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EDC Minutes September 20, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Stumpf said school is fully staffed except for a posting for a Route Driver. K-12 enrollment is at approximately 1,795 students, not including the charter school or early childhood. 5. Chamber Update Angie Duus read the update provided by Nichole Heinen, Pequot Lakes Chamber Director: • New recognition event for Pequot Lakes and the surrounding area is scheduled for January 12th at the Pequot Lakes American Legion • Bobber on Ice will be back at Sibley Lake again on February 11, 2023 • Explore Pequot Lakes meetings are going well. They meet the last Wednesday of every month from 7:45-9:00 a.m. This month's meeting is at Savi Skin Studio • The school and Breezy Point Council forum is schedule for October 6, 2022, at Eagle View Elementary in the upper gym 6. Workforce Housing Update Mark Jurchen said has been monitoring some on-going projects. He stated he was very encouraged after attending a P&Z meeting. He gave an update about current housing activity in the City. There are several homes being built. He said on Lilac Ave., P&Z approved a conditional use permit for Timber Builders to construct multi-family homes. This will include a four-plex and a duplex. He also said there is new construction on West Grove Street, Pine Street and Spruce Street. He said the Heart of the Good Life for multi-family dwellings (65 units)conditional use permit was approval by the P&Z. He said it will be on agenda for Council approval on October 3, 2022. Discussion ensued about the positives of this dwelling for the City. Mr. Jurchen stated Colton Maher is looking at a ten-home development in the $350,000-450,000 range, that is being considered on CR 11 across from the Fire Tower. He said there is a need for re-zoning and a formal proposal to allow the development. Mr. Jurchen would like to meet with some of the contractors about upcoming projects, including the contractor who purchased the Edward Jones building. He stated we should continue to spread the word about development opportunities. Discussion ensued about building different types of housing. 7. 2022 Project Goals Chair Lottman said the first goal is to assist the City with their vision to provide community service that help enhance and continue traditions of being a great place to live, work and play. He stated as a commission, we have been very focused on Heart of the Good Life and although it has been time consuming, it has been a good thing to focus on. He would like to encourage the commission to look at other goals and business in the city. He stated when he went to the P&Z meeting, they were very willing to listen and work on re-zoning and variances. He said the City Council is also