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Mr. Peterson presented a new option, identified as Option A, that was added for a standard type of life station, similar to current lift stations in Centerville. He stated they will arrange the proposal packets to contain both options since they work just as well. He stated he thinks Option A may be less costly and less obtrusive visually. Mr. Peterson advised of the anticipated time table with the project to be considered at the May 24, 2000 Council meeting. Motion by Sweeney, seconded by Broussard Vickers to approve Lift Station No. 2 plans and authorize advertisement for bids. Council Member Travis asked staff to invite the interceptor contractors to submit a bid since they are in the area. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. NEW BUSINESS Role of Economic Development Committee (EDC) Council Member Nelson stated she has received telephone calls from businesses who would like the Council to review the role of the EDC. She called several other businesses to obtain their opinion on what it should be and what they would like to see. She estimated there are 50 Centerville businesses and reported the following comments were received: • Frustration in dealing with the City when they wanted to build a building or an addition and the length of time the process takes due to tabling. They prefer something more "black and white" so it is known what the process is at the on start. • Beautification of the 20th Avenue area, adding street lights and landscaping, since it may bring in new business to Centerville. • More TIF eligibility. • Meeting room availability for businesses to meet together. • The businesses did not feel they had a `voice" in the City. Council Member Travis stated he is the EDC liaison for the Council and agreed the issue of the exact role of the EDC was raised. He stated he was unable to answer that question but he believes the EDC is extremely busy and doing excellent work for the City. He stated some of that work is for the businesses in the City but most of the time it is for the good of the entire City. He asked if there is something else the EDC could be doing for businesses. Council Member Travis stated the EDC is open to suggestions and with the loss of the staff liaison, these issues may be brought to the forefront. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked why business owners did not attend an EDC meeting to voice those comments. She stated that using the EDC in a Commerce role may be easy to accomplish if they attend a meeting to discuss that issue. She suggested that the business owners be invited to a future EDC meeting Page 5 of 12