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EDC Minutes <br /> March 7, 2011 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> II/ <br /> establish a schedule so that everyone is aware of submission deadlines far in advance. <br /> Commissioners agreed to a newsletter schedule as follows: <br /> Commissioner Davidson—Areotek, April 6, 2012 <br /> Commissioner Erickson—Exos or Smiths Medical, July, 6, 2012 <br /> Chair von Holtum—Grey Fox business, September 7, 2012 <br /> Commissioner Huninghake — Delkon Systems, either November 2, 2012 or January 4, 2013, <br /> depending on timing of Delkon's move to Arden Hills <br /> Hutmacher asked Commissioners whether the City should promote Minnesota Waste Wise, a <br /> non-profit organization that provides environmental sustainability consulting to Minnesota <br /> businesses and organizations. Minnesota Waste Wise has notified the City that they have a <br /> contract with Ramsey County to provide professional consultation on waste reduction and <br /> recycling at no cost to businesses in the county. Commissioners advised that Hutmacher verify <br /> the relationship with Ramsey County, and then proceed to notify local businesses through the <br /> newsletter and website of the opportunity to work with Minnesota Waste Wise. <br /> B. CGI Communications—On-line Video Tour <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed staff research on CGI Communications, <br /> • a company which creates on-line videos highlighting community attributes and characteristics at <br /> no cost to cities. CGI Communications sells sponsorships for the videos and displays company <br /> logos and website links adjacent to the videos on the City's web page. CGI Communications <br /> retains all sponsorship revenue. Commissioners viewed several examples of CGI videos for <br /> cities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. <br /> Commissioners responded positively to the example videos, especially given that they were <br /> provided to cities at no cost. Commissioners recommended that the City further consider the <br /> CGI project with two caveats: <br /> 1. The letter to businesses must clearly state that businesses are under no obligation to <br /> purchase sponsorships. <br /> 2. The front page link to the video tour must be sized and designed to be compatible with <br /> the City's new web page. <br /> Hutmacher indicated that the proposal would be considered by the Communications Committee <br /> and then presented to the City Council at a work session. <br /> C. Website Design Project <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the City had entered into a contract <br /> with CivicPlus to design the new City website and provide hosting and support for three years. <br /> • After a thorough review of both final proposals, the website ad hoc committee determined that <br />