Big Lake Economic Development Authority

The Big Lake Economic Development Authority (BLEDA) advises the Big Lake City Council on matters related to Economic Development within the city.

BLEDA meets at 5:30p.m. on the second Monday of each month (unless rescheduled or otherwise noted as a special meeting) in the Big Lake City Hall Council Chambers, 160 Lake St N. BLEDA is composed of 7 members.

BLEDA MemberSeatTerm Expires
Alan HeidemannPresident12/31/2029
Kristopher KnodleVice President12/31/2028
Kathryn ParsonsCommissioner12/31/2030
Jake RohrbeckCommissioner12/31/2026
Donna ClarkseanTreasurer12/31/2027
Paul KnierCouncil Liaison12/31/2025
Ken GerouxCouncil Liaison12/31/2025
  • EDA Executive Director: Marie Pflipsen
  • Assistant Treasurer: Deb Wegeleben
  • Secretary: Lisa Miller

View the 2024-2026 BLEDA Strategic Plan

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.

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    Marie Popp (Pflipsen)

    Community Development Director

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    Deb Wegeleben

    Finance Director