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MY®F 13. <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: <br /> illSTAFF REPORT 94-1394WS <br /> BUNDS Report Number: <br /> f <br /> EW AGENDA SESSION DATE DECEMBER 5, 1994 Report Date: 12-1-94 <br /> DISPOSITION <br /> Item Description: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — THIRD QUARTER REPORT <br /> Administrator's Review/Recommendation: <br /> - No comments to supplement this report <br /> - Comments attached. <br /> Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) <br /> SUMMARY; <br /> Quarterly Report <br /> Economic Development <br /> July - September 1994 <br /> July: <br /> • Attended three business forums/meetings including the League of Minnesota Cities Policy Committee meeting, Suburban <br /> Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast meeting and Ramsey County Strategic Planning Committee Orientation. <br /> • Prepared and distributed press release regarding Mounds View's participation in the North Metro Business Retention and <br /> Development Commission. <br /> • Prepared press release, assisted in the coordination and attended the Multi-Tech ground breaking ceremony <br /> • Completed the Community Profile and prepared document for print in August. <br /> • Met with representatives of Northern States Power and gave a tour of the Cities amenities including the new golf course. <br /> • Actively responded to 3 inquiries regarding commercial/industrial space in Mounds View. <br /> • Prepared EDA resolution appointing members to the Economic Development Commission(EDC) and held first informal <br /> meeting to outline requirements of the commission. <br /> • Reviewed the North Metro Business Retention and Development Commission(RDC) survey and prepared supplement <br /> questions specific to Mounds View. <br /> • Met with 2 local businesses regarding City programs and economic development opportunities. <br /> August: <br /> • Met with Casserly Molzahn& Associates, Inc. and Everest Development regarding TIF proposal for "mystery company" <br /> in Mounds View Business Park. Agreed to consider TIF assistance for prospective company only if they meet the <br /> desired qualifications of the EDA. <br /> • Worked with the Silver Lake Pointe Project to revise development assistance agreement. <br /> • Worked with print and television media regarding MnDot changing Mounds View's west end entry sign from one to two <br /> words. This generated a segment on channel 4 and an article in local papers and St. Paul Pioneer Press. <br /> • Prepared and mailed a flyer to all multi-family property owners in Mounds View regarding MHFA grant programs. <br /> • Sent photos of Multi-Tech ground breaking ceremony to local print media. Picture featured in the Bulletin and small <br /> article in the Focus. <br /> RECOMMENDATION; <br /> 1 <br />