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• Selected a consultant for Phase I of the B-2 Implementation Plan. <br /> • Reviewed and presented for Council consideration development plans for Arden Plaza, <br /> McDonald's, and the former Holiday Inn site. <br /> Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the City's commissions, committees, and <br /> processes related to economic and community development. <br /> Priority: Medium <br /> Year Initiated: 2012 <br /> 2011 Action Items <br /> • Revised the EDC meeting schedule to monthly meetings. <br /> • Drafted a 2012 Work Plan to align EDC work and agendas to City Council goals. <br /> • Scheduled an EDA meeting for February 2012 to begin consideration of EDA by-laws <br /> and goals. <br /> • Held a joint meeting with FPAC to discuss TIF policy. Further joint meetings are likely <br /> on topics of mutual interest to FPAC and the EDC. <br /> Foster civic pride and an awareness of the City's distinct character and attributes. <br /> Priority: High/Medium <br /> Year Initiated: 2011/2012 <br /> 2011 Action Items <br /> • Formed website ad hoc committee to research website needs and options. <br /> • Selected and interviewed two finalist website design vendors (Ad hoc committee <br /> recommendation to be presented to the City Council in February 2012). <br /> • Obtained Council direction on the preferred locations and design of gateway signs to be <br /> installed in 2012. <br /> Develop relationships with the business community and establish a reputation as a <br /> business- and development-friendly City. <br /> Priority: Medium <br /> Year Initiated: 2011/2012/2013 <br /> 2011 Action Items <br /> • Planned and held first business-oriented State of the City event. <br /> • Joined the Arden Hills-Shoreview Rotary Club to foster business relationships. <br /> • Working with the EDC to outline economic development goals for the new City website. <br /> TCAAP <br /> Remediation and development of the TCAAP site was not included in the Council goals adopted <br /> in 2011. Nevertheless, Council discussion indicated that this project was a priority if an <br /> opportunity arose. In 2011,the City Administrator and Community Development Director have <br /> devoted significant time to the Arden Hills stadium proposal. Work tasks have included: <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> City Council Work Session January 30, 2012 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />