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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
August 28, 2014 City of Kitchener
The Economic Development Advisory Committee along with the Downtown Action &
Advisory Committee met this date, Chaired by Jeremy Auger (EDAC)
EDAC members in attendance
: Jeremy Auger; Mark Bingeman, Adrian Conrad, Jeff
Hoekman, Johanna Classon-Romero, and Darrin Snider
DAAC members in attendance
: Councillor Dan-Glenn Graham, Councillor Frank
Etherington, Melissa Bowman, Dean Knipfel, David Kuhn, Christine Michaud, Lisa
Polonoski, and Brad Watson
Delegates:
Sonia Lewis, KPL; Michael Maxwell, Momentum Developments; Chris
Pidgeon, GSP Group
City staff in attendance:
Brian Bennett, Rod Regier, Monika Grau, Kim Feere, Chris
Farrell, Janette MacDonald, Tracey Murray and Sandy Curzon,
Those in attendance joined S. Lewis on a tour of the newly renovated Central Library. It
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was noted that the Official opening is set for Saturday, September 6. Check the KPL
website www.kpl.org for further details.
Joint meeting resumed following tour at 4:35pm.
1. Discussion Items
Civic District
R. Regier provided an overview of the site bounded by Weber, Queen, Ellen and
Frederick Streets. KPL, Centre in the Square, Registry Theatre and KW Art Gallery are
four of the Regions cultural venues located within the Civic District. Potential uses within
the district include residential, commercial and the expansion of current open spaces.
Action
: DAAC to discuss the next stage of evolution for the Civic District
http://www.kpl.org/central/documents/civic_district/CivicDistrictVision_MasterPlan_May09.pdf
Momentum Developments
M. Maxwell introduced their newest development The One Hundred located within the
Innovation District and only a block away from their One Victoria development which is
currently under construction. Following are some of the highlights of Mr. Maxwel
presentation:
of the 276 residential units, 185 have been sold
main floor retail and restaurant at street level
3 commercial units at grade
2 floors of office space
253 parking spaces and accommodation for 566 bicycles
the rooftop terrace will feature an indoor theatre and fitness facility
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Tower 1 completion expected 2017
Tower 2 completion expected 2018
2. New Business
Economic Development Updates
J. MacDonald provided an overview of the recent economic development updates. The
full report is attached.
2014-08 EconDev Project Update.pdf
Advisory Committee Recruitment Process
T. Murray advised DAAC members that their current term ends November 30, 2014.
Should they wish to continue to sit on the Downtown Action & Advisory Committee they
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must re-apply by September 19. Council approval will be made December 1.
Application forms were made available, however the attached link (below) is provided for
those who wish to apply online.
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/CitizenCommittees.asp
Kitchener Market
see
link for further details.
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Harvest-Festival.asp
Small Business Centre
Starter Company is a new program aimed at 18-29 year olds who are not students in
school. It provides mentorship and start-up money to start or expand your business
see link for further details on this and other upcoming seminars and events.
http://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/main.cfm
3. Future Agenda Items:
a) Downtown Action Plan Refresh
b) Role of Civic District next stage of evolution.
4. Adjournment
On motion, meeting adjourned at 5:35pm
Economic Development Advisory Committee August 28, 2014