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Economic Development Authority Minutes October 8, 1990 Page 3 e 10 Prospect Status Report Mr. Mulrooney reviewed the prospect status report with the EDA. He reviewed the 6 prospects which are listed in the memo to the Economic Development Authority from Michael Mulrooney dated October 5, 1990. 11. Executive Director and Economic Development consultant Updates The City Administrator informed the EDA that the Chamber luncheon was scheduled for October 16, 1990. Mike Mulrooney discussed a couple other prospects that he has been in contact with that were not listed in his memo to the EDA. 11.5.EDA Reor~anization e Chairman Tralle requested the EDA to consider a reorganization of the EDA. He stated that he would like to eventually reduce the council representation to 3 and increase the noncouncil representation to 4 members on the EDA. He suggested that this be done gradually by appointing one additional noncouncil representative in 1991 and have one of the council representatives drop from the EDA and become a Utilities Commission Member. He suggested that Councilmember Holmgren be appointed to the Utilities Commission. Chairman Tralle stated that he felt this would spread out the work burden on the Council and bring in more economic development expertise to the EDA. Chairman Tralle also suggested that a noncouncil member chair the meetings. He stated that with a majority of the EDA members being Councilmembers, and with a Councilmember chairing the meeting, issues sometimes become confusing as to whether they are Councilor EDA related. Commissioner Kropuenske indicated his support of the proposal. Mike Mulrooney suggested that the EDA seek legal advice as to whether or not a noncouncil member can chair the EDA. Commissioner Gongoll indicated that he was supportive of the suggestion. He concurred with Chairman Tralle regarding the confusion between EDA and Council issues. Commissioner Dobel stated that he would like to see more noncouncil representation but would not like the majority of the EDA to consist of noncouncil members. Commissioner Holmgren stated that he would like more time to think about the proposal. He felt that the EDA should wait until the new Economic Development Coordinator is hired so that they have a chance to become comfortable with that person. e Commissioner Schuldt suggested that no decision be made until the new Council representative from Ward 1 is elected. He felt it would be in the Council's best interest to allow the new Council representative to state his views regarding the proposal.