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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2 <br /> May 18,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Commissioner Ovall stated it is difficult to make decisions when there isn't enough <br /> information to understand where inefficiencies could lay. <br /> Mr. Sagstetter stated there are program differences based on the customer,but they <br /> are in line with their competitors. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated he would like to understand our competitive advantage. <br /> He knows ERMU reliability is excellent. <br /> Commissioner Blesener stated Concern#2 is related to Concern#1. He stated the <br /> person with this concern felt the city should be an innovative leader in energy <br /> programs if it truly is Energy City. <br /> Commissioner Wagner stated we really need to 1--to <br /> t the carpet for green <br /> buildings if a developer is willing to bring in a green business. <br /> Commissioner Blesener stated ERMU has quite a few programs already with <br /> renewables and staff is asking if there is interest in exploring and developing rebate <br /> programs further. 'N*OOW <br /> Chair Tveite stated he doesn't see anything the Authority is prepared to do <br /> additionally. He suggested it may be helpful to have ERMU put together a summary <br /> of their programs to pass onto applicants.A <br /> Commissioner Ovall stated the perceptive comm from one individual. He <br /> stated he likes the current programs and would be willing to explore more but is not <br /> sure what direction to pursue without more input. <br /> Mr. Sagstetter stated every city ha ,its limitation noting some have more resources <br /> available to be more a ressive. <br /> fs. ddy fu scu ther marketing materials. <br /> missioner Ov11 <br /> " questioned if the Authority would support further exploration <br /> as a line item in the budget. He suggested taking funds from the microloan program <br /> because they aren't being utilized as well. <br /> Chair Tveite concurred. <br /> Commissioner Ovall felt current programs are adequate but there is room for <br /> improvement. <br /> Commissioner Wagner concurred. She suggested it could be part of the <br /> comprehensive plan update scheduled later this year. <br /> UREJ <br />