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RHRA Meeting Minutes – Monday, May 25, 2016 Page 6 1 questioned if it was receiving the extent of services it wanted; and whether 2 the Chambers also served as a partners in workforce efforts. 3 4 President Roe noted the Chambers typically sent ambassadors to Roseville 5 events to make connections with businesses, and suggested that may serve 6 as a way to begin those connections (e.g. Twin Cities North Chamber of 7 Commerce). 8 9 Ms. King noted that Chambers could be proactive and strategic in 10 developing business retention; and serve to help the City know their 11 business community and future real estate trajectories. Ms. King noted that 12 other Chambers were more reactive welcoming new businesses and getting 13 to know them. Ms. King suggested Roseville talking through an approach 14 that included both proactive and reactive aspects. 15 16 President Roe noted there was an historical connection in Roseville with 17 both Chambers. 18 19 Ms. King advised that she had interviewed both Chambers before tonight’s 20 presentation, and had provided marketing examples as referenced in 21 meeting packets. 22 23 Financing and incentives 24 Member Willmus asked if site control came into the picture. 25 26 Ms. King responded affirmatively, noting she included it in the 27 redevelopment area should the city need to assemble parcels to create 28 developments wanted by the community. In the case of private owners, 29 Ms. King noted that it shaped what the city got; but site control by the city 30 allowed it to have greater control of the outcome. 31 32 Ms. King suggested setting up measurements upfront before economic 33 development investments and reporting; and when doing development 34 agreements write that information requirement into the agreement, 35 especially if receiving subsidies from the state that require that reporting 36 data. 37 38 Workforce/talent 39 Ms. King noted that this was the highest need identified in the region’s and 40 Roseville’s business retention survey, and at business council meetings or 41 other public events where this is discussed. Ms. King noted that this was 42 one way the city could help make connections for employers (e.g. interns 43 or employees through connections with local colleges and universities). 44 Ms. King noted this involved knowing the resources and contact to call for 45 specific situations, and allowed the city to be responsive. 46