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*tit. Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authority 6.7 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business January 21, 2014 Brian Beeman,Director of Economic <br /> Development <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Consideration of Staff Assignments Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Confirm priorities <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> As per Economic Development Authority Bylaws,it is suggested that the EDA consider assigning staff <br /> projects for the year. The City of Elk River utilizes the adopted City Council Vision and Goals, the <br /> adopted Economic Development Strategic Plan, as well as the Mississippi Connections Plan and budget <br /> performance measures to structure the annual work plan for projects. The EDA reviewed these goals and <br /> performance measures during the 2014 EDA budget workshop and approved them August 19, 2013, <br /> attached. Based on these documents, staff's priorities will be: <br /> • Identify locations for data centers and market the sites <br /> • Market highly desirable businesses to the downtown area <br /> • Maintain website and online GIS property database to promote economic development <br /> • Promote economic development incentive programs and available land <br /> • Utilize DEED monies as often as appropriate <br /> • Contact&network directly with real estate developers <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> • 2014 Adopted Budget Goals and Performance Measures <br /> B r E i E 1 1 T <br /> INAU?EI <br />