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EDC Minutes <br /> Apri19, 2019 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 6. Chamber Update <br /> Ms. Wasserman stated she just posted to hire a summer tourism event <br /> staff member. Summer events are in full swing. <br /> 7. BLAEDC Update <br /> Ms. Haverkamp stated BLAEDC has updated their major employer list on <br /> their website. She also mentioned that there are 3 large employers in the <br /> Pequot Lakes Area: Breezy Point Resort, Pequot Lakes School District <br /> and Landis Gyr. <br /> 8. Citv of Jenkins Update <br /> No update <br /> 9. Other Business <br /> Vice Chair Rieck stated that Ms. Malecha, Commissioners Crochet, Rieck, <br /> Chair Lindholm and Shelia Haverkamp, BLAEDC attended the Regional <br /> EDA Meeting in Crosslake last week. She stated that the topics of concern <br /> for EDC are Housing (includes skilled workforce and diversified <br /> community), Infrastructure, telling our story (Heart of the Good Life) and <br /> funding sources. <br /> Commissioner Lelwica inquired about where the school is with the ballfield <br /> project. Ms. Malecha stated that the understanding of the Council was the <br /> School would be in control of this, however, at this time the School Board <br /> does not want to proceed. Mr. Pedersen stated the piece of land is <br /> valuable to the City. Vice Chair Rieck stated that Chair Lindholm asked <br /> Mr. Houle how much the project would cost (estimated $5 million) she also <br /> read minutes from the March 12, 2019 meeting. Commissioner Lelwica <br /> suggested the City be responsible for the fields and have a contract with <br /> the school to rent the fields. Discussion ensued regarding who should take <br /> responsibility and incur the cost of this project, also does the project make <br /> financial sense for the City to incur the cost. Included in the discussion <br /> were options for applying for grants through the Twins Baseball Fund and <br /> Cal Ripkin Fund. Also generating revenue through the school rental fees, <br /> weekend tournaments, Legion Baseball, etc. <br /> 10. Adiournment <br /> There being no further business, COMISSIONER LELWICA MOVED TO <br /> ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMISSIONER LUBKE SECONDED THE <br />