Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2025 03 06

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes February 21, 2025 Page 2of6 corridor to companies looking for bioscience space in Colorado. She added that the group hopes to expand their marketing and attraction efforts in 2025. Councilmember Fahey asked about a couple of liquor legislation proposals that she had heard about during a Colorado Municipal League meeting. First, one that would allow liquor manufacturers to have five serving locations that would not need a separate local liquor license. Deputy City Manager Muth responded that distilleries and breweries do not currently need a local license for tasting rooms, and that Louisville would not have a say in allowing or licensing tasting rooms with how the regulation is currently written. Councilmember Fahey also asked about a proposal to extend liquor serving hours at the state level and whether Louisville would be subject to those changes. Deputy City Manager Muth responded that she believes Louisville can be more restrictive than the state when it comes to liquor serving hours, but noted that she will check with the Liquor Clerk to confirm. Mayor Leh asked if Manger Zarate could provide an overview of the groups and organizations that Economic Vitality is either a member of, or works closely with. Manager Zarate ran through a list of groups, highlighting several local, state and national organizations. Councilmember Kern asked whether the list or organizations could be posted to the City website. Manager Zarate confirmed that the groups can be posted online. Mayor Leh asked if there were any marketing, advocacy or collaboration efforts from 2024 that Economic Vitality plans to increase for 2025. Manager Zarate responded that a few efforts may increase as more opportunities present themselves in 2025. She also clarified that while there will not be more than one Economic Vitality Day, she anticipates that it may be more effective in year two. Mayor Leh thanked Economic Vitality for their work in 2024 and stated that he thinks the efforts are already bearing fruit. 9. Louisville CHIPS Designation: Specialist Brown gave an overview of the CHIPS Zone program and presented a draft application and Resolution approving the boundaries of a proposed area of Louisville to be submitted for designation as a CHIPS Zone. The proposed zone includes both Redtail Ridge and the Colorado Technology Center. Manager Zarate concluded that staff is hoping to receive a formal recommendation from the EVC to City Council in support of the proposed CHIPS Zone. Mayor Leh asked if any other parts of Louisville were considered for inclusion in the CHIPS Zone. Manager Zarate responded that the McCaslin Corridor and Centennial Valley areas were explored as potential additions to the CHIPS Zone. However, staff decided to include only the CTC and Redtail Ridge as that