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MEETING OF THE PEQUOT LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br /> TUESDAY, AUGUST 16,2016 <br /> PEQUOT LAKES CITY HALL <br /> Members Present: Chair Jurchen, Commissioners Lindholm, Lubke, Rieck, and Sjoblad, and <br /> Stroot <br /> Members Absent: None <br /> Others Present: Jenna Crawford, Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber; Sheila Haverkamp, <br /> BLAEDC; Dawn Bittner, Zoning Specialist; Jim Park; Sheila Holley, <br /> Greater Lakes Association of Realtors <br /> 1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chair Jurchen at 8:00 a.m. <br /> 2. Approve EDC Minutes <br /> COMMISSIONER LINDHOLM MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 19,2016 <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER <br /> STROOT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. <br /> 3. Jim Park from Jack Pine Center and Country Corner <br /> Mr. Park stated he had been hired as property manager by Dale Lindquist who owns the Jack <br /> Pine Center and Country Corner to do what needed to be done, when what he really wanted <br /> was someone to find tenants in both spaces. It is rare to have successful businesses in these <br /> locations. They have parted company and Mr. Lindquist may hire a real estate company as <br /> management. <br /> 4. Thriving Communities Initiative (TCI) <br /> a. Assembly of Core Teams <br /> Chair Jurchen stated individuals are being invited to the informational meetings. Dawn <br /> Bittner gave a brief update of the August 11 information meeting. Mayor Lubke requested a <br /> list of those who attended the August 11 meeting. <br /> b. Funding Discussion <br /> Chair Jurchen stated most of the needed funds have been secured for the TCI and that Region <br /> Five is anxious to contribute. <br /> c. Application Process <br /> Chair Jurchen noted the narrative is complete and Commissioner Sjoblad is completing the <br /> application. <br />