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City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2008 Page 4 of 12 MARCH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Becky Hogan, EDge Consulting Becky Hogan of EDge Consulting, 56 Steele Street, Denver, CO gave the monthly update of the March Economic Development. She introduced former City Councilor Jay Keany, wrio is the President of the Downtown Business Association (DBA). Mr. Keany reported that Fortune Small Business magazine named Louisville as the 26th best place in the country for small businesses. The Yellow Scene highlighted Louisville as one Hof the "Best in the West" for critic's picks and readers choices. The City is named 17 times in the magazine in different categories including best downtown. He announced that the next DBA general membership meeting would k~e at the Waterloo Ice House at 8:00 AM on April 2. Ms. Hogan highlighted March's activities including the business retention program; a proposed CEO Forum; recruitment efforts; arrangements for International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC); and marketing Louisville. She announced a Business Assis1tance Package (BAP) - Project Jonah, will be brought before Council at the next meeting. Councilor Muckle asked if they agreements for a school on South Boulder Road and Gaiam had been finalized. Ms. Hogan responded no. Councilor Muckle suggested initiating a dialogue with the Boulder Valley Hockey Association. They will be moving out of Superior and are looking for a new location. Ms. Hogan noted former Councilors Don Brown and Arnie Levihn have been involved in discussions with the Boulder Valley Hockey Association for 18 months. She explained the reuse of an ice rink space can be problematic for a developer. Councilor Sackett noted the State Farm site is showing evidence of the remodel and asked if any business has committed to the site. Ms. Hogan stated Qdoba and a barbeque restaurant are interested in leasing space and the property owners report they have received good response on leasing retail space. ORDINANCE No. 1531, SERIES 2008 - AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS BEING REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC USE FOR THE DILLON ROAD PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION THEREOF THROUGH NEGOTIATION AND/OR CONDEMNATION -Public Hearing Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney presentation. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1531, Series 2008.