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<br />EDC Minutes <br />March 26, 2008 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br />everyone to manage their expectations and realize this will not resolve every issue in the B-2 <br />district. A steering committee will be formed in regard to this topic. The whole process will <br />start in April and hopefully completed by the end of September. James noted once the process <br />starts, he will ask the group for assistance in getting the word out about any public meetings. <br /> <br />Welcome/Congratulatory Packet Information: <br /> <br />Asst. City Administrator Simon noted from his inquiries of surrounding communities, he found <br />other communities do not have a welcome or congratulatory packet either. He said he did talk to <br />both chambers of commerce (St. Paul and Minneapolis) and they sent him an example of a <br />general packet that they send out. Asst. City Administrator Simon said the City would develop a <br />welcome letter, some brochures, etc. He reminded the group that Nancy had expressed the idea <br />of the sending some type of packet to award individuals within the community. He also <br />indicated if he learns of other good ideas, he will incorporate them into the packet. Chair Kunkel <br />asked if Asst. City Administrator Simon is considering a "cascading sheets" type of information. <br />Noah confirmed that one side of the packet folder will be Arden Hills information on cascading <br />sheets. The other half of the brochure would be some type of brochures and handouts. Asst. <br />City Administrator Simon stated he will need another couple weeks to get the packet developed. <br />Rob asked how Noah will know who to send the welcome packets to. Asst. City Administrator <br />Simon indicated he will be asking the EDC as well as City staff to alert him. Counciimember <br />asked about the congratulatory certificate and what it would be like. Noah indicated the first step <br />would be to send the welcome packet so that in the event some day a congratulatory certificate is <br />sent, the individual will know who is sending the information. <br /> <br />Business Incentive Policy Information Requested by the EDC: <br /> <br />Noah indicated that Stacie Kvilvang was unable to attend today's meeting. He indicated he has <br />been calling surrounding cities to find examples of their policies. He said he will send out any <br />other community information to the EDC for review. Asst. City Administrator Simon indicated <br />the EDC could set the job growth and wage rate number today; or the group can review the last <br />draft of the policy and discuss it at the next meeting. Counciimember Holden asked that the City <br />of New Brighton's business incentive policy be checked included in the information sent to the <br />group. Asst. City Administrator Simon said he would email any other city business incentive <br />plans he receives and suggested this item be brought back to the next EDC meeting with a final <br />review of the policy. . <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />Meet with EDC Applicant Daniel Reiff: <br /> <br />Asst. City Administrator Simon informed the group that the applicant is very eager to be part of <br />the EDC. He also indicated there could be the potential for 2 more vacancies on the EDC due to <br />Chris Ashbach and Dale Bean's absences. According to the bylaws, members missing 3 <br />