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IV. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Zisla, seconded by Commissioner Sauter to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2022 meeting. Approved 7-0 V. Report from Council Liaison None. VI. Business Items 1. Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Updates Gozola stated John Connelly, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, and John LeTourneau, Director of Manufacturing for the Anoka Area Chamber, were in attendance to inform the Commission about 2022 successes, and the Chamber’s plans going into 2023. Ideally this meeting can be a starting point for increased coordination between the EDC and our local chamber of commerce. Commissioner Sauter reported she serves on the Board of Directors with the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. She discussed the vibrant programs the Chamber hosts throughout the year and stated she would love to see more local business owners and EDC members attending their monthly meetings. John Connelly, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, thanked the EDC for inviting him to attend this meeting. He explained the chamber was a non-profit that worked to promote business, develop leaders and connect communities. He stated he worked to keep the business community up to date on issues that impacted them. He discussed the work he does with the New Brighton business community and encouraged the Commissioners to visit the chambers website. He commented on the new initiatives the chamber was pursuing which included the Manufacturing CoHort. Discussion included: • Staff commented on the Critical Corridors grant the City received, which will be used to assist with redeveloping the Silver Lake Road corridor. • It was noted the next Chamber meeting would be held in New Brighton on March 16th at Delco. • The Commission thanked Mr. Connelly for his presentation and for attending this meeting.