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Discusslon ensued relating to ~ Cities Cable TV going out to thc businesses also to <br /> conduct !"camera tours". <br /> <br /> Council!authorized the development of the Ramsey Business Newsletter. <br /> Case g~: Ramsey Business Expo and Business Appreciation Day Recap <br /> <br /> Chairpe~tson Wagner reported that, based upon the success of the Business Expo and the <br /> Busincs.~ Appreciation Day, the Commission is able to present a check to the Council in thc <br /> amount Iof $713. This amount reflects the funds remaining from thc Business Expo <br /> donatiott and from the Business Appreciation Day. The breakdown is as follows: $494.49 <br /> from thd Expo and $218.51 from the Business Appreciation Day. <br /> Mayor ~ardin inquired if thc EDC was satisfied with the results of combining the Business <br /> Expo w~hr~ the Lions Community Picnic. <br /> Mr. Gro~nberg replied that it worked well combining it as there was a better turnout. <br /> <br /> ChairperSon Wagner pointed out that thc EDC had a lot of trouble getting people to sign up <br /> to participate in thc Expo. There was a lot of people at the picnic but not a lot of business <br /> displays. <br /> <br /> Commi~ioner 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 /> Conam~ioner Ullcn proposed incorporating into next year's brochures, some of the <br /> photographs taken at this year's event. <br /> Case #it: Items for Discussion <br /> <br />A) Future Issues to be Ad~l'ressed by the EDC <br />B) Open House for Businesses at City Hall and Quarterly Luncheon <br />C) Marketing Plan for City Property <br /> <br />Chairpe~on Wagner asked Council for direction on future issues to be addressed by the <br />EDC.._~e 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 b~ ~loing". <br /> <br />Councfl~cmber Peterson suggested that one of thc things Council has talked about is that <br />thc Fircl Department would like to become more knowledgeable about businesses, <br />cspcciall~t in dcaling 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. Schioe~cr explained that, up to this point, the Fire Departmen~ 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 />Council~ ember Beyer added that thc Fire Department is also looking at some software to <br />have all ~c information in their computer such as the facility layout, who thc key holdcrs <br />are, etc.; <br /> <br />Consensps was that this issue needs to be addressed. It was suggested that this would be a <br />great item in the newsletter. <br /> <br /> EcOi~omic Development Commission/Cit_v Council/No~ember 2. 1995 <br /> <br /> <br />