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<br />, . <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson presented a new option, identified as Option A, that was added for a <br />standard type of life station, similar to current lift stations in Centerville. He stated <br />they will arrange the proposal packets to contain both options since they work just <br />as well. He stated he thinks Option A may be less costly and less obtrusive <br />visually. Mr. Peterson advised of the anticipated time table with the project to be <br />considered at the May 24, 2000 Council meeting. <br /> <br />Motion by Sweeney. seconded by Broussard Vickers to approve Lift Station <br />No.2 plans and authorize advertisement for bids. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis asked staff to invite the interceptor contractors to submit a <br />bid since they are in the area. <br /> <br />All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />IX. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />Role of Economic Development Committee (ED C) <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson stated she has received telephone calls from businesses <br />who would like the Council to review the role of the EDC. She called several <br />other businesses to obtain their opinion on what it should be and what they would <br />like to see. She estimated there are 50 Centerville businesses and reported the <br />following comments were received: <br /> <br />. Frustration in dealing with the City when they wanted to build a building or an <br />addition and the length of time the process takes due to tabling. They prefer <br />something more "black and white" so it is known what the process is at the on <br />start. <br />. Beautification of the 20th A venue area, adding street lights and landscaping, <br />since it may bring in new business to Centerville. <br />. More TIF eligibility. <br />. Meeting room availability for businesses to meet together. <br />. The businesses did not feel they had a "voice" in the City. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis stated he is the EDC liaison for the Council and agreed the <br />issue of the exact role ofthe EDC was raised. He stated he was unable to answer <br />that question but he believes the EDC is extremely busy and doing excellent work <br />for the City. He stated some of that work is for the businesses in the City but most <br />of the time it is for the good of the entire City. He asked if there is something else <br />the EDC could be doing for businesses. Council Member Travis stated the EDC is <br />open to suggestions and with the loss of the staff liaison, these issues may be <br />brought to the forefront. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers asked why business owners did not attend an <br />EDC meeting to voice those comments. She stated that using the EDC in a <br />Commerce role may be easy to accomplish if they attend a meeting to discuss that <br />issue. She suggested that the business owners be invited to a future EDC meeting <br /> <br />Page 5 of12 <br />