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A spirit of cooperation is needed with communities working together, as well as the County <br />being involved. <br /> <br />Member Jeffrey stated as the Ramsey EDA becomes a member of Anoka County Partners it <br />would be in their best interest to take an active role in participation and be in front of <br />opportunities that arise. This parmership will create work, rather than alleviate work for staff. <br />Being mindful of that, he thinks Anoka County Partners is a good organization with goals that <br />are moving in the right direction. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley inquired about a funding source for tiffs membership, as the 2006 budget has <br />already been completed. Economic Development Coordinator replied there is the ability to shift <br />money in the budget to accommodate the parmership. <br /> <br />Member Elvig expressed his enthusiasm with Anoka County taking a proactive role. He stated <br />Ramsey has put itself in a wonderful position, and he agrees if the EDA is going to be involved <br />in this partnership they should take an active role in participation. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer inquired about return on investment in terms of past experiences of Anoka <br />County Partners. Member Jeffrey indicated this should be evaluated one year from now based <br />on the results of the EDA's involvement with the partnership. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley noted Anoka County Partners would likely provide a reporting to the EDA. <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan indicated he could provide meeting minutes from <br />group meetings with the partnership. <br /> <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Elvig, to authorize payment of <br />$10,020.20 to Anoka County Economic Development Parmership DBA Anoka County Partners. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members LeTourneau, Elvig, Gromberg, <br />Jeffrey, and Kiefer. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Steffen and Strommen. <br /> <br />Case #2: EDA Goals Summary <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reviewed that at the January 11, 2006 EDA <br />meeting, staff and the EDA discussed 2005 and 2006 work plans. During the meeting the EDA <br />spent a great deal of time determining the direction the EDA would like to go in for the <br />upcoming year. Included in the Board's packet is the determined set of goals, which was <br />submitted to the City Administrator to check for congruency with the City Council's 5 Year <br />Strategic Plan. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley suggested a future meeting agenda include prioritization of the goals, <br />including consideration of the City Council's 5 Year Strategic Plan. Economic Development <br />Coordinator Sullivan requested the Board members forward him their prioritized goals, which he <br />will compile and distribute at the next EDA meeting. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority / February 8, 2006 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br /> 4 <br /> <br /> <br />