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Chairperson Wagner asked about the cost of doing the classified type ad in the Business <br />Opportunities magazine. <br /> <br />Mr. Gromberg replied that it would be approximately $30 per month, but that he would be <br />ordering a list of advertising rates. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stafld inquired as the exact area including the 39 acres the City had purchased. <br /> <br />Mr. Gromberg replied that it was the gray area on the map included in their agenda packet. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stafld continued the discussion of development and where the roads to be <br />constructed in 1995 would be located. <br /> <br />Mr. Gromberg explained where they would be and that all the property would be served by City <br />streets at some time in the future. <br /> <br />Chairperson Wagner inquired as to whether the City has come to an agreement regarding the <br />McKinley Street extension. <br /> <br />Mr. Gromberg informed him that the issue is still in discussion. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding current development including the Sharp Building and how it will <br />affect long-term development in the area. It is imperative that the City continue to encourage <br />quality development so that Ramsey will become an area where people will want to locate their <br />business and come to grow with the City. <br /> <br />Chairperson Wagner suggested that we generate some ideas to develop for the identity of Ramsey <br />for advertising purposes. This would allow the City to produce a long-term strategy for marketing <br />the entire City, not just this property. <br /> <br />Formation of a subcommittee was suggested consisting of Commissioners Nelson, Stafki, and <br />Kent to discuss suggestions for advertising. <br /> <br />Commissioner Marquart suggested that a city-wide campaign for a City logo that could be used for <br />advertising and display on the water tower as well as other things. <br /> <br />Chairperson Wagner suggested that we f'md out what the cost would be for us to bring our ideas to <br />the magazine to create an advertisement based upon our ideas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nelson stated that it may cost more for the magazine to create the advertisement, but <br />it would keep our costs down in time and we may not create as professional a result as the <br />magazine could. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kent suggested that we contact some of the cities in the southern Metro Area to find <br />out how they promote their city-owned property. This may provide us with some information to <br />build upon other successes. Commissioner Kent stated that he would contact some cities in the <br />southern Metro Area for a sampling of ideas. This information will be forwarded to the other <br />members of the EDC. <br /> <br />STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />Mr. Gromberg informed the EDC that the Wendell's Company has decided to move to the City of <br />Ramsey. The construction of their 20,000+ square foot building will commence in the spring of <br />1995. <br /> Economic Development Commission / January 5, 1995 <br /> Page $ of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />