Minutes: Economic Development: February 2008

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI


1. Call to Order: Tony Wyse called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Present: Chair Tony Wyse, David Olsen, Matthias James, Julie Meredith, and Gene Bass. Also present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Bridgit Larsen, and James Otterstein. Absent: Fred Juergens and Roger Berg.

2. Approve Agenda: Waived.

3. Approve the Minutes: Motion to Approval made by David Olsen and Matthias James to second. Approved.
4. Citizens Appearances: None

5. Economic Development Summit: Five task forces picked and will discuss the goals and plans.

6. Chamber of Commerce report: Working on the Guide to Evansville. Chamber invited Evansville Delegates to attend a program regarding the State of Wisconsin’s economy.

7. City Administrator report: Discussions on the Madison Street project.

8. Downtown Street Light Banners: Discussion on where the money would come from to pay for these banners.

9. City website update: None

10. Promotion of Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund: Discussion to have information on the fund at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Main Street. Matthias James made a motion that the Chamber will help facilitate this Fund with the City. Gene Bass seconded. Approved.

11. Room tax: Tabled the discussion.
12. Motion to Adjourn: Gene Bass made a motion and Matthias James seconded. Approved.