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EDC Minutes <br /> February 18,2020 <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> that there is a new Select Therapy and Pequot Lakes and it would be a great <br /> opportunity to meet a fellow business. <br /> 10. BLAEDC Update <br /> Tyler Glynn informed the EDC that the BLAEDC annual meeting is scheduled for <br /> Tuesday, March 24th at 8:00 A.M at Arrowwood Lodge. He stated that he <br /> switched it from a noon meeting to a breakfast meeting and registration starts at <br /> 7:15 A.M. with the food line opening up at 7:30 A.M. Mr. Glynn stated that at the <br /> meeting he wants to concentrate on what is happening locally and BLAEDC has <br /> asked him to share his thoughts and visions on the organization. He stated his <br /> goal for those attending will see it as much more interactive. <br /> Commissioner Holley brought up the sale of Pfeiffer Drug since BLAEDC was a <br /> big part of the sale. She stated that they are going to remodel the whole thing <br /> with the backend being an office and the front end will be about 800 square feet <br /> for a retail business. Mr. Glynn stated that they were happy to be able to play a <br /> role in the sale and they did commit some Unified Fund dollars to it. <br /> Commissioner Holley stated that American National Bank is doing the financing <br /> and it has been a great combination. <br /> Mr. Glynn informed the EDC that discussion are occurring with a developer that <br /> is very serious about the Heart of the Good Life Development. He just wants <br /> everyone to be aware of that. He stated no offense to realtors or anybody but it <br /> is something that they potentially could get done before they sign a contract with <br /> a realtor. Mr. Glynn stated that he has worked with Close Converse in the past <br /> and with Mr. Grotzke on many projects. He said they are fantastic and have a <br /> tremendous reach. He implied that they may be the right people to take this <br /> potential project on and he expects the EDC to have a presentation at the March <br /> meeting about this potential project. He said it could be a great start for the <br /> Heart of the Good Life. Mr. Glynn stated that he has had four or five pretty <br /> detailed conversations. He also said that he and Nancy Malecha have had a <br /> conference call with them about 10 days ago. <br /> 11. Citv of Jenkins Update <br /> Commissioners Lubke informed the EDC that there is a sign on the Shiners <br /> building now where the bar is going to be but they still don't know what the <br /> opening date will be. <br /> He discussed a Telecommuter Forward Community that is certified by MN DEED <br /> and he is going to put it in next month packet. He explained that it has to do with <br /> broadband and having community support for broadband. <br /> Mr. Glynn informed the EDC that the DEED Commissioner is now Steve Grove. <br /> He stated the Mr. Grove was appointed to the position by MN Governor Tim Walz <br /> and he was previously a Google executive. Mr. Glynn stated that he just heard <br /> him speak about three weeks ago and Mr. Grove stated that the state mandate <br />