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Economic Development Commission Minutes May 19, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Matt Kilian noted that Mr. Quisberg at SuperValu may be able to provide valuable statistical information on its customers. He stated that the Chamber would be willing to promote the survey if there is enough interest. Sheila Haverkamp stated that the list of questions and responses could be implemented into some type of computer application. Chris Lindholm noted that the School has twelve iPads that could be used this summer for the survey project. Chair Jurchen stated that the survey project should occur over a three week period around the 4th of July holiday. Some possible survey questions are: • How did you find Pequot Lakes? • Would the alternate Highway 371 route impact your future shopping in Pequot Lakes? Matt Kilian reiterated that the computer application needs to be identified and purchased, School iPads need to be reserved, the list of questions compiled, and survey volunteers need to be organized before this can move forward. It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss this at their next meeting. 8. School Update Chris Lindholm informed the Commission that the School will approve their final budget in June which includes the elimination of 3 FTE positions for the next school year. 9. Chamber Update Matt Kilian stated that the Chamber is appreciative of being allowed to weigh in on the bridge design. He noted that the Chamber is planning to have conversations with the downtown community. 10. BLAEDC Update Sheila Haverkamp informed the Commission that she and the Mayor will have a conversation about the vacant spaces tour in Crosslake and how to invigorate empty spaces in the community. 11. Other Business Chair Jurchen noted that agenda items for the next meeting will include the ■ . formulation of the retail action plan survey and further discussions on the retail trade and infrastructure analysis from the U of M Second Homeowners Study.