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�EN HILLS <br />MEMORANDUM <br />DATE: January 12, 201 1 EDC Agenda Item 3.B <br />TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners <br />FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director <br />SUBJECT: Economic Development Commission History, Role and Purpose <br />At the beginning of a new year, and with the appointment of a new City Administrator and <br />Community Development Director, it seems appropriate to review the history, role and purpose <br />of the Economic Development Commission (EDC). The City Administrator and Community <br />Development Director would appreciate a discussion of: <br />The history of the EDC including why and when it was created; <br />Accomplishments; <br />Work tasks; <br />Challenges to the commission with regards to its structure and role; and <br />Ideas for increasing the effectiveness of the EDC. <br />Staff will be working with the City Council at an upcoming strategic planning retreat to set 2011 <br />community and economic development goals. A discussion of the roles and structures of City <br />commissions and committees is anticipated. EDC comments will be provided to the City <br />Council prior to the retreat. <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Economic Development Commission January 12, 2011 <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />