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REDA Meeting Minutes — Monday, June 21, 2016 Page 11 Member McGehee suggested the REDA may need to lean on the consultant to expedite that timeframe and process. President Roe noted that process may have also been delayed due to involvement and public hearings by the Planning Commission and their monthly meeting schedule. However, President Roe noted the REDA could set their meetings as frequently as they wanted. President Roe suggested it was valid to have something reported back to the REDA by staff for a consultant and associated cost; and then to re-evaluate it at that point. Mr. Trudgeon agreed with the REDA that the most immediate priority was to work on policy development now, and then go forward. Mr. Trudgeon assured the REDA that staff was fully behind and supportive of the REDA's direction; opining that was the most important foundation for where the REDA went from there. From his perspective, President Roe opined that market research was right behind that initial priority, while other things may fall into place (e.g. research and policy development). Members McGehee, Willmus, Laliberte and Etten agreed that from their perspective, research was less of a priority. Member Etten suggested research could be downloaded to someone else. Without objection, no additional different priorities were identified by the REDA other than those presented by staff. Executive Director Trudgeon thanked the REDA for their direction; stating staff would get busy as per direction. As far as the next REDA meeting, Interim Community Development Director Collins noted the timing and logistics for the REDA setting a budget and levy for City Council consideration by August 8, 2016; noting the need for another REDA meeting in July. c. Continue Housing Programs Discussion As detailed in the staff report of today's date, Ms. Kelsey reviewed housing and economic development strategies developed by the RHRA and those programs having received direction from the REDA to continue for now. Ms. Kelsey provided staff's analysis of funds needed for the remainder of 2016 and projected funds for 2017, seeking additional guidance and direction as indicated.