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Action Team Report Back Meeting Itasca Economic Development Corporation Present: Steve Arbour, Chris Van Den Heuvel, Peter McDermott, Teri Heikkila Reports were given as follows: Air Service
Team member Chris Van Den Heuvel reporting The results of the air service survey, gathered from 20 participating companies, were compiled and presented to the Blandin Foundation, Rapids Air Service and the IEDC Board of Directors. Neither the Blandin Foundation nor Rapids Air Service was interested in pursuing a plan to bring in air service based on the survey results. An option still being investigated is Midwest Airlines of Milwaukee WI. The company flies a Dornier 328 jet to Duluth. The Air Service Action Team will be contacting them to see if they would be interested in adding a flight to Grand Rapids also.
Blandin Paper & Retention
Steve Arbour reporting The Blandin Paper Action Team reported that $5 million has been included on a bill to advance the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility is necessary for Blandin Paper before they can receive the required permits for the Thunderhawk Project. There is no news on the project’s approval or timing.
Wireless Communications Action Team
No report was given for the Wireless Communication team; however chair Lorrie Yeschick noted that a meeting would be held April 12th to compare Itasca County’s regulations with the surrounding counties. The goal is to make sure Itasca County is not restricting wireless coverage/services by zoning regulations that have not been brought up to date.
No reports were given for the Mesaba Energy and Minnesota Steel Action Teams. |