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. � i EDC FUNDRAISERS ' City Mechandise: After much discussion on quantity, inventory and sales, the committee decided to sell city merchandise at the "Fete des Lacs" City Celebration. The merchandise will be ordered in small quantities. If interest is high the committee would like to continue selling city merchandise on a"pre-paid" order program. City merchandise may include some, but not a11 of the following. T-shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps, and coffee mugs. Photo Contest: Ms. Capra presented the committee with a photo contest idea passed to her from Councilmember Nelson. The contest would be a city based photo contest in which residents would submit favorite photo(s) of people, public events, cityscapes, sports, nature, etc. for a g�rand prize. Ms. Capra indicated the comznittee could charge an entrance fee to cover contest costs, or ta increase revenues for the EDC Special Revenue Fund. Ms. Capra added the pictures could be saved and used for historical record purposes as well as for city newsletters. The committee requested the contest be added to the July agenda for further discussion. NEW BUSINESS Lino I_akes Area Chamber of Commerce: Mr. Rehbine informed the committee about the Lino Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, formed in January 1999. Mr. Rehbine and Mr. Montain are two of the nine directors/founding fathers of the chamber, and indicated the functions of the chamber are closely related to the functions of the EDC comrnittee. ��r. Rehbine and Mr. Montain would like to see the city join the chamber providin� the chamber agrees to add cities to their sponorship. Mr. Rehbine stated he would discuss the possibility of the Ciry of Centerville joining the chamber at the next chamber meeting. The � Lino Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce will be added to the July EDC meetinQ agenda. Fz�nctions of �DC: Mr. Montain indicated his eoncern in regards to reoccuring a�enda items over the last three years that do not fit into EDC purpose/functions. EDC needs to focus on business retention, and bringing in new businesses. EDC needs to be aware of what changes in the downtown area, along Main Street, and the opportunities the city has I, •, for future commerciaUindustrial growth. This item w be placed on the Juiy a�enda. � ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 10:00 was made by Mr. Magi1L Motion seconded by Ms. Dorn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Aimee Fairbrother EDC/Staff Liaison