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Clerk's September and October 2010 Staff Report Page 3 of 4 ---------------------------------- - - - - -- Park Commission October 14th Meeting .... The Park Commission did not meet in September. The minutes of the October 14th meeting are attached. The Park Commission has begun talking about some type of playground in Trailside Park. The Commission is also looking into the possibility of a splash park. The Park Commission has also stated that there are no vendors allowed on the north side of Trailside Park between the Paul Bunyan Trail and the walking trail due to the irrigation system. Economic Development Commission September 21st Meeting .... (Minutes are attached). The EDC continued its review of the business subsidy plan. October 191h Meeting .... (Minutes are attached). The EDC has completed its review of the business subsidy plan. The plan is now being reviewed by Briggs and Morgan to ensure it meets all statutory requirements. Once the legal review is complete the plan will be presented to the Council and a public hearing will be held prior to final Council approval. The EDC has stated that once the business subsidy policy is adopted it would like to begin drafting a policy for smaller projects. This policy would be used as an incentive program to encourage infill in vacant areas of the City and may include areas in marketing strategies and business expansion and retention. HRA Minutes September 21" Meeting .... (Minutes are attached) October 19th Meeting .... (Minutes are attached) PROJECTS: Elections — General Election judges have been hired. The public accuracy testing of voting machines has also taken place. We expect a high turn-out for the General Election on November 2"d. The Clerk ensures that all required notices are published and posted. The Clerk also ensures that candidates have turned in the required campaign reports. Budgets — The Clerk's office continues to work on the proposed 2011 budget with the hopes of having a near final budget ready for the December Council Meeting. We have had meetings with department heads to closely review budgets. Hiehway 371 Municipal Consent — The Clerk's office is coordinating the municipal `-- consent public hearing. This includes working with the school for location purposes, contacting a court reporter, publishing required notices, etc. We will also be sending out a post card to all property owners in the City to inform them of the upcoming meeting.