Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2024 09 04

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes August 16, 2024 Page 4 of 5 8. Potential Future Agenda Items: Manager Zarate gave an overview of items that might come to the EVC in the future. She gave an overview of the Support Local campaign that staff is working on. Councilmember Bierman noted the importance of having resources that make residents aware of places to shop in Louisville. Chair Dickinson stressed the importance of having campaigns that encourage residents to shop local outside of November and December when there is already momentum around that movement. Manager Zarate confirmed that the campaign will be year-round. These items will likely come back to the EVC in September or October with a launch shortly after. Councilmember Bierman asked about popup shops and whether those could potentially be utilized to fill vacancies. Staff and the EVC agreed that these would only be short-term fixes but could help with existing vacancies. 9. Staff Updates: Manager Zarate presented staff updates and asked if there were any questions or comments. She highlighted the Economic Vitality Retreat that is currently scheduled for November 4. This event will be an opportunity for organizations and individuals involved in economic vitality in Louisville to gather in the same room and discuss opportunities for collaboration and identify any gaps. Councilmember Fahey asked whether the meeting would be publicly noticed so that Council can attend. Manager Zarate confirmed that the meeting will be noticed, but that she plans for only two members of Council to actively participate. 10. Development Updates: Councilmember Bierman asked about the former Carrabba's and whether that property can benefit from some of the growing momentum around the Cinebarre site. Manager Zarate responded that staff has been in discussion with a potential restaurant tenant around occupying the space, but there have not been any decisions made yet. She also added that six food vendors have signed leases at the new pickleball facility, and hopes that the development updates will eventually be turned into a map that will show property locations and progress. Councilmember Fahey asked whether there were any updates on the new Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse. Manager Zarate responded that she did not have any specific updates but reiterated that their grand opening in July seemed to be very successful. 11. Business Articles: No comments.