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EDC Minutes August 20, 2019 Page 2 of 4 ----------------------------- uses. She said the grid tells if it is an accessory use, permitted use, conditional use, interim use or if the use is excluded. Ms. Bittner stated the Planning Commission would like to add medical facility to the matrix. Ms. Bittner pointed out that on the third page of the matrix they changed Stadium/Play Fields to Athletic Fields and made changes to how they would be permitted in the zones. Ms. Bittner stated the Planning Commission thought it would be a good idea that someone from the EDC attend the next Planning Commission Meeting to discuss potential uses that you can see going into the Heart of the Good Life Development. Ms. Bittner asked the EDC to look at the uses and if they see that there are uses they would like to see in this Development to let her know. Commissioner Holley volunteered to attend the September Planning Commission Meeting. b. Marketing Flyer Ms. Malecha discussed the flyer and stated that Katie Wasserman created the second page. Ms. Malecha asked the EDC to review the flyer and to notify her of any changes. 5. Ball Fields Discussion Chair Lindholm invited Ryan Buell to discuss the possible sports complex in the Heart of the Good Life Development and next steps. Mr. Buell said that last summer discussions came up about a sports complex and it would be a good way to rapidly develop that area. He said there is a lot of excitement for something like this and it is a huge draw or attraction. Mr. Buell presented some overlays he received from the New Heriiage Architecture Firm in Pequot Lakes. Mr. Buell said the idea is to develop softball fields, baseball fields, and potentially a community center with a pool and indoor ice rink. He discussed the tournaments that could be hosted and the income Pequot Lakes could potentially bring in. Mr. Buell stated that ICS Consulting was contacted as they have provided planning and funding services for Brainerd. He discussed many organizations in the community that would be interested in a project like this. Mr. Buell said that one of ICS's key strengths is fundraising. He noted that ICS could be retained by the City for the initial cost of$30,000. Mr. Buell said Nathan Norton who is a Planning Commission Member works for ICS and is willing to donate his time which is a $7,000 cost reduction and Sourcewell would kick in $3,000, so the number to retain ICS would actually be $20,000. The first half of the money would need to be paid this fall and the second half next spring. ICS put together a timeline and Mr. Buell asked the EDC to recommend this to City Council. He said that Jeff Schiltz and Nathan Norton from ICS would come to the September Council Meeting to answer questions.