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<br />The sign up cut- off date is April 10th, 2009. Marketing mediums for this event have included <br />the Ramsey Resident, Anoka Area Chamber Newsletter, the Anoka Union, postcards and area <br />signage. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan stated eligibility for this eventwas <br />limited to Ramsey businesses or businesses owned by Ramsey residents per discussion of the <br />EDA. Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Metro North Adult Education have requested to be part <br />of this event. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan suggested that the fill-in spaces. <br />could be used for non-profit or services groups that served the Ramsey area. The consensus was <br />that if space is available it could be filled With non-profit or service groups.. <br /> <br />Case #5: <br /> <br />AUTHORIZE EXPENITURE FOR ICSC MARKETING <br />MATERIALS <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan presented Case # 5 <br /> <br />EDA authorized City Administrator and the Economic Development Coordinator to attend the <br />ICSC Conference in May 2009. The City Council also authorized sending 3 Council members to . <br />attend the conference. The purpose for attending this conference is to make contact with movers <br />and shakers of the retail real estate world, gather information, and market Ramsey as a place to <br />locate their business and potentially land a deal. <br /> <br />Staff met with QCTV on April 1 st to discuss the idea of developing a video marketing cue card or <br />other alternatives to market Ramsey. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan passed <br />around a marketing a piece that was created by Buxton. Economic Development Coordinator <br />Sullivan asked for discussion for marketing flyers, video cues and tools for the ICSC <br />Conference. There was a discussion pertaining to marketing flyers, marketing videos cue cards. <br />Chairperson Riley inquired if the flyers would be ready in time for the conference. Kristine <br />Williams stated that her experience with ICSC was that anything that Will get someone to <br />recognize a location or recognize a retailer is great as a take away. The most important part at <br />ICSC is the communications, sitting down get some ideas flowing and getting some verbal <br />commitments to come and look at the city. Flyers, cues cards are helpful, and are great tools. <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan stated that he is in the process setting up face to <br />face meetings. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan stated that 15 minute meetings are <br />advised and with Buxton we are allowed to use 30 minute blocks utilizing their space. Member <br />Elvig stated be really liked the 2 prong approach. Having some strong information on a disc and <br />also have a visual to look at when talking with a person. Members agreed they liked the color . <br />and card stock of the flyer that was put out by Buxton. The flyer created for ICSC needs to <br />include the City of Ramsey' Logo and the words Minnesota or Metro area. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Skaff, and seconded by Member Elvig to authorize staff to purchase <br />video cue-cards and marketing pieces for the ICSC conference in an amount not to exceed <br />$2000.00. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Elvig, LeTourneau, Look, <br />Skaff and Steffen. Voting No: None Absent: None <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ApriI9th,2009 <br />Page 5 of7 <br /> <br />5 <br />