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Economic Development Committee <br /> March 18, 2008 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Sheila Haverkamp reviewed the proposed agenda for the next EDC meeting in <br /> April . She reminded the EDC that the meeting will focus on the subject of a <br /> potential Industrial. Park expansion. <br /> 5 . Inventory Update <br /> The EDC watched a video presentation by Lakeland Flews that focused on the <br /> EDC' s efforts in conducting an inventory of businesses in the City. With the <br /> inventory complete the EDC discussed the next steps to be taken. Nancy Adams <br /> suggested the following steps: <br /> 1 ) Look for grant funds to put together a marketing brochure <br /> 2) F-lost a "coffee" and Invite all of the businesses to a morning "coffee <br /> meeting" to explain the EDC 's efforts in promoting business <br /> 3) Ask the Chamber if they would include all of the retail businesses in the <br /> City in the Chamber's retail group <br /> MARK JURCHEN MOVED TO I1'IOVE FORWWARD WITH SECURING A <br /> GRANT FOR A BUSINESS BROCHURE. JUSTIN BOLZ-ANDOLSHEK <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. Iti'IOTION CARRIED 3-0, <br /> Elissa Rogers indicated that she would contact the University of: Minnesota to talk <br /> about the possibility of doing a market area profile for the City of Pecluot Lakes, <br /> 6. Small Cities Development Grant <br /> Sheila Haverkamp informed the EDC that it may be best for Pequot Lakes to <br /> consider delaying the small cities development prograil for one year. She noted <br /> that it appears that the City would not have enough time to put a grant application <br /> 11 <br /> together do to the timing of the highway decision and the downtown plan <br /> progress. She indicated that Brainerd is ready to do their program this year and <br /> would trade this year for next year with Pecluot Lakes. The .EDC concurred and <br /> felt that by next year the City would be in a better position to make application for <br /> the grant program. <br /> 7, Downtown Plan Update <br /> Chuck N4aroh_n presented the downtown plan to the EDC for comments. ` lr. <br /> M.arohn indicated that the Planning Commission has reviewed the plan and feels it <br /> is an economically viable project, He further noted that the Council has requested <br /> the EDC to consider the plan prior to the Council making a decision on the plan . <br /> Discussion was held regarding the funding of the plan. The Committee felt that <br /> although funding could be an obstacle, the plan is very important for future <br />