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whether it is paying for itself or meeting the current demand. Ideally, he said, the function would grow into what was available with the BATeam. Mr. Wanichek, seconded by Mr. Rexius, moved to amend the motion on the floor to strike "existing" from the phrase "existing businesses." Mr. Wanichek noted that new businesses with new buildings increase the property tax exception value, whereas existing businesses can only improve the property tax base by 3%. Ms. Edwards noted that the motion expands one person's job, with the committee knowing the position was already inadequate for the demand, and she said this should not eliminate the discretion of prioritizing the position as it unfolds, but she did support the amendment. Mr. Bowerman said he supported the main motion, and based his support for limiting the position to existing businesses because these are the people who are already paying taxes and have already made an investment in the community, with the likelihood they will continue to be here. He said he will vote against the amendment. Ms. Rygas asked Mr. Coyle if the amended motion were adopted, could his department still make reasonable priority decisions for the position. Mr. Coyle answered that based on this discussion, he would see the predominant function as assistance to all businesses, with tie decisions going to existing businesses. Ms. Smith called for a vote on the amended motion to strike "existing" from the phrase "existing businesses." The motion passed 12:2. Mr. Bowerman moved, seconded by Mr. Proudfoot, to amend the motion as amended by inserting "(50%)" after the phrase "to coordinate multi- agency review," and by inserting "(50%)" after the phrase "streamline the development process." Committee members discussed whether a 50-50 split was realistic or desirable. After committee discussion, Mr. Proudfoot withdrew his second. The motion to amend died for lack of a second. Ms. Smith asked Ms. Pierce to repeat the main motion, as amended, and called for a vote. The motion passed 13:1. The committee took a break from 2:50 to 2:55. VIII. ENTERPRISE ZONE REPORT Mr. Forbes chaired the item. Mr. Rexius gave the subcommittee report. He said the five subcommittee members agreed an enterprise zone is worthwhile. He said some consideration is being given to altering MINUTES--Mayor's Committee on Economic Development June 14, 2004 Page 9