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1) 1 think proactive economic development activities driven by the city itself are a good way for Arden Hills to take control of its future. Agree: 85% Disagree: 11% Don't Know: 4 Comments: One must try and antici ate the further needs of Arden Hills. As it relates to AH specifically and the TCAAP generally. rWecanvelo infrastructure maintain streets and arks and invite businesses to come. ent that the actions im rove the environment for economic develo ment rather than the cit doin the develo ment itsemoney is spent wisely,the city shouldn't need to proactively seek additional income. Public discussion or at least publicit on what types are preferrenc u nq a tentative timeframe seems im ortant too. as on as it its with com rehensive pan and cit mission statement. What t es of activities are you talkin about. Would the city provide a char able seryice or have bake sales? However do NOT give tax breaks. = I am for no economic development in the cityat all.It is develo ed enou h and the residents do not want an further development = Not sure what you mean by"proactive economic development activities."Assuming that you mean that the city should be looking for and encouraging economic development,I tend to agree.If you are suggesting that the cit should be competing with private enter rises I disa ree. We should identifythe highest and best uses for vacant and redeveloping property usingthe Com Plan and active) seek them. As Ion as there is a clear goal in mind proactive development activities can make sense.Activityfor activity's sake could lead to problems. L4, Green space is very important to me.I would like to see a balanced between green space&development.When City drives development,dev always ets its way&city officials do not respect resident's opinions. j� The economic development activities should be focused on making the community a nicer place to live-not just on bringing in new businesses and more traffic. J¢L There should be a clear vision for the city's future-one that supports locally-owned businesses and provides goods and services at a human scale.I greatly appreciate this opportunity to comment,but I received the letter inviting my participation as a"strategic partner"on June 9th,with comments due between the 5th and the 9th.The letter was mailed on June 7th.I hope this is not an indication of the rest of the planning process!!!That said,the idea of ivinQ the public an opportunity to comment is terrific. IL The city needs to play a role in what types of businesses come into our city and provide the right environment to attract those businesses.We also need to create an environment where our small businesses can thrive eg.at the retail strip at Lexington and E.I would also like to see that Arden Hills does not become another suburb full of big box stores. s$, Economic development must be tempered with intelligent management of qualityof life for citizens. 1Q, The City has,for too long,been reactive,especially to private development.With the current downturn in the real estate market,any development to keep the City a thriving and progressive place requires City initiative.The EDC should not be just another"committee,"but should be viewed by the Council as a thoughtful and positive force for growth and development. The cit must be proactive to attract high level indust inot TCAAP like bio-technolo and a ri-business. � While it is important to be proactive,I do think that too many cities put too much emphasis on offering tax breaks and other subsidies to attract businesses.However,it is important to showcase the benefits and opportunities within Arden Hills. jj.Iwe have many areas that need development 694/35w The old cry hall area Pres Homes area.The I flex district Redeveloped into A down town area to include a New Cit Hall and other uses includin Town Homes and residential need That is if TCAPP is nt not approved Arden Hills Economic Development Survey June — July 2006 Based Upon 76 Responses