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Home My WebLink About2011-10-11 PACKET 08.CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE MINNESOTA TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Danette Parr, Economic Development Director DATE: October 7, 2011 RE: Work Plan Priority Setting In continuation of the September 13 EDA discussions related to the City Council Objectives, Staff would like to review and receive feedback from the EDA on the third of the five Objectives (listed below): City Council Development Goal (C /1): *Place emphasis on quality retail, restaurant, and industrial recruitment and retention. Development enhancements within all commercial districts include the use of development controls, architectural standards and high quality site features. Objectives: The City Council has adopted five C/I objectives in achieving the primary goal. Each of these objectives is noted below (1 -5) followed by Targets and Tasks provided or performed by staff in accomplishment of the objective. Some tasks would be considered complete with compliance or monitoring the only requirement. Others are ongoing or in process. The remaining is either in an interim step or requires input from Council in order to complete the task. (Objectives 1 and 2 were previously discussed) 3. Provide for continued development of the industrial park, redevelopment of the Gateway District and planning for the Cottage View and infill sites including the Rodeo and Majestic redevelopment opportunities. Include a business community feedback mechanism to include prospects not attracted to a local development site. Improve reportinq to EDA and Council Targets and Tasks: a. Reporting to EDA/Council 1. Development Update (monthly) 2. Tech Review Committee 3. Community Development Newsletter (monthly) 4. Various Matters 5. All Commission meetings 6. Goals / Strategic Planning workshops 7. Annual Report/EDA Annual Report b. Business Feedback Mechanism 1. Survey c. Infill 1. Website marketing (on- going) 2. RFP City sites 3. Package Future sites (i.e. Langdon) Staff would like any feedback the EDA may want to share related to the above objective.