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• The Commission supported there being an economic benefit for local businesses and suggested local businesses be allowed to interact with visitors. Mr. Murphy stated he would have to look at what operations could take place and noted he would look into this further. He reported an indoor farmers market may be a great option for the community to invite local businesses to participate in. • The Commission believed it would be important for the Ice Castles to communicate with local businesses. • The bus shuttle services were discussed. • The Commission requested Ice Castles post a map on their website of local bars and restaurants in New Brighton that were available to visitors. • The Commission supported seeing all local restaurants benefiting from Ice Castles and not just one or two to be winners during this event. • The Commission suggested a graphic and social media link be created for this years Ice Castle in order to create a unified promotional effort. Mr. Murphy stated he liked this idea and would investigate this further. • The Commission supported Ice Castles working with the local schools on a reading program. • The Commission suggested a postcard be sent to local business owners to make them aware of Ice Castles. Gozola reviewed the postcard that was used last year and noted staff was planning to send another postcard this year. • The Commission recommended a link for the Ice Castles be placed on the City’s website. • The Commission encouraged the Ice Castle representatives to partner with the local Chamber of Commerce. 2. Ramsey County Critical Corridor Grant: Bringing a Sense of Place to New Brighton Gozola reported for the past 18 months the EDC has discussed different techniques to bring a sense of place into New Brighton. With the support of the EDC, New Brighton Staff applied for and received a Critical Corridors initiative Grant through Ramsey County specifically for place making. The grant allows the EDC, with the support of the DEI Commission and DEI Coordinator, be involved in the process of banner design, selection, and creation of two (2) decorative/commemorative banners for the ninety-two (92) light poles that run along Old Highway 8 in front of City Hall and beyond. These new banners will supplement the City’s existing banner inventory, and will aid in celebrating and creating interest to the Old Highway 8 corridor. Carl Gillies commented on the grants the City received further and noted the Commission would now have to make decisions about what new banners would look like and when they should be used. Discussion included: • The Commission suggested a banner be considered to highlight Stockyard Days. • The Commission supported the banners focusing on City history.