Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2011 06 06

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BRaD Meeting Summary May 2, 2011 Page 3 of 5 RECon/ICSC UPDATE: Malcolm updated the group that Bonnie, the Mayor and Malcolm will be attending the annual ICSC Conference in Las Vegas this month. The City has been represented at this conference for the last 5 years, but last year Bonnie was the only staff member to attend due to budget cuts. The conference is the only opportunity that City staff has to meet with regional and national reps from companies such as Home Depot, Lowes, Kroger and Walgreens. Meetings have already been setup with these large companies as well as Jim Loftus and City and County of Broomfield. RETENTION VISITS OVERVIEW: So Sound – Shelley Angell and Chris Pritchard Located in Louisville at 917 Front Street working on patenting a therapeutic sound system that is currently available to customers in a spa-like environment by incorporating this sound system is products such as chairs , bed and flooring.The company opened in March in Louisville and is happy with their location. Runners Roost – Hank Dalton, Ron Sackett and Troy Russ Located in Centennial Valley in the former State Farm building at McCaslin and Cherry. The store is doing well and there are 3-4 other locations in the Denver metro area. Owner appreciates the outreach and believes it to be a symptom of a positive business climate; likes the trail system in Louisville and works closely with the Louisville Recreation Center staff; supports the trail connection from CTC to the Coal Creek Trail. Runners Roost is one of the sponsors for the Taste of Louisville half-marathon. They have been involved with Coalition for the Homeless and have donated shoes to the cause. ECONOMIC BRIEFING – st May 21 Bike Criterium – if you need more information, call Meredyth at City Hall and she can refer you to the appropriate person The Kasbah has signed a lease at the former location of the Market Place Bakery The Porch Deli, located at the Old Grand Finale building, planning for a May opening Alma Alton submitted special review use request for temporary food structures in front yard of organic grocer rd Lulu’s patio going to Council on May 3 Gifts boutique going into the former Chili Hut sometime in May The Rex is planning to open in May The City has received many accolades recently from Channel 9 News, Yellow Scene “Best of the West” included Spice China, Huckleberry, Taj Mahal, Abo’s, Waterloo, Louisville Cyclery, Vie Vie Luxe, Old Town Louisville and Downtown Street Faire. Sam’s building under contract with U-Haul – staff thinks this contract is not consistent with the covenants and zoning for the development Meeting with Regal Theaters in May th Centennial Valley Merchants planning an event for kids on July 4 on Dahlia Safeway under contract with Jim Loftus for a mixed use development Divine Canine is open or scheduled to open very soon Blockbuster space – 6,000 square feet for lease at $18.00/sf plus $5.55 NNN