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Page 1 of 2 <br />EDC AGENDA ITEM – 3A <br />MEMORANDUM <br />DATE: January 28, 2026 <br />TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commission Members <br />FROM: Elena Fransen, AICP, Senior Planner <br />SUBJECT: EDC Meeting Frequency in 2026 <br />Requested Action <br />The Economic Development Commission to consider the frequency of meetings in 2026 and <br />moving from meeting on the 4th Wednesday of even months to the 4th Wednesday of every month. <br />Background <br />In 2025, the EDC met monthly except at the beginning of the year (January, March, May). <br />Meetings became more frequent as the EDC prepared to hold an event with local businesses in <br />October. The October 8 meeting was partially remote and allowed for two commissioners to join <br />via Microsoft Teams. <br />The proposed monthly meeting dates for 2026 are as follows: <br />January 28 <br />February 25 <br />March 25 <br />April 22 <br />May 27 <br />June 24 <br />July 22 <br />August 26 <br />September 23 <br />October 28 <br />November 18 (moved from November 25 so as not to fall on the day before Thanksgiving) <br />December 16 (moved from December 23 so as not to fall on the day before Christmas Eve) <br />*December 16 is likely the date of the December Arden Hills/Shoreview Twin Cities North <br />Chamber of Commerce business event as it is the third Wednesday of the month. Alternative <br />options for a December EDC meeting are: <br />Wednesday, December 8 <br />Tuesday, December 15 <br />Thursday, December 17