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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br /> June 16, 2015 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> 8. Other Business <br /> Mayor Sjoblad stated that the City will soon be finished with the negotiations on <br /> the Highway 371 project. Matt Killian stated that he was not enthusiastic with the <br /> bridge designs that were done by MnDOT. He felt the artistic element was <br /> minimal and would like to see something more substantial. <br /> Chair Jurchen questioned if there was anything that the Commissioners felt the <br /> EDC should be pursuing. <br /> Mayor Sjoblad questioned whether there is something more that the City can do <br /> to recruit businesses? Sheila Haverkamp stated that Brainerd and Baxter are doing <br /> the same thing as Pequot, but their advantage is location. She suggested reviewing <br /> the business subsidy policy at one of the upcoming meetings. She explained that <br /> the City can use marketing techniques but before that the City has to have a vision <br /> and (what type of business does the City want to promote),have the property <br /> ready to go including a map and pricing. <br /> 9. Adjournment <br /> THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED <br /> AT 9:17 A.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Sandy Peine <br /> City Clerk <br />