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MINUTES OF THE <br /> �.. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br /> OCTOBER 20,2009 <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Ed Larsen, Mark Jurchen, Patrick Smith, Justin Bolz- <br /> Andolshek, and Cindy Rieck. <br /> ALSO PRESENT: Sheila Haverkamp, BLADC; Mayor Adams; Dawn Bittner, <br /> Zoning Administrator; Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Erika <br /> O'Brien, HRA Director; and Ruth Ann Hanson, Chamber <br /> 1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> Chair Larsen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. <br /> 2. Consider Minutes <br /> A correction was made to the September minutes indicating that Justin Bolz- <br /> Andolshek was not present. <br /> MARK JURCHEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS <br /> AMENDED. CINDY RIECK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION <br /> CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 3. Presentation by Developer <br /> City Clerk Sandy Peine reported that the developer was unable to attend the <br /> meeting. <br /> Sheila Holley updated the Commission on comments made by the State <br /> Demographer. She noted that many of the comments related to the aging <br /> population. Discussion was held by the EDC on the needs of the aging population. <br /> The need for medical supplies was discussed. <br /> 4. BLADC Update <br /> Sheila Haverkamp updated the Commission on the SWOT Analysis that was done <br /> by John Rhodes. He noted that she would like to share the report at the next <br /> meeting. <br /> Sheila noted that BLADC is in the process of updating its web site <br /> Sheila gave an update on a recent Business retention and expansion visit she made <br /> to the new Call Center. She suggested that it may be a good idea to invite Matt <br /> Rowe to attend an EDC meeting. The EDC concurred and felt it would be <br />