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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2 October 21, 2019 6. Public Hearings There were no public hearing items. 7.1 EDA City Beautification Policy Discussion Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. Commissioner Blesener verified the process of receiving submissions. Submissions would be received from May -October and recognized each month as they occur. One submission would be selected in November to receive a plaque and planter. The EDA liked the change to include tenants and renters. Motion by Commissioner Blesener, seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to revise the Beautification policy as follows: 1. Adding an interior beautification component. 2. Accepting nominations for finalists from May through October. All finalists will receive public recognition, and one finalist will be selected in November to receive a plaque and a planter from a local greenhouse. 3. Changes to the judging rubric. Motion carried 7-0. 7.2 Verizon Temporary Cell Tower Site Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. Commissioner Westgaard clarified that the governing body for granting this Interim Use Permit (IUP) is the Planning Commission; however, the EDA needed to sign off on it because they are owners of the property. Commissioner Ovall asked if this was the best location since it is highly visible. Brent Kabat, representing Verizon, stated the property is close to fiber optic lines making it easy to connect. President Tveite asked if this was a reasonable rent rate. He also wondered about notifying neighboring properties and if Verizon would forfeit their rent if they terminated the agreement prematurely. Mr. Kabat requested the EDA make a decision that evening due to Verizon's deadlines. Motion by Commissioner Blesener and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to approve the execution of an Interim Use Permit to install a 1 0 f I E s E I I r INATURE