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MINUTES <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br /> JANUARY 17, 2012 <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Jurchen, Patrick Smith, Cindy Rieck, and Tommy <br /> Woog <br /> MEMBERS ABSENT: Ed Larsen <br /> ALSO PRESENT: Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Sheila Haverkamp; BLAEDC; Ruth Aim <br /> Hanson, Chamber of Commerce; and Mayor Nancy Adams <br /> 1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Jurchen at 8:00 a.m. <br /> 2. Approval of Minutes <br /> MOTION BY CINDY RIECK AND SECOND BY TOMMY WOOG TO <br /> APPROVE THE 11/15/2011 EDC MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 3. Chamber Update <br /> Ruth Ann Hanson gave a Chamber update which included the following: <br /> • Sue Gallegan will be leaving her position at the Chamber. The Chamber <br /> will be working at finding someone to replace her. <br /> • Membership fees will be changed to reflect a tiered dues structure. <br /> • There will be a focus on meeting with the members to find out what the <br /> needs are and what the members expect from the Chamber. <br /> • Career Fair(Career exploration day)—March 11th—The Chamber is <br /> working with BLAEDC and school districts on this event. <br /> • New Visitor Guide will be available soon <br /> • Changing Website to incorporate more information for members <br /> • Marketing efforts <br /> • February 16th, 8:15 a.m. Board of Directors meeting at American Inn. <br /> EDC and city staff invited to meet the board. <br />