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Economic Development Committee <br /> December 16, 2008 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> ADAMS MOVED THAT THE EDC HAVE A POLICY OF TWO-YEAR <br /> TERMS RENEWABLE ONE TIME. JUCHEN SECONDED. MOTION <br /> CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 7. Accomplishments in 2008 and Goals in 2009 <br /> Nancy Adams discussed the need to promote the health care businesses in the <br /> community. She suggested that a group of people from the EDC make contacts <br /> with health care representatives and let them know that Pequot Lakes is <br /> interested. Patrick Smith stated that the EDC should be talking to all medical <br /> facilities and assisted living. Sheila noted that health care is very competitive. She <br /> stated that she would group health care by three different methods: <br /> • Primary facilities (hospitals or clinics ) (Very competitive) <br /> • Niche Opportunities <br /> • Elder Care <br /> Sheila suggested that for economic development purposes, niche opportunities <br /> and elder care would be best to pursue. Mark Jurchen requested that if the EDC <br /> pursues this avenue they involve LAMDA. <br /> `'' (Justin Bolz-Andolshek left at this time). <br /> 8. Nomination to the North Central Economic Development Association <br /> Clerk Peine noted that the North Central Economic Development Association is <br /> requesting a nomination for a representative to the corporation. Nancy Adams <br /> nominated Justin Bolz-Andolshek. Ed Larsen noted that if Justin is unable to <br /> accept, he would fill the nomination. The EDC concurred. <br /> 9. Next Meeting Date <br /> The next meeting date is scheduled for January 20, 2009. <br /> 10. Other Business <br /> CHAIR LARSEN MOVED TO ASK CINDY REICH TO BE A MEMBER <br /> OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND IF SHE <br /> ACCEPTS TO PRESENT THIS TO THE COUNCIL. JURCHEN <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br />