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. EDA Map Update - map of blighted properties that should be looked at for purchase from willing sellers. i.e. Healthquest, Julian Johnson Construction, Brother Properties. . .) The focus has been along Bunker Lake Boulevard in the past and continues to be the focus of the EDA. There are numerous key projects that the Economic Development Coordinator was in the midst of shepherding to new development, expansion or retention. The following is a summary of the projects that will need to see that continued effort on behalf of the City's economic development to come to fruition: Current Proiects that are in Proe:resslMovine: Forward: . Firing Range Project - Considering EDA RLF (Revolving Loan Fund) for $100,000, need to develop small subdivision utilizing TIF Dollars from Districts 1, 2, or 4. . QDP & JBT Alliance - Finish up the CIC process for the financing. Job creation needs to be monitored annually for MBAF Forms. . Hwy 10 Signage - EDA Project to consider marquis signage on Hwy 10. . Waltek- Need to continue to work with Waltek regarding retention and possible expansion. . Business Incubator project- This is a project that GMI is interested in pursuing with the property to their east at the comer of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. Need to continue discussions with GMI regarding this opportunity and city resources that may assist. . Martin EDM - Expansion opportunity. . Wells Catering - Relocation within the City to Ramsey Town Center, EDA considering RLF assistance. . Country Crossings Mall- Site improvements being considered, requesting EDA RLF assistance. 2. Is the position critical? Critical positions are positions that are, for example, one-position job classes or positions with duties that cannot be modified, reassigned or eliminated. Detailed responses to the following questions will be required in determining whether or not a position is "critical" to providing high-quality services to residents, business owners and/or employees: a. Explain how this position is key to achieving the strategic goals identified by the City Council. The following items in the 2010 Council Goals have a direct relationship to the Economic Development position: Strategic Goal 1: Development/Marketing . 167th Avenue/Highway 47 Redevelopment . Start to Market Old Municipal Center Site . Complete RTC Marketing Plan in Preparation for ICSC . Continue Exploration of New Business Park . Continue Highway 10 Acquisitions (RALF) - Only dilapidated buildings that should be immediately demolished . Highway 10 Marquis Sign 3