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<br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan replied this would be a possibility, but it would be <br />at the direction of Council. <br /> <br />It was noted that there will be more information available with the Buxton Study and that staff <br />will be meeting with Mr. Peterson shortly. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Board was that no action be taken until the results of the Buxton Study are <br />complete in order to determine if there is a specific demand for this area. <br /> <br />Case #5: <br /> <br />Consider Marketing Opportunities <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reviewed that at the June EDA meeting, the Board <br />authorized him to participate in the Anoka Area Chamber map. He stated he has been <br />approached by two other marketing groups with marketing opportunities. <br /> <br />Town Planner Calendar: Cost of $1,410 would include identification of six community events <br />each month, identification of city council meetings, and the bus service schedule. Anoka and <br />Ramsey businesses would pay to advertise in the calendar. <br /> <br />Prime Advertising Community Newsletter and Community Guide: Ramsey would be paired with <br />the City of Anoka.Only the businesses that pay for the advertising would be included in the <br />Community Guide, which is similar to the guide put out by the Chamber of Commerce. He <br />pointed out that Ramsey has been trying to separate itself from the City of Anoka, and that <br />including both of the cities the way it is laid out in the Prime Advertising product may defeat that <br />purpose. <br /> <br />The Board reviewed and discussed the example products of the Town Planner and Prime <br />Advertising. <br /> <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Skaff, to authorize staff to place an ad in <br />the Town Planner based on the staff recommendation, and not to proceed with Prime Advertising <br />at this time. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Member Letourneau encouraged including the bus schedule and information <br />about the City of Ramsey web site wherever possible. Economic Development Coordinator <br />Sullivan noted the City logo and the bus service logo could likely be included as well. Member <br />LeTourneau questioned if there is the same concern with the Town Planner as with Prime <br />Advertising in relation to AnokalRamsey branding. Economic Development Coordinator <br />Sullivan noted the branding is not as blatant in the Town Planner. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Kiefer, LeTourneau, Skaff, and <br />Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: Members E1vig and Strommen. <br /> <br />Case #6: <br /> <br />Staff Update <br /> <br />The EDA reviewed the Staff Update. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ September 4, 2008 <br />Page 6 of7 <br />