Agenda for the Intergovernmental Retreat:
12:00 a.m. Lunch Available
12:05 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
· Barry Wilfahrt, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce GF/EGF
· Paul Gorte, Director, Economic Development Authority, EGF
12:10 p.m. Comments from Congressional Delegation Representatives
12:30 p.m. Update on EGF Planned Recreational Facilities - Reid Huttunen, Parks and Rec Supt, City of EGF
1:00 p.m. EDA Report and EGF Projects - Paul Gorte
· EDA's 2022 Priority Activities - Paul Gorte
· Bridges Discussion - Barry Wilfahrt
1:45 p.m. Reports on Major Projects and Activities from
Local Units of Government
· Polk County Commissioners - Commissioners
· East Grand Forks City Council - Mayor and Council
· East Grand Forks School Board - Mike Kolness and School Board Members
3:00 p.m. Legislative Update
· Senator Mark Johnson (via phone)
· Representative Deb Kiel (Via phone)
3:30 p. m. College and Organization Reports
· Northland Community Technical College
3:45 p.m. Chamber Update - Barry Wilfahrt
· 2023 Session and Business Climate Challenges in MN
3:50 p.m. Open Discussion and Wrap Up, including, next steps and action items
4 p.m. Adjourn
*Agenda is subject to change