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. . . Page Two Dick Gongoll indicated that the Elk River Associated Investors is a local development corporation already in existance that has expressed its support of Elk River obtaining the Star Cities designation. Mr. Mulrooney reviewed the situation the City of Waseca was faced with, with the Hurters Corporation. Mr. Mulrooney also reviewed the conunitties that the City of Waseca established. Mr. Mulrooney sug- gestedthat representatives of the Conunission contact the City of Coon Rapids, the City of Waseca or the City of Monticello for sug- gestions regarding the establishment of conunittees. Ms. Elaine Anderson asked if there were statistics to prove that the Star Cities Program works. Mr. Mulrooney indicated that the program has been in existance approximately l~ years, and that the first city to obtain the designation was approximately 8 months ago. Mr. Mulrooney indicated that obtaining the designation requires a lot of work, but that it could be .accomplished through local talent and volunteer work by the Conununity. Mr. Mulrooney also indicated that there is a Minnesota Star Cities Conference scheduled for May 11-12, and that he highly reconunended members of the Conunission to attend. General discussion was carried regarding the organization of the Conunission Conunitties, tasks and duties, the hiring of professionals or recruiting of volunteers, and a 5 year improvement plan for the City. Further discussion was carried on regarding Conunission Members meeting with other star cities for support and help in the City of Elk River's effort. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the City must not delay, and that the Conunission must get going and keep the interest and enthusiasim of the people. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the City has budgeted for a Capital Improvement Program, and further indicated that the City Council wants to move ahead and will budget for the Economic Development Conunission. It was the consensus of the Conunission that Mr. John Pearce and Mr. Bob Middaugh would meet with the City of Coon Rapids, Mr. Cliff Lundberg to meet with the City of Monticello, and Mr. Dick Gongoll to meet with the City of Waseca, regarding their experiences with the Star Cities Program. A meeting was scheduled for April 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the City Offices to discuss the results of the discussions with the other conununities, and a full Conunission meeting was scheduled for April 20, 3:00 p.m., at the First National Bank Conununity Room. It was also agreed that the terms of the officers would be for one year, beginning April 1, 1983.