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COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Appointments to the Economic Development Commission. Mrs. Nelson was interviewed by the Economic Development Commission. She gave a brief history of her background in banking, accounting and resource development. Mrs. Nelson stated that she is a resident of the community who would like to contribute the benefit of her experience to the Commission. Mrs. Nelson also believes that an Economic Development Commission is critical to form plans for business development, to attract diverse, stable businesses and to help people stay in Ramsey to do business as well as giving Ramsey a good reputation for survival of businesses. Motion by Commissioner Vevea and seconded by Commissioner Fults to recommend to the City Council appointment of Carolyn Nelson to the Economic Development Commission to a term expiring on January 31, 1993. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Wagner, Commissioners Vevea, Fults, Hardin and Muller. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Gorecki and Greenberg. Mr. Zillinger, also an applicant for the Economic Development Commission was unable to attend the meeting. He will be scheduled for an interview at the regular meeting in October. Case #2: Star City Program. The cost of folders for a developers packet was discussed. For a quantity of 1000 folders with a foil seal, the cost would be $791.50; for 1000 folders printed in two-color without a foil seal, the cost would be $572.50. The cost of purchasing from a folder company was much lower than having a printing company produce the same item. Motion by Commissioner Fults and seconded by Commissioner Muller to purchase a quantity of 1000 folders with the foil seal. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Wagner, Commissioners Vevea, Fults, Hardin and Muller. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Gorecki and Greenberg. The Commission reviewed the Star City Five Year Plan and One Year Action Plan. Chairman Wagner asked whether or not we should actually list all of the parks even though some of them are not developed. Commissioner Hardin stated that he feels we should list them but also brought up the possibility of selling some of them and using the funds to improve other larger parks. Mr. Gromberg noted that the only ones that could be sold would be the ones that were designated as outlots. Commissioner Fults suggested the use of volunteer labor in the development and maintenance of neighborhood parks. Mr. Gromberg informed the Commission that the Make the Scene, Keep Ramsey Clean Committee is setting up an "Adopt a Park" program to utilize volunteer labor. Mr. Gromberg will keep the Commission informed on the progress of the program. Addressing the Five Year Work Plan, it should be noted on the page that the goals are not ranked in order of importance. At the top of the list under the 1990-1991 year, insert "Achieve Star City designation", delete the following entries: "Complete infrastructure of railroad bridge, McKinley Street Extension and Mississippi River Crossing right-of-ways" and "River crossing right-of- ways". Chairman Wagner feels that Goal #4 of the One Year Action Plan should state "Assist in the organization of a business association" rather than being limited to auto sales dealers on Highway Economic Development Commission / September 12, 1990 Page 2 of 3