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Economic Development Authority Minutes <br />May 18, 2020 <br />Page 2 <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 lay out the red 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. <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. <br />Commissioner Ovall stated the perceptive comment is 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 has its limitation noting some have more resources <br />available to be more aggressive. <br />Ms. Eddy further discussed other marketing materials. <br />Commissioner Ovall 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 />P O/ E N E I e r <br />NATURE] <br />