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BRaD <br />Study Session Summary <br />August 3, 2009 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />Zayo <br /> - Bonnie reported that this is a downtown broadband company, with a <br />national market. They are growing and will need additional office space, but <br />want to remain downtown. They also need access to our downtown library and <br />may take advantage of the corporate program at the Rec Center. <br />Courtyard by Marriot/Residence Inn <br /> - Bonnie met with the manager of these <br />hotels. Together they employ 45 people.Business is down, but they are actively <br />marketing corporate accounts in the area. They are a big supporter of downtown <br />Louisville. The City needs to trim some trees to allow better visibility of the Hwy <br />36 exit sign for Louisville at McCaslin. <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BRIEFING <br />Bonnie updated the Committee on the Santa Fe Grille building. It is under <br />contract, scheduled to close at the end of August. The owner of Santa Fe Grille <br />has singed a 5-year lease to continue in operation. She is working with several <br />prospects regarding the Post Office.She distributed an article entitled “Eyes <br />Wide Open – a Practical Guide to Business Retention” and copies of the Boulder <br />County Business Report publication Boulder Valley Economic Profile. Michael <br />Menaker suggested we craft a story regarding Louisville’s position with respect to <br />solar/alternate energy. Andrew suggested we use a local PR firm to promote the <br />story to get into new venues. <br />AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 17 MEETING: <br /> Field trip to Fitzsimmons <br />Life Sciences District and Anschutz Medical Center. Meet in the Library parking <br />lot to board the city van for transport. <br />Adjourn: 10:15 a.m. <br />Meeting Summary Submitted by Bonnie Star <br /> <br />