12-01-2009 CITY OF EDGEWATER
EDGEWATER COMPRHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
COMMITTEE(CEDS)
Minutes
December 1, 2009
8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. McIntosh called to order the regular meeting of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Committee (CEDS) at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: (by sign in sheet)
City Manager Tracey Barlow Absent
Development Services Director Darren Lear Present
Jerry Anderson Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Councilman Ted Cooper Present
Douglas Feindt Present
Bill Glaser Present
Butch McCracken Present
Robert McIntosh Jr. Present
Jon Proffitt Present
Matthew Thurmaier Present
Bill Wetherell Present
Ken Creveling Present
Chris Walsh Present
Also present was committee coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Ms.Barnett,SECOND by Mr. Wetherell to approve the Reffular Meetinji of December 1,2009
minutes as amended:
• - :: : Mr. McIntosh called to order the regular meeting of the Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy Committee (CEDS) at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in the
Council Chambers.
Motion Passed unanimously
DISCUSSION OF THE COMPETITIVE ECONOMIC STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER FOR ATTRACTING, GROWING, AND SUSTAINING JOB-
GENERATING AND TAX REVENUE-PRODUCING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY:
Strengths. Mr. Creveling gave a recap of the Strengths that were discussed at the November 10, 2009
meeting. He also summarized the committee's general observations from that meeting. Handouts were
distributed.
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Weaknesses. The committee discussed the City's weaknesses in attracting new and retaining and expanding
current business. There was much discussion and among the issues discussed were the following:
• Lack of awareness of what the City has to offer;
• Lack of a significant telecommunications infrastructure;
• Work ethic problems;
• Perceived attitude of the City toward business;
• Lack of gathering places for social activities and events (including premium/franchise sit-down
restaurants), medical facilities and continuing care facilities, and recreational activities such as bike
and walking trails; and
• The city's tax rate.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: Review of Schedule, Milestones, and Next Steps.
The next meeting will be held on December 15th at 8:30. The discussion regarding weaknesses will be
continued. Additionally, members were asked to be prepared to discuss specific businesses they would
like to see in Edgewater and what types of incentives might be offered to them.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten
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