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City Council Meeting Minutes October 18, 2005 Page 3 of 9 Council member Brown reported the Business Retention and Development Committee members reviewed proposals and interviewed three finalists for the project on October 10 and 12. The three companies interviewed were Ehrenwerks, ZVC and ccintellect. He noted the committee's strategy centered on enhancing and retaining current businesses in Louisville. He presented a proposal for Branding and Web Development Services submitted by ccintellect and a proposal letter submitted by ZVC. He supported the proposals presented by ccintellect and ZVC. He also presented a draft, which he prepared that outlines retention of existing business and new business development. Mr. Ben Wright, representing ccintellect, stated he was available to answer Council questions. He stated it is an exciting proposition to assist the City to embark on a business/economic development strategy effort. He explained his company focuses on this type of work thoughout Metropolitan Denver. Mayor Sisk requested public comments. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Keany stressed the importance of moving forward as soon as possible. He noted business development has been slow over the past years. He stated the web site is one step, which will bring an additional benefit to the business community. He felt the City must do more to promote the local businesses and bring new business to Louisville. Council member Levihn commented on the interview process. He stated the committee interviewed three companies and ccintellect rose to the top with their expertise in working with cities to develop web sites. Mayor Sisk stressed the importance of keeping the information on the web site current. He thanked the members of the committee and Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd for their work on the project. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. There were no comments. MOTION: Council member Brown moved that Council approve the proposals for services from ccintellect and ZVC for Economic Development Web Site, for fiscal year of 2005, not to exceed $19,670, with authorization for the Mayor to negotiate the contract. Council member Levihn seconded the motion. City Attorney Light offered a friendly amendment that documentation for the contract is put in a City stated contract, which Council has previously authorized. Council members Brown and Levihn accepted the amendment. VOTE: Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.