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EDC Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 3 of 3 Council Liaison Werner provided an updated draft of the map showing the realignment to the Spine Road. City Administrator Klaers mentioned that the Council has been meeting almost every Monday to discuss the TCAAP project. He commented that there are many items that need to be fine- tuned and decided. He mentioned that there will be a TCAAP Open House from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, in the Marsden Room. The Open House will provide information related to infrastructure improvements (roads, sewer, water, roundabouts, and the 96/35 divergent diamond bridge). Commissioner Huninghake asked what type of building was being constructed on Highway 96 City Administrator Klaers informed the commissioners that the Army Reserve was building a Readiness Center which is on AHATS property and is not part of TCAAP. B. BRE Update City Administrator Klaers indicated that the EDA did not hold their regular meeting at the end of October and, therefore, did not approve the BRE project. He stated that this is an important project for 2015 and thinks that there is support from the EDA for the project as it is in the approved budget for 2015. C. Commission Members Chair Von Holtum indicated that James Huninghake’s term is expiring at the end of December and thanked him for his service. D. Council Liaison Council Liaison Werner indicated that his term is also expiring and that it was a pleasure working with everyone on the EDC. He appreciated the work done by staff. He also mentioned that the Truth and Taxation hearing would be held at the City Council meeting on December 8 and that the proposed levy increase was 5%. E. Staff Comments There were no staff comments. ADJOURNMENT Chair von Holtum adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. __________________________ _____________________________ Ed von Holtum, Chair Jill Hutmacher Community Development Director