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EDC Minutes August 18, 2020 Page 3 of 4 ----------------------------- 7. School Uadate 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 out 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 Board has 4 seats available for the election this year and have had 8 (3 incumbents and 5 new) people apply for the seats. The School Board has also voted to start the task force discussions regarding the Heart of the Good Life sports complex if the land for the project is donated to the District from the City and funding options considered for the project be voter approved referendum dollars, rather than non-voter approved dollars. 8. Chamber Uqdate Katie Wasserman wanted to state she is willing to help with a marketing or informational packet for the housing inventory/real 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 funding and 20% reduction of hours. The Chamber Dinner will be held on August 20, 2020 for a fundraiser. Light the Night will be the Monday following Thanksgiving. She is currently working on adding a couple things for the evening such as candy canes, hot chocolate and trying to secure a tree lighting drone. Lifetime members will also be able to hold individual events during the evening. Ms. Wasserman stated she is working on a new business flyer with the events, picture and a map for 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.