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Mr. Griggs stated that Anoka County is very active with Greater MSP and Greater MSP is <br />always working to make sure the County is well represented and that opportunities in the County <br />are fully explored. <br />Ms. Barnett - Livgard encouraged the City to reach out to its brokers because it is easy for them to <br />run reports through MNCAR to find out what properties might be available, adding that this data <br />will help in getting through the RFI process quickly. She also encouraged the City to have <br />policies in place, e.g., policies on financial investment, because businesses ask for that <br />information early on and want to know how much a city is willing to negotiate. <br />Member LeTourneau stated that he has heard comments from groups inside the community, <br />whether perceived or real, that the RFI's are coming in with a reasonable amount of frequency <br />but the turnaround times are difficult to meet so people are disconnecting because it is daunting. <br />Mr. Griggs acknowledged the concerns about turnaround times and agreed it is daunting and <br />stated this is a tactic used by site selectors to determine which regions or municipalities are ready <br />for a particular type of project. <br />Ms. Skepper stated they met with some site selectors last year that acknowledged this tactic. She <br />indicated the site selectors are going to city websites early on to look at a city's policies to help <br />the site selector make decisions about whether to pursue a particular city. She added the County <br />is willing to help in any way possible. <br />Acting Chairperson Skaff thanked Mr. Griggs and Ms. Barnett- Livgard for their presentation. <br />4.03: EDA Updates <br />Economic Development Manager LaFrance presented the EDA Updates. <br />5. MEMBER/STAFF INPUT <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the January 14 City Council agenda includes the <br />reappointment of Members LeTourneau and Riley as City Council representatives on the EDA. <br />Member Riley requested further information about the City's process for responding to RFI's. <br />Economic Development Manager LaFrance stated that staff has kept track of the RFI's that have <br />come into the City as well as the City's response to them, adding he felt that Greater MSP could <br />play a significant role in providing assistance to the City in responding to RFI's. <br />6. ADJOURNMENT <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9:01 a.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Economic Development Authority /January 9, 2014 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />