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EDC Minutes <br /> August 16, 2022 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> COMMISSIONER HOLLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNCIL TO <br /> REZONE THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PROPOSED ROAD IN THE HEART <br /> OF THE GOOD LIFE TO ALLOW THE APARTMENT COMPLEX, TO REMOVE <br /> TIF FROM THE DESIRED SECTION OF THE HOTGL, AND TO CONSIDER <br /> UNDERGROUND PARKING WITH THE PROJECT. COMMISSIONER RIECK <br /> SECONDED THE METTING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 <br /> Mark Jurchen stated that he had been meeting with some contractors and <br /> land owners. <br /> 7. 2022 Project Goals <br /> Chair Lottman stated they met one of their goals today by making a <br /> recommendation to the City Council. He stated the next goal may be met <br /> which is break ground on a project in the HOGTL. He also stated that they <br /> have met the goal of meeting with contractors. <br /> 8. BLAEDC Update <br /> Tyler Glynn stated that he will be making some visits to businesses with the <br /> Chamber. He said the state chamber does look at some of the information that is <br /> collected when they meet with businesses. He said that some of the questions <br /> that will be asked are related to growth and expansion. He stated that there is an <br /> expansion project he should be able to discuss in the next month which has been <br /> occupying a lot of his time. Mr. Glynn stated that every community in the area is <br /> looking at the same thing that is being offered in Pequot right now. He said there <br /> is potentially other developers that would step up to the plate now that this offer <br /> has been presented to the city. <br /> 9. City of Jenkins Update <br /> Jon Lubke informed the EDC that Jenkins has been working on a Broadband <br /> project with Jenkins Township, Ideal Township and they did a joint powers <br /> agreement which includes the county. He stated the City of Jenkins and the <br /> townships have made a resolution to accept one of the two proposals that were <br /> submitted to do the project and they are just waiting for the county to approve <br /> their resolution. Commissioner Lubke stated they are looking at 1,972 fiber to <br /> home sites. He stated most of the funds being used are ARPA funds. <br /> 10. Other Business <br /> 10.1 HRA Commission Discussion <br /> Commissioner Rieck stated that she was approached about the handrails being <br /> removed in Sibley Terrace. She stated people have moved there because the <br /> complex is for accessibility, and it is set up for the elderly and disabled individuals. <br /> She said the residents would like to see the railings go back up, but the HRA has <br /> said they are not a nursing home, and the railings are not required. Discussion <br />