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and single family homes and would continue to address this topic throughout the year. Further discussion ensued regarding the City’s existing inspection program. VI. Business Items A. Business Outreach Update Gozola stated last month, Commissioner Zisla agreed to reach out to North Metro Chamber of commerce to discuss event tourism in light of recent issues between local Businesses and the Ice Castles operation. Additionally, Commissioner Carter volunteered to contact the owner of Adagio’s Pizza to learn more about the breakdown that occurred with their Ice Castles marketing operation. The Commission can discuss the results of these efforts, and also review outreach updates from Commissioner Sauter. Discussion included:  An update was provided from Commissioners Zisla regarding a conversation he had with Twin Cities Gateway.  Commissioner Carter stated he did not have a report for the Commission at this meeting. B. Year in Review/Remaining To Do Items/General Updates Gozola reported the final EDC meeting of the year is traditionally a meeting for commission members to examine what was accomplished over the previous year, acknowledge what remains to be done, and plan for the year ahead. Following the business outreach discussion, staff presented the Commission with an overview of where we’ve been over the past year. It was noted the redevelopment of the US Bank and public art/wayfinding were significant topics of discussion. Discussion included:  Staff thanked Commissioner Sauter for all of her efforts to reach and connect with local businesses. C. 2022/2023 Work Plan Visioning Gozola stated the draft work plan (largely blank given this is the 1st draft) identifies potential topics of discussion for each meeting between April 2022 and March 2023. Proposed actions & outcomes are (or will be) identified for each meeting. Current entries follow the traditional schedule for tasks at various points in the year (training/orientation in April, Baker Tilly TIF training and current districts review, work plan setting in March, etc.). Traditional breaks in summer and over the holidays are reflected in the draft schedule. Keep in mind that staff and the commission always have the right to deviate from the generalized work plan as circumstances in the community dictate. The work plan is a guide and is not set in stone. Unlike other meetings during the year where staff leads the discussion, this meeting should largely be led by Commissioners. As a starting point, information is provided herein on each of the four economic development focal points reaffirmed by the Commission in recent years. Commissioners are encouraged to bring their own information with areas you’d like to focus on in the coming year. Council may ultimately add to or amend the draft work plan, but this is your opportunity to set the stage on what you would like to focus on in the coming year.