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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br />April 16, 2013 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />Q <br />5 <br />--------------------------------------------------- <br />4. That the study is done based on the assumption that all districts are <br />receiving equal services. <br />Technolo�v Issues <br />The EDC discussed the necessity of having cutting edge broadband infrastructure <br />in the area. Chair Jurchen noted that the internet is getting slower and this is a <br />time where it is very important to ensure that the area offers up-to-date fiber <br />optics infrastructure. He noted that there is a need for more speed and capacity <br />which would allow people to do work from home. /%/�///��,, <br />The EDC suggested surveying the community to <br />in this area. The EDC suggested that the Chambe <br />conduct this survey. The EDC requested the <br />attend the June EDC meeting and provide upd <br />with broadband infrastructure. The ED so req <br />attend the May meeting to provide so e��'��atic <br />fiber optics and broadband. �////�,,, <br />as to <br />The EDC would like to learn what the area of Pe�c��� <br />holds regarding broadband infi�astruct� The EDC � <br />other companies like Landis-Uyr to se����J�' needs <br />Hi�hwav 371 U <br />Chair Jurc��� <br />project or whet � <br />sug�ested that the <br />pr.oiect. She'f��ed <br />The Ma5 <br />es in the <br />needs are being met <br />�ce could possibly <br />%�" b Perkins to <br />S is going <br />1 Sheila Ha'C' to <br />the EDC in t orld of <br />�-: <br />as and what the future <br />��' �ike to reach out to <br />bein� met. <br />tionecl��t7vhether the �C wants to take an active role in this <br />�ey v��ant to be a sup for the Chamber. Mayor Adams <br />��Iing Cofrim},��, take the lead on the Highway 371 <br />h�t;�}}� Planning C'�ommission is already working on the <br />ity. ��� lso suggested that business owners be included in the <br />�SUgge �t�iat the City should communicate to all of the <br />�;, not ' st the Chamber representatives. <br />Chair r'f�����sugg'� ed that the City keep in contact with the State Legislators to <br />inform th ' t mportance of moving forward with this project. The Mayor <br />noted that sh s sent letters to all area legislators signed by Mayors from <br />surrounding wns regarding the Highway 371 project. <br />Chair Jurchen stated it is important to keep pressure on the legislators and let <br />them know the importance of completing this project. <br />It was the consensus of the EDC to offer support. <br />BLAEDC Undate <br />