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'Tit <br /> ,fi` I�)ENHILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: November 7, 2012 EDC Agenda Item 3.1) <br /> TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners <br /> FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director J <br /> SUBJECT: 2013 EDC Work Plan <br /> The EDC must approve a work plan for 2013, which will need to be approved by the City <br /> Council in January 2013. In addition to Council economic development goals, the EDC work <br /> plan may include work tasks that Commissioners would like to undertake in 2013. <br /> Discussion Question <br /> 1. If TCAAP development moves forward, what is the role of the EDC? <br /> a. Would a presentation at a future meeting on the history and current status of <br /> TCAAP be helpful? <br /> 2. What business outreach activities does the EDC want to pursue in 2013? <br /> a. State of the City? <br /> b. New and/or existing business visits? <br /> c. Marketing new City website? <br /> d. Economic development video? <br /> e. Newsletter articles? <br /> 3. How would the EDC like to address business improvement, expansion, and retention? <br /> a. Should the City reactivate the existing revolving loan program? <br /> b. How can the City identify businesses considering expansion or at risk of leaving <br /> the City? What should the City do in these situations? <br /> c. How should the City identify businesses in need of exterior improvements? What <br /> should the City do in these situations? <br /> 4. What else can the EDC do to support Arden Hills businesses? <br /> Staff requests specific direction so that a draft 2013 EDC work plan may be brought forward for <br /> consideration at the December 5 meeting. <br /> Attachments <br /> A. 2012 EDC Work Plan <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Economic Development Commission November 7, 2012 <br /> Page I of I <br />