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was awarded and activities related to the grant funded activities can be started. Staff will <br /> continue to update the EDA on the progress of the grant and redevelopment planning <br /> process. <br /> DISCUSSION ON 2012 EDA GOALS <br /> Staff discussed EDA goals for 2012. Staff included the 2011 EDA goals for the <br /> commission's review. Below are the 2012 EDA goals. <br /> 1. Business Retention and Expansion <br /> • Implementation of the BR&E Strategies Program <br /> • On-going site visits <br /> • Continue collaboration with HBA <br /> a. Business Networking Breakfast <br /> b. Kidz N Biz fest <br /> • Continue participation in events. (groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting <br /> ceremonies) <br /> 2. Continue Marketing of the City <br /> • BR&E Marketing Action Plan <br /> o Updating and expanding City website <br /> • Downtown Promotions <br /> o Trade shows <br /> • Continuation of the City's cable access show <br /> • Evaluation of 2010 US Census data <br /> o Include in marketing information <br /> • Greater MSP <br /> • Continue involvement with area business chambers <br /> • Discussion on City Identity <br /> • Discussion on community signage <br /> o Portable Sign <br /> 3. Event Marketing <br /> 4. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects <br /> • Coordinate public infrastructure <br /> o Stormwater management planning &funding <br /> o Trail and sidewalk improvements <br /> o Railroad abandonment <br /> o City Beautification <br /> 1. Evaluate landscaping and lighting needs along Hwy 61 <br /> • City owned properties <br /> • Implementation of the LCDA Grant <br /> 5. Establish quality industrial and commercial development <br /> • Focus on gateways <br /> • Coordinate site planning for 165th & 61 <br /> • Begin area plan for 170`h&61 (Mixed Use) <br />