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Conclusion: The EDC members have identified a need for a formalized project <br /> evaluation, tracking and reporting. There was no consensus among <br /> the Commission members, indicating potential uncertainty as to <br /> their role or involvement: <br /> Related to Community Interaction: <br /> • The EDC maintains strong ties with legislators and public officials <br /> regarding issues of local economic development. <br /> Conclusion: Milaca has not had or currently does not have a critical legislative <br /> issue such as a transportation need or TIF amendment. <br /> In summary, the Economic Development Commission believes that it is focusing on the <br /> right activities and involving the right people. To assist them with their efforts, further <br /> definition of the members and staff roles is necessary, along with establishment of a more <br /> structured budget. To help the group better evaluate their efforts a formalized project <br /> evaluation process should be developed. This would allow the EDC to measure their <br /> decisions against a set of criteria and monitor the effectiveness of their marketing <br /> program. <br /> . IV. GOALS AND STRATEGIES <br /> The information contained in the above report is extensive. Recommendations have been <br /> provided throughout the document and this section will summarize and categorize the <br /> information into three broad goals. Each goal will have objectives with specific <br /> implementation strategies. Each strategy is a suggestion to assist the community in <br /> meeting its goals. These suggestions can be adopted, modified or rejected by the <br /> Economic Development Commission. <br /> Goal 1: Maintain Milaca's value based attributes through on-going community <br /> development. <br /> 1 a. Promote housing for all economic levels. <br /> • Place community information packets in Model Homes <br /> • Offer new and existing companies information on housing opportunities <br /> for their workers <br /> • Work with local banks to offer first time homebuyer or other incentive <br /> programs to new residents <br /> • Contact local real estate professional to determine if they had current or <br /> adequate information on Milaca as a place to work and live. <br /> lb. Market successes internally to resident and businesses <br /> • Continue to participate in local radio show. Ask station to air the city <br /> report multiple times throughout the day. Emphasize business activity. <br /> Barsness Consulting Services Page 10 12/8/2005 <br />