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Economic Development Authority Minutes. <br />May 11, 2009 <br />President Dwyer suggested that the wording under II be changed to say "maintain list" <br />rather than "inventory ". <br />Page 2 <br />Commissioner I1Iotin questioned V►rl13r the Plan only references commercial one time. IMs. <br />A1ehchch explained that the discussion centered around focusing on industrial given the <br />current market. <br />Discussion took place regarding a marketing message. It was noted that the discussion was <br />for the ci�T as a whole to have a marketing message and that it Would not be just the EDA <br />putting this together. <br />Commissioner Touchette explained that he would also like to see the Plan show continued <br />support for existing businesses. He would also like to see something added to the Plan that <br />outlines accountability to ensure the Plan remains on track. <br />Commissioner Dwyer stated that some of the items Cornrnissi.oners Touchette and Motin <br />discussed will be included in the work plan that will be forthcoming. <br />Ms. Mehelich indicated that the EDA's changes u7ill be incorporated into the Plan prior to <br />presenting it to the HR-A. She anticipated the Plan to be presented to EDA, HRA, and Cir <br />t� <br />Council for final approval in June or July. <br />G. Review and Consider Recommendation on FAST StudIT <br />Air. Barnhart presented the staff report. <br />John Weicht, 13330 Island View Drive - indicated he has several concerns with the plan as <br />presented. He reviewed his proposal for a RV storage facility on one of the parcels. His <br />immediate concern is that this type of business would not be allowed under the plan. He <br />requested that wording be included that would allow 100% storage in a business park. <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER TOUCHETTE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE <br />CITY COUNCIL OF THE 171ST AVENUE FOCUSED AREA STUDY AS <br />DRAFTED INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: <br />1. UPDATE THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />2. UPDATE THE CITY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES <br />3. UPDATE THE CITY TRANSPORTATION PLAN <br />4. PREPARE A LAND USE PLAN "ADDENDUM" FOR THE <br />PROPERTIES IMMEDIATELY WEST OF THE STUDY AREA., WEST <br />OF HIGHWAY 10. FOR STAFF TO REQUEST A PRICE QUOTE AND <br />RETURN BEFORE ADDITIONAL WORK. <br />5. PREPARE INTERIM ACCESS PLAN, AN ATTEMPT TO <br />CONSOLIDAI`E AT GRADE ACCESSES ALONG HIGHWAY 10 AT 171ST <br />AVENUE AND THE AREA NEAR 16 5TH AVENUE, TO DETERMINE <br />OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES. <br />MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. <br />