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. . . Page 4 Economic Development Authority Minutes May 15, 1989 8. Revised Committee Structure Mr. Fursman indicated that he is requesting the EDA to consider rev1s1ng the committee structure. He stated it is difficult to keep four committees together and is proposing that there be two committees, a Financial Committee and a Strategic Planning and Development Committee. He felt that two committees would be kept more involved than four. COMMI SSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE WITH A FINANCIAL COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS AND A STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF NINE MEMBERS. COMMISSIONER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. Commissioner Schuldt indicated that he had reservations about the structure, and questioned whether some of the members listed on the committees are interested in working on the proposed committees. Commissioner Holmgren indicated he felt that it would be only fair to first contact the people listed under the committees to see if they are interested in serving. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Hotel Update The Commission at this time reviewed the Hotel-Conference Center situation. Mr. Fursman indicated that the developers will now determine whether or not the $70,000 for utilities will fit into their break even point. He stated that if the utility costs kill the project, then the EDA will have to determine at what point utilities make or break a project and at what level the City gets involved in the utilities. The Commission discussed what would happen in the eastern development if utilities are not extended to the eastern portion of the City. Mike Mulrooney indicated that it would definitely effect the type of growth in that area and that it would eliminate any industry or establishments that would require the use of utilities. The Commission discussed the extension of utilities to the western end of the City versus going to the eastern end of the City. Commissioner Holmgren voiced his concern regarding the risk factors in bringing utilities to the west. The City Administrator indicated that he felt there were risk factors going east or west. However, going to the west created less of a risk than going to the east, as going west was planned through the Growth Management Plan Task Force and the area is currently less developed. 9. Mork Update Mr. Fursman updated the Commission on Mork Clinic's progress. He stated a closing date for the site has been scheduled for May 25, 1989.