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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 chen at 8:00 a.m./��///////� <br /> 2. Approval of 6-18-2013 EDC Minute /j �� / <br /> COMMISSIONER RIECK MOVED TO A : OVE THE 5/21/2013 EDC <br /> MINUTES. COMMISSION *y ERRITT S 4,, <br /> DED THE MOTION. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. ',///O////�- ii <br /> 3. Bob Perkins—TDS —Broadband dat %// <br /> Chair Jurche ated f ' he EDC re*ested Mr. Perkins presence to give an <br /> update on /TDS is th technoloal changes. He thanked TDS for <br /> operating in the/4,-11m m Mr. Perkin? : ated that they are close to 100 <br /> emplo // in the r,„,, ,<;.: ,j� g is completely full. He explained that <br /> the i. ..:, -/.:: xp. %:j to west. <r. Perkins had maps that he presented that <br /> :s•owed the bpi jand r:" age in the area. He indicated that the coverage is <br /> Orly at 100%. /�// <br /> Shei :,,, verkamp <' .lained the importance of technology in economic <br /> develos- <:,,t. She Ad that Region 5 and BLAEDC has identified broadband <br /> systems a .i;'l�tiority and as a growth strategy. Discussion was held regarding <br /> the terminol•K/(f broadband versus fiber versus cable. Chair Jurchen noted that <br /> we want to s="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 />