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City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2012 Page 3 of 18 COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Muckle reported on a bakery in CTC, who won an award from the Boulder Green Business Consortium. This bakery applies photographic images on cakes. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming reported on the following: • The City is requesting residents to submit photos of the City for the "Life in Louisville Photo Contest ". The deadline to submit photos is September 12. • The Recreation Center will be closed for maintenance from August 13 through August 20. Members may use the Lafayette Recreation Center during that time. • City Manager Fleming sent an email regarding the recent GMTC meeting, where a staff member voted to move forward with consideration of a non - profit organization. A non - profit organization throughout the state may be more beneficial. He thanked Mr. Sobel for his assistance for better notice on channel lineup changes and rate increases to subscribers. REGULAR BUSINESS BI- MONTHLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Economic Development Director DeJong reported on the economic developments for June and July as follows: • The City was awarded a $19,000 USDA Grant for a study of a food - centric business incubator. Staff is developing an RFP for a consultant to do the study. • Staff continues to work with Phillips 66 on the Louisville property and coordinating efforts with the State Economic Development Office and the Govemor's Office. • A new 12,500 SF multi- tenant building is being constructed in the Colorado Technology Center at 638 Taylor Avenue. • A new business, the Singing Cook, will be opening on the 700 block of Main Street. There is interest in developing new retail business in the downtown area. • Altan Alma Organics plans to create a year -round outdoor farmer's market. • The 2013 CIP budget includes items for small retail area plans for South Boulder Road and McCaslin Boulevard. Council member Jasiak asked if the businesses looking to locate downtown are retail or commercial. Economic Development Director DeJong noted they are retail.