HomeMy WebLinkAboutEcon Development - 2002-05-22ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
May 22, 2002
11:00 am- 1:00 pm
508 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener
Coldwell Banker, Peter Benninger Realty
Attendance:
Staff:
Regrets:
Glenn Scheels
Peter Benninger
Shawky Fahel
Jane Jantzi
Jeff Willmer
Henrik Noesgaard
Ray Robinson
George Borovilos
Patricia Bacon
Mayor, Carl Zehr
Councillor, Christina Weylie
Peter Cook
Scott Baird
Manfred Conrad
Joan Euler
Lawrence Bingeman
Mike Sully
Hans Pottkamper
Sandy Curzon
Councillor, Berry Vrbanovic
Councillor, John Smola
Peter Benninger hosted today's meeting and provided a tour of his new facility to EDAC
members. Mr. Benninger was congratulated by members on the outstanding first class
facility and his hospitality.
1. Approval of Minutes of April 24th, 2002
Minutes of April 24th, 2002 were approved as written
Moved by Shawky Fahel
Seconded by Lawrence Bingeman
Carried
2. Committee Membership
With the termination of Jeff Willmer from the EDAC Committee, due to his recent
appointment as Director of Planning with the City of Kitchener, members reviewed
names of possible encumbents and shortlisted 3 possible candidates.
Action:
Glenn Scheels will contact Paul Kuntz, Rick Brock and John Pollock to
solicit their interest in joining the Committee. Committee will then put forward
a recommendation at their next meeting of June 26th. Recommendation will
then be forwarded to the Deputy City Clerk to be placed on a future agenda
for consideration and approval by City Council.
3. Shirley Avenue/Lancaster Corporate Centre
Patricia Bacon, Sr. Economic Development Officer gave Committee a brief overview of
the first meeting held by the sub-committee formed to investigate the list of concerns
with this area. Ms. Bacon will keep committee informed as this project progresses.
4. Westside Lands
George Borovilos informed Committee that this item has been deferred by the Region
of Waterloo so that regional staff can further explore their options. A recommendation
is expected within the next 2-4 weeks.
After discussion, Committee decided to put forth a recommendation to expedite and
support this initiative.
Recommendation:
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee supports the designation of the
employable lands which extend West of Fischer-Hallman - South of Bleams Road and;
That the City consider advancing services of the sanitary sewer to facilitate the
development.
Motion by: Jane Jantzi
Seconded by: Hans Pottkamper
Carried
5. Waterloo Region in the 21st Century
Kevin Curtis, Administrator, Policy Planning and Neil Malcolm with the Region of
Waterloo gave Committee an overview, by powerpoint, of where the Region is going
from a land-use perspective and how to manage growth in the future.
Phase One tested the waters, researched what has already been done by interest
groups and what's important.
· Not many areas left to expand beyond 2016
· Where do we go from here?
· Boundary lines could extend to Townships
· How do we develop greenfields?
· Make reurbanization more than just a theory
· What incentives will bring vacant sites back to life?
· How do we capitalize on transit system - LRT is an option?
· Preserve urban areas; golf courses; hobby farms; mennonite community; etc.
EDAC Minutes
May 22, 2002
Phase Two:
· Currently hiring consultants
· Website has been developed
· Community workshops to get feedback
· Draft suggestions will be available in the Fall 2002 with final by year-end
Mr. Curtis was thanked and asked to keep committee informed, especially with respect to
the employment lands.
6. New Business
None
Meeting adjourned at 1:10p.m.
Motion to Adjourn: Hans Pottkamper
Second: Mike Sully
Carried
Sandy Curzon, Recording Secretary
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26th, 2002
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Conestoga Room, Main Floor City Hall
Kitchener
EDAC Minutes
May 22, 2002