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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br />June 20, 2017 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />----------------------------------------------------------- <br /> <br />Public Infrastructure Program would be for new businesses moving into the Business <br />Park. <br /> <br />Mayor Adams explained the City has been looking at new infrastructure in a street <br />quadrant from East Woodman Street to Main Street and Old Highway 371 to <br />Government Drive that may also need higher speeds and wondered if this would <br />qualify for a grant. Discussion ensued regarding redevelopment of streets around <br />Trailside Park and lack of fiber in the downtown retail area. It was determined that <br />the Business Park improvements and the downtown/Trailside Park area are two <br />separate projects and would be two separate applications. <br /> <br />Sheila Haverkamp asked if the EDC needed to obtain additional bids since the <br />amount has been reduced to $49,000. Nancy Malecha stated the EDC could make a <br />recommendation to the Council since new information has been received and request <br />the Council remove the additional bid directive. Ms. Malecha has contacted Charter <br />and CTC for bids. <br /> <br />Mr. Heyer noted there are webinars scheduled for the broadband grant program and <br />he will send Nancy Malecha the link. <br /> <br />4. Potential Development South of Business Park <br /> <br />Mayor Adams noted that when lots are sold in the new Business Park, construction <br />should be required to begin within one year or the lot reverts back to the City. <br /> <br />Chair Jurchen stated we should delay this discussion for another meeting. <br />Commissioner Lindholm asked what the process for development would be. Would <br />Planning and Zoning or the EDC take the lead? Ms. Malecha stated most likely both <br />Commissions. <br /> <br />5. 2018 Economic Development Budget <br /> <br />Nancy Malecha explained the 2017 budget included $2,500 for marketing and $7,500 <br />for contract services (BLAEDC) for a total budget of $10,000. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lindholm stated in the year ahead the City needs to create a vision for <br />the 80 acres south of the Business Park that needs to be a budget item on someone’s <br />plate. <br /> <br />Chair Jurchen stated he sees a need for marketing money, potentially for a website, <br />etc. and suggested increasing the marketing budget by $2,500. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER LUBKE MOVED TO INCREASE THE MARKETING <br />BUDGET FOR 2018 TO $5,000 AND HAVE THE CONTRACT SERVICES <br />REMAIN AT $7,500 FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $12,500. COMMISSIONER <br />RIECK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.