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. Mt Downtown Revitalization � Mr. Montain mentioned downtown revitalization and commented on water aud sewer services coming to the area. He also mentioned the petition Mr. DeVine had distnbuted regarding the same and it's attractiveness for businesses coming into the area. A comment was made in regards to involving EDC and businesses in downtown revitalization and the visions of Downtown Revitalization Committee. Star City Goals The upcoming Wargo Nature Center's Snow Daze was mentioned. Ms. Scheller stated that she had spoke wrth Todd Murawski, Wargo Nafiare Center, regazduig same. She mentioned that EDC could sponsor an event. EDC could provide funds for dog food and gas for the transportatio� of the dogs for the dog sled rides. Ms. Scheller stated that 1VIr. Murawski said that in 1999 approa�imately 200 people attended this event and 92% of same were residents of the area. 5ome of the options Mr. Murawski mentioned were sponsoring dog sled rides (the cost $75 -$100 for the event) or snow sculpting events and/or prize moneY- Ms. Scheller also mentioned that EDC could hang a banner at the Snow Daze event and distribute flyers that contained coupons from local businesses at the businesses that had foot traffic. Mr. Rehbine was in favor of sponsoring tl�e dog sled rides. Ms. Capra concurred with Ms. Scheller's flyer suggestion. A mat�on was made by Ms. Capra to spansvr the dog sled ride for $lOt� and banners nvt to eaceed �200. Motion died for lack of second. Ms. Scheller stated that County Bank was participating in the event and sponsoring cookies. Ms. Capra suggested that Ms: Scheller speak with Mr. Magill in regards to sponsoring gas coupons. Mr. Montain offered ta danate prize money on bebalf of #he Trio Inn. A motion was made by Mr. Rehbine to sponsor the dog sled rides up to $100 and to have a banner made but not to e�ceed $200, and to cover the cost of the flyers and coupo�as. Seconded by Ms. Dorn. AIl in favor. Motioned carried unanimously. NEi�V BUSINESS Bv-laws , The by-laws were briefly discussed. 1VI�s. Capra. men#ioned that she would like to see ali by-laws for all committees to be standardized with a list of committee duties attached. Term of Office The terms of office were briefly discussed and con�ensus was that the Chair and Vice Chair positions were a one (1) year term. Ms. Aimee Fairbrother was present and the meeting and submitted a letter of interest for one (1) of the EDC vacancies.