Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2012 03 05

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Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 6, 2012 Page 2 of 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE — Bonnie Star noted: • Database Manufacturer on Colorado • Metro Denver Partnership resulted in 19 responses to proposals in 2011 • Grain Elevator Demo Permit has been requested. We have 180 days to negotiate a solution or the structure may be demolished. • Carol Hanson is working to amend current liquor ordinance to allow brew pubs • The Safeway redevelopment proposal scheduled for Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 PM Planning Commission meeting. • CTC Building on South Taylor sold. To ServPro. Closed Jan 24. • BAP package will be considered by City Council on Feb 7 for Pearl Izumi • Boulder Wind is reviewing a proposed lease for building on Boxelder. • Food Incubator has submitted a BAP application. RETENTION MEETINGS — Boulder Creek Builders — John Benedetti spoke of the positive feedback received at the retention meeting regarding the Boulder Creek Builders' Steel Ranch development. David Sinkey spoke of Boulder Creek Builders' desire to continue this relationship and growth with the City of Louisville. Voltage — John Benedetti shared about the owner Eric Fowles who is a Louisville resident and well as the company's growth and success. The company has been there 6 years. RE -SET DATE FOR SEPTEMBER BRaD MEETING — The conflict of the Monday, September 3, 2012 meeting being scheduled on Labor Day was discussed. Hank Dalton motioned to change the meeting to Tuesday, September 4, 2012, Shelley Angell seconded the motion and the committee approved the motion. The consideration of re -setting the July 2, 2012 meeting will be brought up again at the May 7, 2012 meeting. PRESENTATION BY MARY ANN HEANEY - LOUISVILLE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD Livable City Concepts and Opportunities for Louisville - Mary Ann Heaney presented a slideshow sharing positive goals for bringing the residents of Louisville together and benefits of these goals to the environment and the economy. She shared opportunities to reach these goals. The committee members asked questions. There was a question relevant to the Open Space Advisory Board and Hank Dalton suggested communicating with them directly. DISCUSSION OF QUESTIONS FOR CITIZEN'S SURVEY — Bonnie Star opened by asking for comments and/or questions on the survey.