entitlement process quickly. He explained that shovel ready sites allow developers <br />to move through that process quickly. He reviewed two properties which have qualified as <br />shovel ready, which will gain additional exposure to possible developers. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if there are any other pending shovel ready sites. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there are possibly other sites, but that will <br />be delayed until a new Economic Development Director is on staff. <br />5.02: Business Retention and Expansion Update <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there is not an update at this time being <br />that this is an interim time with staffing demands. He estimated that momentum on this program <br />would begin again in the next 30 to 60 days. He stated that there have been three second <br />interviews for the Economic Development Director position and a job offer will be sent to the <br />final candidate today. He stated that the job offer will be presented to the City Council on the <br />July 24th meeting agenda and the candidate name will be made public at that time. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the Kitchen Table, a new restaurant, is opening on July 23rd <br />and is taking over the previous Lunchbox location. He advised of an upcoming art fair that will <br />take place on Sunday, July 15th at Elmcrest Park. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported that the EDA Business Appreciation Day <br />will take place on August 7th. He stated that there are still golfing spots available. <br />6. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Kanaventi, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Economic Development Authority/July 12, 2018 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />