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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2000 Mayor Bergeson spoke in support of a franchise fee. He stated anytime a fee or tax is raised, it is not popular but he believes the Council has a responsibility to assure City business continues and the roads are repaired. He noted the Council has been up front with this issue and the Charter Commission is aware it is on the Council's agenda and voiced no objection. Mayor Bergeson stated his support for the fee as proposed. Ms. Waite Smith noted that Council Member Dahl sits on the Charter Commission and suggested she ask the Charter Commission to provide a written position statement. Council Member Dahl stated she would be happy to make that request. Council Member Dahl moved to table consideration of Ordinance 15 — 00 until a Charter Commission recommendation and answers to the questions asked tonight are received. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Bergeson voting against. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Public Hearing, Consider Resolution No. 00 — 98, Authorizing, se in Tax Rate increase for 2001, Al Rolek — This item was considered earlier in th PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PEC Resolution No 00 — 99, Participation and Sup? Safe . nd Sober Grant, Sergeant Hammes — This item was considered earlier in the meeting. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENTE Resolution No. 00 — 97, Acceptin Contract, John Powell — This COMMUNITY DEVELOPM Rl ICK DEGARDNER an' warding Flusher Truck and Flusher Equipment considered earlier in the meeting. DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Presentation of EDAC Eck° o is Development Plan, Mary Alice Devine — Staff advised the Economic Development Ad ory Committee (EDAC), has as its directive to help the City Council encourage growth of new and existing business. EDAC has revisited its original long -range economic development plan that was completed five (5) years ago. EDAC examined what was still relevant and what needed to be updated and redirected to ensure that a plan continued to support the goals of the City. • Staff explained the five (5) year plan is intended to be a general guide for economic development based on the draft Comprehensive Plan. EDAC updates a one (1) year action plan each year with more specific goals and objectives. EDAC revisited its recommendation in the one (1) year action plan regarding housing mix and addressed the need for housing in the Town Center on a broader level. EDAC determined that the draft Comprehensive Plan and local market conditions would best direct the housing mix. The recommendation EDAC approved at its September meeting is as follows: • 8