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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br /> JUNE 18,2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Jurchen, Barb Merritt, Cindy Rieck, Tommy Woog <br /> (arrived at 8:10) and Cindy Roggenkamp <br /> ALSO PRESENT: Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Sheila Haverkamp, BLAEDC; <br /> Kala Ernest, Intern(Cindy Rieck); Bob Perkins, TDS; <br /> Mayor Nancy Adams <br /> 1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chair Jurchen at 8:00 a.m. <br /> 2. Approval of 5-21-2013 EDC Minutes <br /> COMMISSIONER RIECK MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/21/2013 EDC <br /> MINUTES. COMMISSIONER MERRITT SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 3. Bob Perkins—TDS—Broadband Update <br /> Chair Jurchen stated that the EDC requested Mr. Perkins presence to give an <br /> update on where TDS is with technological changes. He thanked TDS for <br /> operating in the community. Mr. Perkins stated that they are close to 100 <br /> employees in the building and the building is completely full. He explained that <br /> the company is expanding to west. Mr. Perkins had maps that he presented that <br /> showed the broadband coverage in the area. He indicated that the coverage is <br /> nearly at 100%. <br /> Sheila Haverkamp explained the importance of technology in economic <br /> development. She noted that Region 5 and BLAEDC has identified broadband <br /> systems as a high priority and as a growth strategy. Discussion was held regarding <br /> the terminology of broadband versus fiber versus cable. Chair Jurchen noted that <br /> we want to be sure our area is ready to serve the companies with the most <br /> advanced technology possible. He stated that we need to partnership with TDS to <br /> do this. <br /> Discussion was held regarding how TDS works with existing companies and new <br /> companies regarding their need for broadband services. Bob Perkins stated that <br /> any company can call and get in contact with a commercial sales or marketing <br /> contact. He also noted that he is also available if needed. <br /> �... The group thanked Bob Perkins for his presentation and noted that it would be <br /> good for him to meet with the EDC on a yearly basis. Following Mr. Perkins <br />