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Chairperson Wagner inquired as to the existence of any document that surveys opinions regarding <br /> what ~ople would like to see come into this area, and if they could be used to draft a <br /> redevelopment plan. <br /> Mr. G~mberg informed him there is the Highway #10 Corridor Study from 1988, which states <br /> that th~ City should examine, the possibility of redevelopment in the area, but offers no concrete <br /> ideas. ~There are manufaetunng, retail, and residential mixed together in some areas. There is a <br /> probl~ with the many individual accesses directly onto Highway #10. <br /> <br /> Co~ssioners were encouraged to drive through other cities with major corridors to see what <br /> kinds ~f arrangements work best and figure out how to make a more useful and attractive corridor. <br /> <br /> Coun~ilmember Peterson would like to meet with the members of the EDC to discuss their goals <br /> and t6 perhaps arrange a meeting with some of the business owners along Highway #10 in order to <br /> improve its image. <br /> <br /> CasK #5: Marketing Plan for Industrial Property <br /> Ecotlomic Development Coordinator Gromberg reported that a subcommittee was formed at the <br /> Jan~ meeting of the EDC; however, none of those members are present at this meeting. <br /> <br /> Co~ssioner McGhee stated that, as was discussed before, some marketing materials from other <br /> so,es may be utilized in our own marketing plan. <br /> F <br /> <br /> Co~ssioner David Kent arrived (7:06 p.m.) <br /> <br /> Mr~ Gromberg stated that one of the advantages that the City of Ramsey has is that it owns <br /> property available for industrial development. This will allow us to offer some flexibility to <br /> potential buyers with Tax Increment Financing as a tool. <br /> <br /> C0~missioner McGhee offered the materials he had received from the City of Eau Claire for the <br /> other Commissioners to review. <br /> <br /> Chairperson Wagner and the other Commissioners discussed the proposed advertisements with <br /> 1~. Gromberg. <br /> :. <br /> C~mmissioner Stafki offered his real estate sales services. <br /> <br />The possibility of a new City logo was discussed. There were some suggestions for soliciting <br />i~eas in the Ramsey Resident newsletter. Mr. Gromberg suggested a simple rather than the <br />~tricate logo that is on the Ramsey flag that once hung in the Council Chambers. <br /> <br />~hakperson Wagner stated that suggestions should be brought to the subcommittee for discussion <br />and presentation at the March meeting of the EDC. <br /> <br />STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />!) The City is working with the Command Corporation to develop a site approximately seven <br /> acres in size near the currently owned commercial/industrial property. <br /> <br />Economic Development Commission / February 2, 1995 <br /> <br /> <br />