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Economic Development AuthorityMuiutes July 11, 2011 Page 4 Commissioner Motin expressed concern with v,~ether a volunteer would work well for the • EDA division but also expected staff to monitor the program's effectiveness. He expressed concerns with consistency, reliability, turnover, and professionalism with the public. Commissioner Tveite expressed concerns about confidentiality. Ms. Deckert noted the Human Resources Division is working on the confidentiality issue. Commissioner Dwyer suggested evaluating this program in six months. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGA.ARD TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO POST FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER POSITION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 Marketing and Branding Update Ms. Deckert provided an update as outlined in her staff report. President Touchette suggested staff consult with CkiandlerThinks regarding volunteer usage. 10. Spectrum Charter School Dome Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. Mr. Barnhart noted a number of issues that, based in EDA and City Council direction, could be worked out. • Commissioner Westgaard questioned if the lot would be buildable. Ms. Deckers stated the current site is 9 acres and shaped like a "Z". She stated Spectrum is requesting 4 acres and the leftover parcel would still accommodate a 75,000 sq. ft. building with the required parking for a light industrial user. It was noted there are also power and gas lines crossing the property. Commissioner Westgaard stated this is an industrial lot with an outlot that will be tough to build upon. He further questioned if the Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed the request for being able to utilize the dome. Mr. Barnhart stated the Parks and Recreation Commssion hasn't seen the request but based on conversations with park staff they most likely would have uses for the dome. He stated there may need to be a transfer of funds from Parks to EDA. Mr. Barnhart stated staff had suggested the Youth Athletic Complex as a prime location for Spectrum but that they did not feel it met their needs at the time. Commissioner Dwyer stated he is not in favor of giving up a light industrial parcel that has access to water and sewer because there is very minimal of this type of property available in the city. Commissioner Motin questioned if the dome would be an allowable use if the request had come from someone other than Spectrum. • Mr. Barnhart stated it would be allowed as an accessory use but the challenge would be meeting the design standards of the developmern.