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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br /> APRIL 15,2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Jurchen, Commissioners Rieck, Merritt, Stroot, and <br /> Roggenkamp <br /> ALSO PRESENT: Sheila Haverkamp, BLAEDC; Mayor Nancy Adams; Dawn <br /> Bittner, Zoning Administrator; Sandy Peine, <br /> City Clerk; and Scott Pederson, Council Member <br /> 1. 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 STROOT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/21/2014 EDC <br /> MINUTES. COMMISSIONER ROGENKAMP SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 3. Council Work Session—EDC Goals <br /> 4. Marketing <br /> Council Member Pederson stated that there are many groups in town who are <br /> promoting the City. He suggested that it would be more efficient to bring all the <br /> groups together to market and promote Pequot Lakes. There is a need to define <br /> what is unique about the town and what is worth promoting. Council Member <br /> Pederson stated that he will be promoting a marketing budget. The EDC <br /> suggested that Council Member Pederson attend the Pequot Promoters Group as <br /> this group is trying to involve other groups to market the City. <br /> Council Member Pederson stated that it is important to use a consultant who has <br /> experience in marketing. Discussion was held regarding the fact that Pequot <br /> Lakes is more commercial than retail. <br /> Chair Jurchen suggested that the EDC members come prepared with their lists of <br /> strengths and assets of the City at the next meeting. <br /> 5. Business Directory <br /> The EDC thanked Dawn Bittner for her work on this project. <br /> 6. Update on ISD 186 Strategic Planning <br />