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Economic Development Commission Minutes April 16, 2013 Page 2 of 3 4. That the study is done based on the assumption that all districts are receiving equal services. 4. Technology Issues The EDC discussed the necessity of having cutting edge broadband infrastructure in the area. Chair Jurchen noted that the interne is getting slower and this is a time where it is very important to ensure that the area offers up-to-date fiber optics infrastructure. He noted that there is a need for more speed and capacity which would allow people to do work from home. ,,:„,AA The EDC suggested surveying the community to ;.'r needs are being met in this area. The EDC suggested that the Chamb. ,s f Co ce could possibly conduct this survey. The EDC requested thePr °� conta' � • Perkins to oin• attend the June EDC meeting and provide,,;> up•Ste as to whe�', S is going with broadband infrastructure. The ED •'so requ- ted Sheila H.' . . to attend the May meeting to provide so e ::� ation ' the EDC in t ' orld of fiber optics and broadband. • The EDC would like to learn the area of Pe• <':;: as and what the future holds regarding broadband infr . f '' ,,; :. The EDC 'f ff ike to reach out to other companies like Landis-Gyr s- r,. needs . .eing met. 5. Hi'hwa 371 U.,' Chair Jure >:/t estion-- hether the .%•C wants to take an active role in this or whet % e s to be a sus =” project for the Chamber. Mayor Adams ,,te ,, sugge ; at the ;'take the lead on the Highway 371 -d th Plannm/'ommission is already working on the ,fsdors into ��ity. so suggested that business owners be included in the ; fir, 'cess. The Ma '%>,A ugge -� at the City should communicate to all of the b"� sses in the 1; : not st the Chamber representatives. Chair .% ffin sug ed that the City keep in contact with the State Legislators to inform th`>'` , importance of moving forward with this project. The Mayor noted that shy:•-.'s sent letters to all area legislators signed by Mayors from surrounding /owns regarding the Highway 371 project. Chair Jurchen stated it is important to keep pressure on the legislators and let them know the importance of completing this project. It was the consensus of the EDC to offer support. 6. BLAEDC Update