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2) 1 think that development of the City of Arden Hills should be left to market forces. Agree: 11% Disagree: 69% Don't Know: 20% Comments: These are necessary to focus on as for instants the Arsenal property very important prospects of possibly goingup for actioned. 2. Can't 2 and 1 work concurrently?AH should be proactive in ensuring the quality of life in AH is only enhanced by any market forces resented. Highly Disa ree 4L We have not articulated the development we want or will accept.Mostly the city says what it doesn't want(a long list.)In this situation the market will pass us by while dumping little projects on us. I think that within zones market forces can determine what development occurs but an overall plan should be in place that will result in a beautiful thrivin ci Should be a'oint effort of public and rivate artnershi . 7... If a company would like to expand into Arden Hills and the City allows it,great.I just don't think the City needs to develop land and ho a that it gets occupied. $a Actively promoting the City to developers and businesses should lead to more cohesive and higher quality development than just letting it ha en. That is not roactive. We have limited resources&must let business pay for business growth. However,I think any business activities that significantly impact the residents of Arden Hills(e.g.,traffic,access,noise,etc.)should get feedback and input from the residents before being undertaken. )r j� Bein roactive means taking initiatives to optimize economic development oortunities. 33. It seems that you are really planning for the future with the TCAP development.And is seems,from what I hear,that you already are ad'ustin to than es in the market. Market forces do not need to control economic development,the city is fully developed. market forces will effect us but we can help development by encouraging certain type of business What do you mean by"left to market forces?"If I answer disagree does that mean that the city will try to"control"market forces. Market forces need to be understood and decisions made with an understanding of what will result.They city,however,has no business tr in to"control"the marketplace. Arden Hills needs to play a role. No control over our future as to who where and what happens as regards eco.dev.if we just leave matters up to the market. I think that the city planners&citizens should be proactive and not wait for outside forces to plan the future It maximizes the price paid for land and limits TIF.Our Community has money in the bank. 2L Market forces should be used in dictating the cost and type of business that is placed in a particular location,but it is important for the Cit to dictate the process to ensure that we partner with businesses that meet the needs of the community. ZL The City should seek out the type of businesses that enhance the desirability of living in the community and are good community "nei hbors". The"small town"feel of the city should be preserved by putting limits on big-box retail and other incompatible uses.The vision should sha a redevelopment and new development rather than the other way around. 24. The city missed great opportunities by not pursuing Medtronic and Target.Between the Arsenal and Round Lake the city could have put forward some excellent development sites for two of Minnesota's finest and most successful companies. j t. I don't know if agreeing to this is necessarily in conflict with agreeing to question 1.I don't believe anyone benefits by working against market forces.Yet cities can do better when the encoura a the type of enterprises that they feel will enhance their town. The develo ment should be steered by the village and then left to market forces. 2L Market forces have created a disjointed downtown with bad transportation ergonomics and poor transportation corridors for daily use. This surel restricts value of existing property residential and commercial at some point. j$. To some extent,market forces should"guide"the City in its hoped-for efforts toward progressive development,but should not be the "determinin force"that guides such development. We have unique potential to shopfor specific types of business and industrythat enhances the high tech communityand a to Arden Hills Economic Development Survey June — July 2006 Based Upon 76 Responses