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EDC Minutes <br />May 4, 2016 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />held: one that is targeted to local businesses and the other to residents. She added that attendance <br />in 2015 was less than in previous years. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed the following options for a 2016 State <br />of the City event and requested feedback from the Commissioners: <br />• Hold the event as it has been for the last two years <br />• Hold the event but change the presentation topics <br />• Hold community meetings (day and evening events) to introduce the community to the <br />TCAAP master developer and provide updates on development plans, but do not market <br />the meetings as State of the City <br />• Other options suggested by the EDC <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson commented on the difficulty of getting younger residents to attend the <br />State of the City. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding how to make the State of the City event more appealing to younger <br />residents. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that different demographic groups have <br />different expectations for the format of a meeting. <br /> <br />Chair Erickson supported the idea of incorporating an introduction to the TCAAP Master <br />Developer into the event. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Holden questioned what types of information could be provided at the event that <br />would be helpful for businesses. <br /> <br />Chair Erickson noted that transportation issues were always relevant to businesses. He suggested <br />that the City market the event as a networking opportunity and that a larger local company, such as <br />Land O’Lakes, be asked to provide a keynote presentation. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested that the City ask Land O’Lakes, <br />Boston Scientific, the TCAAP Master Developer, and MNDOT to each provide a 15-minute <br />presentation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lassen recommended that the event be filmed and the video made available <br />online. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding where and when the business-focused State of the City event <br />should be held. <br /> <br />The Commission supported holding the event at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl and scheduling the event <br />in September. <br /> <br /> <br />4. UPDATES <br /> <br />A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update