NEW ULM — The New Ulm Economic Development Authority received a report from Better City consulting group Tuesday. Better City is working with the New Ulm EDA to create strategic plan that lays out the group’s priorities.

Better City CEO Jason Godfrey said New Ulm was already starting from a strong position in terms of strategic planning. He said the bulk of Better City’s work was perfecting the plan going forward.

The five priorities are housing, identify and branding, business retention, tourism and coordinating with economic partners.

Under housing, Godfrey complimented the city’s on its recent actions.

“Pat yourself on the back,” he said. “It is really incredible what you have all done and the changes in the home building ecosystem.”

Godfrey confirmed that there was significant dem

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