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EDC Minutes December 17, 2019 Page 3 of 4 ----------------------------- Commissioner Lelwica talked about the goal being to increase housing and to look at the River to Rails project to help create similar incentives in Pequot Lakes. She stated that she has talked to Contractors and they say it's too expensive to build but with incentives, even with Wac and Sac fees waived, they would be more willing to look at building in the area. Discussion ensued about a timeline to present to Council. 7. 2020 Proiect Priorities a. Workforce Housing b. Pequot Lakes Incentive Program Discussion ensued about putting a June 15'deadline to present the incentive program to City Council. c. Marking of the Heart of the Good Life Development d. Investment in Recreational Space in the Heart of the Good Life Development Commissioner Lelwica requested putting this topic on the agenda since it is a shared interest throughout the City. She stated that we need to create foot traffic in Pequot. She said that having tournaments in town will bring in people and create the foot traffic Pequot Lake's needs. She said it will also create the facilities the School needs. She discussed the funding challenge and that ICS is knowledgeable on the revenue streams needed for the project. She believes with the progress the Steering Committee is making that they should make this project a priority. Ms. Lelwica feels this project could get the community work together towards a common goal. Commissioner Holley agreed that it should be put on the 2020 priority list. Discussion ensued about the school activities that can bring people into the Communiry and the business it brings to town. The cost of the project was discussed and possible funding sources. COMMISSIONER LELWICA MOVED TO ADD INVESTMENT IN RECREATIONAL SPACE IN THE HEART OF THE GOOD LIFE DEVELOPMENT TO THE 2020 WORK PROJECT PRIORITIES LIST. COMMISSIONER LUBKE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8. School Update Chair Lindholm stated the School Board approved a 1.3 % increase to the Levy. He stated that most of those formulas are per pupil therefore it may not impact homeowners at all because there are more people paying into the pot. He stated the increase is a result of enrollment.