Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2018 10 01

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Business Retention and Development Committee Meeting Minutes August 23, 2018 Page 2 of 3 IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: NONE VI. BUSINESS MATTERS OF THE COMMITTEE: 1. Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) presentation. Mr. DeJong introduced Matt Hannon representing PACE. Mr. Hannon provided the Committee with an overview of the activities / programs provided by PACE to Boulder County businesses to foster environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction and water quality and alternative transportation. Mr. Hannon responded to questions from Committee members, noting that PACE is a Boulder County program. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation provided to the Committee is attached to these minutes. 2. Chamber of Commerce presentation: Louisville Chamber of Commerce President and BRaD Committee Member Shelley Angell provided the Committee with an update of current programs and activities of the Louisville Chamber. Ms. Angell provided a handout summarizing the Events sponsored by the Chamber, the benefits of Chamber membership, and administrative / outreach activities of the Chamber (copy attached). 3. Spring Business Survey Results: Mr. DeJong presented a summary of the Spring Louisville Business Survey responses. Committee discussion ensued. A copy of Mr. DeJong's Summary Assessment of the Survey and Survey results is attached to these minutes. Mike Kranzdorf noted that recent City council discussion of improvements to the City website failed to effectively address the lack of information / promotion of Louisville businesses and activities available in Louisville. Discussion ensued regarding comparisons to neighboring communities (e.g., Lafayette, Broomfield), proper interplay between the City and the Louisville Chamber, possible intern / low cost hire to focus on bolstering the City website, and other alternative resources. VII. ED Update. Mr. DeJong provided the Committee with an update on economic development / commercial activity in Louisville, including the following items: i. McCaslin Area RFP for market study of the Centennial Valley commercial area. ii. Downtown Parking Structure Conceptual Design process. iii. Transportation Master Plan. VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS. None.