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primary staff contact person with the EDC, his preference would be to continue to separate these tasks into two categories. He stated the first task would be completing the EDC's work on the Economic Development Section of the Comprehensive Guide Plan. He stated one of his concerns was, if they suddenly injected a comprehensive review of the TIF policy into that process, they would delay it even further, and other departments and staff members, who are working diligently to complete their parts of the plan, might end up being delayed. He stated they had requested and were granted two extensions of time, but desired to complete the process. Economic Development Coordinator Carroll stated, as Commissioner Thomason is aware, they are very close to completing the Economic Development Section, and hoped to have the matter resolved by the next meeting on August 26. He stated they might or may not include something about TIF in the Economic Development Section, however, if they do, it would be by necessity, and something generic in nature. He stated this could possible be a reference to the fact that the City has provided this type of assistance in the past, and may continue to do so in the future. He stated, once this is completed and behind them, and they know they have done their part in getting the Comprehensive Guide Plan completed, there would be no other pressing Economic Development issues, and the EDC would then be able to turn their attention on the TIF issues. Economic Development Coordinator Carroll stated, in his opinion, the EDC is probably as good a body as any to consider this, as he believed there was a divergence of opinions with the EDC which probably reflect the divergence of opinions within the community. He stated he thought the specific time frame was a good idea. He stated he had found, with many committees and commissions, especially with complicated issues, if there is not a fixed amount of time, they will take much time, as the issues are very interesting to the members of these bodies. He stated the EDC would attempt to work within those time parameters, and if they required additional EDC meetings to follow through, that was what they would do. He inquired how far the Council would like the EDC to go. He stated he assumed this involved reviewing not only what the Council and EDA have done with TIF in the past, and existing TIF policy, but also a future projection. He stated they would also attempt to provide some recommendations as to what the City should or should not do in regard to TIF. He stated this would include recommendations for overall goals, and strategies for accomplishing those goals. He stated they could also conduct research in terms of the possible removal of parcels from the districts, and determine if that is an acceptable tactic for accomplishing some of the strategies and goals that are recommended. President Coughlin stated he considered the goals the most dynamic of the discussions. He stated he agreed with Economic Development Coordinator. Carroll's assessment that the EDC is a microcosm of the City as an entirely, and thought this would be of major emphasis as well. Mr. Carroll stated the minutes of the EDC meetings were available. He stated they were not customarily provided to Council Members, however, in light of the importance of this issue, he could devote extra attention to preparing the minutes of those meetings, and provide them to the 5C:\ADM IN\MINUTES\EDA\8-9-99.EDA