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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 170th & 61 (Mixed Use) <br />