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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2 May 14, 2001 5. Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan - Updat 5.1. Customer Service/Siting & Expansion Process Anita Duckox, of Duckox & Associates gave an overview of the Customer Service & Siting/Expansion Process. She noted that the process began in December of 2000. Ms. Dukor explained purpose of the project which was to provide a seamless siting process to meet the industrial client's need for resources, information and business incentives that helps the client site and/or grow in the city of Elk Riven Anita noted that [he project is now complete and thanked all involved. (Commissioner Tveite arrived at this time (6:06 p.m.) Commissioner Dwyer indicated his concern that the process is continually reviewed and that all departments continue to follow the process. The City Administrator explained that a review of each proposal upon completion is built into the process. Cormissioner Klinzing indicated that she would like to see the action xequued by the governing body more clearly defined. She also indicated that she wants to be sure that the public is clearly involved in the process. Commissioner Klittzing requested the opportunity to review the final copy of the plan and to highlight areas where she sees that the public could be more informed. Anita Dukor thanked the EDA for the opportunity to work with the City. 5.2. New Marketin,~ Materials Catherine Mehelich introduced the new EDA marketing brochure. 5.3. Economic Development Department Web~age Marc Nevinski displayed the Economic Development Web page that he has designed. He noted tha[ it would be incorporated into the city's web site. (Commissioner Kues[er left at 6:50 p.m.) 6. Consider ModiFcation to Roma Tool Amortization Mazk Nevinski explained that Roma Tool & Plastics is requesting a suspension of payments on their State loan for the period of February 2001 to September 2001 due to a limited supply of working capital. Mazc explained that the City is administering the loan fox the State. He noted that the loan originated in 1986 and the city has recovered its portion of the loan. Commissioner Dwyer indicated that the EDA has an obligation to the taxpayers and felt that the loan should be not be forgiven. Commissioner Tveite concc[ured. COMMISSIONER TVEITE MOVED TO REQUIRE A PARTIAL PAYMENT OF $1,000 PER MONTH UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, WHILE MAINTAINING A REPAYMENT SCHEDULE. COMMISSIONER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.