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Ms. Norwood stated she has been on the board for 12 months and felt that the board had not thoroughly discussed "the plan," suggesting a workshop dedicated solely to that topic. Mr. Mathieu noted that progress has been made, even if it may not feel like it. Ms. Hammond questioned how the board could determine what is best for the community without first knowing its needs. Chairman Head asked whether the board is responsible for creating the plan or simply providing funding for already established projects. Ms. Harris explained that the TIRZ board approves a plan which City Council then adopts by ordinance. Ideally, the plan is developed through collaboration between staff and the board ---.- with or without a consultant—to determine what should be included before it goes to Council. Chairman Head then asked whether the board should wait to speak with Mr. Lambka or proceed and later refine it with consultant input. Ms. Hammond agreed that the process was confusing. Ms. Norwood stated it would be helpful if the board were more aware of the City's plans to better coordinate efforts. Ms. Harris affirmed that staff wants to collaborate with the board, not work against it, and explained that Ms. Beverly's intent in speaking with the consultant was to gather information and determine whether the consultant would be a good fit for Paris. Mr. Hayter stated that the Toole Plan is the pian. Mr. Archer added that certain parts of the plan could attract private investment if the City demonstrates a commitment to protecting that investment, and those are the projects worth pursuing. Ms. Harris stated that the plan is a work in progress and should be evaluated every 2-5 years. Chairman Head stated that the board should hold a workshop to identify catalyst projects already listed in the plan and determine which are feasible. Ms. Harris stated that a Notice of Possible Quorum would be posted if the board wished to attend the Denison workshop to ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act. She asked whether the board preferred to hold its workshop during the next scheduled TIRZ meeting or on a separate date. Chairman Head responded that the next meeting would be best. Mr. Hayter asked who would prepare the agenda for the workshop, and Ms. Harris stated that staff would prepare it based on topic suggestions or specific questions from the board. Chairman Head left the meeting at 5:05 P.M. Following further discussion, Vice -Chairman Mathieu moved on to the next item. 11. Discuss potential dates and goals of a Community Workshop. This item was discussed in conjunction with item 10. 12. Request future agenda items. Other than the workshop item, there were no future agenda items requested. 13. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Hammond and seconded by Ms. Norwood. Motion carried, 6 ayes – 0 nays. Vice -Chairman Mathieu afljourned the meeting at 5:16 P.M. Page 3 of 3