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Actions: <br />• Create and implement Plan amendments. <br />Financial Implications: Cost of these amendments should not exceed $1,000. <br />Time Frame: The process is subject to the same process and time constraints as the creation of <br />a new district. If possible, these amendments should be done in conjunction with the proposed <br />recreation of TIF District #3 -1. <br />Make organizational changes to encourage implementation of the Development <br />Guide <br />Rationale: The Implementation Section makes two important points: (1) The City of Little <br />Canada plays a critical role in the implementation of the Development Guide; and (2) Many <br />actions are likely to occur over the next 24 months. It is also likely that the implementation <br />of the Development Guide will produce other actions not described here. <br />The ability of the City to direct the implementation steps will be influenced by the <br />organizational resources available to the Development Guide. These steps represent a significant <br />time demand for City Staff and City Council. The demands of the Development Guide will <br />compete with other city business. Organizational changes can be made to apply additional <br />time and resources towards implementation. <br />The Economic Development Authority (EDA) should be given the responsibility for <br />implementation of the Development Guide. This step makes the Development Guide the <br />primary focus of an organization, rather than part of a broader City Council agenda. In <br />addition, State Law gives EDA's specific powers that will apply to implementation. <br />Currently, City Council members serve as commissioners of the EDA. The City must decide <br />if this structure should continue. The short-term advantage of this structure is maintaining <br />continuity of decision making. The City Council will be responsible for all initial decisions <br />relating to the Development Guide. The drawback is the time commitment required of <br />Council members. <br />For the long -term, the City should consider appointing non - Council members to the EDA. <br />This action expands the organizational resources available for economic development. By <br />involving residents and business people, it also helps to achieve the implementation strategy <br />of using public- private partnerships. <br />Staffing is another important organizational issue. Current city staff have the capabilities to <br />Implementation [Draft - September I, 1995] Page 4.312 <br />Page 93 <br />