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. � �. __ <br />costs and that the EDC needs to take into consideration what the actual benefit the programs will be <br />in relation to the costs. <br />Motion/Second: Carlson/Welsch moved to direct staff to research other City programs and bring back <br />information to the EDC for review. <br />Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays <br />C. Consideration of Assi�nine' an EDC Member to participate in the Development of <br />the Desitn Theme for Highwav 10 Corridor <br />Bennett explained that staff solicited proposals from over 15 consulting firms to assist in developing <br />design themes for Highway 10. Of the 8 proposals that were received 4 were interviewed by <br />Planning Commission members Jean Miller and Bobbie Brooks. Two firms were chosen to <br />reinterview by a larger group that includes a member of the Council and EDC. These firms were <br />SRF Consulting and Hoisington Koegler Group. The Council delayed taking action on this item until <br />decisions could be made with regards to the ring road concept. If Council decides to proceed with the <br />ring road concept a task force will be formed to work with one of these firms in developing a design <br />theme. Staff is requesting an EDC member to participate in this process. <br />Motion/Second: Nelson/Sjoberg inoved to nominate member Ron Schmidt with member Delane <br />Welsch as alternate to represent the interests of the EDC on the task force when it is formed. <br />Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays <br />6. Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff: <br />Commissioner Welsch mentioned that he will be unable to attend the meetings on Thursday morning <br />since he teaches a class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings thioughout November. Bennett <br />mentioned that the Commission could change the meeting to evenings or another morning to <br />accommodate Welsch. Nelson suggested that another morning be chosen. Carlson said that <br />mornings are much easier since she has many other evening obligations. Sjoberg and Schmidt <br />agreed. <br />Motion/Second: Nelson/Schinidt moved to move the �DC meetings to Friday inornings at 7:30 a.m. <br />through November. <br />Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays <br />7. Adjournment <br />There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development <br />Commission adjourned at 8:45 a.m. <br />R pectfully S mitted, <br />j _c'- �, <br />; <br />%�J`f "��. / ~.`i-;i,-!'�i!.j. .. �__ <br />'. �t, -; <br />Director ,6f conomic Development <br />