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EDC Minutes January 21, 2020 Page 2 of 4 ----------------------------- James Johnson, Avery Gorr, and Braden Wallin, 6th graders from Pequot Lakes Middle School Lego League team gave their presentation on a Solar Panel Power Source in the Heart of the Good Life Development. Mr. Lindholm inquired about the pricing and energy production on the project. The initial cost of the project would be $576,000 and will pay for itself in 15 years and net $1,000,000 in savings and energy costs. These numbers were calculated by REAL in Pine River. One acre of solar panels are estimated to produce 375,000 kilowatt hours of energy per year. Council member Lelwica asked if the panels could go on a building or roof of a structure if there is one in that area. Ms. Johnson stated that the ground panels produce more energy, due to possible snow cover and angle they are placed, than roof panels. 6. Welcominq Communitv Advocacv Group Update Ms. Malecha stated Sourcewell has agreed to fund an eighteen month program, with quarterly meetings, facilitated by Region Five, IDI assessment opportunities, plus $10,000 to use toward a community project to assist Pequot Lakes in becoming a Welcoming Community. The group would consist of 5-10 people from local government, business owners, students, school board, and non-profit. Discussion ensued whether to move forward with the Welcoming Community Advocacy Group as well as how the City of Pequot Lakes can become a more welcoming cammunity. COMMISSIONER RIECK MOTIONED TO MAKE THE WELCOMING COMMUNITY ADVOCACY GROUP BE PART OF OUR 2020 PROJECT PRIORITIES. COMMISSIONER CROCHET SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7. Define Work Plan and Timeline for 2020 Proiect Priorities a. Workforce Housing Ms. Malecha stated we are currently waiting for further information on the Workforce Housing from Crow Wing County HRA. b. Pequot Lakes Incentive Program —6-1-20 deadline c. Marketing of the Heart of the Good Life Development