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<br />Ms. Divine explained this is one of the most restrictive standards, but also the most <br />necessary to create the pedestrian scale environment and streetscape. Mr. Wessel noted <br />that staff would be presenting to the city council tools available that could be considered <br />to provide incentives to development of the Town Center. Mr. Chase stated that EDAC <br />should have input into the design standards because of the general economic concerns. <br />Mr. Milbauer said the bank would consider a revenue bond issue that would allow the <br />city to bond without a general obligation commitment. <br /> <br />It was also suggested that the city have a list of individuals and companies in the city that <br />prospective businesses could call if they wanted information about the growth of the city <br />and the city’s attitude toward business. This list could be provided through the chamber. <br /> <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN <br /> <br />Ms. Divine went through changes in the draft plan that included a section on draft <br />comprehensive plan goals for economic development. She said she had reviewed the <br />EDAC goals and action plan to ensure they were compatible with the draft comp plan. <br />She also pointed out three policy recommendations: 1) aggressively pursuing financial <br />options to promote the development of the Town Center as the highest priority <br />commercial site in the city; 2) pursuing a diverse mixture of high density multi-family <br />homes, with an 80/20 mix of market rate and affordable, and a 50/50 owner/renter mix in <br />the Town Center; and 3) adopting a TIF policy update for 2000. <br /> <br />Ms. Schwartz’ written comments were reviewed and will be included as an attachment to <br />the plan. Mr. Chase noted that this plan is a dynamic document and will continue to <br />evolve as EDAC reviews and prioritizes sites. Mr. Milbauer moved to pass the plan as a <br />framework for EDAC and to move it to the city council for consideration. Mr. Gorowsky <br />seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. <br /> <br />Mr. Gorowsky suggested the plan be presented to the council and during the next couple <br />of meetings EDAC prioritize sites and consider two-year action plans for high priority <br />sites. <br /> <br />Mr. Milbauer moved to adjourn. Mr. Gorowsky seconded the motion. Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned, 8:35 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />