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EDC Minutes May 16, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Jim asked if the group if they truly thought City Hall was located in the wrong place. Three members agreed that it was in the wrong place. The Mayor asked if the City should have some kind of facility presence south of 694. Chair Kunkel said he liked the idea of some kind of City presence south of 694. Jim said he thought as a result of the City Hall being in a wrong place then that is why he believes discussion is occurring as to placing a City presence south of 694. Chris said he didn't think in his estimation a city presence south of 694 wouldn't make a difference to business activity. The Mayor said the curb appeal in that area is suffering and one ofthe ways other cities have changed this problem is to put in a City facility. Nancy asked if a committee could be formed to look at redevelopment. Chair Kunkel said he thought a lot of the City's current committees have a similar goal but are operating on their own sphere. He asked if bringing the City committees together could help bring a united front to City Council. Karen said she could put together another committee but she believes the EDC could serve in that capacity with the PTRC and PC. She said in her previous experience other committees were brought in to EDC meetings when needed. The Mayor asked Karen to put her thoughts together on her previous experience with EDC plans and present it at the next EDC meeting. Jim asked why they couldn't ask the other City committees to give their input and help finalize the document. Nancy said the group could make this recommendation. Rob thought this would delay the process and the group needs to start doing things and stop talking. Rob said he believes the group is trying to get a blue print so they know how they can move forward and after this blueprint is approved, they can start working on action items. Jim indicated it appeared to him the Council did not look upon the group in a favorable manner. The Mayor said he would ask each Council member their impression of the group and let the group know Council's feelings. Chair Kunkel said he believes what he is hearing is that the group wants to get moving forward. He said if the group feels comfortable with this current document that they can take a vote or it can continue to be worked on at the next meeting. Rob moved and Dale seconded a motion to accept the document and present it. Chris said he thought it was a good idea to present the document as is and at least get input from the Council so they can continue working on it. Dale asked if we are trying to develop a City plan or satisfying just a couple council members. The Mayor said he hoped it was the latter. Rob said he thought it was okay for the group to present a document that maybe wasn't quite perfect just so they can get some starting point. Chair Kunkel said he would not want to go to Council and have them fully reject the plan. He said he wants them to be able to say this is an acceptable vision and have them buy into with some tweaking so they have ownership.