Economic Development Authority

706 Caroline Street (540) 372-1216 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 372-6587 Fax Monday, March 13, 2023 ● 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting Executive Plaza, Third Floor 601 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 1. Call to Order – Chair Mackintosh 2. Determination of Quorum 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Public Comments 5. Public Sculpture Project, Preston Thayer 6. Leadership InterCity Visit to Lexington Kentucky, Wendy Zelazny, Vice President of Membership, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce 7. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2023 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2023 8. Treasurer’s Report EDA Budget Update and Financial Statement, February 2023 9. Old Business 10. New Business Economic Development Strategic Plan – Bill Freehling 11. Committee Reports a. Parking Improvement Committee – Beth Black & Suzy Stone b. Strategic Investments Committee – Suzy Stone & Chris Waller c. Workforce Development Committee – Mitzi Brown & Susan Richey d. InvestFXBG Loan Committee – Beth Black & Chris Waller e. City Relations Committee – Chair Mackintosh & Lee Murray f. Tourism Committee – Susan Richey & Mitzi Brown g. Main Street Committee – Mitzi Brown 12. Staff Report 13. Chair’s Report 14. Board Members’ Comments NOTE: THIS IS A TENTATIVE AGENDA AND SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENTS PRIOR TO MARCH 13, 2023. ANY CITIZEN THAT WANTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF RECIPIENTS TO RECEIVE AN AGENDA, PLEASE CONTACT AMY PEREGOY AT 540.372.1216 OR E-MAIL aperegoy@fredericksburgva.gov. Page 2 of 2 Economic Development Authority Agenda – March 13, 2023 15. Closed Meeting – the Economic Development Authority of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia convene a closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(3) for the purpose of discussion and consideration of disposition of publicly held real property, specifically, the Visitor Center and parking lot located at 706 & 700 Caroline Street, and review bids received for its purchase, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia 17. Closed Meeting – the Economic Development Authority of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia convene a closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(3) for the purpose of discussion and consideration of acquisition of real property for a public purpose, specifically the potential purchase of real estate from the City of Fredericksburg located on Sophia Street 16. Adjournment – Next Meeting, April 17, 2023 Public comments will be accepted by Online Public Comment Form or via e-mail to Amy Peregoy at aperegoy@fredericksburgva.gov until 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13. NOTE: THIS IS A TENTATIVE AGENDA AND SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENTS PRIOR TO MARCH 13, 2023. ANY CITIZEN THAT WANTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF RECIPIENTS TO RECEIVE AN AGENDA, PLEASE CONTACT AMY PEREGOY AT (540) 372-1216 OR E-MAIL aperegoy@fredericksburgva.gov.