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EDC Minutes <br /> June 18, 2019 <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> they start working with the landscape standards and if there are parts <br /> that do not work the plan it can be amended. <br /> Commissioner Crochet questioned the standard about the lights <br /> approved with signs having to be turned off at the close of each <br /> business day and if it would deter businesses. Ms. Bittner stated that it <br /> is in the current commercial zone standards but she will take it back to <br /> the Planning Commission to look at. Commissioner Holley stated that <br /> the lighting issue would matter to a business and they would want the <br /> highway exposure after hours. The lighting issue was discussed <br /> further. Ms. Bittner said if they think of anything else to reach out <br /> because they want it to speak for the community. <br /> b. Marketing Flags Update <br /> Nancy Malecha stated that the flag marketing strategy went to City <br /> Council at the June 4, 2019 meeting and it was approved. Ms. Malecha <br /> stated that a conditional use permit has been applied for and now the <br /> strategy goes to the Planning Commission on June 20, 2019. They will <br /> look at it and attach any conditions they may see fit. Ms. Malecha said <br /> that once there is approval from them will she will work on getting the <br /> flags ordered and installed which she is hoping will happen in July. <br /> c. One Page Marketing Flyer <br /> Ms. Malecha stated now that the marketing flag logo has been put into <br /> place she is bringing back the one page marketing flyer to get direction <br /> on what should go on the back of the flyer. The EDC agreed that it <br /> should be two pages and previous ideas for the back were school, <br /> quality of life, lakes, marketing message, and the video link. Shelia <br /> Haverkamp stated that she has a 2 page flyer for BLAEDC and that <br /> she would be willing to help with this flyer. Discussion ensued about <br /> the main topics being school, quality of life and business emphasized <br /> with bullet points and not putting too much information on the flyer. <br /> Chair Lindholm emphasized the purpose is to encourage the reader to <br /> want to know more so they go to website. <br /> 4. Housin <br /> a. Ms. Malecha stated that the Brainerd and Crow Wing County HRA will <br /> be presenting the Small Cities Redevelopment Program Grant to the <br /> City Council at the July 2, 2019 Meeting. The City has to have a pre- <br /> application in by November of 2019. The HRA will be telling the council <br /> what the grant all entails, what the targeted areas are per an analysis <br />