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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Jurchen, Nancy Adams, Justin Bolz-Andolshek, Patrick Smith ALSO PRESENT: Sheila Haverkamp and Elissa Rogers of BLADC, Mayor Malecha, Zoning Administrator Dawn Bittner, and City Clerk Sandy Peine ABSENT: Ed Larsen 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order by Justin Bolz-Andolshek at 8:00 a.m. 2. Consider 12/11/07 EDC Minutes MARK JURCHEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/11/2007 MINUTES. NANCY ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Final Approval of the Economic Development Committee Check List Dawn Bittner informed the Committee that the Planning Commission commended the Committee for putting the lists together and thanked them for the opportunity to review the lists. The Planning Commission suggested that the lists not be titled Economic Development Committee, but rather be titled City of Pequot Lakes. The Economic Development Committee concurred. The EDC suggested putting the check lists on the web site. 4. Review of Inventory Form The Committee reviewed the business inventory questions, the instructions, and the press release and recommended the following amendments: • Inventory- Find out if the building is vacant • Inventory - Square footage of business • Press Release—Delete information pertaining to home occupations Justin asked about the Police Department survey of businesses. It was suggested to compare the Police inventory with the EDC inventory to ensure both entities have all businesses listed. It was noted that the EDC inventory would contain more information than the Police inventory.