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EDC Minutes July 18, 2007 Page 3 of5 the group is going to add the sections that were outlined on today's agenda. Community Development Director Barton indicated that was correct. The Mayor asked Community Development Director Barton to develop a proposed scorecard as well. Nancy asked that the draft policy be emailed to the group for review before the next meeting. Jim asked now that there is a finance committee in-place, shouldn't the group be working with that committee on this document. Community Development Director Barton said the group can do a first draft of the policy and then have the finance committee review it, as well as Ehlers (who is our financial advisor). The Mayor reminded the group that the newly formed finance committee is new and is dealing with a lot of back issues at this time. He agreed it is important for them to review it, but to do so maybe within the next 6 months as to allow them time to work on other tasks. Nancy asked if we can designate TIF for certain items. The Mayor noted that the City is never obligated to do TIF - everything in TIF is negotiated for each specific project. Rob thought that the administration of the document should be flexible and that the document should state what the City really wants to do. Community Development Director Barton said the first paragraph on the TCAAP policy states something to that effect. Ray noted that on top of Page 3, it deals with "carrying costs" and asked if we should rewrite this section. He said we have to be careful not to leave the door open for lawsuits. The Mayor suggested language be included that we understand state statutes may be broader than the City. Chair Kunkel said it will be important for Jerry Filla to review this document. V. COUNCIL UPDATE The Mayor provided a brief Council update on the PTRC work session and park dedication fees. The piece-meal process for developing trails, trail connections throughout the City and funding for these trails were discussed. He noted the Holiday Inn is being sold and that the buyer is proposing to develop senior housing on that site, a bank with a drive-in, a fast food store, and a restaurant. A proposed plan from the buyer was distributed to the group. He noted in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process, variances are allowed and rezoning would have to occur to accommodate the current proposed plan. The PUD would also require sidewalks for the property. The Mayor reminded the group of the meeting on Thursday, July 19, regarding the composite plan for the TCAAP development. He noted the there are concerns regarding the density on the site. The Mayor presented information on the TCAAP process for developing a concept plan of the site. Chair Kunkel expressed that he thought in regard to the Holiday Inn site development that the city lost an opportunity to do something significant. He asked when it is appropriate to have the