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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 3 <br /> April 8,2013 <br /> President Tveite stated in the future he would like to see write-offs come before the EDA <br /> sooner if there is no way to collect the money. <br /> 10. Freeport Water Tower—Powered by Nature Logo Funding Request <br /> Mr.Wilfahrt presented his staff report. He added that funding is available in the EDA <br /> Marketing Budget. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard stated that the city logo typically appears larger than the Powered <br /> by Nature logo and questioned if size has been discussed. It was noted that the city logo is <br /> the primary logo and the Powered by Nature logo should appear subordinate. Mr.Wilfahrt <br /> indicated he will review the brand plan and make sure the specifications of the plan are <br /> followed. <br /> President Tveite questioned why the city is not involved in partnering with the Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities (ERMU) and the EDA on this project. Mr.Wilfahrt indicated that the <br /> EDA has been the leader for the branding and there is money in the EDA budget for these <br /> type of branding initiatives. <br /> Consensus of the EDA was to move forward with the partnership between the EDA and <br /> ERMU to paint the Powered by Nature brand on the Freeport water tower. <br /> 11. Impact of City Financial Programs <br /> Mr.Wilfahrt presented his staff report. <br /> 12. Economic Development Director Hire (verbal) <br /> Ms. Fischer indicated that the interview committee has identified Brian Beeman as the <br /> individual they would like to hire for this position. She stated that Mr. Beeman was the city <br /> administrator for five years with the City of Melrose and has strong negotiation and business <br /> expansion experience. <br /> Commissioner Dwyer questioned the current chain of command as it relates to this position. <br /> Ms. Fisher explained that the economic development director will report to the community <br /> operations and development deputy director. Commissioner Dwyer expressed concerns with <br /> this position's placement in the organizational chart. <br /> Commissioner Motin explained that the addition of a community operations and <br /> development deputy director only adds one position in the organizational chart.He added <br /> that the previous economic development director only reported directly to the city <br /> administrator in the absence of a community development director and prior to Ms. Fischer <br /> being hired as the community operations and development director. <br /> Commissioner Dwyer indicated he still has concerns but is open to seeing how it works. <br /> 13. Adjournment <br /> There being no other business,President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk River <br /> Economic Development Authority at 6:06 p.m. <br />