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Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for updating the 2009 Economic <br />Development Strategic Plan and it being a necessary tool to acquire certification as an Accredited Economic <br />Development Organization. <br />Board member Engelken asked if the 2009 Economic Development Strategic Plan is available on the City's <br />website. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded he will have to check the website <br />for confirmation. Board member Engelken commented the plan should have been available on the website <br />for potential investors. <br />Board member Ojeda commented not much has changed from the 2009 Economic Development Strategic <br />Plan. It would be nice to have an updated plan; and if it is needed for accreditation, a new plan should be <br />done. <br />President Warren commented he likes the idea of acquiring certification as an Accredited Economic <br />Development Organization and understood that is why the funds were budgeted. <br />Board member Woodard suggested the update be done in-house by Mr. Livingston. <br />City Manager Corby Alexander asked the Board if Staff should change from a heavy incentive base or go to <br />quality of life issues. Mr. Alexander then suggested Staff come back to narrow down a topic of discussion on <br />specific areas for updating the Economic Development Plan. <br />4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING <br />Board members set the next meeting dates for Monday, February 22, 2016, and Monday, <br />March 14, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Livingston advised he will tentatively schedule a Workshop meeting at <br />the end of March. <br />5. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information <br />or existing policies. <br />Board member Ojeda requested an update on the quality of life project. <br />6. ADJOURN <br />There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 p.m. <br />Board member Woodard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 5/0. Vice -President <br />Cooksley and Board member Clausen were absent. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary <br />Passed and approved on this 22nd day of February 2016. <br />President Richard Warren <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />February 8, 2016, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />