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REDA Meeting Minutes—Tuesday,July 18,2017 Page 13 President Roe suggested that meant that, whether the city owned or controlled a site, it understood the potential development area needed and what was available by having conversations with private owners well beforehand. In actuality, Mr. Gromberg urged the city not to own property, unless perhaps through first right of refusal in preparation for when a site selector come in. Next steps: Mr. Gromberg asked that members get their feedback to him as soon as possible to proceed as it could be the driving force for the EDA and was such for the comprehensive plan itself. Mr. Gromberg suggested, upon completion and adoption, the strategic plan objectives become a regular set of objectives for review every 18-24 months by the REDA versus the more infrequent review of the comprehensive plan. Upon receipt of the feedback, Mr. Gromberg advised that he would adjust the objectives and tasks and draft an implementation plan, working with staff on timelines and responsible parties to accomplish those tasks for presentation to the REDA as a finalized economic development strategic plan. 7. Approve Consent Agenda Executive Director Trudgeon reviewed the items on the consent agenda as detailed in the staff reports of today's date. a. Receive EDA Second Quarter Report As he'd discussed with staff, Member Etten noted the importance of the EDA's understanding of what these areas of staff involvement meant from an operational and practical standpoint. Member Etten spoke in support of the excellent work done by staff from day to day but the need to understand how those efforts fit with the goals and interests of the EDA and identified in SWOT exercises. Member Etten asked that staff expand on their efforts for future EDA meetings for the benefit of the body and the public; and not just in written form, but as a staff presentation in meeting the goal and the staff initiatives and work being done to achieve those goals (e.g. Small Business Series). Executive Director Trudgeon duly noted that request, agreeing that those details were frequently glossed over. President Roe agreed with the need to understand the "why" behind staff activities; and suggested a deeper dive into several topics at each meeting versus an extensive presentation of all items on the activity list, but beyond simply a written report. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, receipt of the second quarter 2017 REDA staff activity report(Attachments A and B) as presented.