Business Retention and Development Committee Minutes 2009 01 05

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City Council Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 Page 3 of 3 Menaker stated that it would be a good time to revisit the sign code downtown to allow for more neon and dimensional signs. Hogan concluded her report and noted that the retention visits will continue in 2009. DECEMBER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BRIEFING Hogan reported on her activities for December. She noted that staff is currently weighing options related to the post office site. Once the post office moves out the City will have to determine what type of tenant(s) are suitable for the site and if leases should be completed for short-term or long-term use. Hogan reported that she is planning on meeting with business 0 m the Downtown Business Association to discuss marketing i or sma businesses. FEE-IN-L1EU OF PARKING MEETING - JAN Hogan reminded members of the upcoming meeting. , 6:30 PM COMMITTEE Hogan asked the representatives from th their 2009 plans. MMENTS and Chamber to briefly highlight Angell stated that the Chamber i continuing work on their CTC Outreach program and specifically want to ake more business to business contacts between CTC businesses an city businesses. They are continuing their "Lunch 'n' Learn" series which bn speakers in to address the needs of businesses. In additiol)iIi.,they will do their three major events: the Taste of Louisville, Business wcase, and Parade of Lights. Krueger stated the DBA working on a possible fall event in downtown, marketing cl es for small businesses, the Street Faire, and an idea for patio seating. S d that the DBA and Chamber have scheduled quarterly meetings h other to discuss ways they can help support others efforts. DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING None. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 10: 15 AM.