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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br /> May 19, 2015 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> Matt Kilian noted that Mr. Quisberg at SuperValu may be able to provide <br /> valuable statistical information on its customers. He stated that the Chamber <br /> would be willing to promote the survey if there is enough interest. <br /> Sheila Haverkamp stated that the list of questions and responses could be <br /> implemented into some type of computer application. <br /> Chris Lindholm noted that the School has twelve iPads that could be used this <br /> summer for the survey project. <br /> Chair Jurchen stated that the survey project should occc r over a three week period <br /> around the 4th of Jul holiday. Some possible sury �`r`4 <br /> July y p e�°q4hons are: <br /> • How did you find Pequot Lakes? <br /> • Would the alternate Highway 371 route rout,jmPact your` "`' a shopping in <br /> r;. <br /> Pequot Lakes? <br /> Matt Kilian reiterated that the computer a,.3s� ationtceds to be identified and <br /> purchased, School iPads need to be reserve i <br /> d, s of questions compiled,and <br /> survey volunteers need to be organized before f can move forward. <br /> It was the consensus of the Con i to discuss t�at their next meeting. <br /> 8. School Update <br /> Chris Lindholm info ;the Commission that the School will approve their final <br /> budget in which in aides the elimination of 3 FTE positions for the next <br /> school year. <br /> 9. Chamber <br /> Ma Kilian stated !.t the ��4i` ber is appreciative of being allowed to weigh in <br /> on bridge desig He noted that the Chamber is planning to have <br /> conversations with ttte downtown community. <br /> 10. BLAEDC <br /> Sheila Haverkamp informed the Commission that she and the Mayor will have a <br /> conversation about the vacant spaces tour in Crosslake and how to invigorate <br /> empty spaces in the community. <br /> 11. Other Business <br /> Chair Jurchen noted that agenda items for the next meeting will include the <br /> formulation of the retail action plan survey and further discussions on the retail <br /> trade and infrastructure analysis from the U of M Second Homeowners Study. <br />