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1M: roo . /~... .~~~J~~~j ~, - . ~/~ TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members FROM: Kim Stephan SUBJECT: Economic Development Committee Recommendations DATE: July 14, 2004 The Economic Development Committee made the following recommendations for City Council consideration at their July 13, 2004 committee meeting. Chairperson Burke asked to have a discussion of a newsletter from Hometown Minnesota, Inc. included under Committee Business. Hometown Minnesota, Inc. is offering a workshop on Organizing Main Street for Action: Building a Duwntown Organization. Hometown Minnesota Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by communities active in the old Minnesota Main Street Program. Hometown Minnesota is an advocate for enhancing and revitalizing the heart of small town communities. This workshop is being held on July 29, 2004 in Northfield, Minnesota from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The cost is $75.00 per community and will cover 1) the spectrum of legal and programmatic organizations for Main Street 2) Financial and Board Details; and 3) how to play to your community's strengths in defining your Main Street or downtown program. Motion was made by Chairperson Burke, seconded by Committee Member Smith to request from City Council funds uot to exceed $75.00 for EDC Members to attend the above mentioned workshop. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. John Fischbach sent a letter expressing interest in joining the Economic Development Committee. Chairperson Burke will extend an invitation to Mr. Fischbach to attend the next EDC meeting. Motion was made by Chairperson Burke, seconded by Committee Member Rehbine to recommend to City Council the appointment of Mr. John Fischbach to the Centerville Economic Development Committee. AIl in favor. Motion passed unanimously.