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Economic Development Commission Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 3 of 4 The Commission directed Nancy Malecha to research the City Code and recommends increasing the member size on the Commission from 5-7 to allow for greater collaboration. Ms. Malecha noted that this item will be placed on the next City Council agenda as needed and she will report back on this next month. Sheila Haverkamp noted that a management leader at Landis Gyr might be a strong applicant for consideration but the monthly meeting schedule may be difficult for them to attend. 7. School Update Chris Lindholm informed the Commission on the Raising Healthy Kids Collaboration that took place at the Pequot Lakes School on January 12th with 36 community members in attendance. He further noted that the next Collaboration Meeting will be held on April 12th at the Breezy Point Community Center. 8. Chamber Update Chris Lindholm gave the Chamber update as he is an Advisory Board Member. Mr. Lindholm noted that Matt Kilian will be at the next Chamber Advisory Board Meeting to discuss the Brainerd Lakes Chamber's responsibility with the Pequot Lakes Chamber. 9. BLAEDC Update Sheila Haverkamp informed the Commission on the following. • The mission of the Strive Program is to mentor high school students that are struggling with Rotarians. • For every 21 people retiring from the workforce there is only 1 person entering the workforce and this is a major issue. • BLAEDC's Annual Meeting will be held on February 10th in Baxter. • Brainerd Public Utilities no longer contracts with Minnesota Power for their electrical supply and the importance of targeting key location sites for Minnesota Power to promote. 10. Goals and Objectives for 2016 The Commission deferred their discussion on goals and objectives to the Pequot Lakes City Council for a directive. Nancy Malecha noted that there will be a Special City Council Meeting on January 28th at 6:00 p.m. for the annual organizational goals work session. 11. Other Business Chair Jurchen noted the passing of Jim Oraskovich who was a valuable asset to the community.