December 16, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Russ Silbiger called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room,
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Russ Silbiger John Stromberg Wendy Siporen Ric Holt Mark Marchetti |
Tom Bradley Pam Hammond Annie Hoy John Fields Laurie Gibbs |
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Adam Hanks, Project Manager April Lucas, Admin. Assistant |
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Absent Members: |
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Dean Cropper Jim Klein |
DeeAnn Everson Emile Amarotico |
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AROUND THE ROOM INTRODUCTIONS
The members briefly went around the table and introduced themselves and the organizations they represent.
OVERALL WORK PLAN LAYOUT DISCUSSION
Project Manager Adam Hanks reviewed the Economic Development Strategy flowchart and project timeline with the group. He explained this group will work with the Technical Advisory Committee to form strategic goal categories and ultimately economic development goals for the City. From there, the process will include a public comment component, after which the groups will reconvene to form the final strategic goals and associated action items.
Mr. Hanks clarified the City has hired a consultant to assist with this process. The consultant’s first presentation to the Policy Group and Technical Advisory Committee has been tentatively scheduled for January 13, 2010.
Ric Holt presented information to the group on “Economic Gardening” and suggested they consider this concept. He stated this model for economic development is more in line with
Mr. Hanks clarified the EOA is a land use document and under state law had to follow specific guidelines. Mayor Stromberg added the EOA is really a projection of historical trends, and while this is a useful document, it is not THE document they want to use as they move forward.
BRIANSTORM NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL ECONOMIC TRENDS
The group went around the table and each member identified trends they have observed.
[SEE Economic Development Policy Group, December 16, 2009 for details]
STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSESS, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS OUTLINE
The group went around the table and members identified the City’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
[SEE Economic Development Policy Group, December 16, 2009 for details]
NEXT MEETING TOPICS/GOALS
Mr. Silbiger suggested the group consider moving their meeting dates in order to accommodate everyone’s schedules. Mr. Hanks stated he would email the group possible options and would let them know what is decided.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
April Lucas, Administrative Assistant