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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2017 Klein called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. PRESENT: Denaway, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo. ABSENT: Gallivan, Weidt. STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2017 Puleo made a motion, Petty seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of January 17, 2017. All Ayes. Motion carried. STATE FARM INSURANCE — TY SCHRUPP Mr. Schrupp was unable to attend the EDA meeting. Staff will work with him to reschedule. DISCUSSION ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN Juba talked about the work group of economic development staff throughout Washington County that have been meeting through Chris Eng, Economic Development Director at Washington County. She stated that this group has been working on prioritizing possible economic development efforts for the County and has hosted a variety of speakers to present at these meetings. Juba stated that Washington County has a draft of their Economic Development Plan that provides action steps and deliverables for how the County will be active in economic development. The sections include marketing, partnerships, financial assistance, community assistance, workforce development, and infrastructure. Juba stated that it is in staff's opinion that Washington County has done a good job in outlining the action steps within their plan. Staff recommends the EDA review the plan and adopt the resolution to support the Economic Development Plan for Washington County. Klein made a motion, seconded by Houle to approve Resolution 17-001. All ayes. Motion carried. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff provided an update to the EDA on downtown redevelopment. ADJOURNMENT Houle made a motion, seconded by Petty, to adjourn at 5:54 pm. All ayes. Motion carried.