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The EDA discussed the options and whether delaying would effect Carpenter's aggressive <br /> plan. Mayor Miron made a motion, Granger seconded, to direct staff to discuss with <br /> carpenters the urgency of their TIF application and bring the issue back to the EDA. <br /> All Ayes, Motion carried. <br /> ANNUAL REPORT <br /> Bryan credited Rachel Simone for her work and efforts in putting together the report. The <br /> EDA thought that the report would serve as a good marketing tool. Denaway motioned, <br /> Klein seconded, to approve the EDA annual report. <br /> All Ayes, Motion Carried. <br /> DISCUSSION ON GOALS <br /> Bryan reviewed past goals with the EDA leading to a discussion on future goals for 2009. <br /> 2009 EDA Goals: <br /> 1. Create Business Retention and Expansion Subcommittee of the EDA <br /> • Work with U of M, St. Thomas, or others on BR&E research program <br /> a. Case studies <br /> • On-going site visits <br /> • Continue collaboration with HBA <br /> a. Breakfast meeting with businesses <br /> b. Kidz N Biz fest <br /> • Continue participation in events. (groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting <br /> ceremonies) <br /> 2. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects <br /> • Certify the TIF District <br /> • Partner on initial project to begin in 2008 <br /> • Coordinate public infrastructure <br /> o Stormwater management planning & funding <br /> o Traffic improvements (signals, Hwy 61) <br /> o Trail and sidewalk improvements <br /> 3. Establish quality commercial development <br /> • Focus on gateways <br /> • Coordinate site planning for 165th & 61 <br /> • Begin area plan for 170th& 61 <br /> • Create design guidelines <br /> • Collaborate with the Planning Commission <br /> • Review development policies and incentives within the approval process <br /> 4. Continue implementation of the EDA marketing plan <br /> • Continue to update the marketing plan <br /> • Updating City website <br /> • Continuation of the City's cable access show <br />