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NO APpDpVED <br /> Mr. Steffel felt that a professional look to the downtown area similar to Stillwater or <br /> White Bear Lake would assist in attracting additional businesses. Ms. Scheller stated that <br /> we are still in the planning stages of the downtown revitalization and are open for <br /> suggestions. <br /> Ms. Scheller discussed making sure that all new businesses get an informational packet, <br /> and the committee should send out a thank you note to Mr. Steffel and Mr. Savageau for <br /> attending the EDC meeting. <br /> UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> Design Team — "Ideas in Action" <br /> Historical Markers — Ms. Capra brought in a picture of a historical marker located at a <br /> church in Michigan, and discussed how it was going to be paid for; a fund raiser was <br /> suggested. It was discussed where they were going to put a marker. Ms. Capra <br /> suggested St. Genevieve's Church. Ms. Capra stated that she knew of a family that <br /> would be willing to donate the money for a historical sign for St. Genevieve's Church. <br /> She mentioned that there was a state office for historical markers in the State of MN. She <br /> also was going to check into which companies make historical markers. Ms. Capra was <br /> going. to approach the church after receiving this information on the historical sign. <br /> Downtown Revitalization <br /> Ms. Capra discussed briefly the Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant. It <br /> was bumped from the development stage, but moved to the planning stage and that the <br /> city doesn't have to send in a new application for this grant. <br /> Winter Activity <br /> Mr. Rehbine commented that Mr. Montain was going to try to contact other downtown <br /> business owners. Ms. Scheller and Mr. Rehbine felt that this item should be taken care of <br /> by the businesses themselves. <br /> Ms. Scheller will contact the Wargo Nature Center to obtain a winter activities guide. <br /> Ms. Capra suggested that there should be an appreciation for the business owner in the <br /> winter — cookies, bars, and coffee after the holidays. <br /> Welcome Neighbor Packets <br /> Ms. Scheller mentioned that she would be willing to go to the doors of new businesses <br /> and welcome them to Centerville and hand them a packet of information on the area. <br />