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EDA Minutes June 13, 1994 Page 3 However, questions need to be answered including how much it would cost to put in the fill and how much it would cost to take it out again. Discussion followed regarding repayment of the $110,000 in TIF funds, in lieu of redeveloping the site, where the funds would come from to complete the interim improvements to the site, and past use of TIF funds for park land improvements and acquisition. Commissioner Dwyer expressed his concern that the fill be compacted to meet engineering standards for construction of a building at some future date. Commissioner Dietz expressed his concern that something be done now to improve the appearance and safety of the site. Commissioner Duitsman stated that he felt the proposal to improve the site should be backed by the EDA and if the EDA did not want to fund it, then the City Council should consider funding it. COMMISSIONER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE STREET/PARK SUPERINTENDENT TO PREPARE COST ESTIMATES FOR FILL, TERRACING AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT SITE, AND ALSO TO PREPARE COST ESTIMATES FOR REMOVING THE IMPROVEMENTS, SHOULD A BUYER REQUIRE THE REMOVAL. COMMISSIONER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8. Consider 1994 Novelty Marketing Concepts Bill Rubin presented samples of the following novelty marketing items proposed for 1994: a small compass with Elk logo, coat/jacket thermometer, first aid kit, and a miniature flashlight. COMMISSIONER DWYER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SMALL ZIPPERED FIRST-AID KITS WITH THE CITY OF ELK RIVER LOGO AND ADDRESS ON THEM, TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS A MARKETING TOOL. COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9. Consider 1994 Leqislative Summary Bill Rubin reviewed information on 1994 legislative issues regarding TIF. 10. Consider City Attorney's Opinion on Conflict of Interest A. Prospect Status Report Sill Rubin stated that the City Attorney's opinion concludes that President Gongoll is not in violation of any conflict of interest regarding the Prospect Status Report, so long as the general public has access to that same document. He recommended that the EDA not distribute the confidential report for discussion as a regular agenda item, thereby meeting the Data Privacy test. He further recommended that in order to comply with the Open Meeting Law, any information distributed prior to a meeting must be made available to the public.