HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-09 PACKET 04.01.
Development Inquiry Update
To: Honorable Mayor Bailey and EDA Members
From: Christine Costello, Economic Development Director
Date: August 9, 2016
Activites that have taken place in the community that may have a potential impact on economic
development activity:
Discussion Staff Action
Meeting with Xcel Energy, Meeting with Xcel Energy who began a shovel-ready
July 13, 2016 certification program. Discussed locations for certification in the
Business Park and certification requirements.
Chamber Board Meeting, Attended their monthly Board meeting.
July 14, 2016
Meeting with Potential Met with Ms. Mills and CD Director/City Engineer Levitt to
Council Candidate, July discuss the role of community development department in
15, 2016 Cottage Grove.
Meeting with Washington Met with County Administrator, Engineer, and Library Director
County, July 25, 2016 along with City Administrator Stevens and CD Director/ City
Engineer Levitt to discuss the proposed planning process for
the Park Grove Library and each entities responsibilities in the
planning process.
In a Snap Taping, July 25, Completed the third taping of In a Snap. Will feature housing
2016 developments in Cottage Grove.
Met with resident Bob Mr. Kolnik wanted to discuss economic development activity in
Kolnik, July 27, 2016 the community and his thoughts on what he envisions for the
community as well.
Meeting at Washington Meeting the County ED Director and other communities in the
County CDA, August 3, County to discuss open to Business program and other
2016 economic development strategies we’d like to see the County
implement. Will be an ongoing working group.
Meeting with potential Met the owners of the Southeast Industrial Park and a business
business, August 3, 2016 potentially interested in developing site. Following up with
additional information to business so they can conduct their
due diligence.
Meeting with Gerry Met to discuss County road improvement and feasibility report.
Herringer, August 8, 2016
Ribbon cuttings Working on scheduling two upcoming ribbon cuttings.
City Website Working on updating economic development webpages