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Economic Development Commission Minutes April 18, 2017 Page 3 of 4 ----------------------------------------------------------- The Workforce Task Force has also discussed internship and partnering through the school. Commissioner Lindholm stated he wrote a letter and sent it out to over 300 businesses district-wide. There were only 3 replies. The public outcry is that we need this, but no one wants to participate. What is said in the public arena and those willing to step up are separate issues. The Quality of Life Task Force will be bringing their concepts to the Steering Committee tomorrow. 6. School Update Commissioner Lindholm stated they approved funding for a new scoreboard. The scoreboard can now be moved. The schematic indicates the opportunity for advertisements. 7. Chamber Update Jenna Crawford reported the Chamber is busy getting ready to plan for summer events. They have been tasked for more Bean Hole Days activities. They are trying to jazz up the burying of the beans, possibly having a picnic with food booths. They also were approved to move the fireworks to Our Savior’s Cemetery. They are also looking a pooling marketing dollars with local communities. 8. BLAEDC Update Sheila Haverkamp reported she had met with Nancy Malecha regarding development of the 85 acres south of Derksen Road. Chuck Marohn had provided a report on expansion of a business park several years ago that contained great information. Ms. Haverkamp provided a handout that shared ideas and a potential path to consider in exploring a long-term vision for the 85 acres. We would need to engage a consultant to design for each of the land use ideas contained in the handout. They would provide a schematic. Or we could develop an RFP and request people to submit proposals for consideration. The EDC needs to engage the Council to set a vision and engage in the whole process. How do we get the City Council up to speed on funding mechanisms? This could be included on the May EDC Agenda. Ms. Haverkamp also brought up the odor issues. How do we address it? How long does it last? Chair Jurchen reminded everyone to get Agenda items to Nancy Malecha as soon as possible.