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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-93 isk AGENDA Economic Development Task Force Arden Hills City Hall Conference Room Thursday, December 16, 1993, 8 :00 a.m. 1 . Review minutes of November 18, 1993 meeting. 2 . Discuss Letter of Introduction. 3 . Discuss Business Retention Survey 4 . Updating Business List * Please remember to complete the Committee Information Form provided in last months packet . 411 • MINUTES ARDEN HILLS TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 18, 1993 Present : Terry Nagel, Mary Miller, Beverly Aplikowski, Brian Fritsinger, Arnold Lindberg, Jerry Moehnke, Steve Freimuth, Tom Goblirsch. Absent was Tom Giguere and Dan McCallum. 1 . The meeting began at 8 :00 a.m. and introductions were made . 2 . The Minutes of October 22, 1993 were approved. Staff was directed to send the new members the Minutes from all past meetings . 3 . General Discussion: For all members a copy of the Resolution establishing an Economic Development Committee . A copy of this Resolution should also be sent to Gary Wink at Chamber of Commerce. The City should solicit in the paper for anyone else . interested in serving on the Committee. Brian will obtain a list of businesses from tie Chamber of Commerce for review at next meeting. Other members will contact the National Federation of businesses and Dunn and Bradstreet . Brian and Mary will work on Letter of Introduction to area businesses, local banks, developers, and realtors . Mary will draft the letter and then contact Brian. Staff should prepare several additional color coordinated City Maps . At the next meeting, the Committee should discuss the contents of a survey to be used with area businesses . This survey will include some questions similar to the following: 1 . How do you feel about Arden Hills? 2 . What can be changed? Staff should be sure to send several examples of survey to everyone with next agenda packet. The next meeting will be December 16 at 8 : 00 a.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall Conference Room. 111 BF/sl 1993 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ' COMMITTEE (3RD THURSDAY) Terry Nagle Dan McCallum • Land O'Lakes • McCallum Transfer 4001 Lexington Ave N 1421 Skiles Lane Arden Hills MN 55112 Arden Hills MN 55112 481-2271 (W) COUNCIL LIAISON: Tom Giguere Beverly Aplikowski Resistance Tech. Inc. 1742 Gramsie Road 1260 Red Fox Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 Arden Hills MN 55112 633-3863 (H) 636-9770 (W) 633-1264 (W) 633-3087 (fax) La Verne Freeh 1876 Stowe Avenue Brian Fritsinger Arden Hills MN 55112 City Planner Arden Hills 633-1498 (H) 1459 West Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Tom Goblirsch 633-5676 (W) Norwest Bank 1220 West County Road E *Dorothy Person Arden Hills MN 55112 City Administrator AH 490-2680 (W) 1459 West Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Steve Freimuth 633-5676 (W) CPA 1200 Ingerson Road Arden Hills MN 55112 *ex-officio 483-0517 (H) Mary Miller 3505 Glen Arden Road Arden Hills MN 55112 • 633-6987 (H) Jerry Moehnke Accurate Component Sales 9120 Springbrook Drive Minneapolis MN 55433 Arnold Lindberg 3520 Siems Court Arden Hills MN 55112 S 1 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS 111/ MEMORANDUM DATE: Novsnber 29, 1993 TO: Economic Development Task Force FROM: Brian Fritsinger, Community Planning Coordinator SUBJECT: BRE Survey and Miscellaneous Background Attached you will find several documents on retention programs and surveys. In reviewing these, you will find many similarities and differences in length and content. The biggest single factor in successful BRE programs is the strength of the communication links between business and public officials. The exchange of ideas and concerns through personal contact is crucial to the continued health of the business community and local economy. In my opinion, establishing relationships with the businesses creates an atmosphere of trust between company officials and the Committee/City. • This positive environment is essential for working together. The key to establishing a new program is to get to know the managers, locations, and products of area businesses. It is critical to establish communication channels and to build cooperative relationships between businesses and community resources. Over time, as these contacts are made increasingly aware of the issues on a local level, more and more assistance can be provided. Information Prior to meeting with any business, we should start our program by gathering and compiling information which would be important to a business. This information would include available space or land, infrastructure availability, complete business list and contacts, assistance programs, and agencies, community profile and marketing information and any other information which may influence a businesses profitRhility and satisfaction with its location. Business Visits The personal visits are a very effective means of establishing the connection to businesses, finding out what their concerns are, and informing them of available resources. Effective programs involve frequent, regular visits to businesses. Over time these contacts may • include more regular group meetings between the businesses and Economic Development Committee. Promoting BRE 111/ One of the goals of the Committee should be to increase public awareness of Arden Hills efforts. This would be through our City's newsletter and press releases. Some ideas for these may include; business expansions, new businesses, business closings, specific business profile, general committee efforts, and educational areas. Formal Survey As you can see, the survey used can be very extensive or basic. Initially I believe that our contacts with area businesses are intended to emphasize getting to know each other rather than gathering detailed information. The survey should be developed in a manner which assists us in our efforts to gather important information regarding local businesses and to address the identified issues and opportunities, at both the industry and community levels. Once we have communicated with the businesses through the survey, meetings and/or personal contact, it is crucial to follow-up on the issues they raised. We need to connect them to the appropriate resources, see their problems through to a resolution, and incorporate their concerns into the priorities of the Committee. • The survey itself, as well as the process, will probably evolve over time. Some of the key questions which we should consider initially are: 1. Key contact/phone number. 2. Number of employees (full and part-time) . 3. Description of nature of business. 4. Positive and negative factors affecting business. 5. Advantages/disadvantages of doing business in Arden Hills. 6. Any growth, expansion, or relocation plans? 7. Is there any way we can assist you with current/future needs?