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<br />V. Report from Council Liaison <br />Councilmember Axberg provided the EDC with an update from the City Council. She wished <br />everyone a Happy New Year. She reported the City Council passed the 2022 budget at their <br />December 7 meeting and held a worksession meeting on January 4. She noted the Council <br />discussed how to allocate ARPA funds and was looking to prioritize one-time purchases at <br />their most recent work session meeting. <br />VI. Business Items <br />A. Business Outreach Program Updates <br />1) Member Assignment Updates <br />DCAD Technician Jill noted the goal in 2021 was to have the EDC Commission <br />members and staff reach out to all businesses in the City. She reported 17 businesses <br />have responded to the City and five were interested in working with the City to <br />expand their businesses. She questioned how the Commission wanted to move <br />forward with and asked what the goals were for the business liaison program. She <br />commented on how important it was to gather business email addresses. <br />Commissioner Sauter commented on the meetings she had with DK Mags and <br />Pletschers Greenhouse. She reported both businesses were struggling with hiring <br />employees at this time and hiring strategies were discussed with each business. She <br />indicated DK Mags supported the City pursuing a “main street” look and feel along Old <br />Highway 8. She stated both businesses were interested in a liaison program with the <br />City. <br />Discussion included: <br />• Commissioner Zisla and Commissioner Sauter volunteered to locate email <br />addresses for local businesses. <br />• The Commission recommended QR codes be included on all future <br />correspondence with local business owners to assist with getting businesses <br />registered with the City in a quick and efficient manner. Staff appreciated this <br />recommendation. <br />2) Draft Newsletter Review <br />DCAD Tech Jill discussed the draft newsletter with the Commission and noted it would <br />be sent out in January 2022. <br />Discussion included: <br />• The Commission requested the EDC members be added to the email newsletter <br />list. <br />