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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br /> APRIL 17,2012 <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Jurchen, Cindy Rieck, Patrick Smith, Tommy Woog <br /> MEMBERS ABSENT: Ed Larsen <br /> ALSO PRESENT: Sandy Peine, City Clerk; John Gunstad, BLAEDC; Jenna <br /> Crawford, 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 /> TOMMY WOOG MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY/15/2012 EDC <br /> MINUTES. PATRICK SMITH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION <br /> CARRIED'4-0. <br /> 3. Retail Update <br /> Mark Jurchen informed those present that the Wild Daisy will be opening soon. <br /> 4. Communications with Major Employers in Pequot Lakes <br /> Mark Jurchen updated the Council on the March meeting that was held at Ideal <br /> System Solutions. Discussion was held regarding how to encourage others to <br /> relocate in the community. <br /> 5. WAC/SAC—Rate Study Update <br /> The EDC were informed that the Council decided not to go ahead with a <br /> water/sewer rate study. Discussion was held regarding whether a WAC and SAC <br /> policy could be drafted without doing a rate study. The EDC stated that someone <br /> from the Commission would like to address the Council on this issue. The EDC <br /> felt that a WAC/SAC policy is a critical component of a small business subsidy <br /> plan. <br /> It was suggested that the industrial park lot size requirements be on the BLAEDC <br /> and possibly the City's web sites. <br /> 6. Comprehensive Plan Update <br />