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EDC Minutes February 18, 2020 Page6of8 ----------------------------- Chair Lindholm stated that he wili 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. 6. Pequot Lakes Incentive Proqram Update - Michelle Commissioner Lelwica said she will be meeting with Tim Houle, City Engineer 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 the Heart of the Good Life Development 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 finro 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 event 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 said that people should see some signs and probably some communication next month. Ms. Wassermann said that the Chamber just got approved for a bike repair station and they worked with Lions Club on it. She stated that Denise Simpson found all of the money for it. Ms. Wassermann explained that it has a pump and tools. She stated that they will be installing that in the spring. She informed the EDC that the Select Therapy Business After Hours is on Tuesday, February 25th, at Black Bear Lodge from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M. She said