Minutes: Evansville Economic Development: January 2006

CITY OF EVANSVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE


Minutes of meeting

Thursday January 19, 2006 6:30pm



1. Roll call.
a. Ald Aikman, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Decker, Mr. Otterstein, Ald. Anderson, Mr. Berg

2. Approval of agenda.
a. Approved unanimously

3. Approval of minutes of December 20, 2005 meeting.
a. Approved, though not everyone had received the minutes.

4. Citizen appearances, other than on items listed below.

5. Discussion of possible activities by the ED.

a. Production of an information and resource guide for residents and non-residents
b. Update website
c. Reconsider the proposed areas for development – last consideration was done 2+ years ago.
i. Feasibility studies on 4 or 5 locations that have been identified
ii. Market feasibility studies

d. Survey of local employers needs additional follow-up


6. Discussion of possible projects for an intern
a. There was considerable discussion involving the students to see after hearing the prior discussion of possible ED activities. In the end, it was decided they would review what they have heard and consider their own interests and skill level and meet with Bill Connors to determine their tasks.

7. Discussion of Sortis, and committee directions as to grant application(s).
a. It was determined that the Sortis meeting should be 2 hours in length to adequately allow for meaningful presentation and discussion.

8. Follow-up on new business inquiries to City, Chamber, ECP, etc..

9. Future visits to Evansville businesses.







10. Discussion of possible agenda items for future meetings (not for action during current meeting).

a. Future meetings to be held on the Second floor so as not to interfear with the arrival of the Redevelopment committee members or observers.

11. Adjournment. 6:28



Karen Aikman, Chair