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EDC Minutes <br /> October 16, 2018 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 4. Broadband/Fiber Optic Update <br /> Chair Jurchen stated that we need to support fiber to library because it <br /> could be a great resource center for the community. <br /> Mayor Adams stated the Pequot Lakes Library is doing strategic planning <br /> to be more integrated into the community. Spectrum has not responded <br /> and fiber will need to come from TDS. <br /> 5. Peauot Lakes Business Park Infill Educational Plan <br /> Tommy Woog explained City Staff, Tim Houle and himself inet prior to this <br /> meeting to review the as built for the water and wastewater in the existing <br /> Business Park as it relates to possible subdivision of existing lots. There <br /> are potentially 10 to 15 additional lots that could be available. This would <br /> increase tax base, as well as employment. It is important to maximize the <br /> infrastructure already in place, rather than put more pipe in the ground. <br /> The increased tax base could support the expansion of the Heart of the <br /> Good Life Development. <br /> Sheila Haverkamp suggested the City could be proactive, do the <br /> subdivision, put in the water and wastewater connections, and buy back <br /> the lots. <br /> Chair Jurchen stated the committee needs to get together and crunch <br /> some numbers as far as tax revenue versus what could be spent, what <br /> kind of incentives could be offered within the next 60 days and formalize a <br /> plan to get this information out to the public. <br /> Ms. Haverkamp stated the City needs to be cognizant to the needs of <br /> future business owners when it comes to the size of lot they actually need. <br /> Chair Jurchen suggested including Ms. Haverkamp in the committee <br /> meeting. Mr. Woog suggested also including the City Planner. <br /> Commissioner Lindholm stated we don't exactly want to create a policy, <br /> but to offer options for City Staff when they are approached about this <br /> infill. <br /> Commissioner Holley stated most people looking for a commercial lot <br /> have the following questions: <br /> • What can I do with the lot? <br /> • What can't I do with the lot? <br />