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CffTY OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 1111OUNDS STAFF REPORT Report Number: f �W AGENDA SESSION DATE Report Date: DISPOSITION Item Description: 2nd Quarter Report- 1995 Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) UMMARY; Economic Development Business Retention and Development\Marketing April- June 1995 April: • Attended the Suburban Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast meeting. • Gained approval from the EDA for a Marketing Program developed by the Marketing Task Force. • Actively responded to one inquiry regarding commercial/industrial space in Mounds View. • Met with three local businesses and developers regarding City programs and economic development opportunities. • Prepared support letters from the Mayor regarding the attraction of target industries to Mounds View. These letters were distributed to brokers for Mounds View Business Park, Mounds View Square and Silverview Plaza. • Met with two local area banks regarding participation in Mounds View's Business Improvement Partnership Program. • Met with St. Paul Port Authority regarding a construction and equipment finance program available for businesses. • Coordinated a bus tour for the Highway 10 Task Force of several metro redevelopment corridors. • Marketed Mounds View properties at the Minnesota Real Estate Trade Show. • Prepared and submitted three applications for the League of Minnesota Cities Achievement Awards. • Attended a Paradox Computer Class. This is the program that runs the database of Mounds View businesses and survey information. • Made a presentation to Western Bank Advisory Board regarding the Mounds View Business Improvement Participation Program and Marketing Program. • Completed the analysis and summary of Part II and Industry Supplements of the Business Retention Survey for review by the Economic Development Commission. May: • Prepared a summary of the Business Retention Survey responses in relation to signs for review by the Economic Development Commission. Information was passed along to the Planning Commission for consideration in revising the sign ordinance. • Prepared and distributed press release regarding The City of Mounds View's new marketing program highlighting the "Pride, Progress and Partnership" image statement.. The press release generated articles in both local papers (Focus and Bulletin). RECOMMENDATION: