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MetroEast January 31, 1990 Development Partnership Mr. Joseph Chlebeck City of Little Canada 515 Little Canada Road Little Canada MN 55117 Dear Mr. Chlebeck: The MEDP is nearing the end of its third year. During that time the Partnership's programs and membership have steadily grown. At the outset we intended the effort to be one of marketing and image building. These goals were addressed through the development fair, the Metro East News, an advertising campaign, and the development of award winning marketing materials. These efforts have succeeded in giving the Metro East area an aggressive image with regard to business development. As the Partnership grew, so did our programs. Today we have established relationships with brokers and developers through formal call programs and informal contacts. We have become a recognized source of business assistance through our Red Flag program. We have worked closely with several of our members communities in their efforts to attract developments. While the Partnership is entering its fourth year, it is still relatively young when compared with similar organizations around the United States. We are currently in the midst of a strategic planning program that will be our map for the next three years. The Fantus Company is helping us determine what role the Partnership should take in the areas of business retention /attraction, small business development and image marketing. We can assure you that this study will not change our mission of business development. Rather it will assist us in focusing our efforts to be more successful. The Management Committee is asking the members to continue to support the Partnership by renewing your initial pledge for a fourth year. Your initial three year pledge was for $ 1000 annually. Since there has been no increase in dues for three years, we are also asking that you consider increasing your pledge by ten percent. Following the completion of our strategic planning effort in April of this year, the Management Committee will solicit input and decide how the dues structure should be set for year five and beyond. We recognize that you may need more information before considering this issue. We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss our request in more detail. If you feel that is necessary, please call Tim Rogers to schedule an appointment, otherwise please confirm your renewal by signing the pledge card and return it in the enclosed envelope. Thank you for your past support and favorable consideration of this request . Richard Wedell, Co-Chair Mayor, City of Shoreview oseph,I2ingm an , o- Chair President, AmericaifNational Bank 600 North Central Tower 445 Minnesota Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 612 /224 -EAST Telex: 7401653 SPAC UC Page 100