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<br />CASE #2: <br /> <br />DISCUSSION REGARDING GOAL SETTING SESSION <br /> <br />~ Background: <br /> <br />As you know) on September 25) 1986 the Economic Development Commission and <br />Company met for a goal setting session. The group determined that the <br />Commission's activities for encouraging economic development in the city were: <br /> <br />1) Encourage the Council to act on economic development matters: <br /> <br />- Changes in city policy regarding zoning) assessments) city charter <br />- Communication with the Council <br />- Follow through and consistency on projects <br /> <br />2) Long range development plan: <br /> <br />- Land useage <br />- Transportation <br />- Zoning <br />- Utilities <br />Define type of economic development <br /> <br />3) <br /> <br />Provide good development environment: <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />- Business retention <br />- Appreciation of existing businesses <br />- Incubator project <br />- Help businesses expand <br />- Ongoing visitation with businesses <br />- Listen to needs of the business community <br /> <br />4) <br /> <br />Implement Star City Program: <br /> <br />- Work with realtors and developers <br />- Promotion of the city <br /> <br />5) Extend sewer and water <br /> <br />As you recall) at that meeting the group determined that the first activity <br />that needs to be completed is the strategy for economic development in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Recommendations: <br /> <br />Commission Action: <br /> <br />Will be based on your discussion. <br /> <br />Review Checklist: <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Administrator <br />Attorney <br />Engineer <br />Community Development Director -K- <br /> <br />Chief of Police <br />Finance Officer <br />Public Works Superintendent <br />Other <br />