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Business Retention and Development Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />December 7, 2020 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />• Discussion- BRaD Committee Purpose and Structure: Mr. Oberholzer <br />commented on the ongoing discussion regarding the effectiveness and direction of <br />the BRaD Committee. Committee members noted that they do not have direct <br />access to the Council, since there is no longer a Council liaison. Ms. Butterworth <br />emphasized the importance of having an independent voice for the business <br />community. The Committee discussed their role in the business satisfaction <br />survey, forum event, and retention visits. <br />Mr. Oberholzer, Mr. Erickson, and Ms. Butterworth felt BRaD should remain a <br />separate committee from Economic Vitality Committee and recommend a Council <br />liaison be assigned, preferably one that participates on the EVC. Mr. Bolt felt there <br />could be value a merger of BRaD and EVC. <br />Public comments were heard from Mike Kranzdorf, Eric Reed, and Councilmember <br />Deb Fahey. Mr. Kranzdorf recognized overlap between the EVC and BRaD, but <br />suggested a merger would not benefit the business voice. Mr. Reed commented <br />that all Louisville businesses should have an independent voice. Councilmember <br />Fahey concurred about the value of committees in providing input to City Council. <br />Mr. Oberholzer proposed drafting a letter to City Council with the Committee's <br />recommendation. <br />VII. STAFF REPORT: Director Pierce provided an update on the Rose and Raven, which <br />is the new business intended to occupy the vacant building at 511 E. South Boulder <br />Road. She also provided the Committee with a copy of the Economic Vitality <br />Strategic Plan that was adopted by City Council on November 10, 2020. Finally, she <br />reviewed the extension of allowances on temporary signage for commercial <br />businesses. <br />VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: None. <br />IX. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: The Committee expressed their desire to continue <br />with the scheduled meeting for January 4, 2021 @ 8 AM. Director Pierce will advise <br />the Committee about the Economic Vitality Committee meeting agenda for December <br />18, and if there will be a planned discussion about the BRaD Committee. <br />X. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Oberholzer moved to adjourn the meeting; Ms. Butterworth <br />seconded the motion. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 9:18 AM. <br />Agenda Packet P. 3 <br />