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Economic Development Commission Minutes <br /> November 20, 2012 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> • Attracting new businesses—What has been identified as needed and how do <br /> we obtain it; <br /> • Retain our employers. <br /> Items to focus on next year: <br /> • Update Business Inventory; <br /> • Survey our larger employers, find out 3 items they can't purchase locally to <br /> determine if there is a common similarity. If so, how do we draw that <br /> item/service here? Create a"target"; <br /> • Reexamine and dialogue with TDS—What enhanced technology is going to be <br /> needed; <br /> • Meet with the school to determine what programs they have; include Karlo <br /> Goerges. Need skilled workers; <br /> • Complete our WAC/SAC Ordinance and Subsidy Policy; <br /> • Business retention; <br /> • Positive messaging. <br /> 4. December Meeting Agenda Items <br /> Review draft WAC/SAC ordinance if City Attorney has completed review. <br /> 5. Other Business <br /> The Mayor noted that she will form a committee to look at the three entrances to <br /> town from the new highway. It was suggested to contact a community that <br /> survived a bypass to find out how they did it. Would there be someone who could <br /> be a neutral party to offer advice? <br /> Tommy Woog reminded the EDC members that at a previous meeting there had <br /> been discussion regarding a timeframe for people to hookup to either water or <br /> sewer. He informed them that Staff had completed the research and there were <br /> only a few. It is a non-issue. <br /> 6. Adjournment <br /> THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, VICE CHAIR JURCHEN <br /> ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 9:34 A.M. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Dawn Bittner <br /> Zoning Administrator <br />