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MEETING OF THE PEQUOT LAKES <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br /> TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 <br /> PEQUOT LAKES CITY HALL <br /> I, <br /> Members Present: Committee Members Ed Larsen, Mark Jurchen, Nancy <br /> Adams, Justin Bolz-Andolshek, and Patrick Smith <br /> Staff Present: Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Mayor Malecha, Sheila <br /> Haverkamp and Elissa Rogers, BLADC <br /> Mayor Malecha greeted the committee members and thanked them for their <br /> involvement in this process. <br /> 2. Elect Chair Person <br /> Ed Larsen was unanimously nominated as Chair Person. <br /> Chair Larsen requested introductions from those present. <br /> The Committee discussed the difference between an EDA and an EDC. <br /> Sheila Haverkamp of BLADC explained the differences. She noted that an <br /> EDA has certain powers granted by State Statute and by an enabling <br /> resolution that would be adopted by the Council. She further noted that an <br /> economic development committee (EDC) is a recommending body to the <br /> City Council. She also noted that this committee could be the impetus to <br /> an EDA in the future. <br /> Discussion was held regarding BLADC's role in economic development. <br /> 1. Discussion on Goals and Purpose of Committee <br /> Chair Larsen noted that it was important for the committee to have a <br /> purpose and an end goal. He asked the committee members their <br /> thoughts on the purpose of the committee. <br /> 1. Discuss the pros and cons of an EDA versus an EDC <br /> 2. Future Business Park Expansion <br /> 3. Future Vision for Pequot Lakes—Where are we now and where do <br /> we want to be in the future? Develop Strategies to move toward the <br /> future vision. <br /> Downtown Plan <br />