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Business Retention and Development Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />February 3, 2020 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br />the potential for a follow-up electronic survey that could be sent as a thank you <br />post retention visit. <br /> <br />6. Discussion- 2020 BRaD Meeting Work Plan: The Committee reviewed the Work <br />Plan draft from the packet and discussed their purpose. Mr. Oberholzer said the <br />past Committee work had been a mix of reactive issues and proactive work plan <br />items that were generated by conversation. Mr. Bolt noted that it is important work <br />to try to attract the right types of businesses to Louisville and not let commercial <br />properties sit vacant for long periods. He was interested in ways BRaD could be <br />part of this process. Mr. Merlino said he was motivated to join BRaD because he <br />was disheartened by things he saw happening in Louisville and what had caused <br />his own business to relocate to Broomfield. Mr. Erickson stated that his company <br />had been two and a half years working on approval for redevelopment of their Main <br />Street buildings; he is interested in what the City needs to do to stay relevant in the <br />current environment. <br /> <br />Members suggested they would like to review the types of incentives the City has <br />available to businesses. Mr. Bolt also suggested the City might consider creating a <br />webpage that can be a resource for entrepreneurs. In anticipation of working on a <br />business satisfaction survey, the Committee requested to see the results of the last <br />one conducted. <br /> <br />7. Discussion- 2020 Business Forum: Previously, BRaD had discussed a potential <br />topic for the Business Forum of “Meet the City Council.” Members asked Director <br />Pierce to determine whether the Council was still committed to this topic and that <br />they would be able to attend. The Committee reviewed whether that topic alone <br />would be a draw and considered they may need to add another topic or speaker. In <br />the past, they felt the events with more networking and stations were more <br />successful. The Committee also suggested they would like an evening event. <br /> <br />VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: None. <br /> <br />VIII. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: The next BRaD meeting is scheduled for March 2, <br />2020 at 8:00 AM in the Library Meeting Room. <br /> <br />IX. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Oberholzer moved to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Bolt seconded <br />the motion. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 9:58 AM. <br /> <br />Agenda Packet P. 4