Economic Development Partnership Board

City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda Economic Development Partnership Board Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:30 AM City Hall Conference Room AMENDED Downtown Economic Development Committee After determining that a quorum is present, the Downtown Economic Development Committee, a subcommittee of the Economic Development Partnership Board of the City of Denton, Texas, will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. EDP20-010 Consider approval of the minutes of February 6, 2020. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - February 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes B. EDP20-011 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on the Downtown Reinvestment Grant program. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Downtown Reinvestment Grant Funding Analysis Exhibit 3 - Presentation C. EDP20-013 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the comprehensive economic development strategic plan. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - EDPB Presentation & SWOT Analysis Exhibit 3 - Presentation D. EDP20-012 Staff reports: 1. Openings: True Leaf Studio (301 S. Locust); Creative Art Studio Co-op (227 W. Oak) 2. Closings: Cowhide Western Furniture (207 N. Elm. #101) 3. Coming soon: Denton Sports Chiropractic (235 W. Hickory); Salon Indigo, Laser Loft, Vagabond Boutique all located in the Russel Building (316 E. Hickory); H2Oak (215 E. Hickory); Caskey’s (311 N. Elm) 4. Status of Downtown Reinvestment Grants: 109 W. Walnut - the MVMNT Lab; 104 W. McKinney - Chi Dao; Completed grants 5. Next meeting date: April 2, 2020 2. CONCLUDING ITEMS Page 1 Printed on 2/28/2020 Economic Development Partnership Meeting Agenda March 5, 2020 Board A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Economic Development Partnership Board or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. NOTE: The Economic Development Partnership Board reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its open meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the 28th day of February, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ____________________________________ CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 2 Printed on 2/28/2020