2003 Update - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

• r'oster a strong and indepenc�ent business community to facilita.te the n�aintenancc, gror�vfh, and enhancerncnt of the City's residential taY base. • Redevelop blighted areas, including 35W and Twin Lakes, to facilitate tiie creation of an enhanced tax base. Started in 1493-4, i«cluding coznpletion of Gatcway Business Park ai�d Centre 1'ointe with ft�cus on Twin Lakes that will include ne��v development in 2004 . • Facilitate tlte development of office and ligl�t indusirial with respect to l-35 W and Higliway 3b. Completed tlie Gateway Business Park. • Maintaita tl�e appropriatc funding levels to cncaurage redevelopn�ent activities. Applied for and received over $850,000 in contamination cleanup and plantaing fiands from US EPf1 and Metropolitan Council. • Focus on priority business that the City wishes to attract through marketing thc community. (Twin Lakes plan concentrates on bi�-med; bio ar hi-tech, software, retail.) • Form a venture capi#al group and identify lacal entrepreneurs. • Attract cor}�orate decision makers to heIp foster a strong Chamber of Commerce. • C:o��tinue and expand thc Cha�nber/City Business Visitation and Retention Program to rctain and attract new husir�css whi(e leverabing the City's All Star City designation. (Star City prograins have been disbanded by the State.} • Aggressively recruzt major companies to the City. Incrcased marketing effor�s online, in real estate journals and throu�h presentations to devclopment groups. • Work to infEuence and lobby State Fiscal Policy regarding Tax rncrement �'inancing and sound fiscal management. • Maxitnize the coinmunity's return on investment regarding attractions for tourist industry; i.e, the Jolv� Rose Mulnesota Ova1 and retait centers. (Mait�tain boarci memhcr presence oFthe Roseville Visitor Association) • Seek partnerships with dle private sector ta facilitate the expatision of local companics. (Approved 8 Small Rusiness Loans in partncrship witli local banks.) • Assist Iocal businesses considering a i�ational or inter-national initiative as well as international companies interested in a Roseville location. (A�nbassador Program) • Use State peogratns tl�at provide usefi�l informatiott which assist local businesses' competitive positions and work force needs. (Roscville and Mi�DTED} • Create research and development coope��aiio�l between acadeitlia and industiy/busi�zess. • Create efficiencies and lower costs oFCity operations to attract development through the following: o Privatization of City services. Vista 20a0 Report Page 3 of 22