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The language in an agreement with the Minot Area Chamber EDC was a subject of debate for members of the Minot City Council Monday.
The council voted 5-2 to approve a professional services agreement with MACEDC that will provide the economic development organization with an additional $246,375 for the remainder of the year. In January, the council had approved a three-month agreement for $82,125 as a temporary measure while MACEDC completed its organizational phase.
The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and Minot Area Development Corp. merged in January.
MACEDC also receives economic development funding from Ward County and member investors. Executive Director John MacMartin said the investor pool diminished somewhat last year due to COVID-19.