Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2011 05 02

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BRaD Meeting Summary April 4, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Scott Reichenberg, CTC, said the CTC Metro District is open to funding part of the cost for constructing the trail connection, but needs to have more information as to when funding would be needed and when the City is able to fund the remaining budget for the project. Michael Menaker commented the trail connection seems very expensive and wondered if offering a shuttle to CTC employees would be less-expensive than building a trail to connect CTC with downtown. Scott thought it might be a good idea to suggest a shuttle be offered as a pilot program through the CTC Owners Association. Bonnie noted that Raven Transportation in downtown Louisville might be able to provide an estimate for costs to run a shuttle from the CTC to downtown and suggested someone contact Raven. Bob Muckle reminded everyone the Open Space Advisory Board has supported this trail connection in the past, Shelley from the Chamber also verbally stated the Chamber’s support and BRaD membership fully supported the trail connection by offering a motion to support and everyone being was all in favor. STREET FAIRE UPDATE – Chris Pritchard The Louisville Downtown Street Faire is officially scheduled for 9 Fridays during the summer from thstth June 10 through August 12. There will not be a Street Faire on Friday, July 1, due to the 4 of July holiday weekend. Chris Pritchard listed all the groups scheduled to perform. The DBA is looking for volunteers to work the Friday night events and to let Chris know if you’re interested in volunteering. Ron Sackett said merchants in Centennial Valley also would like to have a street faire and/or be involved with the downtown street faire. Chris encouraged merchants in Centennial Valley to become a sponsor for the downtown event. Bonnie noted that the Centennial Valley Merchants Association has formed 2 committees; Communications Committee and Events Committee. The th Events Committee is planning on an event the afternoon of 4 of July. Michael Menaker encouraged the non-restaurant Centennial Valley merchants offer some of their th parking lot(s) for private parking during the City’s 4 of July event at the golf course. Bob Muckle suggested hotels in Louisville offer shuttles from establishments to the fireworks. METRO DENVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – Laura Brandt, Manager, presented: Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation is an affiliate of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and privately funded and works with communities state-wide providing properties to prospects. Laura Brandt presented a summary of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation Prospect Activity Report from 2003 to end of 2010. Through this time period, there have been a total of 771 prospects with 125 that are still active; 43% are in the energy industry. Louisville does a good job of submitting properties. Louisville landed two of the big ones; ConocoPhillips and Vestas. Laura went over summary data from her Activity Report and then opened it up for a Q&A.