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EDA Mnutes August 8, 1994 Page 3 President Gongoll stated that representatives from the small business and industrial communities be involved, as well as the Chamber and Chairs from City Commissions (i.e., Planning, Parks & Rec., Steering Committee). Commissioner Dwyer explained that the idea for this task force originally came as a result of problems experienced in on expansion project. President Gongoll noted that he wanted it clear that the idea for this t.ask force was started some time ago and has nothing to do with his current employment. Commissioner Dwyer stated that one of the comments received from an EDA customer related to the need to know everything up front, so that there were no surprises. Commissioner Holmgren emphasized that the task force could provide a place for people to go to that have concerns. These concerns could then be addressed and would result in some. type of finding. President Gongoll explained that the intent is not to find fault with individuals, but to review the actual process involved in permits, applications, fees, etc. Bill Rubin noted that the review process has been improved in recent months. He explained that site plans for commercial, industrial or residential projects that do not deviate from City Code is done by City staff, rather than having to go through the Planning Commission and City Council. The process, called "concept review," is done by the city engineer and stoff from the planning, building a'ld zoning, fire and police departments, and the park commission. Bill commented that there are opportunities to improve customer service such as bringing in speakers, workshops, continuing education, etc. It was the consensus of the EDA to formulate an outline of objectives and structure for a task force to study plan review and permitting procedures. 9. Consider the 1995 EDA Budaet and Levv Bill Rubin reviewed line items in the proposed 1995 EDA budget. COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1995 EDA BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,000. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 94-1, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. There being no further business, COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:55 p.m.