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EDC Minutes August 18,2020 Page 3 of 4 ----------------------------- 7. School Update Chair Lindholm shared that the School Board has approved recommended plan to start the year which is that K-6 kids will attend in school every day and grades 7-12 will be 2 days in school with 3 days of distance learning to be under the 50% capacity threshold. The school district will receive about $400,000.00 from CARES Act Funding. Which allowed us to hire a new teacher and a couple paras to assist in working this plan. The school has also had to purchase more cleaning products and PPE to keep the properties clean and safe. Chair Lindholm that the district is trying to figure aut how the band and choirs can perform along with following the MN High School League's rules for all fall sports. Chair Lindholm stated that the School Bo�rd fias 4 seats available for the ,,; election this year and have had 8 (3 i��nbents and 5 new) people apply for the seats. The School Board has also��;t��o start the task force discussions regarding the Heart of the Good Li��iorts complex if the land for the project is donated to the District from the City�a��,�unding o��ions considered for the project be voter approved referendum Q�l�rs, ra�►`than non-voter approved dollars. 8. Chamber Uqdate Katie Wasserman wanted to state she is wiiling to help with a marketing or informational packet for the housing inventoryJreal estate development. She also spoke with a realtor that is interested in getting into the Real Estate Development sign of housing. The.Chamber was hit pretty hard due to COVID, they were not eligible for any f�t��ng��i 20% reduction of hours. The Chamber Dinner will be held on August ;�-�0, 2020 ft�r��a#undraiser. L�ight the Night will be the Monday following Thanksgiving. She is currently vuor�cing on adding a couple things for the evening such as candy canes, hot cho'�+alate and trying#o secure a tree lighting drone. Lifetime members will also be abl�t�hold individt�al events during the evening. Ms. Wasserman stated she is working on a new business flyer with the events, picture and a m�p f�r 2021-2022. She stated the Chamber is revamping the conference room for an inviting space for our members as a free, private option for meeting space. Non Chamber members will also be able to utilize the space for a low fee. 9. BLAEDC Update Mr. Glynn stated he met with the City regarding CARES Act funding. He has been meeting with all Municipalities to discuss the best way to utilize the funds.