Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2021 04 16

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes March 19, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Leh agreed with limiting the number to four non -voting members. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney said he could agree to the four non -voting members given that they could provide targeted opinions on specific topics. The Committee then moved on to discuss term limits. Director Pierce noted that the breakdown of two-year or four-year commitment would help with the onboarding process and overall ability to make an impact. The Committee discussed how to stagger the initial terms and agreed that two-year terms is an appropriate amount of time to ask someone to sit on the Committee. Chair Dickinson asked the Committee what they thought about residency requirements or business -ownership requirements. The group felt that overall, someone must have a connection to Louisville but they did not necessarily have to live in Louisville, nor would they be required to own a business in Louisville as long as they had a business interest. The Committee also discussed on the application process and how to appoint the new members. It was agreed that Council should be updated on the representation process and should also vote on the EVC's recommended business representatives. Ms. Shelley Angell, Executive Director of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce, asked for clarification on if someone could only meet the Louisville residency, and if they could own a business somewhere else. Chair Dickinson said that yes, that way someone who may own a business in general but have Louisville ties could be involved. Mr. Kron commented that perhaps five members might be better but agreed on the two-year terms and then that another idea could be to have Louisville businesses recommend a nominee. Mr. Oberholzer suggested three year terms are seen on other committees. The group then discussed the roles of the Chamber and the DBA as it relates to this Committee, particularly as new members come aboard. Director Pierce asked for a point of clarification that indeed the group would like to open up the requirements to allow for residents who own businesses elsewhere. The Committee then discussed how to disseminate this information. Director Pierce will prepare a process and outline to bring back to the Committee for confirmation. VIII. Discussion- Economic Vitality Strategic Plan: No discussion at this time. IX. Staff Updates: Director Pierce pointed the group to their memo for an update on the Keep It Local Prize Draw Campaign. She also noted that she initiated the COVID-19 follow up survey included in the memo and how staff plans to use this to inform next steps in business pandemic support. X. Current Articles: None. Agenda Packet P. 5