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Member Cords asked if it would make sense to invite members of the legislature that could <br />potentially assist with funding. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that they would be invited. He stated that <br />the City is currently working on a bill to introduce at the next session. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen stated that he would hope that attendance could remain around 125, similar <br />to the previous year. <br /> <br />Member Burandt stated that Greater MSP and DEED would have less of a draw for businesses <br />and the bigger draw for attendance may be Highway 10. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that a Hwy 10 focus could be done through <br />marketing the event. <br /> <br />Member Riley stated that in addition to Highway 10 there could be discussion on what the <br />Anoka County is doing to alleviate traffic due to upcoming Highway 10 construction. He stated <br />that the focus of the event could be transportation. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that in the event that one of the top speakers is <br />not available to secure, perhaps a robust Highway 10 update be done as the focus of the event. <br /> <br />Member Burandt commented that he would be comfortable with that. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if Greater MSP and DEED could speak to transportation or whether <br />that would not be ideal. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that economic development speakers would <br />touch on the importance of transportation. He noted that it would be up to the group whether <br />they would like a speaker. <br /> <br />Member Burandt stated that if the focus is going to be transportation, he would like to see <br />someone from Anoka County or MnDOT to provide additional input on the region. <br /> <br />Member Kuzma commented that the consultant from WSB could also provide input. <br /> <br />Member Riley noted that at the last City Council meeting there was an update from WSB, Anoka <br />County and MnDOT. He stated that if you add in City staff, that would be a robust presentation <br />that could focus on the Anoka and Ramsey Highway 10 projects, as well as discussion on 47. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen confirmed the consensus of the EDA to forgo the traditional speaker format <br />and instead focus on transportation. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Steffen, seconded by Member Hardin, to approve the preliminary event <br />schedule as outlined in the case. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ September 12, 2019 <br />Page 6 of 9 <br /> <br />