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Policies 1. The City will support partnerships between schools, government, and the business community to provide mentoring and internship programs. 2. The City will foster and support opportunities for community events and celebrations focused on local interests or achievements. 3. The City will encourage preservation of the city's natural amenities through sensitive site design and the application of appropriate code standards. 4. The City will encourage trail and sidewalk connections within and between developments. IMAGE Goals 1. To promote a positive, attractive, vibrant image of Eagan as a desirable place to live, work, conduct business and recreate. 2. To clearly communicate the City's development processes, services, and regulations, and ensure the timely processing of development applications. 3. To ensure that the appearance of commercial and industrial development will enhance property values of adjacent areas rather than become a distraction or detriment. Policies 1. The City will utilize existing communication tools to promote the City and expand awareness of community assets. 2. The City will work to improve outreach efforts to the Chamber of Commerce, Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Eagan Small Business Association, and other organizations, through the Economic Development Commission's joint communications efforts, business calls, and participation in other activities. 3. The City will work with local service organizations and realtors to promote the City's image. 4. The City will strive to improve public awareness of development activities and encourage public participation in the development process. Tools to be used will include the City newsletter,public notification, local media, civic organizations, and through the use of electronic and emerging technologies. 5. In order to provide excellent customer service,the City will routinely identify and analyze its customers,their needs,and means to meet them. IRA a a o 0