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THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (EDC) MEETING OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
AGENDA
Thursday, August 5, 2010
A.Call to Order9:30 a.m. Tech Ranch, 910 Technology Boulevard, Bozeman, Montana
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B.Minutes July 1, 2010
*Consider a motion approving the July 1, 2010 EDC meeting minutes as submitted/amended.
C.Public Comment
Please state you name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record.
This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the City of
This public comment period will be your only
onomic Development Council.
opportunity to comment at this meeting
. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less.
D.Tour of Tech Ranch and update on strategy and expansion plans~ 30 minutes
(Bloomer )
E.Action Items
1.Brief overview of EDC action and direction from the July 15, 2010 EDC meeting.
~ 5 minutes
(Westlake )
2.Continued discussion of City of Bozeman Economic Development Plan Section VII
~ 40 minutes
(Westlake )
a.No. 4 e h, Support education and workforce development initiatives to provide
Bozeman with the qualified workers to meet the needs of business
CONTINUED FROM JULY 1, 2010
(); and
b.No. 5 a g, Create a more collaborative and effective working partnership
between the business community and the City of Bozeman and effectively manage
accomplish goals without
hindering business expansion and economic growth.
c.No. 6 a e, Maintain the high quality of life that is considered an important asset
to the business community.
August 19, 2010~ 10
3.Next steps/agenda items for the EDC meeting. (Westlake
minutes
)
a.Mr. Bob Hietala,Chief Operations Officer of Gallatin College, formerly MSU
College of Technology Great Falls, has agreed to discuss topics of mutual
interest at the August 19, 2010 EDC meeting. (Fontenot)
b.interest. (Fontenot)
F. FYI/Discussion (~ 5 minutes
)
1. Notice of City Commission discussion of Mandeville Farm in the context of a budget
work session at the regular City Commission meeting on scheduled to begin at 6 pm
August 9, 2010 in the Commission Meeting Room at Bozeman City Hall located at 121
N. Rouse Avenue. (Fontenot)
2. Timing of impact fee assessments (permit vs. occupancy) and related budget implications.
Proposed discussion with Finance Director Anna Rosenberry at a September EDC
meeting. (Fontenot)
G.Adjournment
Economic Development Council meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a
disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator James Goehrung, at
582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).