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Economic Vitality Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />May 19, 2023 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />Public Comment from Sherry Sommer: Ms. Sommer wondered if the <br />businesses that typically show up to meetings are generally happy or not happy <br />with the City. She also wondered how the City could reach the businesses that <br />don't often show up for meetings and recommended engagement through the <br />Comprehensive Plan Update. <br />Chair Leh thanked Ms. Sommer for her suggestions and closed the discussion. <br />8. Discussion/Direction- Economic Vitality Committee Work Plan Priorities: <br />Specialist Brown gave an overview of previous Work Plan discussion and <br />efforts. <br />Chair Leh asked how many of the 2023 items from the Economic Vitality <br />Strategic Plan have been completed so far. Manager Kroner responded that <br />while many of them have been completed, there are quite a few that she would <br />like to remove as a priority in 2023. Manager Kroner identified 5 items that she <br />would like to prioritize in 2023 and that the EVC can help facilitate. <br />1. Conduct process improvement initiative for business -related services to <br />improve efficiency and customer service. <br />2. Host semi-annual Business Forum to gather all stakeholders, review City <br />priorities, and gather feedback. <br />3. Identify market gaps through analysis and by monitoring retail leakage to <br />adjacent communities. <br />4. Conduct regular business retention visits to understand issues and <br />address concerns. <br />5. Conduct Business Satisfaction Survey every other year to monitor <br />changes and new ideas in the business community. <br />Councilmember Most asked what kind of support and tools Manager Kroner <br />needs in order to accomplish these actions. Manager Kroner responded that <br />additional staffing may be needed in order to accomplish these items and <br />continue to provide quality service to the community. Councilmember Fahey <br />agreed that many of the items in the Economic Vitality Strategic Plan are not <br />essential items and may not be a priority. <br />The EVC agreed that they would like to see the Business Satisfaction Survey <br />come back for discussion at a future meeting. Manager Kroner had to leave the <br />meeting and Chair Leh closed the Work Plan discussion. <br />9. Discussion/Direction- Business Input: Dark Sky Ordinance: <br />Historic Preservation Planner Amelia Brackett Hogstad presented an update on <br />the draft dark sky lighting ordinance and asked for feedback. <br />Councilmember Most asked if there was anything in the code that prevents <br />residence to residence trespass. Director Zuccaro responded that there is not <br />Agenda Packet P. 5 <br />