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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br />1997 WORK PLAN <br />Mission Statement: <br />The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the Economic <br />Development Authority to promote a positive economic climate and revitalize the <br />community by developing programs to retain and expand existing businesses, attract <br />desirable new businesses, and redevelop target areas in the City. <br />Action Steps: <br />■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on programs and opportunities to <br />enhance business development and retention. <br />Advocate for an approved Redevelopment Plan for Highway 10, Section 9 and <br />encourage further study and planning for the entire Highway 10 Corridor as an <br />important element in the positive economic vitality of Mounds View. Continue to act <br />as the catalyst for and provide input on the development of a Corridor redevelopment <br />plan. <br />■ Review and make recommendations to the EDA on applications for the Mounds View <br />Business Improvement Partnership Program. <br />■ Provide comment to the Planning Commission in their analysis of the revision of the <br />Mounds View Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Highway 10 Corridor. <br />■ Evaluate staff research on innovative programs of other metro area cities as it relates <br />to development, redevelopment and housing rehabilitation. <br />■ Work cooperatively with the Planning Commission in evaluating design standards for <br />new development and redevelopment in the City. <br />■ Annually monitor and provide input on the Mounds View Housing Replacement <br />Program. Evaluate the program's effectiveness as a toot in providing the community <br />with affordable and life cycle housing and generating positive long term economic <br />growth and ensure that it meets the requirements under the Mounds View's Tax <br />Increment Plan. <br />Participate with staff in retention calls to local businesses. <br />■ Communicate on a regular basis with the public on the Economic Development <br />Commission activities, encouraging written or verbal comment, through the City <br />Newsletter, cable and other interactive avenues. <br />N:\DATAkGROUPS\ECONDEV\EDC\WRKPLAN.EDC <br />