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<br />East Bethel- An entertainment area for Minnesota, potentially a NASCAR track in the northern part of the County. <br /> <br />Fridley - Time is going to bring increased populations which will further increase the importance of transportation, in <br />particular, it would be nice to have better north-south movement inn the County. <br /> <br />Herm Talle - We are going to have development as individual entities, but our strength is in doing it together by <br />having a coordinating entity. We have to put it together so that everyone agrees. <br /> <br />Blaine - We have to move forward on issues such as crime, transportation, and image. If we don't advance in these <br />areas Anoka County won't look much different 10 years from now. <br /> <br />Question 3. Based on these headlines, what should be the focus of economic development activities over the <br />next 10 years? <br /> <br />Anoka County - We have to focus on the problems we have, and r}~Qme territorialism. We need to recognize <br />that we have some competitiveness, and we need to be aware 0 We)f)eed to update our image from one of <br />trailer parks and pole buildings. Additionally, we need to talk a. loutcomes> ow we measure success. <br /> <br />Ham Lake - Entertainment and transportation are two the~~ that carr:J~up the mo' .... ow will increased broadband <br />internet availability change the employment landscape, canro easing transportation issues? How can we <br />provide leadership for these issues? . <br /> <br /> <br />ility of high-speed internet. How does the <br />Isavailable? Will Anoka County reach the <br />,ese networks? How does the County go about <br /> <br />Blaine - A major factor in attracting bio-science in <br />County and local governments go aboule,Dsuring <br />maximum per-mile density necessary tpoUr te de <br />providing this? <br /> <br />Columbus - We are still on modemslij:.~oJ s:~~~Jpcus needs to be on the young, small population cities like <br />Columbus who are tied witb~Y01'[1iH9 afla9~BZ on ou(fjorders. <br /> <br />'.- ..,-....,-. '",,-,' <br />c......'".......... ....". <br />ACHRA - How about cqt[gentrating orl"tOe, impaQtJrom our youth? They are smart people, and we have to trust their <br />instincts. The older folksH itting retiretr:l~nt, and the youth are going to be the job market. What are they going to <br />be doing, and where? <br /> <br />East Bethel- We need to look beyooqjust 10 years, as much as 50-100 years out. It's terrible how much money <br />has to be set aside for right-of-way acquisition. Need to focus now on right-of-way acquisition for projects that won't <br />be occurring for another 50 years. <br /> <br />Burns Township - Preparing ourselves would help, focusing on communication and the things that would invite <br />commercial development. . <br /> <br />Coon Rapids - Planning, commitment and the will to follow through with plans. Too often the will to follow through is <br />missing. Partnerships, building trust, and being able to work between different units of government come in baby <br />steps. The more communication and good faith efforts are put forth, the better place Anoka County will be. <br />