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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – DECEMBER 17, 2025 6 Commissioner Bonine said this is a big lift. Maybe EDC brings info forward. What holds this up is there are so many unknowns. Senior Planner Fransen said there have been discussions regarding the process. She thought we can put together a better visual of the process and look for weak links and then suggest how it can be improved. We can talk about what is missing. Commissioner Bonine understands EDC is just starting back up. This hasn’t been a priority. Chair Murchie said businesses don’t understand what benefit they may get by registering. What is the value for the business? We can say its required. But if there were a benefit to the business it would feel more welcoming and help connect businesses to the City. Councilmember Monson said newsletter features are difficult because it can be seen as the government supporting certain businesses. Chair Murchie said there are different businesses. We could highlight certain businesses based on the season. He said you can highlight how each business may be able to help fulfill a need. Commissioner Poelzer said it is hard to see business items take space in the newsletter. She envisions an insert. She thinks it needs to go to the residents as well as anyone who frequents the businesses. We can outline business details. Chair Murchie said the point is businesses need to see a benefit. How can we create that bridge? If the work plan makes sense to us, we can build out the proposal. That’s the whole point. Commissioner Brausen said a welcome package can be offered to new businesses. Senior Planner Fransen said discussion on the licensing and registration will be in January. C. 2026 Meeting Schedule The next meeting will be on January 28, 2026. Staff has identified monthly meetings would be beneficial. She will incorporate the dates for the chamber meetings. 4. COMMENTS AND REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Council Liaison Rousseau said there will be two openings on the EDC. She said the Economic Development Authority (EDA) can help guide economic development. Council opened two spots to include two EDC members on the EDA. The Mayor will determine the selection process. She asked if there are any commissioners interested. Chair Murchie and Commissioner Brausen said they would be interested. Council Liaison Rousseau will touch base with the commissioners who aren’t present. The Mayor will make his recommendation and the full council will approve.