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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 23`d <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 />