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Economic Development Authority Minutes December 9, 1991 Page 3 . 8. Discuss 1992 Economic Development Work Pro~ram Bill Rubin, Economic Development Coordinator, reviewed the proposed 1992 work program consisting of marketing, advertising, economic development newsletter, Star City activities, downtown redevelopment, industrial park, Industrial Council and 1992 legislative issues. Commissioner Kropuenske indicated that he had been approached by some downtown business people regarding the status of the old hardware site (the EDA Main Street site). He indicated that retail business has dropped off since the fire and since the convenience store has moved from the downtown area. Commissioner Kropuenske indicated that he suggested that the downtown retailers form a committee bring requests to the EDA. COMMISSIONER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT THE 1992 WORK PROGRAM AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 10. Expiration of Commissioner Dwyer's Term of Office Bill Rubin stated that Commissioner Dwyer's term will expire on December 31, 1991 and that he has expressed interest in seeking reappointment. His reappointment will take place at the December 16, 1991 City Council meeting. . 9. Items for January Meetin~ Bill Rubin indicated that the items to be annual meeting include the election appointments, official newspaper, official director appointment. discussed at the January of officers, committee depository and executive Discussion was held regarding committee appointments. President Gongoll indicated he would like to contact those members serving on existing committees and request their continued service. 11. City EDA Presentation at the 1/21/92 Chamber Meetin~ Bill Rubin informed the EDA that the Chamber of Commerce will be holding the State of the City meeting in January and has requested the EDA and City Council to make presentations at the meeting. The EDA discussed topics which could be presented at the meeting. Commissioner Tralle stated that he would make a presentation regarding an overv iew of where the City is going. Commissioner Dwyer indicated he would make a presentation regarding the City brochure, newsletter and marketing items. President Gongoll indicated he would speak about the Central Business District and the Industrial Park. Other topics discussed were the City Hall purchase and what the City has been doing and why. . 12. Prospect Report Bill Rubin reviewed the Prospect Report which was submitted under separate cover. Bill Rubin also informed the EDA that Tescom has decided to postpone the use of the Industrial Revenue Bonds.