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EDC Minutes August 16,2022 Page 2 of 4 He informed the EDC Commission that they will be having six meetings in September through November about the school's facility study to work with the community to determine improvement needs and ten-year planning. It was discussed that the plan is estimated to be ready to be presented in November and will address all pre-K through 12th grade needs. Discussion ensued about what Safe Routes for school does for the school. Mr. Stumpf stated that it can be sidewalks, throughout the city, walking paths on the school property, or sidewalks surrounding the school property. He stated it varies from each project. 5. Chamber Update Angie Duus read the update provided by Nichole Heinen, Pequot Lakes Chamber Director: • Explore Pequot Lakes Meetings are going great! Next one is on August 31st at Shiloh Asst Living. • Best turnout for both Stars and Stripes and Bean Hole Days. • Currently working on visiting with Pequot Lakes chamber members and seeing how their business is going after the busy summer. Chair Lottman talked about the great turnout at parade and stated that there seemed to be more people this year. He stated that if some of the potential projects are completed it would be great if the parade route could change and include those areas. 6. Workforce Housing Update Chair Lottman informed the EDC Commission that there was a special Council meeting Monday night to discuss the apartment complex proposal to be built in the north-east corner of in the Heart of the Good Life. He stated the company that made the proposal would like approximately four acres to build a sixty-five-unit apartment complex. He explained the Council had a meeting to discuss if they want to change the zoning and remove part of the TIF district to allow the complex. The City Council asked P&Z and the EDC to provide them with their input and recommendations. Chair Lottman stated concerns were raised about the potential ball fields for the school. He discussed the need of a lift station if the ball fields were located elsewhere in the HOGTL instead of being gravity feed with the current potential ball field location. He stated the Council discussed lots one through become residential and removing that portion from the TIF district. He pointed out that there are lots for sale in Brainerd right now that are priced at on dollar an acre and they still cannot move them. Commissioner Holley presented a list of real estate for sale in the area, and she stated that the area is in desperate need of housing and for the City of Pequot Lakes to grow. She stated that the greatest need for housing is single family housing, but she believes the apartment would be of value to the city. Discussion ensued about the ball fields, rising cost of housing, communities looking at apartment complexes and tax revenue relating to a commercial facility and an apartment development. Discussion ensued about the number of garages, parking and underground parking.