Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2011 11 07

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BRaD Meeting Summary October 3, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Udi’s Restaurant closed as they want to expand their bakery business. Bonnie working on ideas for a restaurant in this location. Louisville Delivers – an idea by Pete Pflum of the Porch Deli to partner with other restaurants in Louisville to offer food via a delivery service. Big Lots closing after Christmas. The 30,000 square foot building will be available February 1, 2012. COMMITTEE REPORTS – th City Manager Fleming will be presenting the 2012 proposed budget at the October 4 Council th Meeting, and on October 11 a special meeting is scheduled to discuss the budget, public hearing thst scheduled at the October 18 Council Meeting. On November 1, Council will have final action on the budget. The annual budget is the largest policy of the year that City Council takes action. Councilor Ron Sackett summarized the Ward III meeting held this last week. A hot topic was the McCaslin/Washington crossing and City Council has approved an underpass at this location, but construction cannot begin until the City has budgeted the money to support the project. Design for the McCaslin/Dillon intersection work is planned for this year with construction planned for 2012. Member Rob Lathrop said he had been out to Steel Ranch and approximately 15 foundations have been poured, the park is complete and there are sold signs on lots. The activity is impressive. Jill Midgley asked how do you make a decision on which underpass you fund; South Street or McCaslin & Washington? There has been a public outcry for the McCaslin/Washington crossing. Malcolm commented that it’s a juggling act to balance the budgets. Dana Alford, Centennial Valley representative, gave an update on the progress to date of the Centennial Valley Merchants group. The board meets weekly. There is an issue with identity in the Centennial Valley. There are 170 consumer businesses with 30-80 other kinds of employers. Landscaping and visibility is the #1 concern. Planning Director Russ will be attending their next th meeting on October 20. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011: Presentation of Ideas for Public Signs in Downtown Real Estate “Good News” Update on North End and Steel Ranch ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.