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P rior Lake. MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2013
AGENDA M 3.a.
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Specialist
AGENDA ITEM: MEET -N -GREET EVENT
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The EDAC has previously hosted two Meet -N -Greet events with the local business
community. The purpose of the Meer -N -Greet event is to provide business leaders
a networking opportunity and a chance to share their concerns or suggestions with
EDAC members, elected officials and City staff.
Previous meet -n -greet comments and suggestions included the need to evaluate
city policy and code requirements, downtown parking availability, signage regula-
tions, City staff assistance /training, public safety concerns, farmer's market location,
traffic, the need for grant or incentive programs and other business friendly initia-
tives.
Histo
During the August 2012 EDAC meeting, members discussed whether or not to host
a third Meet -N -Greet event during the fall of 2012 or postpone the event to a later
date. EDAC members felt the 2011 event was not as successful as the 2010 event,
which had greater attendance and a more open dialogue. The EDAC decided not to
host the event in the fall of 2012 and opted to host the event in the spring of 2013.
Conclusion
City staff will present optional dates, locations and formats for EDAC discussion dur-
ing the January 24 meeting.
FINANCIAL The EDAC has a budget of approximately $500 for this event.
IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Identify a date, location, marketing plan and meeting format for the 2013 Meet -
N -Greet event and direct staff to develop a draft agenda and begin scheduling
the event.
2. Take no action and continue discussion at a future meeting.
RECOMMENDED As determined by the EDAC.
MOTION: