2016.07.06 EDC Combined - Laserfiche WebLink

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Commissioner Potter believed New Brighton did not have a true center but had a great community of people. Commissioner Carter stated after living in the community for 17 years, he thought the Community Center was working well to create a sense of place for the City. It was his opinion that a sense of place could be created in New Brighton incrementally, over time. Commissioner Garcia-Perez recommended the City have a calendar of events on the City’s website. Gundlach noted that all City meetings were posted on the website, but understood the EDC was interested in having more communication with the public. Further discussion ensued regarding how the City can support local community events and the seminary sponsored farmer’s market. Commissioner Allen believed that electronic and social media would be the best way to reach younger people in the community. Gundlach agreed noting the City understood the need for a stronger web presence. She encouraged the EDC members to review the City’s website to see the information and services available online that were not available a year ago. Commissioner Garcia-Perez believed a farmer’s market would be a great way for the community to create a sense of place. Commissioner Benke commented that grocery stores and restaurants were heavily dependent upon the demographics of the community. Commissioner Garcia-Perez suggested the City consider hosting a bike race with the event routed through the community. Commissioner Carter agreed this would benefit the local businesses to have events running through the City and not just at Long Lake Regional Park. Mayor Johnson understood the major events in the City were held at the park, but she believed the local businesses could offer outdoor events that align with Stockyard Days. Commissioner Murlowski indicated the City had to work with what it had, given the fact it had no center. However, the City could encourage Adagio’s, Barley John’s and Cowboy Jack’s to hold weekly events throughout the summer. He recommended the City work to involve the Public Safety Department into the local activities. Commissioner Garcia-Perez discussed the importance of capturing those that live within the community and those that visit the City of New Brighton. Commissioner Carter encouraged this group and the City to be as flexibility as possible. Gundlach believed the City was doing a lot of great things for the business community in order to meet their needs. Mayor Johnson questioned how the City could work to keep alumni involved in the community. She thought this would assist in creating a sense of place. She supported the idea of concerts in the park and commented a community shelter may assist with these events.