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EDC Minutes <br /> December 15, 2009 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> consensus of the EDC to keep the EDC goals that were drafted in 2007. The <br /> commission took no action to adopt the purpose statement. <br /> Discussion was held regarding the Planning Commission meeting to update the <br /> economic development portion of the Comp Plan. It was the consensus of the <br /> EDC to attend this meeting to give input on economic development. <br /> Ruth Ann Hansen of the Chamber updated the EDC on Pequot Lakes Planning <br /> Committee working with the Chamber of Commerce. She explained that the <br /> Chamber's goal is help answer questions from the business community regarding <br /> challenges the businesses are facing such as planning and zoning issues, signage, <br /> and perceptions in the community. <br /> 5. EDC Terms <br /> The Clerk informed the EDC that Mark Jurchen and Ed Larsen have been <br /> reappointed to the EDC for a three-year term. <br /> 6. SWOT Update <br /> Elissa Hansen, BLADC, informed the EDC that a meeting is scheduled for this <br /> Friday with the Initiative Foundation, BLADC, City Staff and two EDC members <br /> to talk about the SWOT process. <br /> 7. Next Meeting Date <br /> The next EDC meeting will be held on January 19, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. <br /> Ruth Ann suggested that the SWOT be coordinated with the City's Comp Plan <br /> update. The EDC concurred, especially with the economic development portion of <br /> the Comp Plan. The EDC also requested to receive updates on the Comp Plan. <br /> 8. Other Business <br /> There was no other business. <br /> 9. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business, the meeting of the EDC adjourned at 9:00 a.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Sandra Peine <br /> ∎... City Clerk <br />