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THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (EDC) QUARTERLY MEETING
AGENDA
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Thursday, January 8, 2014
A. Call to Order – 10:30 a.m. City Hall (121 North Rouse Ave.), City Commission Meeting
Room
B. Public Comment – Please state your 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 Bozeman’s Economic Development Council. This public comment period will be your
only opportunity to comment at this meeting. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or
less.
C. Minutes - October 23, 2014
*I move to approve minutes of the October 23, 2014 EDC meeting as submitted/amended.
D. Non-Action Item
1. FY 16 Economic Development Budget Discussion (Fontenot) (30 Min)
a. EDC Priorities
b. Departmental Priorities
E. Action Item
1. Recommendation to the Bozeman City Commission on EDC Vacancies (Fontenot) (10
Min)
*I move to recommend the following EDC appointments to the Bozeman City Commission:
a. For the 3 year term expiring February 1, 2015 (Currently held by Teresa
McKnight), I recommend (insert applicant name);
b. For the 3 year term expiring February 1, 2015 (Currently held by Erik
Garberg), I recommend (insert applicant name);
c. For the remainder of the term expiring February 1, 2016 (Vacated in
September, 2014 by Tracy Menuez), I recommend (insert applicant name).
2. Nominate and Appoint the EDC’s Executive Committee (Fontenot) (10 Min)
*Per the EDC bylaws, I nominate the following EDC members, pending Commission approval if
necessary, to serve as the EDC’s Executive Committee:
a. I nominate (insert nominee’s name) to serve as the EDC’s Chairperson;
b. I nominate (insert nominee’s name) to serve as the EDC’s Vice-
Chairperson;
c. I nominate (insert nominee’s name) to serve as the EDC’s Recording
Secretary.
F. FYI/Discussion/Updates (Fontenot, et al) (10 Min)
1. Update on the Bozeman Fiber Initiative
2. TIF Districts Update
a. N 7th Urban Renewal District
b. Northeast Urban Renewal District
3. Marketing Collaborative
a. Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership
b. Communities of Distinction
4. Montana Legislature
a. Broadband
b. TEDDs
c. Local Option Taxes (Sales/Gas)
5. Montana Photonics Industry Alliance
a. Photonics West, February 2015
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).