Minnesota Star Cities ProgramMINI IS lim MINNESOTA STAR CITIES PROGRAM?
The Minnesota Star Cities Program is a tool to encouraae well planned economic
development. Through a "self help" proLt,, the orogram will attempt to provide
an avenue for communities to organize, establish goals and complete projects while
encouraging interaction between public officials and local citizens.
Minnesota communities make a wide range of decisions which directly affect the
workings of the economic system. Strengthening the communities' economic base
and making maximum use of economic resources should be concerns which receive the
utmost attention of the community.
The ability of the community to use development resources to promote economic growth
is not an inherited trait. However, with professional assistance it is an activity
which can be learned and directed at providing a high quality living environment
for its citizens. The Minnesota Department of Economic Development is pleased to
present the Star Cities Program. The program is designed to help communities
throughout Minnesota prepare for and achieve desired economic growth.
The combination of elements contained in the program have proven to be effective'
methods for enhancing the communities' chances to achieve desired growth through
economic development. The program will serve to give special recognition to
communities who undertake and develop a strategy to effectively deal with their futures.
Many elements of the Star Cities Program can be met by ongoing civic and community
activities. Assistance in meeting the program requirements will be made available
from the Business and Community Contact Division of the Minnesota Department of'
Economic Development. An Economic Development Consultant will be assigned to your
community to maintain contact and provide assistance when needed.
PARTICIPATING IN THE MINESOTA STAR CITIES PROGRAM
Any community in Minnesota is eligible to participate in the Star Cities Program.
Participation begins with the completion of the attached entry form. The form must
be signed by the mayor of the community and should designate who will represent
the city in a coordinator capacity to insure that all program elements are met.
When the application is completed, it should be returned to the Minnesota Department
of Economic Development, 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, attention Business
and Community Contact Division.
The Star Cities Program consists of several elements, each of which must be completed
prior to receiving "Star City" designation from the Minnesota Department of Economic
Development. The elements include:
Participation in the economic development training program sponsored by the
Minnesota Department of Economic Development.
Creation of an organization responsible for the economic development efforts in the city
S Creation of a local development corporation.
Completion of a community economic assessment.
Completion of a five year plan and strategy for economic development.
Completion of a one year action program.
Completion of a community slide presentation.
Completion of a labor survey.
Completion of a five year capital improvement plan.
Preparation of a community fact booklet.
Completion of an industry call program in the community on an annual basis.
Achievement of satisfactory rating from the Minnesota Department of Economic
Development Star City Review Committee on the community sales presentation to
potential clients.
Detailed information on each element will be sent to the community coordinator
upon return of the Minnesota Star Cities Program entry form.
MINNESOTA STAR CITIES PROGRAM ENTRY FORM
The City of HOPKINS wishes to participate in the Minnesota Department
of Economic Development Star Cities Program. We realize that the program calls
for hard work and a lot of effort on our part. We accept this challenge. Our
city looks forward to this opportunity to shape our economic future.
The program calls for the formation of an economic development commission or
local development corporation in an advisory capacity to the local unit of
government. During the initial organizational stage, a community coordinator
has been appointed. The charge of the coordinator will be to insure that the
community meets all requirements of the Star Cities Program. The coordinator
will be the main contact person between MDED and our community.
Looking toward the futur for our citizens,
Signed: Tv/
Mayor)
Date: April 15, 1982
Coordinator for"' Community
Name: 6:)/
Business Address Phone:
1010 First Street o„rh
Hopkins, Minnesota_ 55343
Home Address Phone:
982 Como Place
St Paul, Mn 55103
935 -8474
487 -1234