The EDA workplan is a tool that allows EDA members to set a list economic development priorities for the City.  Subsequently, Staff uses the EDA work plan to guide the use City resources.

With two (2) new EDA members coming on board in April and the new Economic Development Manager starting in May, Staff would like to revisit the EDA workplan.  The purpose of this case is to review the 2012 EDA workplan and begin discussion of an updated plan.  Specifically:

1. Brainstorm a list of questions or research the EDA would like answered prior to updating the 2013 workplan.
2. Provide Staff with suggestions on how they would like the 2013 process to be conducted.
3. Review the updated workplan format proposed by Staff; and make amendments.
4. Authorize Staff to provide recommendations regarding workplan priorities.

1. Brainstorm a list of questions or research the EDA would like answered prior to updating the 2013 workplan.
2. Provide Staff with suggestions on how they would like the 2013 process to be conducted.
3. Review the updated workplan format proposed by Staff; and make amendments.
4. Authorize Staff to provide recommendations regarding workplan priorities.