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The meeting will be on Wednesday, May 3rd at 9 am in the Oneka Room. At the meeting the property owners will discuss their plans for their property in the future and how they feel about the possible rezoning of the commercial area. Bryan Bear gave an overview of what the meeting would consist of and selected Jim Bever as the EDA member that would be attending meeting. UPDATE ON CITY WIDE TOUR WITH COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS ON MAY 4TH AT 3:30 PM The Staff has set up a City Tour for the Council and Commission members on May 4th, starting at the New Oneka Elementary School from 3:30 to 4:30. The tour of the City will start at 5 pm, EDA members can catch the bus at the school, and the tour will conclude at approximately 9 pm. The tour will cover new and built developments,parks, and industrial areas. Staff will have a tour route map and background information available at the time of the tour. Staff is inviting the EDA members to join the tour and RSVP today if possible. Miron gave an overview of the tour and Bryan Bear gave details of how the tour would be conducted. Staff got RSVP's from all EDA members to join the tour. Mike Ericson gave some additional information on who else may attend the tour. REVIEW PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FROM KIRSTIN BARSNESS Staff has been in contact with EDA consultant Kirstin Barsness who has drafted a proposal to assist the City with the downtown redevelopment plans. For the Egg Lake project, Kirsten's expenses can be reimbursed through the TIF District, or can be added to the cost of the land. Staff recommends that the EDA review the proposal and provide direction to staff about whether to invite her to the next EDA meeting to formally present her proposal. Bryan Bear gave an overview of Barsness consulting services. Granger posed issues and suggested that this process stay in house till a later date. EDA stated that they like that Bryan stays of top of economic development issues and takes hold of economic development. There was a motion made by Miron, and seconded by Granger to table the consulting of Barsness until necessary needs. All aye. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Denaway seconded, to adjourn at 10:30 am. All aye. Motion Carried.