HomeMy WebLinkAboutEcon Dev Adv - 2007-01-24ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 24, 2007 City of Kitchener
The Economic Development Advisory Committee met this date, chaired by
Councillor Christina Weylie, commencing at 11:15 a.m. with the following
members in attendance: Dan Piedra, Len Carter, Gerry Remers, Adrian Conrad,
Ian Cook, Sherryl Petricevic, Don Zehr,
The following people sent their regrets: Peter Benninger, Howie Budd, Jeremy
Auger, Bob Denton
The following people were absent:
Staff in attendance: Rod Regier, Kathy Weiss, Rob Morgan, Chantelle Dixon,
Shelley Adams, Valerie Bradford, Carla Ladd, Silvia Wright, Hans Gross, Sandy
Curzon, Cory Bluhm, Terry Boutilier and Tracey DeVille
1. NEW BUSINESS
1.1 Committee Roles and Responsibilities Presentation
Councillor C. Weylie introduced Carla Ladd, CAO. Ms. Ladd provided the
Committee with a presentation on their roles and responsibilities of being a
member of an advisory committee of council. She provided information on how
each advisory committee has a relationship with Council and staff. She
explained some of the different initiatives that the Committees have been
involved in.
An overview of the reporting structure was described and Ms. Ladd advised that
Council and staff look to the committees for recommendations and opinions.
1.2 New Member Introduction / Co-Chair Appointment
Coucnillor C. Weylie asked the committee members to introduce themselves.
Everyone, including staff present, provided a brief description of their roles.
Councillor Weylie as for nominations for Co-Chair. Adrian Conrad was
nominated, and approved by the Committee.
Councillor Weylie advised the Committee that 2 applications have been received
for new members. She asked for a motion to approve Don Zehr and Willy
Heffner.
A motion was put forward by Len Carter and seconded by Sherryl Petricevic.
1.3 Centre Block Update
Rod Regier provided a brief update on Centre Block, noting that the private
sector members have been selected and have met. He advised at this point
there is no new information.
1.4 Calendar
A discussion on the 2007 Calendar took place and the following were identified
as potential discussion items:
^ Economic Development Strategic Plan
^ Work plans for Cluster Strategies
^ Urban Vitality
^ Parking
^ Joint DAC/EDAC Meeting
^ LRT Update
^ Business Visitation
^ Marketing Strategy
On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.