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PEQUOT PROMOTERS MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2014 Present: Nancy Adams, Kathy Bittner Lee, Ellie Brandt, Jenna Crawford, Pat Dittes, Katie Embree,Jean Kraft, Corky Ledoux, Cathy Malecha, Molly Nelson, Carol Park, Scott Pederson, Sandy Peine, Cindy Rieck,Amy Sjoblad, Dave Sjoblad,Todd Wiedell, Kimberly Ziesemer President Kathy Bitner Lee called the meeting to order at the Pequot Lakes Library. 1. City Update: Dave Sjoblad,the newly elected Mayor, and City Clerk Sandy Peine gave the City update. The 2015 budget was passed by the Council at their recent meeting. Because the Highway 371 project had been moved forward,a committee is working diligently on the sewer pond dilemma. Councilman Tyler Gardner has resigned as of December 31, 2014, due to a move to Little Falls. His position will be advertised and letters of interest are being accepted by the City until December 26. Anyone who is interested should immediately send in their letter of interest. Don't forget,there is no parking on city streets until March 31; cars will be towed. The Downtown Plan has been passed; this is a guide for the downtown area and will be implemented as money becomes available. The Dog Park is open and was in use by a number of people&dogs prior to the snow. Benches,trees,and other items will be added in the spring. 2. Community Action: Kimberly Ziesemers reminded everyone that Saturday, December 13,is the Santa's Bobbin' Into Town event with the culminating Light Up The Night Parade at 6 p.m. Call Barb Merritt (568-4695) to sign up for a float. It is free and a wonderful opportunity for free advertising. Groups,large and small,are also encouraged to join the parade. Get some light sticks at the Dollar Store and join in the fun! Events start at 2:30 p.m.with a veterans'wreath ceremony at Our Saviors Lutheran Church's parking lot,followed by a entire afternoon of events. Posters, fliers,and handouts were available. Many thanks to the Chamber for having banners made for the event. It was mentioned that the Legion was not hosting a Santa's Breakfast this year. If you need information,call Barb. 3. Chamber News: moved to the end of the meeting. 4. Going around the table: Molly mentioned that business had been good, Carol Park said that Block Party over hunting weekend was successful. They are looking and have received ideas to make it even better. Corky said business was good over Thanksgiving but they are waiting for spring. Cindy introduced Ellie,her student intern, and mentioned that Carrie, her new physical therapist was working out well. Jean said Taste of the Lakes went very well,with lots of money raised. January through March there is a heavy push for mentors. Todd said they moved August 1 to their new location (the former Beautiful Antiques) and it has been a good move. Dave said we need to get Pequot more on the minds or outsiders - develop a