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Page 2 of 2 <br /> Dan Frank stated that there are internship services available through the U of M CURA Cap <br /> Program and Center for Small Towns to assist the Steering Committee and/or task forces with <br /> projects such as coordination,vision statements, branding,etc... The Center for Small Towns <br /> may be a better fit for the TCI Program; however,contact can be made to gather more <br /> information. Michelle Kiley also noted that the National Joint Powers Alliance also offers an <br /> internship program and Anna Gruber would be the contact for further information. <br /> 4. Vision Statements Update <br /> The Economy Task Force is working to create a personalized vision statement for Pequot Lakes <br /> and will bring it before the Steering Committee in the future. <br /> 5&6. Community Action Update and Community Fund Discussion <br /> Mark Jurchen noted that Community Action of Pequot Lakes(CAPL)is interested in being a fiscal <br /> agent for community projects of a smaller scale; however,they would not have the means to <br /> raise and hold endowed funds. Dan Frank informed the Committee on two community <br /> foundation organizations that could be considered for larger scale contributions. One <br /> organization is through the Initiative Foundation and the other organization is the Brainerd <br /> Lakes Area Community Foundation. Both of these organizations offer financial and investment <br /> management services with oversight by a Board of Directors. <br /> 7. Initiative Foundation Role Going Forward <br /> The Initiative Foundation will take on a resource role and they have a staff directory that the TCI <br /> Steering Committee and task forces can utilize for future assistance. <br /> 8. Other Business <br /> Jim Park requested to meet with a representative from each task force to discuss the idea of <br /> retail enclaves. Jim Park, Mark Jurchen,and Craig Fink will meet on March 22nd at 2:00 p.m.at <br /> the Pequot Lakes City Hall Council Chambers. <br /> 9. Elect Co-Chairs for Steering Committee <br /> Nancy Malecha and Jenna Crawford volunteered to serve as co-chairs of the Pequot Lakes TCI <br /> Steering Committee. <br /> 10. Set Date for Next Meeting <br /> The next meeting of the Pequot Lakes TCI Steering Committee will be held on April 19th at 3:00 <br /> p.m.at the Pequot Lakes City Hall Council Chambers. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Nancy Malecha <br /> Pequot Lakes TCI Steering Committee Co-Chair <br />