4.1. EDA DRAFT MINUTES 09-21-2020

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Economic Development Authority NEnutes Page 3 August 17,2020 ----------------------------- 7.3 Public Art Contract with Milligan Studio This item was removed from the agenda. 7.4 Strategic Plan Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. 7.5 2021 EDA Budget and Resolution Establishing EDA Levy Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. Ms. Eddy discussed the need for drone footage and an interactive ARC GIS based program. �� 'X Commissioner Wagner questioned the return on investment and felt more information was needed so she would like to see a demo about the drone program before deciding. Commissioner Ovall requested future discussion about the wetlands credit program. He stated he is not sure how comfortable he is with using it and already having a property in mind. He stated he would like to know what regulatory issues must be considered, or if there is certain guidance on what to look for in acquiring a property for wetland credit and allocation. He questioned if this is something that should be opened to the community or if there are other properties that could use it verse talking to only one property owner. Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Hartwig to continue this item to the next meeting. Motion carried 5-0 7.6 :`Resolution Establishing 2021 Referendum Tax Levy as Approved by Voters for Recreational Facility Leased to the YMCA Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. President Tviete noted this was approved many years ago via voter referendum but the Authority is required to approve each year. Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to adopt Resolution 20-09 establishing the 2020 referendum tax levy as approved by voters for a recreational facility to be leased to the YMCA. Motion carried 5-0. p 0 W I R 1 9 ® r NATURE]