Economic Development Committee

Mesa Council Chambers City of Mesa 57 East First Street Meeting Minutes Economic Development Committee Scott Somers - Chairperson Dave Richins Terry Benelli Thursday, May 29, 2014 8:00 AM Council Chambers - Lower Level Chairman Somers called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. He excused Committeemember Richins from the entire meeting. 1 Items from citizens present. There were no items from citizens present. 2 Presentations: 2-a 14-0598 Hear a presentation, discuss and make a recommendation for the next steps for the Mesa Technology Corridor. Attachments: Presentation It was moved by Committeemember Benelli, seconded by Chairman Somers, that this item be forwarded on to the full Council for consideration. Chairman Somers declared the motion carried unanimously by those present. 2-b 14-0599 Hear a presentation and discuss an update on LAUNCHPOINT, Mesa's Technology Accelerator. Attachments: Presentation Discussion and presentation only; no formal action was taken by the Committee. 2-c 14-0600 Hear a presentation by GPEC to discuss Mesa's business opportunities and challenges. Attachments: Presentation Discussion and presentation only; no formal action was taken by the Committee. City of Mesa Page 1 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes May 29, 2014 3 Adjournment. Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. City of Mesa Page 2