Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee - Jun 17 2026 Agenda Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM : Hamlin School, 829 Sawyer St, Economic Development Office Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yzz-joei-fsf Or dial: (US) +1 662-493-2488 PIN: 362 313 067# Page A. Attendance 1. Attendance Record 2. Attendance Record - Committee Members Name Title Present Joel Ouellette Chair, EDC Ralph Humiston Vice Chair, EDC David Cekutis Member, EDC John Finegan Member, EDC Ryan Hamilton Member, EDC Martha (Marty) Riehle Member, EDC Vacant Member, EDC 3. Attendance Record-Staff and Public Name Title Present Lea Duffy Econ Dev Director Ted Choi Econ Dev PM Page 1 of 6  Joshua Reny Asst. City Manager B. Public Comment 1. Public Comment 2. Public Comment “Public Comment – Members of the public will be given up to 3 minutes to speak on any item on or off the agenda during when the Committee opens the Meeting to accept comments from members of the public. Members of the public who wish to spoke at the meeting should do so at this time. The one exception to this public comment practice will be for those individuals who have an item on the Committee Meeting Agenda and who have been requested to present/speak on that particular item. Those individuals will be allowed to present/speak when the item they have been invited to present/ speak on comes up on the meeting Agenda.” C. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes 1. Economic Development Committee - May 20 2026 - Minutes - Html 4 D. Action of Old and New Business 1. FY27 Work Plan Discuss FY 27 Work Plan 2. Economic Development Planning and Policy 1. Economic Development Strategic Plan a. Comprehensive Plan -ED Goals (Theme 2) b. Sustainable Community Initiatives-Climate One, CROZ, Building certifications c. Review 2015 Strategic Plan 2. Streamlining Development Review Process: a. Delegated Authority 3. Economic Development Programs 1. Municipal Loan Program a. City ED RLF program. T. Choi PM update b. Brownfields EPA Grants. T. Choi PM update 2. TIF Program. a. Update from T. Choi b. TIF Policy/Procedure Document Page 2 of 6  4. Business Retention and Attraction 1. Business Recognition Program a. Business Outreach-see ED monthly report b. Business Spotlight-select July, August, September c. Annual Business Awards-no discussion Education Series: Energy Management for SoPo Businesses (Fall 2026). R. Hamilton/L. Duffy update 5. Workforce Development and Employer Connections Next meeting: Oct 1 at Wicked Pickle. Discuss agenda 6. Streamlining Processes & Aligning Efforts 1. Development Review Process - no update 2. Delegated Authority - no update 7. Economic Development Department Activity Report Staff report on departmental activities over the last month. 535 Cottage-Potential Coffee Shop/Zoning Amendment E. Informational Items F. Items for Upcoming Agenda G. Adjournment Page 3 of 6 Economic Development Committee - May 20 2026 Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM : Hamlin School, 829 Sawyer St, Economic Development Office Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yzz-joei-fsf Or dial: (US) +1 662-493-2488 PIN: 362 313 067# A. Attendance 1. Attendance Record - Committee Members Name Title Present Julie Curran Chair, EDC (Outgoing) P Joel Ouellette Vice Chair, EDC P* David Cekutis Member, EDC A Donna Larson Kane Member, EDC A Martha (Marty) Riehle Member, EDC P Ralph Humiston Member, EDC P Ryan Hamilton Member, EDC P John Finegan New Member, EDC P 2. Attendance Record-Staff and Public Name Title Present Lea Duffy Econ Dev Director P Ted Choi Econ Dev PM P Joshua Reny Asst. City Manager P Page 4 of 6  Molly Nagel Student Job Shadow P B. Election of Officers Julie Curran is stepping off the Committee. A new chair was nominated by Julie: Joel Ouellette. Marty Motion to approve: M. Riehle, Second: R. Humiston Vote: 5 Ayes (all present) R. Humiston volunteered for Vice Chair. M. Riehle, Second: J. Finegan Vote: 5 Ayes (all present) C. Public Comment 1. Public Comment “Public Comment – Members of the public will be given up to 3 minutes to speak on any item on or off the agenda during when the Committee opens the Meeting to accept comments from members of the public. Members of the public who wish to spoke at the meeting should do so at this time. The one exception to this public comment practice will be for those individuals who have an item on the Committee Meeting Agenda and who have been requested to present/speak on that particular item. Those individuals will be allowed to present/speak when the item they have been invited to present/ speak on comes up on the meeting Agenda.” 2. There were no members of the public in attendance at the Meeting and therefore no Public Comment. D. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes 1. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes 26-04-15 (April) DRAFT EDC Minutes.pdf Motion to approve: J. Curran. Second: M. Riehle. 5 Ayes (all present) E. Action of Old and New Business 1. FY27 Work Plan Review FY26 Work Plan for tasks completed, ongoing and new tasks to draft FY27 Work Plan. See attached draft work plan with notes from meeting. 2. Economic Development Planning and Policy 1. Economic Development Strategic Plan a. Comprehensive Plan -ED Goals (Theme 2) b. Sustainable Community Initiatives-Climate One, CROZ, Building certifications c. 2015 Strategic Plan 2. Streamlining Development Review Process: Page 5 of 6  a. Delegated Authority 3. Economic Development Programs 1. Municipal Loan Program a. City ED RLF program. see T.Choi PM update attached b. Brownfields EPA Grants. see T.Choi PM update attached 2. TIF Program. see T.Choi PM update a. New TOGI TIF approved by Council and will be sent to DECD for approval. b. TIF Policy/Procedure Document. T. Choi is developing a draft for review/discussion with EDC 4. Business Retention and Attraction 1. Business Recognition Program a. Business Outreach-see ED monthly report b. Business Spotlight-May STEM Coliseum presentation recap c. Annual Business Awards-no discussion Education Series: Energy Management for SoPo Businesses (Fall 2026). R. Hamilton/L. Duffy update 5. Workforce Development and Employer Connections Recap meeting: May 14, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am. 25 attendees. DECD presentation on programs followed by round table discussion. 6. Streamlining Processes & Aligning Efforts 1. Development Review Process - no update 2. Delegated Authority-DEP - no update 7. Economic Development Department Activity Report Staff report on departmental activities over the last month, see report attached. F. Informational Items G. Items for Upcoming Agenda June 17: Confirm FY27 Work Plan priorities, Select July, August, September Biz Spotlights September 16: EPA Brownfields Assessment Program Grant Recap presentation by staff and QEP: SME H. Adjournment CAO Mayor Page 6 of 6