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8. Director's Report Staff Report Date of Meeting: July 13, 2015 To: Economic Development Authority From: Kristina Handt, Executive Director Re: Director’s Report Midcontinent Service Expansion: I attended the Forest Lake Cable Commission meeting in June in which Midcontinent representatives presented their plans for build out into the communities. The only new area listed for Scandia was Wildwood Acres and that was still pending for 2016. The corporate offices have not confirmed it yet. I asked if getting neighborhood commitments would help and they thought it would. A meeting with Midco and members of the Wildwood Acre Homeowners Association is planned for Thursday, August 6th at 6:30pm. Planning Commission update on Signage Issues: The Planning Commission discussed the EDA’s recommended changes to the sign ordinance and Scandia Architectural Guidelines at their July 7th meeting. They were generally supportive of the changes related to community events but hesitant to expand options for for-profit businesses (banners, lighting changes, animated signs, etc.) unless they were promoting an event in the community such as the Farmers Market or Meisters’ car show type events. Sue Rodjso, who helped develop the guidelines, was present and had concerns about the yellow portable sign the Lions use and felt most strongly about not changing any of the lighting standards. They will discuss this again at their August 4th meeting and also look at offsite signage examples in other communities. Leave/Resignation: As I mentioned last month, I will be on maternity leave in Sept and Oct. The board may want to discuss whether or not they will meet during these times. Also, I have resigned my position effective Nov. 6th. It is not known at this time when a new administrator will be on board. The board should consider electing a member to the secretary and assistant treasurer positions at the August meeting.