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City of Centerville <br />EDA Meeting Minutes <br /> August 17, 2022 <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Ongoing Programs report as presented in the packet. <br /> <br /> <br />VIII. OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. Business Appreciation Event <br />Executive Director Lewis reported that she is working on securing a speaker for the Business <br />th <br />Appreciation event scheduled on October 6 at 6pm at Hidden Spring Park. During this discussion <br />thth <br />the EDA decided to move the date from October 6 to October 4 with the hope that more people <br />would attend the event on a Tuesday evening. <br /> <br />IX. NEW BUSINESS <br />1. Proposal by Retail Strategies <br />Discussion ensued about the presentation from Retail Strategies. Points of interest include the area <br />of focus for the study (downtown vs. the east side of town), the focus of the study (redevelopment <br />vs. retail attraction, recruitment, along with retailer information, and other deliverables as outlined <br />in the Retail Strategies proposal). In addition, the EDA requested that staff explore local options <br />for redevelopment opportunities downtown. Staff will provide more information at the next EDA <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Motion by Vice-Chair Remillard, seconded by Commissioner King to table the proposal <br />from Retail Strategies, while staff explores local options. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> <br />IX. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Vice-Chair Remillard to adjourn the <br />August 17, 2022 Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:14 p.m. All in favor. Motion <br />carried. <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br />