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ti 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 19,2016 Amanda Othoudt, EDD <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Consideration of Staff Assignments Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Confirm priorities <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The EDA Bylaws, as part of the Annual meeting, suggest that the EDA consider assigning staff projects <br /> for the year. The City of Elk River utilizes the adopted City Council Vision and Goals, the adopted <br /> Economic Development Strategic Plan,as well as the Mississippi Connections Plan and budget <br /> performance measures to structure the annual work plan. <br /> The EDA reviewed these goals and performance measures during the July 20,2015,budget workshop <br /> and approved them on August 17,2015. 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 /> • Assist in reducing the barriers for construction <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 and target industry decision makers <br /> In addition to these published priorities, the EDA approved the strategic plan in the second quarter of <br /> 2015. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> • 2016 Adopted Budget Goals and Performance Measures <br /> I NATURE <br />