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Light at County Road J and Airport Drive intersection <br /> The cable is buried and the concrete footing poured. Next week, after the concrete <br /> has had a chance to cure, the light standard is expected to be installed. <br /> Tim C. <br /> Business Retention: <br /> • This week I met with Dairy Quality Control. They are a non profit laboratory <br /> facility that works with dairy farmers to monitor the milk productions. They <br /> have been in Mounds View since 1989 and plan to be here at least for another <br /> 5 years. The CEO, Paul Neirman, was very nice but did feel that the water <br /> quality in Mounds View could be improved. For their testing they need very <br /> clean, soft water. Rosemary Goff attended this meeting with myself and the <br /> interviewer. <br /> • I also met with Charlie Hall at the Mermaid. The interview went well and he <br /> just reiterated the need for the City to consider the effect on businesses when <br /> they propose tax increases and additional fees. <br /> • I met with Tony Jambor of the Bel Rae Ballroom. He is a very colorful man with <br /> some really good ideas. He has tried to set up a program with the School <br /> District to have the kids use the ballroom for dance lessons as an alternative to <br /> traditional physical education classes. He feels that young children are missing <br /> the benefits of dancing such as increasing coordination, concentration, <br /> teamwork and moral. Samantha and I will discuss this idea with the local <br /> schools. <br /> Outreach: <br /> • The Star City Conference was well attended but most importantly I gained some <br /> valuable information regarding structuring revolving loan funds. This is an area I <br /> will further pursue. In addition, I learned that Cities should continuously apply <br /> for grants from the Economic Recovery Fund and it also helps to get state <br /> representative support at the front end rather than wait until you are approved <br /> to continue with part two of the application. I am still pursuing the grant for <br /> Wolf & Associates and will also look for opportunities with other local <br /> manufacturing companies. <br /> • I made a presentation to Western Bank Board of Directors and Advisory Group <br /> this week. The presentation included an outline of the City's economic <br /> development goals and actions steps and ways the bank can be a partner in <br /> implementing the grant and loan programs for business and home loans. They <br /> were very receptive and are willing to assist the City in any way they can. <br /> Cathy <br />