Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2012 12 03

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Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 3of 3 to the hospital. An interchange probably is not going to happen, but there was discussion about whether an ambulance only access could be provided. Scott Reichenberg asked if the City could work on this through CDOT. No expansion is planned for the hospital but possibility exists for the need for another medical office building. Fresca – Met with CEO –Company is looking for additional space. Company is a partner to General Mills. Each product line supported has its own space in the building. One issue brought up are the frequent power outages that can cause loss of product. Company would like to have bus access for their employees.The Planning staff is doing a study of the need for a route toCTC, but need ridership. A suggestion was made for a survey to go out to CTC employees as to who would use a bus. Babolat – Happy in Louisville, good quality of life, transportation is also an issue, and there is a need for more food options in CTC. Company is planning to grow 25-30% so will need more space. US 36 difficult to travel on. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTBRIEFING Aaron reported that the Safeway property development goes to Planning Commission the end of the month. Michael Menaker asked if staff could release BAPs for feedback more than 48 hours prior to City Council. Aaron responded that staff plans to treat BAPs the same as always. BAP is released in the packet on the Friday before the Council meeting. Council member Sackett also asked to see the BAP earlier. Mock-up of patios will be available end of the month for public to view. Public Works Director says he can store the patios. Director Russ indicated included in this discussion will be how to get water and electricity to the patios. Highway 42 Gateway Project Community Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, at 6:00 p.m. and design alternatives for Highway 42 and initial design of the South Street Gateway underpass will be presented. th Public meeting scheduled Thursday, October 4 , at 7:00 p.m. togather ideas from the public on the grain elevator. Council member Loo asked that the public be informed that funding is limited. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS – None reported –ran out of time. DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING None discussed –ran out of time. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. ADJOURN–