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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – NOVEMBER 5, 2025 5 <br />Commissioner Poelzer said rather than waiting for people to find the newsletter sign up, we could <br />send an electronic version of the newsletter. Or send an email asking them if we can add them to <br />receive it automatically. They’ll see the information and the planning. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Fransen said they have to opt in. She can enter an email but they will be sent an <br />email that they will still have to click on a link and opt in. <br /> <br />Commissioner Isak said an automatic Newsletter entry could be a good requirement. <br /> <br />Commissioner Sorenson said it could be a check box on the registration form. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Fransen said the current newsletter is an address drop. <br /> <br />Commissioner Poelzer thought residents got a welcome packet. It would be nice to have <br />something like that for new businesses. <br /> <br />Chair Murchie said we can add a box on the form saying they are open to being contacted by the <br />EDC. He said prior to the next meeting he can meet with Senior Planner Fransen to draft a work <br />plan based off of today’s discussion. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Fransen said she would do that. She described that a new business process could <br />be developed so new business owners know the requirements. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding how businesses could contribute and participate in the 75th <br />anniversary. <br /> <br />Commissioner Sorenson thought we could have tables for businesses. <br /> <br />Commissioner Poelzer asked if the sponsorship program is up and running. She asked if the <br />printed items are ready. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Fransen said the policy is established and adopted. The Senior Communications <br />Coordinator is finessing the brochure. An update will be provided at the next meeting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Poelzer said using the sponsorship could be a way for businesses to purchase a <br />flag. It could include a business name and when they were established. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brausen said businesses donated to the cost of flags in the past. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued that a lot of people don’t know the Arden Hills boundaries. Having flags would <br />establish that boundary. Further discussion regarding how long certain businesses have been in <br />town ensued. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Fransen said next steps are people should start to think about if there were areas <br />they would like to participate in if the EDC were to create sub groups. The work plan can be built <br />for that. <br /> <br />Chair Murchie said they can pull together a plan and identify some subgroups and suggest who <br />can be in each group. He will work with Senior Planner Fransen to structure the work plan before <br />the next meeting.