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EDC Minutes <br /> January 18,2008 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> B. Oaths of Office-Incoming Commissioners Daniel Larson & Jennifer Wagner <br /> Daniel Larson and Jennifer Wagner read and signed their oaths of office at the EDC <br /> meeting. They also explained to the EDC why they chose to serve on the EDC. <br /> C. Elect 2008 EDC Chairperson & Vice Chairperson <br /> Motion/Second: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Entsminger <br /> seconded nominations that Chair Helgemoe and Vice Chair Meehlhause serve another <br /> year as Chair and Vice Chair of the EDC. <br /> Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays <br /> 6. EDC BUSINESS <br /> A. Discuss 2008 Economic Development Priorities <br /> Ms. Steinmetz provided an overview of last year's EDC priorities, the Council's Economic <br /> Development priorities and the Economic Development goals included in the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. She also provided updates on last year's top three EDC priorities, <br /> which were the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area, Silver View Plaza and County Hwy 10 <br /> Redevelopment. <br /> The Commission proceeded to draft their 2008 priorities as follows: <br /> 1. Development/redevelopment along County Hwy 10 Corridor <br /> a. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area <br /> b. Saturn Dealership <br /> c. Silver View Plaza <br /> d. Trailway connections to businesses <br /> e. PAK building <br /> f. Establish partnerships among neighboring cities in order to strengthen <br /> the County Hwy 10 corridor(i.e.potential name change for County Hwy <br /> 10) <br /> g. Knollwood Place & Johnson Property <br /> 2. Skyline Motel Redevelopment <br /> 3. Monitor and assist with City-wide housing projects <br /> The EDC planned to finalize their 2008 priorities at the next EDC meeting. <br /> B. Review Economic Development Component of the Comprehensive Plan <br /> The Commission planned to discuss this item at the next EDC meeting. <br /> C. Discuss Public Communications and Marketing <br /> Ms. Steinmetz asked for input regarding a potential marketing assessment or strategy. The <br /> Commission did not express interest in conducting a professional assessment but discussed <br /> the need to reexamine how to best use Economic Development marketing dollars. <br />