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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 3 <br />October 10, 2011 <br />8. Discuss Initiative Foundation Request <br />Ms. Deckert presented the staff report. <br />Commissioner Zexu-as indicated that he asked for dux item to be brought back because he <br />was absent from the August meeting when it was discussed and d7e vote was tied. He stated <br />that it makes sense for the EDA to contribute since Elk Ricer and Shexbume County have <br />consistently benefited. <br />Commissioner \k'estgaard questioned why the EDA stopped contributing. Commissioner <br />Motin indicated that Ms recollection is that the Initiative Foundation was requesting a daee <br />or five }-ear commitment and the EDA was not willing to make that commitment He stated <br />that it is a good foundation but he's not sure the EDA should spend money it doesn't have. <br />He indicated he would like to see a policy outline EDA contributions. DLs. Deckert explained <br />that precious EDA discussion was to consider contributions on a case by case basis. <br />Commissioner Tveite concurred with Commissioner Motin. He stated he would rather see <br />the $2,500 go towards Energy Cig~. <br />President Touchette indicated that it is an excellent foundation but he believes the EDA <br />should concentrate the money in Elk River. He added that there may be better uses for the <br />$3,500. <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER ZERWAS TO CONTRIBUTE $2,500 TO THE INITIATIVE <br />FOUNDATION. MOTION TIED 3-3. President Touchette and Commissioners Motin <br />and Tveite opposed. <br />Commissioner Gumphrey requested that this item be discussed at the next meeting when all <br />commissioners axe present. <br />Commissioner Motin directed Ms. Deckert to check with City Attorney Peter Beck to see if <br />there is a limit to the number of times the EDA can consider the same item. <br />9. Other Business <br />President Touchette indicated that the second annual Elk River Area Arts Alliance ArtCxawl <br />is Thursday, October 20. <br />10. adjournment <br />There being no other business, President Touchette adjourned the meeting of the Elk River <br />Economic Development Authority at 6:35 p.m. <br />Minutes pfepaxed y Jessica Miller. <br />~ ~~ <br />Tina Allazd, City Clerk <br />Ro ouchette, President <br />