2011/01/26 Council Agenda Packet

Completed Downtown Planned Action Expedites the environmental review process for projects in the Ordinance downtown. Will cut a few months out of the permit review process. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Allowed for the retention and expansion of SNBL in the Merrill to allow for certain exotic animals to Creek area. be located in industrial zones Placement of the Hewitt Avenue Promotes tourism to steer consumers to small business. Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places Restructured the BIA and added Enhances the vitality of downtown. manager 72 retention visits to large and small Maintains positive relationships with business communities. businesses Through ombudsman-like approach, gathers information regarding business needs to remove roadblocks that may impede growth. Co-sponsored 39 procurement Teaches local small businesses to compete for government technical assistance seminars contracts,thereby fostering job growth. Increased conferences at Hansen Drives business to the doors of local,small businesses, such as Conference Center by 20% hotels, restaurants, and retail. Authored and administrate Aids in small business retention. comprehensive tourism plan Recruited and hosted 2006 WIAA Brought in approximately$3 million to the doors of local small Volleyball Tournament businesses such as hotels, restaurants,and retail. Conducted three Diversity Business Aids in the recruitment and retention of small business. Expos Conducted two small business forums Aids in the recruitment and retention of small business. Recruited and hosted Skate America Brought in approximately$3 million to the doors of local, small businesses, such as hotels, restaurants,and retail. Took over the 4th of July celebration Creates a vital community where today's workforce wants to live. Expanded Thursday night concerts and Creates a vital community where today's workforce wants to added Saturday and Sunday concerts live. Page 4 of 4