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MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY <br /> REQUEST FOR EDA CONSIDERATION <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> EDA WORK SESSION DATE: <br /> Agenda Section: <br /> Report Number: <br /> Report Date: <br /> DISPOSITION <br /> Item Description: <br /> 1st Quarter Report/1995 Goals <br /> Executive Director's Review/Recommendatio • <br /> -No comments to supplement this report <br /> -Comments Attached <br /> Explanation/Summary(attach supplement shee necessary) <br /> SUMMARY: <br /> Economic Development <br /> Business Retention and DevelopmentIMarketing <br /> January-March 1995 <br /> January: <br /> • Attended two business forums/meetings including the Metro East Development Partnership Annual Meeting and <br /> Suburban Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast meeting. <br /> • Prepared and distributed press release regarding The City of Mounds View's change to program budgeting. The <br /> press release generated articles in both local papers (Focus and Bulletin). <br /> • Assisted MSP Real Estate in the preparation and distribution of a press release announcing the development of <br /> Silver Lake Pointe Senior Housing project. <br /> • Prepared and submitted a CDBG application to Ramsey County for the rehabilitation of Woodlawn Terrace. <br /> • Participated in Community Resource Partnership multimedia presentation regarding the North Metro Business <br /> Retention and Development Survey process. <br /> • Actively responded to 4 inquiries regarding commercial/industrial space in Mounds View. <br /> • Met with Irondale High School Career Counselor regarding pilot program to link local businesses with potential <br /> high school graduates. <br /> • Met with 7 local businesses, developers and financial consultants regarding City programs and economic <br /> development opportunities. <br /> • Established 1995 Economic Development Commission Work Plan. <br /> • Mailed letter and survey to over 600 businesses in Mounds View, New Brighton, Blaine and Arden Hills regarding <br /> need for a hotel and conference center in the North Metro Region. <br /> • Held first Highway 10 Subcommittee meeting to discuss Highway 10 Vision and Action Steps. <br /> • Met with City of Crystal to discuss retail redevelopment and streetscapes. <br /> Cathy Benne f' , Economic Development Coordinator <br />