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Economic Development Authority (EDA) <br />Meeting Date: 11/05/2015 <br />Submitted For: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services <br />By: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services <br />4. 3. <br />Title: <br />Authorize Marketing Efforts in Reaction to the Armstrong Interchange Construction Project Completion Date <br />Extension <br />Purpose/Background: <br />PURPOSE <br />Consider authorizing staff to execute various marketing efforts in reaction to the Armstrong interchange construction <br />project completion date extension. <br />BACKGROUND (Project) <br />Please visit project website, www.highwayl0andarmstrong.com. <br />BACKGROUND (Delays) <br />Please see attached two letters from Anoka County. <br />BACKGROUND (Marketing Initiative) <br />Although Cities are unable to provide financial assistance to businesses/ property owners effected by road <br />construction projects, Cities do have the ability to assist businesses with marketing and signage. Please see attached <br />staff proposal. <br />It should be noted, Staff is beginning to receive an increased frequency of calls and complaints from businesses <br />related to this road construction project (specifically, delays in the completion dates). <br />Notification: <br />NA <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />Funding Source: <br />Mix of 2015 EDA budget accounts (Miscellaneous Operating Supply and Miscellaneous Professional Services). <br />Recommendation: <br />Please see attached. <br />Action: <br />Direct Staff to execute the attached marketing plan. <br />Attachments <br />10 08 2015 Anoka County Letter <br />10 23 2015 Anoka County Letter <br />Marketing Proposal <br />