Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2009 10 05

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BRaD Study Session Summary August 3, 2009 Page 2 of 3 believes there is plenty of parking currently, and the City should maintain the square footage cap. BRaD is done with this issue for now, and was happy to be able to work through some of the sticky issues before it entered the formal public process. FIBER NETWORK AT CTC Andrew Freeman updated the Committee on his conversation with Level III. They are doing engineering ad cost estimates regarding the provision of a “hub” at CTC. Results are expected in 30-60 days. This could add appeal to the park for heavy data users. BRaD asked that a staff member be involved in those discussions. Level III may be interested in a possible future agenda presentation. Mitchell Rogers, of Rocky Net participated in this discussion. BRaD members want to make sure Level III thinks of extending fiber to the Revitalization Area as well as to Downtown. We need to be careful not to offer a subsidy if it is not necessary to accomplish our goals.Andrew will email BRaD regarding the CTC Outreach meeting in Mid-October. It may cover this topic. RE-SET SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE After reviewing schedules, the majority of members preferred September 17 to September 3 for a visit to the Anschutz Medical Center and Fitzsimmons Life Science District. The purpose would be to gather information and facts and review a location where a large employer is building a campus. The meeting will be posted for the public. The field trip is scheduled for approximately 2 hours, plus travel.We will meet at 8:00 am at the Library parking lot, returning by noon. RETENTION VISIT REPORTS Citron – Michal Menaker reported that this CTC company was pleased with the visit, and needed some relief/better opportunity with respect to signs for retail events. Plexus – Andrew and Bonnie reported that this mechanical/electrical engineering company needs to expand it 24,000 sf facility to include a 3,000 mechanical lab. They like the area and did not have anything negative to say. They appreciated the visit. Fresca Foods – Hank reported that this food manufacturer in CTC is growing at rates of 40-50% annually. They are currently in 4 locations in CTC and are looking to combine into one facility. They take entrepreneurial companies to the next level. They produce LARA bars, Justin’s Nut Butters, 34 crackers, and pizza dough, among others. Bella Energy – Rob and the Mayor visited with Bella Energy (CTC). They have doubled in size since coming to Louisville. City Staff followed up with them as to opportunities to add solar to city facilities. Solepepper – Alan Culpepper, a former Olympic marathoner, is very pleased with his location on McCaslin. He carries 7 select lines of footwear and prides himself on quality service and expertise.