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2/13/2012 <br /> 2012 WORK PLAN <br /> FOR THE <br /> RAMSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY <br /> The 2012 Work Plan for the Ramsey EDA outlines existing guidelines for economic development <br /> policies, and priority focus areas delineating the highest and the next highest priorities for the <br /> current year. <br /> Guidelines for the 2012 Work Plan for the Ramsey EDA: <br /> ➢ Work to sustain moderate growth or recovery of industrial, commercial, retail, and housing <br /> activities in the City. <br /> ➢ Target family-wage to high salary employment opportunities in a variety of industries. <br /> ➢ Continue to target businesses in specific industries, including medical, precision <br /> manufacturing, aerospace, and other high tech fields. <br /> ➢ Encourage the retention and growth of existing local firms. <br /> ➢ Endeavor to seek a positive business environment, quality growth and land use. <br /> ➢ Consider and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the streamlining of <br /> City regulations that impact development. <br /> ➢ Continue to respond to specific requests for assistance from local companies. <br /> ➢ Use infrastructure investment to attract new firms and for development of designated areas. <br /> ➢ Maximize private, local, state, and federal funding for projects. <br /> Priority Focus Areas for 2012: <br /> Highest Priorities <br /> ➢ Communicate with existing Ramsey businesses through the Ramsey Resident newsletter, <br /> Business Network meeting, Business Appreciation Day, and Business Expo. <br /> ➢ Expand, retain and create new employment in the City's existing industrial parks. <br /> ➢ Research and encourage the City to join the Twin Cities Gateway Convention&Visitors <br /> Bureau (CVB) in order to promote the Comfort Suites Hotel and the community's events <br /> (e.g. Happy Days and Game Fair) and venues (e.g. Fountains of Ramsey). <br /> ➢ Support the work of the Development Management (DM) Team to bring potential <br /> developers, retailers and office users to sites in the Center of Ramsey(COR); and provide <br /> regular updates about the COR to the EDA. <br /> ➢ Review the financial obligations and resources of the City's TIF districts and submit <br /> modifications as necessary. <br /> ➢ Consider joining the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR) Exchange. <br /> This would provide access to the Exchange's commercial property database and the ability <br /> to list Ramsey properties on the Exchange. <br />