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EDC Minutes <br />January 16, 2024 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />Chair Lottman would like the marketing/branding on the February agenda, <br />Commission Holley agreed. Do the branding first, then the sign based on that. <br />Either way, the new/updated sign should be up no later than May 2024. Lottman <br />to reach out to Joshua Johnson from Upland and have him come to the February <br />meeting. <br />COMMISSION HOLLEY MOVED TO HAVE THE BRANDING AND <br />MARKETING DISCUSSION CONTINUE AND BE ON THE AGENDA FOR <br />FEBRUARY, COMMISSION HALLAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION <br />CARRIED 5-0. <br />Commission Lewica reiterated that the Billboard needs to be completed and up <br />by Memorial Day weekend. Special sessions may be needed. <br />Commission Hallan asked where the funds for the sign will come from, Scott <br />stated this will be built in the budget to allow the signs to be changed every 6 <br />months — it needs to stay fresh. <br />Colton Maher stated to look at not only Upland marketing for signage, but also <br />other companies and get the community members thoughts on what those <br />`words' may be that brings Pequot all together. <br />Commission Hallan left the meeting at 9:00 am. <br />9. Workforce Housi <br />Corner Lot updates — Angie stated that we're moving forward in discussion for <br />HOTGL apartments. Our Attorney has looked over the agreement that came <br />through from Corner Lot — just a few changes to be made says our Attorney — <br />which they'll reach out Corner Lot and get things finalized with the agreement. <br />We've not heard anything back about the Hotel yet. <br />Mark J. stated he's got some projects that he's working on. If you'd like some <br />volunteer work done from him, please reach out and be specific on the needs. <br />Chair Lottman asked Zoning Administrator, Traci Pederson to provide the end of <br />the year Planning report to the EDC board. She'll do this going forward at the end <br />of each year. <br />10. EDC Goals <br />Marketing/branding and website. Commission Lewica has been working with <br />Tyler at BLAEDC on what this might look like. <br />Tyler said in listening to the meeting today, he'd like to put the website together <br />with the branding and marketing thoughts with EDC as a whole. This should be <br />an EDC website, not a link on the city website. BLAEDC is very willing to help <br />with this project. <br />