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EDC Minutes January 21, 2020 Page6of8 ----------------------------- Katie Wassermann stated that she was an outsider coming in and as she may have some good prospective for them. She expressed her interest on being on the Advocacy Group. She also said that she is one of the faces people see when they come into town and she receives feedback from visitors quite often. She said she is very passionate about this topic. Commissioner Rieck said she would be interested in being on the team as EDC and a business owner. Chair Lindholm stated that he will touch base with Nancy Malecha and have her ask the commissions for a City Representative. Commissioner Holley stated that she can contact Ken Meyer at the Legion to find out if they can find someone that is interested from there. 6. Pepuot Lakes Incentive Proqram Uqdate- Michelle Commissioner Lelwica said she will be meeting with Tim Houle, Crow Wing County Administrator next week to talk about the incentive program. She also said she has been speaking to a number of different contractors in the area and others are starting to make some calls to see what other cities are doing. 7. Other 2020 Work Plan Updates Chair Lindholm stated that they are working with Close Converse on Heart of the Good Life and that the EDC has their work cut out for them on the advocacy group. Discussion ensued on when the housing report is coming out. Tyler Glynn said they had a comment period but they are still hoping to have it out on April 1 St 8. School Update Chair Lindholm stated the school district closed on the Echo Journal property. He stated the Echo Journal is using it for the next two or three months as they transition. He said they do not know what they are doing with it yet, but they do know they need a little elbow room as they are at capacity at the high school. He also stated that they have 11 to 13 teaching positions open for next year. 9. Chamber Update Katie Wassermann stated they are working on a voting ballot for the retailers in Pequot Lakes to pick a yearly calendar. She said it is going to be a City wide even and once a month they will list out if any of the participating businesses have deals or specials that are going on. She stated that it is going to be more of a way to get more people into town and drop in on businesses. Ms. Wassermann