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Economic Development Committee <br /> January 15, 2008 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> ----------------------------------------------- <br /> Business Park <br /> The Committee discussed the need to expand the existing Business Park. <br /> BLADC noted that if this were a priority, there are funding programs that <br /> could be available to the City. The Committee noted that there are still a <br /> few lots available in the existing Business Park. The Committee also noted <br /> that timing of the Highway 371 issue could have an impact on the timing <br /> of a Business Park Expansion. It was also noted that an expansion of the <br /> Park would involve the existing spray irrigation fields. <br /> Health Care Focus <br /> The Committee felt this was a high priority as the senior population is <br /> continuing to grow. The Committee discussed the possibility of having an <br /> urgent care facility in the community. The Committee had questions as to <br /> how to pursue this type of need. It was suggested that the Committee <br /> begin conversations with local regional health care facilities personnel. <br /> The Committee discussed the level of importance of each future project. <br /> The Committee concluded the following: <br /> 1. The Business Incubator concept is very important but that it would <br /> not require EDC involvement other than being updated on the project at <br /> this time. <br /> 2. The Small Cities Development Program is of high importance and <br /> the Committee would like to begin the process in 2008. They requested <br /> BLADC to make a presentation to the Council to see if the Council was <br /> interested in pursuing the program. <br /> 3. Health Care Focus is of high importance and the Committee would <br /> like to begin research as to whether it would be viable to develop some <br /> type of health care center that would entail all areas of health care in the <br /> City of Pequot Lakes <br /> 4. The Business Park Expansion is important, however, the <br /> Committee felt that there are still a few lots available and that it may be <br /> best to wait for municipal consent on the Highway 371 project before the <br /> City moves forward on a possible expansion. <br /> 6. Chamber Survey <br />