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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.1c Business Inquiry Memo Business/Development Inquiry To: Economic Development Authority Jennifer Levitt, Executive Director From: Gretchen Larson, Economic Development Director Jaime Mann, Assistant to the City Administrator Date: February 10, 2023 Activites that have taken place in the community that may have a potential impact on economic development activity: Discussion Staff Action January 18 The team at MWF who are proposing to construct 120 units of workforce housing met with the City Council at a workshop to discuss their need for TIF assistance. The council generally agreed that TIF may be needed to assist with the project and encouraged MWF to continue forward with their plans. The team at Ehlers provided a range of TIF between $1.2M and $1.8M depending upon final financing secured by MWF. We should have more to report on if the plans will move forward next month. January 24 Staff and the planning team met with representatives at Rocket Carwash to discuss modifications to their proposed site plan specifically setbacks, landscaping, and building materials. Rocket plans to build on what is currently the Big O’ Tires site. After the meeting we agreed that it appears that the plan will eventually work out, such that they may be able to start construction later this year. January 31 Mayor ProTem Dennis, City Administrator Levitt, and city staff were on hand to welcome Burn Boot Camp to the community at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Burn Boot Camp is located at 8700 East Point Douglas Rd. They offer personalized training for people at all fitness levels. February 1 Tyler Hilsabeck our Open to Business consultant met with staff to discuss a possible partnership for our respective BRE programs. The concept is proposed to be Field Trip Friday and the plan would be to have the city, Chamber, and MCCD visit shopping centers throughout the city to bring information about services directly to the tenants. Once the basic details have been worked out, staff will bring the concept to the EDA for review and discussion at the March 14 meeting. If approved, we’d host our first event in April. February 3 Mayor Bailey, Councilmember Dennis, and city staff were on hand to congratulate the team at Oasis Chiropractic & Wellness Center on their 20th Anniversary.