Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2018 08 23

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Business Retention and Development Committee Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 Page 2 of 3 IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. VI. BUSINESS MATTERS OF THE COMMITTEE: 1. Planning Conceptual Review Recommendation Letter. The Committee discussed a draft letter to City Council recommending that the City pursue instituting a conceptual design review option / process as a precedent to submission of a definitive site plan review application. Members of the public provided comments in support of the recommendation, noting positive experience / benefits from such a process in other communities (Loveland, Broomfield were mentioned as examples). Staff noted that Superior was considering abandoning the Concept Review process due to misperceived expectations generated contrary to the informal feedback intended by the process. Following the discussion, the Committee requested that Mr. DeJong re -work the letter to move the recommendation to the first paragraph, add bullet points in support of the recommendation, and close with restatement of the recommended action. Members of the Committee agreed to provide comments (if any) by close of business Tuesday, May 15. 2. Louisville Business Forum Update: Aaron DeJong updated the Committee on the progress / planning for the Business Forum scheduled for May 17. The event will be at the Ascent Church facility (former Sam's Club) 550 S. McCaslin Blvd, Louisville. Sponsors have committed to providing funding for food, beer and wine. 85 individuals have RSVP'd to date. Mr. DeJong provided a draft presentation outline for discussion. Discussion from the Committee included: i. Less is more — this is a relatively brief meeting so don't stifle discussion / feedback with an overly long presentation. ii. Consider how to Stimulate Questions / Q&A — Have some lead-off questions and clear moment in the meeting for that opportunity. iii. Business Survey Results — provide samples of the feedback gleaned from the Business Survey. iv. Business Relevant Topics — focus on topics pertinent to Louisville businesses; e.g., is the North Louisville drainage underpass relevant to local business? v. Acknowledge Competitive Community Landscape Seeking Businesses — discuss business assistance programs. VII. Retention Visits. None due to Mr. DeJong paternity leave. VIII. ED Update.