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Special Joint Elk River/Ramsey City Council Minutes <br />September 14, 2015 <br />Page 2 <br />Mr. Gladhill stated they are apartments. He noted they do not have any multi -story <br />condominiums. <br />Ms. Othoudt presented the group with updates for Elk River. <br />Mr. Ulrich wondered if there was anything Elk River was doing in terms of <br />workforce development. <br />Ms. Othoudt stated they have been working towards a workforce development <br />initiative and it is an item she has discussed with Mr. Brama and Anoka Technical <br />College. She thought there may be an opportunity to work together to assist <br />businesses with workforce issues. <br />Mayor Strommen stated Ramsey has been very proactive about marketing to <br />potential new businesses and she inquired about Elk River's strategies. <br />Ms. Othoudt stated they have shovel ready land available which they are marketing <br />to data centers. She noted developers like to see land ready to go. She stated they <br />have also been attending some marketing data events. She stated they have other <br />specific industries they target through trade shows, which play a huge role in how <br />developers view Elk River and its business friendly philosophy. <br />Mayor Strommen indicated she would be interested in marketing events with Elk <br />River because she thought they could be stronger together without being in direct <br />competition. She indicated she liked the idea of workforce development in the city. <br />Mr. Carlton updated the group on the residential market in Elk River. <br />Mr. Ulrich asked about the detached townhome market and if they have sold well in <br />Elk River. <br />Mr. Carlton stated detached homes have done well. He reviewed some of the <br />neighborhoods in their city and what attracts people to them. <br />Ms. Othoudt stated they are completing an update to their housing study, which <br />should outline the current demands in the housing market. She expects to see more <br />residential development happening in the next year. <br />3.02 Jarvis Construction Update <br />Mr. Femrite updated the group on the Jarvis reconstruction project. <br />3.03 Whistle -Free Zone Status <br />Mr. Femrite updated the group regarding the whistle -free (quiet zones) zone for <br />trains. <br />r0WERIa er <br />NATURE <br />