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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br /> OCTOBER 15,2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Jurchen, Barb Merritt, Cindy Rieck, and Cindy <br /> Roggenkamp <br /> MEMBERS ABSENT: None <br /> ALSO PRESENT: Sheila Haverkamp, BLAEDC; Mayor Nancy Adams and <br /> Dawn Bittner, Zoning Administrator. <br /> 1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chair Jurchen at 8:04 a.m. <br /> 2. Approval of 8-20-2013 EDC Minutes <br /> COMMISSIONER RIECK MOVED TO APPROVE THE 8/20/2013 EDC <br /> MINUTES. COMMISSIONER MERRITT SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 3. Discussion on EDC Member Replacement <br /> Mark Jurchen informed the Commission that Bill Stroot had agreed to fill the <br /> vacancy on the Economic Development Commission. No other individuals were <br /> pursued. Mr. Jurchen explained that although Mr. Stroot does not live in Pequot <br /> Lakes, he has spent many years involved in economic development in our <br /> community. Mr. Stroot would be a good candidate as we are beginning <br /> discussions on technology issues and Mr. Stroot worked for Arvig, CTC and <br /> TDS. <br /> Cindy Roggenkamp pointed out that when the tax district issue was being <br /> discussed,the City hired an outside agency with expertise to offer guidance. <br /> It was the consensus of the Commission to move forward with Mr. Stroot's <br /> appointment; it is prudent to bring in talent that is needed. <br /> Chair Jurchen will attend the upcoming City Council meeting. <br /> 4. Technology Discussion <br /> Mark Jurchen presented Annual Report and Broadband Plan from the 2012 <br /> Governor's Task Force on Broadband. The full report will be emailed to the <br /> Commission members. Even though the Commission has been informed that <br /> fiber is available in the area, Pequot Lakes is still in a black hole. Fiber needs to <br />