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��i <br /> Eof <br /> lk — - Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 6.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business Aril 16, 2018 Amanda Othoudt,EDD <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Director's Report Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Information presented for discussion only to keep the EDA updated on development activity. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> BUSINESS VISITS <br /> Four BR&E visits have been conducted. Four more are scheduled. Please RSVP if you are able to attend. <br /> MISCELLANEOUS <br /> Beautification Awards <br /> Beautification Award Program is advertised on our social media outlets and platforms. Our first <br /> applications of the year are expected in May. <br /> Site Selector Guild Conference <br /> The city participated as a Gold Sponsor along with DEED,APEX, GRE,IRRRB, GreaterMSP,and the <br /> cities of Fairmont and Becker.Andy Cohen, CO-CEO of Gensler,a renowned global design firm <br /> presented on autonomous vehicles. I had the opportunity reconnect with 48 guild members from around <br /> the world. As a Gold Sponsor, our delegation hosted a lunch with 11 guild members. This is a unique <br /> opportunity to network one-on-one with each of the members and sell our community! <br /> Youth Skills Training Program <br /> ISD #728 received good news this month as a letter of intent was approved for the Youth Skills Training <br /> Grant.Amy Lord, CTE Coordinator has started the RFP application. They would like to thank you for <br /> your partnership and support. <br /> EDA Retreat <br /> Staff is planning to schedule an EDA retreat on Friday,May 25, 2018, to discuss goals, strategic plan and <br /> establishing a framework for a marketing committee as discussed at the March 19, 2018, meeting. <br /> Agendas and supporting information will be sent out soon. <br /> NEW POLICIES <br /> Staff is working on two new policies for the acquisition and sale of city-owned property. Draft policies <br /> will be available for review at the May 21, 2018, meeting. <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A Y�elcoming community nvith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional p D W E H E D D Y <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity ,g /` UR <br />