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<br /> <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR COMMISISON CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Economic Development & New Brighton Schools <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: <br />CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: <br />No comments to supplement this report ___ Comments attached ___ <br /> <br />Recommendations:  Listen to ideas being brought forward by Commissioner Krohn, and <br />participate in discussion on next steps (if any). <br /> <br />History/Bkgrnd:  Staff has encouraged commissioners to identify topics and areas that you <br />are interested in and believe will help the city achieve its economic <br />development goals. Examples to date on this front include the “What’s the <br />Appeal” campaign discussed in September, and event tourism which has <br />been explored for the past few years. <br /> Commissioner Krohn would like the Commission to examine and discuss <br />on-line school ratings, and what the EDC may be able to do to promote our <br />local schools as reflected on real estate websites. <br /> <br />Financial Impact:  The accuracy of on-line school rankings can make a difference on the <br />desirability of homes in a community. This discussion will focus on efforts <br />the City could make to ensure the Mounds View School district rankings <br />reflect the actual value of the district. <br /> <br />Summary:  Introduction of a new topic for potential EDC exploration <br /> <br />Attachments:  10 Takeaways_ How Schools Impact Home Values <br /> How Much Do School Districts Affect Real Estate Prices_Realtor.com <br /> <br /> <br />________________________ <br />Ben Gozola, AICP <br />Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development <br />Agenda Section: VI <br />Item: 2 <br />Report Date: 10/26/23 <br /> Commission Meeting Date: 11/1/23