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of the interview procedure. Commissioner Malone,who was interviewed for the <br /> program, was dissatisfied with the lack of knowledge of the interviewer and the leading <br /> questions that were made. Commissioner Malone suggested that all interviews be put on <br /> hold and a meeting between staff and the Directors of the program be set to discuss the <br /> interview procedure. Commissioner Malone requested a list of businesses that completed <br /> the interviews process and those businesses that have yet to be interviewed to be <br /> provided at the next meeting for discussion. <br /> Chairman Welsch made a motion, Vice Chair Schmidt seconded, directing staff to set a <br /> meeting with the directors of the Program to indicate that the interview process may be <br /> causing problems in the business community and an acceptable strategy be immediately <br /> developed. <br /> 7 ayes 0 nays <br /> Motion Carried <br /> 5. Other Business: <br /> The following information was presented to the Commission for discussion. <br /> Open Meeting Law: Coordinator Bennett explained that when a quorum, 4 or more, of the members <br /> are together that business can be transacted and the"meeting" must be made public. <br /> EDA Powers: Coordinator Bennett noted that the attached State statute outlines the powers of an <br /> Economic Development Authority. Commissioner Mountin asked if the Authority was incorporated. <br /> Bennett was not sure but would find out for the next meeting. Commissioner Goff requested a copy of <br /> the Economic Development Authority bylaws and list of members for the next meeting. <br /> Characteristics of Gas Station Property on Hwy. 10 were presented by Coordinator Bennett. The owner <br /> of the property has indicated that the sight is in the process of being cleaned up. The contamination <br /> clean up system is installed and all the required tests are being done and filed with the Minnesota <br /> Pollution Control Agency. It is expected that the property will be fully clean in 3 years. <br /> 6. Reports From Chair and Commissioners: <br /> Chairman Welsch mentioned that he received a notice for a meeting regarding the future of the Arsenal <br /> on August 30, 1994. Coordinator Bennett said that City Council members and City staff will be <br /> attending the meeting. <br /> 7. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> APIEconomic 11 e •pment Coordinator <br /> 3 <br />