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Chair Kunkel stated that there is a new Council coming on and things will change. The EDC • <br /> needs to reaffirm their mission. The EDC has accomplished a number of things and he would <br /> like to commend this group. As we move into 2007 we need to work to be more effective. The <br /> transition will be fuzzy but we'll get through it. <br /> Business Retention <br /> Ms. Barton distributed a list of attendees from the luncheon. Mr. Beane asked if we are using <br /> this list for business licensing. Ms. Barton stated that business licensing is on the agenda for <br /> discussion, and noted that it is severely lacking. The EDC needs to revisit the purpose of <br /> licensing to determine the benefit to the businesses. <br /> Chair Kunkel asked if the EDC could get a summary of last years licensing and an update in <br /> February or March. Ms. Barton stated she would arrange for that. <br /> Chair Kunkel stated that the next business retention meeting would be in March. Mr. Beane <br /> noted that we should start planning now and suggested we contact Boston Scientific or <br /> whomever to host? <br /> Mayor Aplikowski stated that Boston Scientific would be her first choice. Also Land O'Lakes <br /> needs to be brought back in. <br /> Mr. Paulet stated that Mr. Dave Reimer at Boston Scientific is very interested in participating <br /> and that he would contact him to host the next luncheon or breakfast. <br /> Mr. Harpstead stated that he also has contacts at Boston Scientific to help build relationships. <br /> Mr. McGraw added that the Mayor and CD Director should meet with a business each week. An <br /> EDC member and the CD Director should meet with the I-Flex business owners and vacant <br /> building owners each week. <br /> Mr. Harpstead stated that larger meetings are beneficial to networking and providing information <br /> to the community. <br /> Chair Kunkel suggested March 29 for the next business retention event. Mr. Paulet stated he <br /> would inquire with Boston Scientific. <br /> Business Licensing <br /> Chair Kunkel would like a report on what surround communities are doing for business licensing <br /> in January or February. <br /> Mr. Ashbach suggested talking to other EDC's . Mr. Harpstead noted that Shoreview has <br /> expressed an interest in having a joint EDC meeting. It is important that we don't compete with <br /> our neighbors. <br /> 4 <br />