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topics they discussed included recommending participation in civic and membership groups. Member Carlson attended the New Brighton EDC meeting which has been in existence for about 10 years. There are two Council members which are members of the EDC which shows a strong linkage and communication tie between the two entities. Most all development projects go through the EDC first for evaluation. They are involved in the strategic planning sessions with the Council on economic development. Member Sjoberg attended the Arden Hills EDC which has been meeting for approximately 3 years. The group is very project specific. They view their role more as staff to the EDA/Council. A project is given to them and they bring back a recommendation on how to approve it rather than bringing options for the EDA/Council to choose. There is strong Council representation and a report is given on major Council activities to improve communication. Member Welsch attended the Crystal EDC meeting. He was unable to attend this meeting therefore forwarded his comments in writing (see attached). After discussion, the EDC directed staff to incorporate the following items into recommendations for communication between the EDC\EDA for review at the next meeting. Strong EDA interaction is a must. A report by the EDA liaison should be given at every EDC meeting on the key activities at the EDA level. Develop a sequence of review for (re)development projects. Develop a system of communication between other commissions. Hold a joint meeting, accompanied by a tour of the City, every year with the EDA. Possibly eliminating the work session at the EDA\Council level will allow the Council members more time and commitment to attend commission meetings where background discussion on items can take place. B. Update on Housing Program and Discuss Ways to Market the Program Under the Guidelines of the Program. Coordinator Bennett noted this was an item that was tabled in May. Bennett explained the basic parameters of the housing program and reported that the EDA has already purchased its first house as part of the program. Since there is a variety of expertise on the EDC, coordinator Bennett asked for ideas regarding marketing the program to the community without actually calling up a homeowner who's house could be a candidate. EDC members came tip with the following ideas: Educate representatives of HUD; Invite local Realtors to a meeting to discuss the program; Advertise in the local paper; Send direct mail to residents and break it up into sections of the City that should be focused on first. Coordinator Bennett will pass these ideas along to the Mounds View Housing Coordinator to incorporate into her marketing plans for the housing program. C. Review EDA's Priorities for Highway 10 and Identify Strategies for Redevelopment in these Priority Areas Coordinator Bennett gave an overview of the three redevelopment priority areas along Highway 10. Several requests for development of 2625 Highway 10 have been presented to City staff. In