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EDA Mtg 071723

East Bethel City CouncilTuesday, July 18, 2023
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Adoption of July 17th meeting agenda

Approval of June 20, 2023 EDA minutes

Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program update

Discussion of BR&E methodology and scope

Inclusion of home-based businesses in economic development surveys

Capstone Viking Meadows concept plan review

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Adopt the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Jack · Seconded by Unnamed attendee

Approve June 20, 2023 EDA minutes

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Jack · Seconded by Epstein

Notable Quotes (2)

If you're looking for like statistical information Jack can reach out to DEED. Tim O'Neill's the labor analyst... it's amazing what he can do.

— Christine Costello
BR&E ProgramResource recommendation for labor data.

I think it should be a separate portion things can be hard to integrate the two. I think we currently have about 60 interim use permits issued.

— Jack
BR&E ScopeDiscussing how to handle home-based businesses separately from the main survey.

People (4)

JackStaff/EDA Lead

Directs the meeting and facilitates discussion on BR&E and development projects.

1 quote

“The plan needs reviewed and potential updates reflect the new challenges faced by small businesses in the post-pandemic culture.”

Explaining the necessity of the BR&E program update.

Christine CostelloCommunity Economic Development Representative

Connexus Energy representative providing advice based on prior experience with the City of Cottage Grove.

1 quote

“I strongly suggest we keep the in-person aspect of the survey; you get more out of it and it's a great chance to see operations.”

Advising on survey methodology.

JulieStaff

Working with Christine on BR&E coordination.

1 quote

“We've got the chamber, we've got Planning Commission, we've got a lot of us that are all volunteer Civic people already.”

Discussing the potential for volunteer resources.

TomBoard Member

Involved in EDA oversight and meeting procedures.

1 quote

“I just want to be very clear-sighted about what this is going to take.”

Warning about the workload of the BR&E program.

Places Mentioned

East BethelCottage GroveViking Meadows Golf Course1788 Viking Boulevard NortheastSand Hill Crane and Viking Boulevard Intersection187th Lane189th Avenue

Events & Meetings (7)

  • July 17th EDA Meeting
  • June 20, 2023 EDA Meeting
  • April 17th EDA Meeting
  • May 15, 2023 EDA Meeting
  • May 11, 2023 Chamber of Commerce meeting
  • June 30th Chamber Board and Garfish meetings
  • October Chamber Breakfast Meeting
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