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Friday, April 21, 1995 ANSWER Page 2 WHAT CAN CITY DO TO MAKE LOCAL COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO OPERATE Attitude toward business-too many regs/taxes. -lave better communications between business and government. Have politians aware of business problems. ower property taxes. Improve access roads. Better road access. Help with better access from Highway 10 Council is negative towards business. Help advertise-do local stories about their daycare. Let people know about them. Lower taxes. Stop light on corner. No direct relationships so there are no issues- leave me alone. More options in styles and structures for office space. He hasn't found exactly what he is looking for. Works out of home -doesn't get involved with city at all. More flexibility - less bureaucracy on City Council -time schedule for changes is too long. It's more of a state issue-cost of doing business in MN is greater than other places. Larger hotel. Mounds View has really helped businesses. He feels there are some city ordinances they shouldn't have. But in general feels the city is doing a good job reaching out to business. Industrial growth good - upscale retail/office/business growth. Business climate taxation - issues - real estate workers comp income tax. City to co-operate with small businesses. Allow them to put out a temporary sign to get them started. Limited time only. Need to have easy access to the city. Feels they are moving in the right direction iwth Kathy Bennett's department. Must be responsive to businesses and assess their needs such as this survey. Improve Old Highway 8. Finalize the development agreement on his last project in Mounds View business park. Property taxes. Install new gates at Mounds View City hall (barbeque) Workers comp. Lower crime rate. ecity government eing ing accessable to businesses so they can get answers. Lower property taxes. Regulatory flexibility/consistency/cost. Lower energy fees. Lower surface water fees. III