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• Accessibility and location with easy access to MSP,airport and Wisconsin <br /> • Land costs(may be higher),but tax environment is competitive <br /> • Human capital and workforce <br /> • Positive relationship with the county—trust level is in place to accomplish projects <br /> • Significant natural areas for recreation and tourism <br /> • Significant land supply within distinct communities <br /> • Rural and urban character <br /> • Fast growing cities <br /> • Available land <br /> • Good schools <br /> • New bridge in Stillwater <br /> • Natural amenities <br /> • Strength of existing economy <br /> • County changing to a"pro ED"place <br /> County Role <br /> 1. What can the county do that it is not already doing to assist you in your work? <br /> 2. Are there changes to county policy that can be made that would help in the recruitment or retention <br /> of businesses within the county? <br /> 3. Are there any things the county is currently doing that are helpful in your efforts to attract <br /> businesses and if so,could those be enhanced in any way? <br /> 4. Do you see the county role to be different depending on what city or township they are working <br /> with and the different tools and capacity of those communities? <br /> 5. Do you have an opinion about what Washington County's position should be on the tools used in <br /> economic development(e.g. financial incentives,transportation access, and direct investment of <br /> dollars)? <br /> 6. Is there something missing in how the cities,HRA, and other organizations use their economic <br /> development powers? Is there a gap that could be filled by Washington County? <br /> 7. What is the optimal structure for organizing an expanded county role? <br /> Question <br /> • What outcome would you like to achieve as a result of this economic development initiative? <br /> Key Milestones <br /> • December County Board Workshop <br /> • January Presentation of Draft Plan to County Board <br /> • February/March League of Local Governments Meeting <br /> Project Coordinator Consultant Consultant <br /> Jane Harper Tony Schertler David Unmacht <br /> 651-430-6011 651-223-3061 651-223-3047 <br /> Office of Administration Springsted, Inc. Springsted,Inc. <br /> Jane.HarperAco.washington.mn.us tschertler@springsted.com dunmacht@springsted.com <br />