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City Council Business Retention & Development Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />September 8, 2008 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />Hogan asked the Committee what ideas or thoughts they had for the program for 2009. <br /> <br />Michael Menaker, 1127 West Choke Cherry Drive, stated that the program should <br />highlight the “why you need to shop in Louisville” aspect and noted that BRaD should <br />look for inexpensive media/advertising options. <br /> <br />Pritchard stated that the program should piggyback on the welcome packets the realtors <br />already do. <br /> <br />Menaker stated that he would like to see the packet done electronically (DVD) and it <br />should include a map of town, lists of businesses, and contact information. <br /> <br />Hogan noted that the Shop Louisville subcommittee will meet again in October to start to <br />lay the groundwork for the 2009 program assuming funding is approved in the 2009 <br />budget. <br /> <br />FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE BASICS <br />Hogan listed the speakers for the October 6 roundtable which will highlight the different <br />types of structures used in the area. She noted that each of the following types of <br />structure will be represented at the roundtable: <br /> <br />? <br /> Public Economic Development Organization (EDO) is part of a local government <br />or municipality. <br />? <br /> Private EDO is defined as organizations with the express mandate of promoting <br />economic growth without government/municipal control. <br />? <br /> Public Private EDOs are long-term partnerships between the public and private <br />sectors, designed to pursue common goals related to the social, political, and <br />business environment in a community. <br /> <br />BRIEFING – AUGUST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES <br />Hogan briefly discussed her activities for August including meetings with the owners of <br />Louisville Plaza and a new energy company moving to Louisville. <br /> <br />Menaker asked about the status of the Main Street Partners Project. <br /> <br />Hogan reported that due to the cost of residential building in this economy, the project <br />will likely change the second floor from residential to office. <br /> <br />Krueger asked for an update on the purchase of the post office site. <br /> <br />Fleming reported that the closing date will likely be in late October. <br /> <br />OPEN GOVERNMENT TRAINING <br />Muth reminded committee members that each one is required by the City Charter to <br />attend open government training once every two years. This fall’s trainings are <br />scheduled for November 5 at 7:00 PM and November 6 at 8:30 AM. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING <br /> <br /> <br />