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Discussion ensued relating to Quad Cities Cable TV going out to the businesses also to <br />conduct "camera tours". <br /> <br />Council authorized the development of the Ramsey Business Newsletter. <br /> <br />Case //2: Ramsey Business Expo and Business Appreciation Day Recap <br /> <br />Chairperson Wagner reported that, based upon the success of the Business Expo and the <br />Business Appreciation Day, the Commission is able to present a check to the Council in the <br />amount of $713. This amount reflects the funds remaining from the Business Expo <br />donation and from the Business Appreciation Day. The breakdown is as follows: $494.49 <br />from the Expo and $218.51 from the Business Appreciation Day. <br /> <br />Mayor Hardin inquired if the EDC was satisfied with the results of combining the Business <br />Expo with the Lions Community Picnic. <br /> <br />Mr. Gromberg replied that it worked well combining it as there was a better turnout. <br /> <br />Chairperson Wagner pointed out that the EDC had a lot of trouble getting people to sign up <br />to participate in the Expo. There was a lot of people at the picnic but not a lot of business <br />displays. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kent suggested that the perception of a "tent" was a concern to people until <br />they saw how large it was. He felt that there would be more participation next year. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ullen proposed incorporating into next year's brochures, some of the <br />photographs taken at this year's event. <br /> <br />Case #3: Items for Discussion <br /> <br />A) <br />B) <br />C) <br /> <br />Future Issues to be Addressed by the EDC <br />Open House for Businesses at City Hall and Quarterly Luncheon <br />Marketing Plan for City Property <br /> <br />Chairperson Wagner asked Council for direction on futura issues to be addressed by the <br />EDC. He asked "where do you see us. We are not always sure we are doing what the City <br />Council wants us to do. We would like to see more direction as far as what it is you want <br />us to be doing". <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson suggested that one of the things Council has talked about is that <br />the Fire Department would like to become more knowledgeable about businesses, <br />especially in dealing with hazardous materials. A good relationship between businesses <br />and the Fire Department should be' encouraged as that could result in better service. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder explained that, up to this point, the Fire Department has been getting into <br />businesses as they have the opportunity. With new businesses, when the certificate of <br />occupancy is given, notice of that goes to the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer added that the Fire Department is also looking at some software to <br />have all the information in their computer such as the fadlity layout, who the key holders <br />are, etc. <br /> <br />Consensus was that this issue needs to be addressed. It was suggested that this would be a <br />great item in the newsletter. <br /> <br />Economic Development Commission/City Council/November 2, 1995 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />