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<br />December 3, 2008, meeting. Other districts were also mentioned as possible candidates <br />for design standards. <br /> <br /> <br />Economic Development Commission Goals <br /> <br />o Long-term Strategic Imperatives: <br />o Build relationships with the business community. <br />o Identify redevelopment and development opportunities. <br />o Act as an active liaison between the City Council and the business community. <br /> <br />Implementation Projects <br /> <br />1. Identify locations for gateway signs, obtain cost information, and build gateway signs. <br />2. Update the business contact list on a regular basis <br />3. Divide the City into business contact areas for each of the EDC members to actively <br />build relationships with businesses. Work to obtain: <br />a. Vacancy information and rental rates <br />b. Identify major landlords and real estate brokers <br />c. Identify business needs <br />4. Prepare welcome packets for new businesses and business recognition programs <br />5. Recognize local businesses in the newsletter <br />6. Identify funding sources for EDC activities (including City budget and other outside <br />grant or funding opportunities) <br />7. Assist the City Council with a discussion on the potential businesses for the TCAAP <br />property <br />8. Prepare a Red Fox/Grey Fox Guiding Plan <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meetingfor March 4,2009 <br /> <br />\ \Metro-inet.us \ardenhills\Planning\Department Records \ Quarterly & Year End Reports \2008\020909 - 2008 Year in Review.doc <br /> <br />Page 10 of 10 <br />