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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br /> August 20, 2013 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> 4. Urban and Rural Public Hearing <br /> Mark Jurchen explained that the City Council voted to phase in the equalization <br /> of taxes in a three-year period. <br /> 5. BLAEDC Update on Economic Development Programs <br /> Sheila Haverkamp gave a brief update on current BLAEDC happenings. She also <br /> updated the EDC on recent legislative changes affecting economic development. <br /> She spoke about the Minnesota Investment Fund and the Minnesota Job Creation <br /> Fund. <br /> 6. Chamber Update <br /> Mark Jurchen stated that Lisa Paxton would be leaving her position at the end of <br /> the year and that the Executive Committee has hired a consultant to search for her <br /> replacement. <br /> 7. October Agenda Items <br /> • Technology <br /> • Road turnback committee—Mayor Adams suggested adding an EDC <br /> member to the committee <br /> • EDC Members—Check with Chris Lindholm and Bill Stroot <br /> • Small business incentive policy—Is this something the Committee wants <br /> to pursue? <br /> • Business retention and expansion program <br /> • Marketing materials (Sheila to bring samples). <br /> 8. Other Business <br /> There was no other business. <br /> 9. Adjournment <br /> THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHAIR JURCHEN <br /> AJOURNED THE MEETING AT 9:25 A.M. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Sandy Peine <br /> City Clerk <br />