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EDC Minutes November 17,2020 Page 2 of 3 ----------------------------- Ms. Duus stated that both Commissioner Lubke and Commissioner Holley have both applied to reinstate their positions. 6. Citv Administrator Hirina Update Ms. Duus stated that at the October 29, 2020 Special Council meeting the council has elected to hire Richard Spiczka for the new City Administrator. Mr. Spiczka's hire date is December 1, 2020. 7. Housina Update—Mark Jurchen Mr. Jurchen stated he has worked and met with Commissioners Lelwica and Holley regarding infrastructure, contacted the Brainerd and Pequot Lakes HRAs to discuss funding and options. Mr. Jurchen will meet with the upcoming Mayor Tyler Gardener regarding the housing in Pequot Lakes. 8. Welcominca Communitv Advocacv Group Uadate—Cindv Rieck Commissioner Rieck stated the Welcoming Community Advocacy Group meets every finro months to discuss their priorities. Commissioner Rieck stated the group is working on a survey to send to students, community members and business owners; possible Peace Conference; and an art project. Chair Lindholm stated the Greater Pequot Lakes Community Foundation would be a good avenue to work with in order to send out the survey. 9. School Uadate Chair Lindholm stated that the School District has shifted to K-12 distance leaming due to COVID. The district along with the Board will be working on the Strategic Plan. The district will not hire a new Community Education Director until spring. 10. Chamber Update Ms. Wasserman stated that with the last Executive Order, the Awards of Excellence event has been postponed. Light the Night will still happen on November 30, 2020 as well as Santa's Bobbin into Town. Ms. Wasserman stated that there is a concept the Chamber is working on for assistance to businesses due to the new executive order. The Chamber building will have a newly remodeled meeting space. She stated she is working on getting technology installed and will be completed by January. Ms. Wasserman has met with Commissioner of Economic Development, Steve Gross, regarding the Executive Orders. She stated that there will be an additional $10 million in funding for businesses.