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Item #: 6C Meeting Date: January 21, 2021 Type of Business: EDC City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Discuss Future Topics & Presentations in COVID-19 Environment Background The EDC is an advisory commission to the EDA and meets as-needed per City Code. The Commission meets January, February, and November each year to complete administrative requirements such as, new Member recommendations, Oaths of Offices, Chair & Vice Chair appointments, assignment of the annual calendar of meeting dates, review of by-laws, goals and priorities, and other topics. The Commission normally breaks for the summer and only meets if necessary until the November meeting. The EDC should have a discussion to identify specific topics and/or potential presenters that it feels will add value for 2021 if needed. Discussion The EDC to brainstorm ideas for potential topics and speakers for 2021. At the November 21, 2019 meeting it was recommended that housing updates and business property opportunities be considered. As a result, the Code Enforcement Officer explained the trends of code violations and what has been accomplished. In addition the Assistant City Administrator reviewed all of the redevelopment projects and potential redevelopment sites. The EDC to further elaborate and discuss. Recommendation Staff recommends the EDC continue to meet January, February, and November and meet as-needed for the remaining of the year. If a topic/speaker is recommended then a meeting will be set up in one of the established 2021 EDC calendar slots. All of this is contingent upon COVID-19 conditions/mandates and City Hall remaining open. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator