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EDC Minutes <br /> July 17, 2018 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Commissioner Lindholm suggested adding the regional population along <br /> with the city population. Discussion ensued regarding area population, <br /> population forecasting and housing studies. <br /> b. Utilities 8� Roadway Extensions Study <br /> Chad Connor presented the draft map showing a projected layout of the <br /> Heart of the Good Life Development including proposed roadway, utilities, <br /> lot lines and preliminary estimated costs. <br /> Chair Jurchen asked if the DNR had been contacted yet. Mr. Connor <br /> replied they had been contacted and shown the map early on and will be <br /> contacted again once the development is closer to the final stages. <br /> c. Shovel Ready Certification <br /> Chad Connor presented a packet from Widseth Smith Nolting showing the <br /> processes and estimated costs involved with shovel ready certification. <br /> Mr. Connor stated there is an application cost of approximately $2,000 <br /> that is not included in the packet and the application process would take <br /> approximately 45 days to complete. <br /> Tyler Glynn added there are about 35 shovel ready certification site <br /> locations in Minnesota. <br /> Nancy Malecha recommended moving forward with the certification <br /> process and the video if the Economic Development Commission gives <br /> the recommendation to the City Council for approval. Ms. Malecha added <br /> there is approximately $300,000 in the Business Park Fund that can be <br /> utilized for these costs. <br /> d. Video <br /> Brady Bussler stated the main goal of the video should be to get people's <br /> attention, get them excited about the development opportunity by giving <br /> visuals of what it can be and give them information on how to contact <br /> someone for more information on the development. Mr. Bussler added <br /> the video should state how great Pequot Lakes and the development are <br /> by including information such as the close proximity to State Highway 371 <br /> and the Paul Bunyan Trail. <br /> Commissioner Lindholm inquired who would own this video. Mr. Bussler <br /> stated the City of Pequot Lakes would own the video and that should be <br /> spelled out in the contract. <br />