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Economic Development Authority Minutes June 8, 2009 Page 2 The first bulleted point was changed to read "maintain listing" rather than "maintain inventory." The second bulleted point, "monitor inventory of housing stock to identify gaps," was added by the HRA. Ms. Mehelich indicated that upon adoption of the plan, staff will prepare a detailed workplan which identifies specific actions, timeframes, and responsibility for achieving the strategies of the plan. President Dwyer stated he would like to review the worl~lan at the July meeting. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KLINZING AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO APPROVE THE 2009 - 2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 6. Economic Development Marketing Update Ms. Deckert provided an update on marketing activities as outlined in her staff report. She stated that Sherburne Countywill be holding their second annual roundtable on June 16. She stated the focus will be on green energy industries and a rail industrial park presentation presented by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Ms. Deckert indicated that earlier this year, staff submitted an application to the Economic Development Association of Minnesota nominating Sportech's expansion for the annual Business Retention and Expansion Development Award. She stated that the partnership between the EDA and Sportech was chosen as the winner of this award. Staff will accept the award on behalf of Sportech on June 17. 7. Other Business Commissioner Klinzing provided an update on her business retention visit to Orluck Industries. Adjournment There being no other business, President Dwyer adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority at 5:46 p.m. Minutes epared by s ca Miller. ~- Tina Allard, City Clerk I Patrick Dwyer, President