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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MAY 17,2016 MEETING MINUTES Members Present: Chair Jurchen, Commissioners Lindholm, Rieck, Sjoblad, and Lubke (arrived at 8:07 a.m.) Members Absent: Commissioners Roggenkamp and Stroot Others Present: Jenna Crawford, Pequot Lakes Chamber; Sheila Haverkamp, BLAEDC; Bob Perkins, TDS;Nancy Malecha, City Administrator/Clerk; Dawn Bittner, Zoning Specialist 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Jurchen at 8:01 a.m. Chair Jurchen congratulated Amy Sjoblad on her recent appointment to the Economic Development Commission. 2. Approve EDC Minutes COMMISSIONER RIECK MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 15,2016 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES. CHAIR JURCHEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Broadband Update—Wi-Fi in City Park Chair Jurchen informed the Commission that Cascade Computers and TDS quoted two access points for Trailside Park to provide Wi-Fi services with a cost range of$1,200-$1,300. He noted that Council approval to move forward with this project would be needed as the EDC budget does not include these expenditures. Bob Perkins noted that Wi-Fi services should be kept off of the City's network with local support from ethernet and/or wireless radios. (Commissioner Lubke arrived at the meeting.) Jenna Crawford stated that during the Nisswa fishing opener, CTC provided expandable Wi-Fi service for that event and it was awesome. Bob Perkins noted that Wi-Fi could be enabled in every building if the City is trying to meet the needs of 2,000 people during large events and further infrastructure would be needed. The Commission discussed the idea of having contingency plans in place that could be utilized for larger events with sponsorship from tech companies. Chair Jurchen will notify Cascade Computers regarding updated equipment quotes to cover a larger magnitude of people.