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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br /> MAY 20, 2014 <br /> �.. MEETING MINUTES <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Jurchen, Commissioners Rieck, Merritt, Stroot, and <br /> Roggenkamp <br /> ALSO PRESENT: Sheila Haverkamp, BLAEDC; Chris Lindholm, School <br /> Superintendent; Dawn Bittner, Zoning Administrator; and <br /> Sandy Peine, City Clerk <br /> I. Call Meeting to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chair Jurchen at 8:00 a.m. <br /> 2. Approval EDC Minutes <br /> COMMISSIONER RIECK MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/15/2014 EDC <br /> MINUTES. COMMISSIONER MERRITT SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 3. Update on ISD 186 Strategic Planning <br /> Chris Lindholm update on strategic planning process. <br /> 4. Update on Technology and Communication <br /> Sheila Haverkamp informed the EDC that there will be a presentation on May 28th <br /> at CLC for companies in community that have been identified as a technology <br /> service companies. <br /> 5. Marketing <br /> The EDC discussed strengths and assets of the City of Pequot Lakes in an attempt <br /> to identify and define "Pequot Lakes." <br /> • Multiple services in one location <br /> • Year-round community (not just tourism) <br /> • Location <br /> • School District <br /> • Outdoor enthusiast destination <br /> • Live and work where other's come to play <br /> • Midwest"nice" culture <br /> • Midwest work ethic <br /> • Facilities to host meetings <br />