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Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota a, i 4 Regular Meeting August 24, 1995 City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson, Phil Seipp. 2. Roll Call: Members present were as follows: Mark Malone, Peg Mountin, Dan Nelson, Ron Schmidt, and Phil Seipp. In addition, Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett was present. EDC Members Rosemary Goff and Delane Welsch and EDA Liaison Sue Hankner were absent. Approval Of Minutes: Motion/Second: Mountin/Nelson moved approval of Minutes of lune 22, 1995 Meeting. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 4. Special Business Presentation of Mounds View Marketing Program by Marketing Task Force Marketing Task Force members Susan Fisher and Cathy Bennett gave a presentation on the Mounds View Marketing Program that was approved by Council in April 1995. The program includes recommendations for improved communications and marketing materials, marketing campaigns to increase purchasing in Mounds View and image enhancers such as new image statement, banners and monument sign. 5. EDC Business\Marketing Task Force: The remainder of the meeting was a discussion by the EDC and Marketing Task Force regarding particular aspects of the marketing program. A. Discussion of "Welcome to Mounds View Banners". Marketing Task Force Member Debbie Hammernick gave an overview of the proposal to install Banners along Highway 10 and County Road I in Mounds View. A sample of the banners and price quotes were presented. The suggestion is to order a stock design and add the City of Mounds View and the "Pride Progress and Partnerships" image statement. Members of the EDC suggested to start with 25 Banners and evaluate their effectiveness for a year. Prior to making a decision on a company and the type of banner, it was suggested to call other Cities to see if they have a problem with wear and tear and vandalism of the banners.