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Revised 917112 as per EDA Discussion—4112112 Meeting <br /> Ramsey Economic Development Authority <br /> 2013 WORK PLAN <br /> 1. FIRST PRIORITY <br /> A. Relationship Management & Networking <br /> Communicate with existing Ramsey businesses through the Ramsey Resident newsletter, <br /> Business Network meeting, Business Appreciation Day, and Business Expo. <br /> B. Business Retention & Expansion <br /> Expand, retain and create new employment in the City's existing industrial parks. <br /> C. The COR <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 <br /> provide regular updates about the COR to the EDA. <br /> D. Tax Increment Financing <br /> Request Finance officer to present TIF updates annually. <br /> E. Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR) <br /> Consider joining MNCAR Exchange. This would provide access to the Exchange's <br /> commercial property database and the ability to list Ramsey properties on the Exchange. <br /> 2. SECOND PRIORITY <br /> A. Transportation <br /> Continue to promote multiple modes of transportation, including supporting the efforts to <br /> obtain funding for the Armstrong Interchange. <br /> B. Buxton Study <br /> Continue to follow-up on the results of the Retail Site Assessment of Ramsey's Customer <br /> Profile undertaken by Buxton in 2008. <br /> C. 167 Ave NW & Trunk Highway 47 Node <br /> Consider and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the redevelopment of <br /> 167 AveHHwy 47 commercial node, including potential land acquisition of available <br /> property, the design of infrastructure, the potential creation of a TIF District, and the <br /> encouragement of residential development to support retail and other commercial <br /> ventures. <br /> D. Zip Code <br /> Pursue a separate Zip Code with the U.S. Postal Service for the City of Ramsey. <br /> Page I of 2 <br />