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Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2010
1.Call to Order – 7:30 a.m.
Present were: Bill Henry, Mary Viereck, Mike Myser, Joe Passofaro, Terry Gutowski, Troy
Presler, Sandi Fleck, Bruce Capra, Adam Blahnik, Deno Howard, Danette Parr, Frank Boyles
2.Approval of May 27, 2010, Meeting Minutes.
Howard asked that the first bullet point on the second page of the minutes read:
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Signs showing each business downtown, or Deerfield, or anywhere else are business
priority. Deno suggested that businesses in the downtown area be given an option for
signage.
3.Old Business
a.Upcoming Business, Civic and Community Events
Parr stated that the EDAC could decide to have a table at the Farmer’s Market to see if there is
any benefit. Committee members asked if this is the right venue. The committee concluded
that it could try this on July 17 as an experiment. If it works, then a September date might also
be appropriate. Howard asked for volunteers to attend on July 17. Parr also stated that the
staff is considering a DVD which talks about the community.
Howard also reminded the group that the EDAC will also participate in the Business Expo as
part of Lakefront Days on Thursday, August 5. She asked that volunteers contact Parr.
b.Other Advertising Opportunities
Parr stated that a Website called Co-star is available for the City to post its vacancy
information. Since none of the businesses posted on the City Website have given permission
to share their data, we have not participated. Howard suggested that the City ask those who
post on the City site to give permission to post elsewhere before doing anything. Parr will ask
that question on a future survey.
c.Previous Retention Interviews
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Factual information
Committee members indicated that they were having some problems contacting
businesses. The committee found that 15 downtown businesses had not been interviewed.
The following businesses were added to the list: Dan’s Auto, Refining Design and
Camille on Rouge. Members were assigned for each. The committee agreed to submit
these before the next meeting.
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Pros and Cons
The committee discussed examples of both based upon their interviews. The committee
will discuss all pros and cons received at the next meeting.
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The committee talked about receiving education about things like outdoor events, outdoor
liquor service and the like. A handout for such information was suggested. Finally, a
process for business input for signage and CR 21 alternatives was discussed.
Howard suggested that committee members think about their top five items for the next
meeting so a finalized list can be provided to the Council.
Committee discussed results of survey. Parr stated that some summary results will be
available at the next meeting. Committee agreed that these results will be presented at the
September Meet and Greet.
4.Other Business
a.Sign Ordinance
Parr talked about the public input process and handed out a press release. Copies will be
emailed to businesses we have interviewed and EDAC members.
b.County Road 21 Update
Parr reported that the EDA and City Council had approved contracting with Maxfield for a
CR 21 alternative alignment analysis. The report is expected this fall and a public hearing
would be included for public input.
5.Staff Update
Development Update – Parr stated that Elan Dentistry and Willowbrook Senior Citizens Coop
appear to have abandoned their efforts. New businesses include Ivy Nails, a chiropractor, dentist
and Rosie Posie at Crossroads.
6.New Business
a.Retention – continuing to work on
b.Recruitment - none
7.Objectives - none
Next meeting will be Thursday, July 29, 2010.
Howard reminded the committee about the July 17 Farmer’s Market table, August 5 Lakefront Days
Business Expo and the June 28, 6 p.m. Joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting on
signs.
The meeting adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
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