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• <br /> ORDINANCE REVIEW <br /> The committee reviewed a memo sent by Ry -Chel Gaustad indicating there has been no official <br /> change in ordinances, although Planning and Zoning are moving forward with this project. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> ROLE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br /> Mr. Montain stated he would like EDC to concentrate on the roles of the committee more then <br /> on "fluff stuff." Mr. Montain would like to see the committee focusing their attention on <br /> economic development issues such as bringing new businesses into the area, maintaining existing <br /> businesses, promoting the city, and possibly looking into grants, financial opportunities, etc. The <br /> committee felt a new agenda item should be added to cover these issues. Agenda item <br /> Cirants/Fincmcial Opportunities has been added. <br /> EXPANSION OF EDC TO A SEVEN MEMBER COMMITTEE <br /> Ms. Capra indicated she has spoken with 8 - 10 surrounding cities in regards to their Economic <br /> Development Committee appointments. Ms. Capra stated she felt the commission is ready to <br /> expand since more discussion has taken place on completing additional projects on the Star City <br /> list, as well as EDC roles. After a brief discussion among the committee, the following motion <br /> was made. <br /> Motion made by Ms. Capra, and seconded by Ms. Dorn, a request be brought to City <br /> Council for the expansion of the Economic Development Committee to a seven- member <br /> commission, and to allow the Economic Development Committee six months to fill the <br /> vacancies. If seats are left after the six months, the committee will remain a five- member <br /> commission. Motion carried unanimously <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion to adjourn at 9:21 was made by Ms. Capra. Motion seconded by Mr. Magill, Motion <br /> carried unanimously. <br /> Respectfully 4 7L, ed, , <br /> C 1 /i t ,tcoo C <br /> Aimee Fairbrother <br /> EDC /Staff Liaison <br />