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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 3 <br /> October 19,2015 <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated there would be approximately 15 weeks from <br /> implementation of the site until the live launch. <br /> Ms. Eddy indicated the content would be writted by herself and other staff members <br /> Tina Allard and RaeAnn Gardner to generate content that meets the branding <br /> standards. <br /> Ms. Othoudt stated she felt comfortable with staff meeting the timelines that Golden <br /> Shovel gave her to generate the content needed for each module. <br /> President Tveite felt by hearing the presentation earlier that Golden Shovel would <br /> provide an easier and more flexible way to add more content in using their platform <br /> than the current website provider,noting the desire to respond more quickly to <br /> current market conditions by adding to the site in a more timely manner. <br /> Ms. Othoudt noted the ease of adding an additional target industry to the four <br /> already being targeted and the ease of making that change to the Golden Shovel site. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard asked what would happen if the HRA didn't approve <br /> splitting the cost with the EDA. <br /> Ms. Othoudt indicated the EDA would be responsible in paying the remaining funds <br /> should the HRA not approve payment of half the website hosting fee. <br /> Commissioner Provo asked if the website package was smaller,would it cost less <br /> money. <br /> Mr. Marshall indicated should the HRA chose not to financially support the website <br /> redesign,they would offer a revised website concept geared towards EDA. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard stated he would support this website redesign if staff felt it <br /> would provide a more effective tools and analytics with no long-term obligation. He <br /> stated if the EDA approved the contract with Golden Shovel Agency with or <br /> without the support of the HRA,staff would provide a different price and type of <br /> website to more align with the EDA's budget considerations. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Burandt <br /> to approve the contract hiring the Golden Shovel Agency to host the EDA and <br /> HRA website with costs to be shared equally between the two commissions, <br /> with the option to have Golden Shovel Agency return to the EDA commission <br /> to discuss a different website proposal targeted towards the EDA should the <br /> HRA choose not to join in the redesign collaboration. <br /> Motion carried 7-0. <br /> Ilium 11 <br /> NATURE <br />