A part of the OACCT's Public Policy efforts for 2013 is for volunteers from the Public Policy committee attend both City and County meetings and report back on items that are of interest/concern to business.
County Commissioners received a packet and annual update from Tourism Director Lisa Havelka. Last year the county was able to give $1,200 toward Southern Minnesota Tourism Association (about 36 counties that co-op to bring tourism to southern MN). Commissioners to decide at 7 PM meeting if they are able to contribute again.
Laura Ihrke presented information on ditch viewer training. Appx. $10,000 to be raised (amount goes down if more counties participate).
U of M Extension presented a program review of 2013/2014 goals. Areas included: Ag, Horticulture 4-H, and Nutrition Education.
Steve Rholik presented info on the contract change order with Motorola, as well as info on the 800 MHz antennas (both Blooming Prairie sites).
Anita Benson presented an update on the Public Works Service Center Task Force. The task force has worked through priority rankings for items on the site. Preliminary costs for the Caterpillar concept and Manthe/Crane Creek concept have been initially outlined. June 4th is next task force meeting. Group is planning on an public update/announcement of a "progress report" soon. FEMA is supposed to respond to county soon.
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