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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br /> January 20, 2015 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> Commissioner Merritt questioned whether the money the City will receive from <br /> the road turnbacks will be used for the downtown plan. She stated that she would <br /> like to see the downtown upgraded. This will make the town look good so that <br /> people want to come to Pequot Lakes. <br /> Chair Jurchen reiterated the main issues and concerns with the Highway 371 <br /> project. <br /> 1 Physical signage and gateway (Council) <br /> 2 Stakeholders (Engagement of a Vision) <br /> 3 Marketing <br /> 4 Technology <br /> 5 Downtown Plan <br /> 6 Customer Service/Training (Chamber) <br /> 7 Land Opportunities (EDC should explore opportunities that exist with the City's <br /> property) <br /> 8 Lakes Gas—work with them to look for a different location <br /> 9 Vision <br /> 10 How to engage the business community <br /> It was the consensus of the EDC that the following be addressed at the February <br /> EDC Meeting: <br /> • Identify stakeholders <br /> • Identify a method of contacting the stakeholders <br /> • Identify components for the stakeholders to work on <br /> • Draft a document to send to stakeholders explaining purpose of committee <br /> • Schedule a timeframe and work schedule for the stakeholders <br /> 6. EDC Membership <br /> Mark Jurchen stated that Cindy Roggenkamp has submitted an application for <br /> reappointment to the EDC which will go to the Council in February. <br /> 7. BLAEDC Update <br /> Sheila Haverkamp invited those present to the BLAEDC Annual meeting on <br /> Friday, February 6th, at 11:15 a.m. at Arrowwood. <br /> 8. Other Business <br /> There was no other business. <br /> 9. Adjournment <br />