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Economic Development Commission Minutes January 15, 2013 Page 2 of 3 The EDC felt that this issue is pertinent to economic development because of the impact that the two different taxing districts has on businesses and property owners. • Pro-business growth environment • Adopt the Comp Plan • Local workforce development and coordinating efforts in that area with the local school district • Identify strategic locations within our city for future business development and expansion • The need for sewer and water infrastructure • The need for fiber optic infrastructure The EDC discussed the need for current fiber optic infrastructure. Sheila Haverkamp noted that there is a huge need for fiber optics from local businesses and home-based businesses. The EDC suggested beginning discussions with TDS sometime in the spring. • The Concept of"Silicon Lakes" for our area targeting growth in the technology and home based business sector 6. BLAEDC/Chamber Update Sheila Haverkamp updated the EDC on the new Twitter Account at BLAEDC. She also extended an invitation to the EDC to attend the February 14th first Business Execs Chat at SuperValu in Pequot Lakes at 8:00 a.m. Chair Jurchen updated the EDC members on Chamber events. 7. February Meeting Agenda Items The EDC will review the water and sewer ordinances at the February meeting. 8. Other Business Discussion was held regarding the tax presentation that Sheila Haverkamp gave at the last EDC meeting. The EDC suggested giving this presentation to business owners and to the public to help everyone to better understand how property taxes are determined. It was decided to begin marketing in the hopes of communicating ...'' and educating the business owners and public prior to a presentation sometime in April or May.