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9a. Attachment A <br />Roseville Economic Development Authority <br />rd <br />3Quarter, July-September 2016 <br />EDA Staff Activity Report <br />Economic Development Activity <br />Reviewed and researched “Shovel-Ready” options with State of MN and Xcel Energy <br />State program has never taken a brownfield property and made it shovel ready. Would be <br />o <br />time intensive for Roseville to do. <br />Xcel Energy program wanted 25+ acre sites. No sites in Roseville qualify at this time, <br />o <br />however we are continuing discussions with Xcel to explore partnership opportunities for <br />redevelopment sites. <br />Education to employment connections for the Roseville Business Community <br />Attended meetings hosted by ISD #623 in an effort to strengthen new training skills <br />o <br />programs in their district. <br />Connected Todd Olson, College and Career Readiness Administrator, of ISD #623 to <br />o <br />several businesses, workforce solutions programs, and other community members that <br />would benefit from the school districts efforts. <br />Discussions with developers looking at sites and redevelopment opportunities <br />2785 Fairview Avenue <br />o <br />Various sites through the city <br />o <br />Provided startup business resources <br />o <br />Coordinated Business Council Meetings <br />July presentation on overview of Twin Lakes development activity. <br />o <br />August presentation from both School Districts superintendents on demographic changes <br />o <br />and post-secondary work that has occurred. <br />September presentation on Sharing Economy from U of M professor. <br />o <br />Business Newsletter <br />Business Spotlights <br />o <br />ACR Homes <br />Windtech <br />Resources <br />o <br />Economic Gardening <br />EDA helping businesses grow <br />Small Businesses Series <br />September 15, 2016 – Growth through understanding your supply chain. <br />o <br />SE Roseville <br />Kick off meeting for Revitalization of Rice and Larpenteur. <br />o <br />Discussions with the Metro Transit to discuss Larpenteur Avenue extension. <br />o <br />Review of properties <br />o <br />Armory <br />210 S. McCarrons Blvd <br />196 S. McCarrons Blvd <br />Review of reusing TIF #12 for redevelopment and infrastructure improvements <br />o <br /> <br />