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Econoinic Development Authonty Nfinules Page 2 <br />Februan, 20, 20 18 <br />6.1 Youth Skills Training Program <br />s. ( I )tfiouidt reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the Youth Skills Trau-iing <br />Program. <br />('otnrnissioner Wagner questionerd if it would be advantageous for the Flcon(:nmic <br />Development Authority to send Ar letter Of. SUpport to the school district prior to <br />their completion of the grant application. Ms. Othcnidt indicated staff could draft a <br />lettet -and bring back at the nrext 1-110A meeting, 'I'lie EDA concurred. <br />Clotritnissioner Provo questioned if the EDA would market this prograrn to local <br />businesses. Ms. Othoudt explained econornic developryient staff would partner with <br />the schc)ol to assist in iump starting arid triarketirig the program, <br />6.2 Business Incubation Program <br />N4s, OthOUdt presented her staff report. <br />Presiderat 'I'veite felt the prog <br />rani is a good opportunity for businesses alld "xorth <br />researching filt-then <br />Commissioner Olsen stated he supports the prograrn. <br />("ornrrilssioner Provo liked the idea of starting small with the program and seeing <br />hc)w it goes and iiia kmg adlustmerits and. tailoring for E'lk River as ne.eded, <br />Conarnissioner Wagticr questioned if staff was thinking of an initial invt°strrien,t <br />similar to Stewartville of $30,000, M,, Othoudt indicated staff Nvill research. <br />Discussion took place on kerne is of the progjam and whether it would fill a local <br />need. ("Onselistis Ulas for staff to bring back additional information, including the <br />target audience. <br />6,.3 Director"s Report <br />Ms, OthOLICIt Pt1LSf..ntCd her Director's Rep ott, <br />7. they Business <br />There was, no other business. <br />8. Adjournment <br />'J"herebeing rice further business, President'I'veite adjourned the niecting of the 1.1k. <br />R-iver F"conomic Developtnent Authority at 6:05 psn. <br />Ott I It <br />IN'ATURIE <br />