01-16-2018 EDC Commission Minutes

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EDC Minutes I� January 16, 2018 ' Page 2 of 4 5. Schematic DesiAns for Potential Develoqment South of Business Park I, Mike Rude, Mike Angland and Chad Conner from Widseth Smith Nolting presented four schematic design layouts for potential development south , of the business park. �, Commission discussion ensued regarding the four layouts presented; possible uses for this area which may include ball fields, hotel, and office complex; road layouts; visual exposure; safety; utilities and storm water retention. Nancy Malecha asked Justin Burslie to take these concepts to the next Planning Commission Meeting for their input and she will discuss the concepts with the Public Works Supervisor. �I Chris Lindholm will discuss the ball field concept with the School Board Members. Mr. Lindholm stated the Board Members will likely want to meet with the City and the Council regarding the ownership and maintenance of the ball fields. The consensus of the Commission agreed to set up a meeting to include, � Mayor Adams, Nancy Malecha, members of the School Board, and members of the City Council to discuss the schematic designs and to also gather feedback from the Planning Commission and Public Works Supervisor to bring to the March EDC meeting. 6. Collaborative Communication Director Position Nancy Malecha presented an update on the Collaborative Communication Director Position and highlighted the job duties of this position. 7. Contribution Request from Pequot Lakes Chamber Nancy Malecha explained the request from the Pequot Lakes Chamber for an annual contribution of$1,000 for its assistance in promoting the community of Pequot Lakes. Chair Jurchen stated this amount of money would not go far if the City would market on their own. The consensus of the Commission agreed that this would benefit the City to partner with the Chamber in their marketing efforts.