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Further, this information can help determine which specific categories <br /> of retail sales and employment opportunities are considered <br /> strengths and/or weaknesses for the community. <br /> With benchmarks in place from previous years, one can also ascertain <br /> he rate or level of growth in specific categories. <br /> 9. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: <br /> A. Continue to monitor proposed legislation during the upcoming session <br /> which may have an impact on economic development activities. This <br /> information can be disseminated to the EDA, City Council, City Staff, <br /> and the Business Community. <br /> 10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER: <br /> A. Continue to prepare and distribute the quarterly newsletter that is <br /> devoted to economic development topics in Elk River. In 1994, the <br /> mailing list was updated and expanded to include nearly 1,800 names. <br /> As necessary, the list will further be refined in 1995. <br /> • 11. WORKSHOPS: <br /> A. Continue to schedule workshops with the EDA, HRA, and other civic- <br /> based organizations during 1995. Workshops represent an excellent <br /> opportunity to present issues for broad discussion in order to obtain <br /> clearer direction. Once direction is obtained, issues can be <br /> implemented by respective board action at a later date. <br /> • <br /> s:edawp95 <br />