Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2012 06 04

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Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes May 7, 2012 Page 4 of 4 Staff is currently working with GIS staff to update the maps that are needed Good dialogue occurring on the website. Comments can be provided for the next 30 days. Narrowing down the areas of change, comment and concerns and this will lead to the start of developing the plan the end of June/first of July timeframe. thth Scheduled to go to Planning Commission on May 24 or June 14 with the Goals and Vision Statement, and scheduled to go to City Council in June, ahead of the public meeting. Michael Menaker asked for more information on the marketing piece of the plan. Director Russ explained the marketing piece will plan for the City’s next 20 years for office, retail and residential, what are the stronger and what are the weaker aspects, and then start to allocate and plan for the future. ECONOMIC BRIEFING - Aaron DeJong 7-11 on McCaslin will be closing. Sarah Jarman, Louisville resident, has plans to open a LePeep at the old A&W location, but still working out lease details. Preparing for ICSC Conference in Las Vegas. Aaron, Mayor Muckle and City Manager Fleming will all be attending to have the opportunity to get in front of Louisville’s significant retailers, meet with additional retailers and local developers. Michael Menaker asked that an exit interview get scheduled with 7-11 to understand the specifics of why they are closing. Michael asked that exit interviews be a part of the BRAD toolbox and that they are conducted routinely when a long-time retailer closes. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Reminder that DBA still needs volunteers to work the Street Faire this summer. There are total of 10 events this year. Dana Alford, Centennial Valley Merchants Association made the following comments concerning this group: Group is changing their name to McCaslin Business District o th Cancelling the July 4 event. o Lack of enthusiasm o How do we bring leadership to this group? o Group includes 200 businesses o Currently 5 board members o Meetings not well attended o Chair Sackett commented on all the good information provided on the calendars included with the City Newsletter. City Manager Fleming gave credit to Meredyth Muth, Public Relations Manager. DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012 – Funding and Continuing the Patios on Main Street but Give the Responsibility for the Patios to the City 7-11 Closing The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 AM. ADJOURN –