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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br /> April 16, 2013 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> 4. That the study is done based on the assumption that all districts are <br /> receiving equal services. <br /> 4. Technology Issues <br /> The EDC discussed the necessity of having cutting edge broadband infrastructure <br /> in the area. Chair Jurchen noted that the internet is getting slower and this is a <br /> time where it is very important to ensure that the area offers up-to-date fiber <br /> optics infrastructure. He noted that there is a need for more speed and capacity <br /> which would allow people to do work from home. <br /> The EDC suggested surveying the community to see if their needs are being met <br /> in this area. The EDC suggested that the Chamber of Commerce could possibly <br /> conduct this survey. The EDC requested the Clerk to contact Bob Perkins to <br /> attend the June EDC meeting and provide an update as to where TDS is going <br /> with broadband infrastructure. The EDC also requested Sheila Haverkamp to <br /> attend the May meeting to provide some education for the EDC in the world of <br /> fiber optics and broadband. <br /> The EDC would like to learn what the area of Pequot has and what the future <br /> holds regarding broadband infrastructure. The EDC would like to reach out to <br /> other companies like Landis-Gyr to see if their needs are being met. <br /> 5. Highway 371 Update <br /> Chair Jurchen questioned whether the EDC wants to take an active role in this <br /> project or whether they want to be a support for the Chamber. Mayor Adams <br /> suggested that the Planning Commission take the lead on the Highway 371 <br /> project. She noted that the Planning Commission is already working on the <br /> corridors into the City. She also suggested that business owners be included in the <br /> process. The Mayor suggested that the City should communicate to all of the <br /> businesses in the City, not just the Chamber representatives. <br /> Chair Jurchen suggested that the City keep in contact with the State Legislators to <br /> inform them of the importance of moving forward with this project. The Mayor <br /> noted that she has sent letters to all area legislators signed by Mayors from <br /> surrounding towns regarding the Highway 371 project. <br /> Chair Jurchen stated it is important to keep pressure on the legislators and let <br /> them know the importance of completing this project. <br /> It was the consensus of the EDC to offer support. <br /> 6. BLAEDC Update <br />