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City of Centerville EDA Minutes January 20, 2021 V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills a. Check List - None 2. Communications a. Business Group List Emails Executive Director Statz presented a copy of some emails that were sent to local businesses regarding the Anoka County Business Relief Program. He stated that this program was a state program with a wider range than federal CARES Act funds that were rolled out in late 2020, and will be disseminated by the county on a first-come, first-served basis. He discussed who will be eligible to apply, and stated that first time applicants will have priority over previous applicants. He also explained that applicants will be allowed to project expenses under the terms of this program. b. Cougar Cash Executive Director Statz stated that he had met with Lisa Waldo at Midwest One Bank, who was familiar with the previous Cougar Cash program that was administered in 2005. She had informed Mr. Statz that during that program, there had been no way to ensure that the money was being spent in Centerville. Mr. Statz stated that the program seemed to be more complicated than originally thought, and he wanted to check with other city administrators to inquire about similar programs. c. Letter from Dorothy Radermacher-Chamber of Commerce 1634 President Hanzal discussed a letter he received from Ms. Dorothy Radermacher of the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Radermacher said she had met with Centerville Floral and wanted to share some ideas she had taken from the meeting, such as plaques for business owners to hang on their walls. She also stated that one business fear them. President Hanzal suggested that along with a plaque, the EDA held a small celebration for the business on their anniversaries, and to possibly mail a coupon or a welcome packet to new residents to make them aware of the businesses in town. Discussion was had regarding updating dents and business owners to find information. Page 2 of 8