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EDC Minutes September 15,2020 Page 2 of 3 ----------------------------- ROLL CALL: LINDHOLM —AYE; CROCHET—AYE; HOLLEY—AYE; LELWICA—AYE; RIECK—AYE; BECKLIN —AYE. 6. School Update Chari Lindholm gave an overview of school starting: grades k-6 all day every day, secondary grades in school 2 days/distance learning 3 days per week; Cross Country and Tennis are going strong for sports; fall sports are starting to practice; construction is underway on the Echo building, however, bids are extremely high; and food and transportation services are going well. Commissioner Becklin inquired about winter sports. Chair Lindholm stated he has only hea�d that there may be a 70% season at this point. Commissioner Becklin inquired about teachers concerns on opening. Chair Lindholm stated that there has not been any strong pushback from teachers to open. Chair Lindholm stated that he, the Board, and the business office are looking into funding for future years. 7. Chamber Update Ms. Wasserman stated that the Chamber will be hosting a communitive forum for the General Election Mayoral and City Council Candidates at Breezy Point Resort on September 215�from 6-8pm. This event will be available via Live streaming. Ms. Wasserman spoke to Josh with Cass County regarding opening up their applications again for the CARES Act Funding for any businesses in Cass County. Ms. Wasserman stated the Chamber is still working on the plans for the Light the Night event. 8. BLAEDC Update Mr. Glynn gave an overview of the CARES Act Funding applications, webinar via the Chamber and marketing of the program. They have received, as of today, 202 small business applications; 17 applications from Pequot Lakes businesses and 3 applications from businesses in Jenkins. On the Non-profit side of the funding, they have received 38 applications. 9. Citv of Jenkins Update No City of Jenkins update.