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City of Bozeman
Economic Development Council (EDC)
Approved Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2010
10:30 am— 12:00 pm
Bozeman City Hall
Yellowstone Conference Room
Attending:
EDC - Gary Bloomer (Tech Ranch), Cheryl Ridgely (Bozeman Deaconess Hospital), Chris
Westlake (Midwest Welding and Machine), Tracy Menuez (Human resource Development
Council), Daryl Schliem (Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce), Chris Mehl (Bozeman City
Commission); Eugene Graf(Graf Construction/Real Estate)
Absent:
Stuart Leidner(Prospera Business Network)
Staff:
City Manager Chris Kukulski and Brit Fontenot, Assistant to the City Manager
Public:
Mr. Michael Blanck
Mr. Tom Starner
Unknown
A. Call to Order
Chairman Westlake called the meeting to order at 10:30 am.
B. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
C. Action Items
I. Brief overview of EDC direction from the May 20 EDC meeting. (Westlake— 10
minutes)
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Chairman Westlake briefly reviewed the direction of the EDC from the May 20"'
EDC meeting and stated that the EDC will continue to discuss each of the City of
Bozeman Economic Development Plan (EDP) Section VII 1 —6 (see below):
a. Support the expansion and retention of existing businesses and
economic clusters that will continue to strengthen and diversify the
economy and create higher paying jobs in Bozeman.
b. Maintain and upgrade infrastructure to support current and future
needs of business.
C. Support education and workforce development initiatives to
provide Bozeman with the qualified workers to meet the needs of
business.
d. Leverage local, state and federal economic development resources
to enhance economic growth in Bozeman.
e. Create a more collaborative and effective working partnership
between the business community and the City of Bozeman and
effectively manage the City of Bozeman's regulatory environment
to accomplish goals without hindering business expansion and
economic growth.
f. Maintain the high quality of life that is considered an important
asset to the business community.
Discussion of City of Bozeman Economic Development Plan Section VII No. 1 a- f,Support the
expansion and retention of existing businesses and economic clusters that will continue to
strengthen and diversify the economy and create higher payingjobs in Bozeman.
(Westlake/Schliem— 60 minutes)
Mr. Schliem reviewed the Section VII,No. 1 (Support the expansion and retention of existing
businesses and economic clusters that will continue to strengthen and diversify the economy and
create higher paying jobs in Bozeman.) to highlight the work currently being done by the
Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) and in partnership with the City of
Bozeman especially in the areas of business retention and recruitment. Currently, there are
several areas of the Chamber's Economic Development Division work plan that overlap with the
EDP's Goals and Strategies (Section VII).
2. EDC liaison duties and responsibilities discussion. (Kukulski/Fontenot— 10
minutes)
Bozeman City Manager Chris Kukulski introduced Brit Fontenot as the staff liaison to the EDC
and briefly outlined liaison duties and responsibilities.
3. Next steps/agenda items for June 17, 2010 EDC meeting. (Westlake — 5 minutes)
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Chairman Westlake reminded the EDC that the topic for the June 17'1' EDC meeting is a
discussion of the EDP Section VII No. 2 a—e:
Maintain and upgrade infrastructure to support the current and future
needs of business.
a. Maintain infrastructure (city service or private service) at safe and
efficient levels to satisfy the current and future needs for economic
expansion. The condition of streets and sidewalks, water and
sewer, gas and electric distribution, communications, and solid
waste disposal all affect how efficiently businesses conduct their
operations. It also contributes to business retention and recruitment
efforts.
b. Support and encourage the efforts to develop larger convention or
conference center facilities to attract larger statewide or regional
meeting and convention business to Bozeman.
C. Support or lead efforts to develop an industrial park to meet the
needs of existing and future manufacturing or industrial
businesses.
d. Support the efforts of the Gallatin Airport Authority and others to
maintain and expand air service at Gallatin Field Airport in
recognition of the importance of Gallatin Field Airport to
Bozeman's economy.
e. Support the further development of technology park areas to meet
the needs of existing and future technology based companies.
D. FYI/Discussion
There was no FYI/Discussion.
E. Adjournment
Chairman Westlake adjourned the meeting at 12:25 pm.
*Full audio of the meeting is available upon request.
is Westlake, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brit Fontenot, Rssistantto the City Manager
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