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BRaD <br />Meeting Summary <br />September 6, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />approved. Michael Menaker asked how the loan will be repaid and Audrey said that HOT lane tolls <br />will pay back the loan over 30 years. <br />Sheri Marsella, Council member, commented that the success of the coalition was the reason for <br />successfully getting the loan – congratulated US36 Commuting Solutions for their work. <br />Troy Russ, Planning Director, said there are other projects related to US36 planned for 2012, <br />US36 and McCaslin Bus Bypass, and the McCaslin and Dillon intersection work that is being <br />coordinated with RTD, Public Works and Centennial Valley Merchants.Planning will keep the <br />Centennial Valley merchants updated as the projects progress. <br />It was suggested by Chair Sackett, to make a motion to support these efforts, however, City <br />Manager Fleming reminded BRaD members that this was not appropriate since this item was not <br />officially on the agenda. Recommended to members to attend City Council meetings to voice <br />opinions/support. <br />PRESENTATION: DICK ALBAIR, REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STATE OFFICE <br />OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC TRADE (OEDIT) <br />Mr. Albair, Central Business Development Representative for the State Office of Economic <br />Development and Economic Trade gave an overview.His Colorado territory spans 24 counties <br />which includes the counties along the front range. He coordinates with an incredible network of <br />economic partners through these counties to bring new business into the state. The coordination <br />that exists within the State of Colorado and these partners is unique and not like other states. <br />There is coordination on the local, county and state level. He handed out the Colorado Blueprint <br />Intiatives which focus on the Top 6 Goals for the State Office of Economic Development and these <br />initiatives were developed with input from all 64 counties in the State.These initiatives will be <br />worked on for the next 2 years, and they are: <br />1. Build a Business-Friendly Environment <br />2. Recruit, Grow and Retain Businesses <br />3. Increase Access to Capital <br />4. Create and Market a Stronger Colorado Brand <br />5. Education and Train the Workforce of the Future <br />6. Cultivate Innovation and Technology <br />There was some discussion about what will the new cabinet look like under Governor <br />Hickenlooper, and Mr. Albair responded that the Governor has instructed the Cabinet to look at <br />anything within the State agencies that obstructs business, and this list is currently being compiled. <br />CTC TRAIL UPDATE: <br />Rob Lathrop reported that Joe Stevens, Parks and Recreation Director, said the construction of <br />the trail should occur in late spring 2012, pending budget approval. <br />Scott Reichenberg requested that a written agreement be put together to document the CTC Metro <br />District commitment for funding to this project. City Manager Fleming agreed to put the agreement <br />together. <br /> <br />