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EDC Minutes <br /> May 21, 2019 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Chair Lindholm asked of we have a budget to spend or would this be a <br /> Council ask. Ms. Malecha stated that it would be a Council ask but we <br /> have money in the Business Park Fund that we used for the video that <br /> could be used. <br /> Discussion ensued about the flags heights, colors, wording, visibility and <br /> cost. <br /> Commissioner Crochet suggested the wording of the flags be PLANT, <br /> YOUR, BUSINESS HERE, SHOVEL READY, COMMERCIAL <br /> PROPERTY, CITY OF PEQUOT 218-568-5222. <br /> COMMISSIONER LELWICA MOVED THAT CITY STAFF WORK OUT <br /> THE DETAILS OF THE FLAG DISPLAY MARKETING MESSAGE <br /> BASED ON THE EDC'S SUGGESTION AND OBTAIN COUNCIL <br /> APPROVAL TO EXPEND UP TO $2,000 FOR THIS MARKETING PLAN. <br /> COMMISSIONER RIECK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION <br /> CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 5. School Update <br /> Chair Lindholm stated that Friday is graduation and recently the School <br /> received good news that the Legislature approved $540 million for E-12 <br /> education which puts Pequot in a good scenario. <br /> Chair Lindholm explained the school continues to talk about two things; <br /> the ballpark in the Heart of the Good Life Development and that the school <br /> has 60-100 more students coming into the high school in the next 3-4 <br /> years so they are going to have to tackle a space issue with parking. <br /> 6. Chamber Update <br /> Ms. Wassermann stated they have a new summer staff person and her <br /> name is Elise. There are still sponsorships to fill for summer events; one <br /> titanium, three gold and five silver. There are still firework sponsorships <br /> available for families and businesses with a 10 second ad before and after <br /> the fireworks show. Tonight is the spring Pequot Lakes Business <br /> Showcase from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at It's a Wing Ding Thing and co- <br /> hosted by Woods to Water Real Estate. May 28t" is the Business After <br /> Hours for the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and hosted by Party Time Rental <br /> and Northern Cowboy Flame N' Brew from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The <br /> Chamber has 20 plus new members in Pequot Lakes thanks to the <br /> Membership Director. A new button has been added to the main Pequot <br />