06-15-2005 - WorkshopCITY OF EDGE WATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
WORKSHOP
June 15, 2005
2:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a workshop for the Economic Development Board at 2:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Chairman Lott, Fred Fathi, Christopher Balmer (arrived at 2:42 p.m.), Doug McGinnis,
and Oscar Zeller. Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper (arrived at 3:00 p.m.), Assistant City Manager
Liz McBride, Business Development Director Shannon Lewis, Chief Planner Darren Lear, Planning
Technician Bonnie Wenzel, Lynn Bulmahn, Pat Card, Laura Graham, and Eva Brannem.
WELCOME /PURPOSE OF MEETING
Chairman Lott explained the meeting was being held to have final discussion on the marketing material
and to have City staff provide an overview of the City's vision and Comprehensive Plan.
DISCUSSION OF MARKETING MATERIAL
Chairman Lott stated that the wording in the material has been discussed and decided on; they were now
looking at the layout and pictures. Much discussion ensued regarding what pictures should be included
where they should be located, and the size of the pictures. The consensus of the Board was to have
pictures depicting the lifestyle in the City; parks, powerboats, fishing, a house along the river, etc.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND CITY VISION
Chief Planner Darren Lear provided a power point presentation explaining what the City Comprehensive Plan
was and what it did. Mr. Lear explained the Plan was a tool for managing growth within the City and aides in
planning. Mr. Hooper explained the Future Land Use Map and how the City was growing to the south and
west. He added that property east of US Highway 1 was anticipated to be Medium and High Density
Residential, while property to the west was slated for Low Density Residential use, both with Commercial
frontage along the highway. There was discussion regarding new shopping centers in the City and airport
related businesses.
The workshop was adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Bonnie Wenzel, Planning Technician
City of Edgewater
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