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EDC Minutes <br /> May 21, 2019 <br /> Page4of5 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Lakes Chamber page that connects to Heart of the Good Life <br /> Development video for marketing. <br /> 7. BLAEDC Update <br /> Sheila Haverkamp reminded everyone that BLAEDC is trying to <br /> reorganize how they are going to fund the organization moving forward. <br /> She pointed out that the government funding they receive is at the same <br /> level it was in 2005. The City of Pequot is a great supporter and was able <br /> to increase their funding but others have not been able to especially Crow <br /> Wing County. Ms. Haverkamp stated that Kevin Larson, the prior CEO of <br /> CTC, is still active in the community and was on the Board for BLAEDC for <br /> several years and is now helping with private sector funding. <br /> Ms. Haverkamp noted that one of the things BLAEDC staff has decided to <br /> do with board approval is to hold quarterly membership meetings for <br /> businesses. Tyler Glynn stated this will be good and help businesses to <br /> better understand what BLAEDC does for them. One of the future <br /> presentations is property tax 101 which simplifies the system. <br /> Commissioner Lubke asked if Crow Wing County is doing any funding for <br /> BLAEDC. Ms. Haverkamp stated that they are one of their bigger <br /> supporters but it has been stagnant and was even reduced when they had <br /> some major levy issues. <br /> 8. Citv of Jenkins Update <br /> No update given. <br /> 9. Other Business <br /> a. Crosslake EDA Meeting Minutes <br /> Mr. Jurchen stated he would like to keep housing on the docket. He has <br /> been finding in his research that businesses and people move to where <br /> affordable housing is and he would like to address housing in conjunction <br /> with the Heart of the Good Life Development Project because housing is a <br /> driving force in growth and industry. <br /> Ms. Malecha will be meeting with HRA in the coming weeks to talk about a <br /> small cities redevelopment grant and it is a big process. She would like to <br /> have the HRA be a partner with the City of Pequot Lakes to move forward <br /> with these opportunities. Jennifer Bergman, the Director of the Brainerd <br /> HRA and the Director of the Crow Wing County HRA, will be assisting the <br />