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City of Centerville <br />EDA Meeting Minutes <br /> March 16, 2022 <br />Executive Director Statz presented a draft letter to downtown home owners gauging their interest <br />in talking with developers. Discussion ensued about the letter, and the EDA requested a couple of <br />changes be made. Changes include revising the sentence that reads Ðto be clear, the city has no <br />intention of taking or coercing you in any way to sell your property.Ñ The verbiage has been <br />changed to read, ÐTo be clear, the city is merely trying to find out what your interest is in talking <br />with a developer.Ñ Contact information was also added to the letter. <br />Motion by Commissioner King, and seconded by Commissioner Remillard to recommend <br />that the letter to downtown property owners be presented to city council for their <br />endorsement. All in favor. Motion carried. <br />2. Holiday Decorations Program <br />Executive Director Statz introduced, for discussion, the holiday decorations purchased by the EDA <br />last year. Discussion ensued about wreathes and lights purchased, as well as options for this year. <br />There was consensus that the EDA prefers larger wreaths. The EDA requested that staff research <br />costs associated with professional installation of interactive holiday lights. <br />3. Halloween Trunk or Treat <br />President Hanzal reported that Emem from Parks and Recreation reached out to him to see if the <br />EDA would like to be involved in the Halloween Trunk or Treat event. The idea originated from <br />holiday fun run that Centennial Education is planning. The race will end at the elementary school <br />parking lot, where there will be music, bounce houses, etc. The idea is that Centerville businesses <br />could advertise their businesses along the path and have promotional items at the parking lot, where <br />there will also be live music, bounce houses, etc. The EDA asked that someone from Parks and <br />Recreation attend their April 20, 2022 meeting to talk more about this event. <br /> <br />IX. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead to adjourn the <br />March 16, 2022 Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:38 p.m. All in favor. Motion <br />carried. <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br />