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. . . MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JULY 17, 1985 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order by Mr. Dick Gongoll at 4:00 p.m. 2. Members Present: Dick Gongoll, Virgil Stegner, Lloyd Brutlag, Clifford Lundberg, Estelle Gunkel, Jerry Hagen, Bud Houlton, Jackie Schuelein, and Tom Bublitz 3. Star City Status A. Report on Work Background to Achieve Star City Status Mr. Clifford Lundberg reviewed the business survey which was sent to 137 new businesses. He pointed out that, to date, only 12 have been returned. He explained City Hall Staff will be doing follow-up on those responding. He noted the existing data base for the survey included 78 businesses, 40 of which returned the new surveys. Mr. Gongoll briefly reviewed the activities related to achieving Star City status. B. Review of Meeting with State Officials Mr. Gongoll reported on the May 16, 1985 meeting where the Commission made a presentation to State officials, reviewing the City's Economic Development options. C. Official Designation Letter Mr. Gongoll noted the receipt of the official designation of Elk River as a Star City and explained that the official presentation date has been set for September 24, 1985. He noted that the designation will be held in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce fall meeting and that Mr. Mark Dayton will be pre- sent. The location and specific program for the meeting has not yet been deter- mined. D. Star City Signs, Pins and Advertising Program Mr. Tom Bublitz noted that the Star City signs were on order and that they would be delivered within a few weeks and will be located at each of the four major entrances to the City. He also noted that Star City pins were obtained for each of the members of the Economic Development Commission. Members present at the meeting received their pins with the remainder to be mailed out to members.