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REDA Meeting Minutes — Tuesday, May 8, 2017 Page 5 opined that there were probably enough votes to move the project forward, but stated that he would continue to sit back and look closely as it moved forward. Member Willmus stated that as a clearer picture of what's involved was available, his position may change, but as of now he could not support moving forward. President Roe spoke in support of the motion, stating that he believed that the project met the requirements set out by the city. President Roe further stated that he didn't share the concerns with separate buildings and understood the financing dictating it. President Roe opined that the city shouldn't punish projects due to use of an existing financing program that the the city had no control over or hadn't established in the first place. President Roe agreed with the project in meeting part of the affordable housing needs of the community. Ayes: 3 Nays: 2 (Willmus and McGehee) Motion carried. Etten moved, Laliberte seconded, adoption of REDA Resolution No. 9 (Attachment D) entitled, "Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Funding and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds." Member Etten spoke in support of this motion, but expressed his preference to hold off on the tax increment financing resolution at this point. Member Laliberte spoke in support of the motion, and in delaying any further action at this point. Member Laliberte noted that in the end, she may agree with Member Willmus that she may or may not support the final project, however at this point stated that she was comfortable continuing to provide information as needed. Until the full picture is known as this plays out, Member Laliberte stated that she would withhold her full support of the project until all the facts were before her. Member McGehee reiterated her comments as made with the last motion, opining there was no n\point to move forward at this point; and while she and Member Willmus may change their minds at a later date, there was no need to move on at this point. In general, Member Laliberte questioned if there would be another opportunity for discussion; and spoke in support of these first two requested actions to authorize staff to work with outside groups. However, Member Laliberte asked that in the future, staff provide information to the REDA sooner and before application deadlines are looming and require immediate action.