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Business Retention & Development Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />February 6, 2012 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />The following items were mentioned: <br />• Question No.19 no longer applies. <br />• Questions should be added regarding the golf course including: How much is it used by <br />citizens for golf, and/or other uses? How much do we pay to maintain the course? <br />• How important is a connection from downtown to the regional 4-plex ball field? <br />• Where do trail users desire to go that is currently not available? <br />• How do we make the city more "bike"able? <br />The hoped for response rate amount of the survey will be 1,000 surveys; therefore 2,000 <br />surveys will be distributed. After the survey has been finalized the committee members will <br />take the survey as well to see if they similarly represent the general Louisville population. <br />UPDATE ON CONCEPT OF BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER — John Benedetti spoke of the <br />implementation of the new Small Business Development Counseling Service through the <br />Chamber of Commerce. The service is still in the Board approval process. He also requested <br />time to tell about the different programs and updates at the Chamber which included: <br />• Leadership Louisville <br />• Ambassadors <br />• Texas Hold'em Event in April <br />• Taste of Louisville <br />• Spaghetti Open <br />• Business Showcase; partnering with Lafayette <br />• After Hours <br />• Lunch and Learn series <br />• Membership up to 400 <br />REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS — <br />Chris Pritchard reminded everyone of the February 11, 2012 Savor the Favor event as well as <br />the Heat Relief Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction event scheduled for Thursday, February 17, <br />2012. David Sinkey asked what amount these events usually generate. Chris Pritchard stated <br />that last year the events brought in a total of $12 to $13 thousand and this year the projection is <br />$15 to $17 thousand. <br />DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012— <br />Troy Russ will facilitate a conversation on the Comprehensive Plan and Core Values Plan <br />development. <br />ADJOURN — The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 AM. <br />