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Elk River EDA Meeting December 13, 1993 Page 3 --~----~------------- e Sherburne and wright counties. He further explained that although Sherburne county Board adopted a resolution of support in March, it is unlikely that the SBA will consider the expansion request because the resolution failed to reference "Twin Cities-Metro" specifically. Bill Rubin stated that there is a new state-wide CDC known as Minnesota Business Finance, Inc. (MBFI). He stated that the MBFI Board members would likely resist any efforts by a local CDC to expand its operations into Sherburne County. Bill Rubin stated that he is in the process of arranging a meeting with representatives of the SBA Minneapolis office, the County's Economic Development Council, Twin Cities-Metro, and MBFI to try to resolve the expansion issue. 9. Discuss Composition of EDA Board Bill Rubin stated that the Council held a public hearing in December of 1992 which was continued to February of 1993. The public hearing was held to discuss the concept of adding one or more non-elected residents to serve on the EDA Commission in an at-large capacity. If this occurred, the number of Councilmembers on the EDA would be reduced. Following the public hearing, the Council decided to remain as a seven-member Commission comprised of five elected members and two non-elected members for at least one year, however it was agreed that this would be discussed again in the future. e President Gongoll stated he would like to pursue adding one non-elected member to the EDA, replacing an elected member. After discussion, it in the EDA composition elected EDA members January 3, 1994, City was suggested that there is no need for a change at this time. Chairman Gongoll requested that reflect on this and discuss it again at the Council meeting. 10. 1994 EDA Work program Bill Rubin reviewed the 1994 EDA Work Program. President Gongoll suggested that the issue of a Certified Development Company to service Elk River and Sherburne County be added to the Work Program. Bill Rubin indicated he would like to see a program that would estimate the number of jobs in the community added to the Work Program. He stated that he receives many calls requesting this information. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1994 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK PROGRAM WITH THE ADDITION OF TWO ITEMS: 1. CONTINUE TO MONITOR STATUS OF A CDC TO SERVICE ELK RIVER AND SHERBURNE COUNTY. 2. A PROGRAM TO ESTIMATE THE NUMBER OF JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMISSION DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 11. status Report e The EDA reviewed the status report which was sent under separate cover.