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EDC Minutes December 21,2021 Page 3 of 2 on goals. Discussion ensued about compiling potential goals for 2022 and stated that they will bring the ideas to the January meeting. 10. BLAEDC Update Tyler Glynn discussed that Mark Jurchen represents the EDC Commission well and that he did a great job presenting the WAC and SAC Waiver to the Council. He suggested that a contact should be added to the press release and a link to the information. He said this is a great opportunity for the City. Mr. Glynn discussed developments that are happening in other communities and also discussed one of the developers that has talked to the City of Pequot Lakes about building out the Trailside Estates. He stated that this developer has been very successful in the Brainerd Lakes Area, builds a quality product, and is transparent. Mr. Glynn also mentioned the grant applications have closed for the Crow Wing County childcare assistance grants. He stated that they had half a million dollars available, and they received 29 applications for both existing daycare facilities and new facilities which totaled 3.3 million dollars in requests. He stated BLAEDC had a conversation with the County, and they may move up some that was earmarked for the second round of funding through the ARPA dollars to potential get up to 1 million dollars. Mr. Glynn stated the primary goal is to create daycare spots as they are needed badly since the County is 1,200 spots short and he also informed the commission that 43 daycare providers were lost since COVID started. He said they have also received requests from current providers to upgrade or expand their facilities and requests to help with wages and benefits for staff. Discussion ensued about disbursing money geographically throughout the County. Mr. Glynn said a big challenge with this is anyone starting a new daycare in home will have about a three-month process before they get licensed, and a center-based facility is about a nine-month process to get licensed. He said the plan right now is if these facilities get approved the County will hold the money until they are licensed. Discussion ensued about the HOGTL development and BLAEDC assistance or involvement in the process. 11. City of Jenkins Update Commissioner Holley said the lights look great driving through and Commissioner Lubke said after a couple of years with nothing happening the Lions wanted to take over the lighting in the City and that it is that they would like to see done so it is a work in progress. 12. EDC Term Expirations 12-31-21 Ms. Duus informed the Commission that three members term expire and the EDC appointments will be made at the January Council meeting. 13. Other Business No other business. 14. Adioumment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m.