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Establish an Economic Development Committee
August 10, 1993 - Minutes
Present: Bev Aplikowski, Brian Fritsinger, Tom Giguere, Steve
Freimuth, Mary Miller, Dorothy Person. Laverne Freeh and Tom
Goblirsch called with regrets as to other commitments.
Discussion:
After introductions and lunch, a discussion was held on the merits
of establishing an economic development committee. The Committee
supported the concept and indicated that it' s a timely decision.
The key question raised was "what the purpose of the committee
would be" . Bev Aplikowski responded by pointing out that it was
this task force that would answer the question but the City Council
approved the concept with the following idea in mind:
1. Assist current businesses to continue satisfactory
operations, and to bring in new businesses that would
benefit the citizens of Arden Hills.
2 . Assist City staff with contacts, referrals, and
activities regarding development and redevelopment.
3 . Assist in further developing an Arden Hills Economic
Development Plan and to consider possible strategies for
development. Factors in considering strategies might
include: unique market characteristics, quality of life,
land availability, labor sources, capital, housing
sources, changes in community profiles, etc. . .
4 . Assist in review of development and redevelopment
issues/areas.
5 . Provide a public source of input to types of development
necessary for the continued growth/quality of life.
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6 . Be an advisory body to the City Council
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A copy of a City map with potential development/redevelopment areas
highlighted was provided to those in attendance. The group
indicated that an audit of available land, space and city
assistance should be prepared. Further discussion on the goals of
the task force was held:
1. To write a mission statement for the Economic development
Commission.
2 . To determine the structure of the Commission.
3 . To identify potential members.
4 . To list at least two short term goals (action plan) .
Bev Aplikowski and Brian Fritsinger volunteered to draft a mission
statement for the next meeting. Future meetings will be held at a
public meeting place or place of business. The next meeting will
be:
Friday, September 17, 1993 and 12 : 00 Noon
Arden Hills City Hall
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