4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 12-02-2013

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City Council Minutes Page 7 November 18,2013 sign ordinance does not address this and based on staff research of other cities, this type of sign is typically exempted from ordinances. He stated he will work with the city attorney to see if there is an option to regulate. 8.1 Select Consultant to Facilitate Parks Comprehensive Plan Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. Moved by Councilmember Burandt and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the hiring of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. to facilitate the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 5-0. 8.2 Amend Economic Development Microloan Fund Policy Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. He outlined the changes approved by the Economic Development Authority earlier this evening. The amendments include: • Expanding the purpose of the Downtown Revitalization Financing Program to include the Downtown Area as illustrated in Exhibit A attached to the Microloan Fund Policy. • Expand the program to include non-profit organizations for consideration. • Require 50% of microloan funds to be spent on energy efficiency improvements. Energy efficiency is defined as improvements that are eligible for a rebate by the Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) or the utility provider for the property if not ERMU. Moved by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to approve the amendments to the Economic Development Microloan Fund Policy as recommended by the EDA. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Motin indicated that the EDA Finance Committee is also working on the creation of a fourth microloan. The City Council recessed at 8:13 p.m. in order to go into work session. The City Council reconvened at 8:19 p.m. 9.1 2014 Intersection Enhancement Projects Mr. Femrite presented options for intersection enhancement projects at various locations as outlined in his staff report. The Council discussed the options. P O w E R E U 9 1 1`4 f U