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Members thought the study was to only address the frontage road system, however, the study went beyond frontage road issues and addressed land use issues. Once the redevelopment study has been adopted, the Board would like to see guidelines put in place for development in the area. The case was tabled until the next meeting when staff will bring the study back for more in depth review. Case #2: Potential QCTV Relocation QCTV lost some studio space and is looking to relocate in one of the quad cities. The City is looking at a parcel for them to relocate to. Councilmember Kurak was present and addressed the members. She is a member of the Cable Commission and at their recent meeting they decided to build their own building rather than rent space. They are now looking for a location and are not looking for gifting of land at this time. QCTV would be a non-taxable property. EDA action not required at this time. Case #3: Industrial Development Projects This case was tabled until the next meeting. Members would like more information on the process of TIF. The consensus of the Board is that the TIF Specialist should be attending the EDA meetings. Two items members would like to discuss are: 1) How much assistance the City should give to potential new businesses. 2) If EDA should recommend that recipients of TIF money should be required to pay employees a minimum of $12.00 per hour rather than the current $10.00 per hour. Members requested that a history of TIF projects and how incentives are given to business be on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Member Zimrnerman, seconded by Member Riley, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wagner, Zimmerman, Riley, and Anderson. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Blaha, LeTourneau and Scheiber. Economic Development Authority/May 7, 2001 Page 2 of 3