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EDC Minutes <br /> August 18,2020 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> BLAEDC will be working with the County to allow for businesses with 50 or less <br /> employees apply for a grant of$10,000 starting today through September 15�'. <br /> There are specific perimeters for the grant: COVID related expenses (i.e. payroll, <br /> rent, utilities if forced to shut down), expenses must have incurred from March 1St <br /> through December 1 S'and cannot be a budgeted item. <br /> Mr. Glynn explained that BLAEDC has asked each municipality give back a <br /> portion of their CARES Act funding to the county to add to the allowable grant <br /> money to area businesses. Each municipality that gives to the County will be <br /> listed and those funds will be distributed first. Once the"city's"funds are <br /> depleted, the County funds will be utilized. <br /> Mr. Glynn stated that he, 2 County Commissioners, a County staff and BLAEDC <br /> executives will go through each application. If the application is eligible, the <br /> applicant will receive the funds. The County will administer all funds. <br /> Mr. Glynn stated the Brainerd HRA's preliminary budget is to allocate $500,000 <br /> into their Housing Trust Fund in 2021. Commissioner �elwica stated she and Mr. <br /> Jurchen would love to get together with the Brainerd HRA to discuss our housing <br /> development and inventory. <br /> 10. Citv of Jenkins Update <br /> Commissioner Lubke said Jenkins new city sign is almost complete and the <br /> County Highway 145 project is close to completion. <br /> 11. Other Business <br /> No other business. <br /> 12. Adiournment <br /> There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. <br /> RespectFully submitted, <br /> � <br /> , ..�,_...� <br /> ; <br /> " � <br /> i. �-,-- <br /> Jen er et son <br /> Administra ive Assistant <br />