Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2011 12 05

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BRaD Meeting Summary November 7, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Bonnie said there are employees of companies in Louisville that cannot leave their offices. David Sinkey, of Boulder Creek Builders, said there are ways to draw people in to your business. Maybe the DBA distributes a flyer to CTC or other employees in the City promoting a restaurant that can get you in and out quick. UPDATE ON INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, LOUISVILLE FASTRACKS STATION AREA AND HIGHWAY 42 CORRIDOR: Troy Russ, Planning and Building Safety Director, reported his staff is doing an aggressive public outreach for the Highway 42 project. A Walking Tour/Audit Kick-off is scheduled with the City and th their partners for Wednesday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. and the public is invited. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – Bonnie Star th BAP for Rhino Brewing, a brewer and tap room, on the November 15 City Council agenda. This business would be located in the north part of the Book Cellar building. Hank’s Trains, now called Tim’s Trains – wants assistance with obtaining shelving from Big Lots when they close. Boulder Insurance – opened in the commercial building at 800 Jefferson St, next to Memory Square Park. CTC – A potential business incubator was on the agenda for the 10/25 Study Session to possibly be located close to CTC, comprised of high-tech and green energy incubators. Not clear of the City role in this venture, but the idea is intriguing. Centennial Valley leases being finalized. Doodlebugs – offering team-building after hours. Retail merchandise too. Liz Morgan – Realtor for the A&W building – has received some feedback from fast food establishments. Drive throughs are important. Rite Aid Building – Before and after photos were shared with the client interested in this building, but they having a software issue and won’t be able to get back with a status until after the first of the year. Business section, “Good News” added to the website. Reorganization of the State Office of Economic Development – The Blue Print for Colorado was an important factor to convince Arrow Electronics to locate their headquarters in Colorado. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Dana Alford, Centennial Valley Merchants, reported his group is making progress and passed out an update on the group and the issues they are working on. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011: ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.