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Home My Public Portal About2011-05-14 City Council Retreat Jefferson City City Council Retreat Presentation May 13, 2011 Goal 1: Enhance Jefferson City’s Quality of Place Goal 2: Develop, Retain, and Attract Talent Goal 3: Stimulate Business Growth Goal 4: Build Organizational Infrastructure 2 Competitive environment Capacity Vision 3 Why Those Goals & Strategies? Is “good enough” really good enough? A sense of expectation. The right time, the right people, the right place. 4 Final Thoughts: A Call To Action In the Next 6 Months…….. CAN WE FINALLY DEVELOP MOMENTUM…? DO WE HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE BOLD………? CAN WE CREATE A LEVEL OF CRITICAL MASS THAT WILL SUSTAIN OUR ECONOMY….? WE BELIEVE THERE IS STRONG CONSENSUS THAT WE CAN…..!!!!! WILL EACH OF YOU DO YOUR PART TO HELP US GET THE ANSWERS OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS…….? 5 PHASE 1 PRIORITY ITEMS STATUS PHASE 1 - Implementation Status LAFAYETTE STREET INTERCHANGE - Randy Chamber Transportation Committee was able to secure approval from City and County to provide $225k interest funding each to move the project to 2012/2013 from the proposed 2014/2015. This Proposal that was presented and well received by MoDOT Commission on May 4. DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL DISTRICT - Mark An ordinance has been approved which will allow a "Festival" District In Downtown to be implemented on a “pilot” basis During the 5 TNL events in June. COLLEGE INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE - Susan The Chamber YP Group has taken the project on to be implemented this year. May – July EVENTS FOR INTERNS - May 26 Internship Orientation Day / Fam Tour - June 9 Kick-Off BBQ prior to Thursday Night Live - June (mid month) Fam Tour – discover Jefferson City - July (mid month) Tour of MSP TALENT RETENTION PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOLS - Missy Work on this item will begin in the summer of 2011. 7 PHASE 2 ACTION TEAM STATUS ACTION TEAMS Lincoln University MSP Redevelopment Business Growth Millbottom Redevelopment St. Mary’s Redevelopment Old Town Redevelopment Downtown Retail Attraction ED Organization Structure and Funding 9 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CO-CHAIRS Ryan Freeman Beth Utrecht STAFF FACILITATOR Missy Bonnot LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ACTION TEAM 48 members Sub- Committees Annex Campus at St. Mary’s Redevelopment Higher Education Collaboration between LU/MU/LSTC Lincoln University Village Strengthen Relationships With Local Lincoln Alumni And Community 10 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY LU CAMPUS ANNEX AT ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Co-Chairs Mike Oldelehr and Mark Rehagen  14 members Locate a Lincoln Annex at St. Mary’s Redevelopment 11 Lincoln University Health Sciences & Institute for Research and Innovative Instruction School of Nursing and Health Science Center Culinary Arts Center Health Informatics Center Research Center Jefferson City Health Resource Center LINCOLN UNIVERSITY School of Nursing & Health Sciences Center Nursing Program Health Science Simulation Center Radiologic Technology Surgical Technology LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Culinary Arts Center Four -Year program that includes the business, financing and management aspects of the industry. Housed in the Department of Business within the College of Professional Studies LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Health Informatics Center Graduate Program Computer and Information Science degree with an emphasis in Health Informatics LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Institute for Research and Innovative Instruction Data Fusion Nanotechnology Suicide Prevention Biomedical Research LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Jefferson City Health Resource Center Health Literacy Outreach & Library Science Training Children’s Health Learning Laboratory and Discovery Center LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Health Sciences Simulation Lab LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Children’s Health Learning Laboratory & Discovery Center LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Future Plans & Next Steps •Lincoln University internal administrative group meetings (April – May) •Each subgroup will present to the LU Annex Subgroup Meeting (May – June) ▫Jefferson City Health Resource Center ▫School of Nursing ▫Culinary Arts ▫Health Informatics Center ▫Institute for Research and Innovative Instruction •Tour of St. Mary’s with Dr. Mahoney (June) •Final Presentation with Priorities (June) LINCOLN UNIVERSITY LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Sub-Committee Progress HIGHER EDUCATION COLLABORATION BETWEEN LU/MU/LSTC Co-Chairs Linda McAnany and Roger Dudenhoeffer 17 members Establish a joint committee between the three institutions and expressly link strategic programs between the schools. 21 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Sub-Committee Progress HIGHER EDUCATION COLLABORATION BETWEEN LU/MU/LSTC Presentations: Jordan Valley Parkway Opportunity/Leadership Center Service Learning Commercialization/Research Innovation Center Concept Independence Ennovation Center Trip 22 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 23 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Sub-Committee Progress LINCOLN UNIVERSITY VILLAGE Co-Chairs Hank Stratman and Larry Henry 20 members Establish neighborhood development to create a “college town feel” on the east end of the core, encompassing off-campus student housing, market retail and establish village perimeters. 24 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 25 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY LINCOLN UNIVERSITY VILLAGE Have housing for students and young professionals ages 20-35 years Target students that already live in Jefferson City that go to Lincoln Location – Ash/High Prison Brews with Chestnut being accessible to Lincoln Different name? The Village? Funding – Old Town, Grants, City Incentives, Habitat for Humanity, etc. Future meetings – meet with developers and Lincoln Officials in a small group to develop plan 26 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Sub-Committee Progress STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL LINCOLN ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY  Spearhead activities and events to build awareness throughout the Jefferson City/Cole County Area Coordinate and grow Jefferson City Alumni Chapter First event May 4th – breakfast at Central Bank Financial Center Identified 80 LU Alumni Dr. Mahoney and Mike Jones, Head Football Coach to speak 27 MSP REDEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIRS Gary Oberkrom Sarah Alsager STAFF FACILITATOR Mark Mehmert ACTION TEAM ASSIGNMENTS Historic Tourism Initiative Historic District Renovation Infrastructure Improvements Public /Private Initiatives For Development Missouri River Marina 28 MSP-Legislative/FMDC Meeting Kehoe outreach to OA/FMDC March 24 meeting resulted in renewed commitment to find common ground Commissioner Simmons offered the participation of FMDC staff in Action Team efforts Goal: develop consensus Complicating factors Lack of unified local voice State fiscal constraints Key: Charrettes 29 MSP--Historic Tourism Initiative 30 501c(3) application drafted Structure defined Used Discover Jefferson City Foundation, Salute to America Foundation as templates Consulted with Ohio State Reformatory Donations acceptance policies Change in focus Develop a working partnership with state government to leverage the historic district Next Steps Mission Statement to be drafted in conjunction with OA MSP -Historic District Renovation Priorities (buildings) identified Research Master Plan, CVB vision documents Charrette results Corridor M & M building Gas Chamber Walls Next Steps Cost Quantifications, MOU 31 April 21, 2011 Final Report MSP Historic Area Planning Charrette MSP Redevelopment Action Team Historic District Sub-Committee Framework Plan Architectural Elements 1.Housing Unit 4 2.Housing Unit 1 3.Housing Unit 3A & 3B 4.Gas Chamber 5.Centennial Cells 6.M&M Building 7.Corridor (HU1 – HU5) Charrette Focus PARSONS HBA in association with Development Strategies . Trivers Associates . TSi Engineering . William Tao & Associates . George Dickie Associates CDBG Demolition Project The State of Missouri . Division of Facilities Management, Design & Construction MSP-Infrastructure & Public Private Initatives Research Master Plan Reps from City, County, State Charette Embraced Parkway concept Reduction in size Rejected Cul-de-Sac concept Missing voices Next steps Prioritizing infrastructure Cost estimates 36 MSP-Missouri River Marina Challenges Corps, Coast Guard, DNR, FEMA, US Fish and Wildlife, Conservation—many players Lack of access from land Other Marinas Glasgow, Coopers Landing Desirables based on use River cruise boats vs. recreational boaters Focus is on recreational boating Survey developed, excursion scheduled 37 BUSINESS GROWTH CO -CHAIRS Joe Scheppers Bill Plank STAFF FACILITATOR Shaun Sappenfield SUB-COMMITTEE Internal City Policy For Growth Small Business Growth Zone Angel Network 38 BUSINESS GROWTH Sub-Committee Progress City Policy for Growth – Chair Dan Eiken Findings to date – Currently, the city is working aggressively towards implementing changes to current programming of the development of new policies/procedures addressed in the city’s Ad Hoc Committee on Revitalization of Old Town. “Call Before You Start” checklist Government Efficiency Review Panel Project Manager (point person to help guide the project) 39 BUSINESS GROWTH Sub-Committee Progress City Policy for Growth The committee feels these items are a great start as the city is making a conscious effort to address certain concerns regarding interactions between business start-ups, development, redevelopment projects and city staff 40 BUSINESS GROWTH Sub-Committee Progress City Policy for Growth Items Explored: Public Relations/Marketing – encourage the City to create a Communications Committee to evaluate the current marketing plan Survey business, developers, individuals Reevaluate the City’s website (should be more user friendly) Public Relations should be prioritized Communicate on a regular basis with Board of Realtors, HBA and General Contractors 41 BUSINESS GROWTH Sub-Committee Progress City Policy for Growth Items Explored: Decision Tree Development Web based tool which provides instant feedback/information based on specific set of questions Electronic Documentation Online Request the city place all future public documents online for easy access Follow up evaluations performed by city to evaluate the city’s overall performance in the public’s eye Survey developers, new business start-ups, existing business expansions 42 BUSINESS GROWTH Sub-Committee Progress City Policy for Growth Next Steps: Based on discussion with city staff and “end users” evaluate which items have potential to produce the greatest impact and cost associated with each (current and ongoing). 43 BUSINESS GROWTH Small Business Growth Zone – Chair Jeff Hoelscher Findings to date – The area surrounding Capital Avenue falls within the Central East Side Plan (CESP) which was developed in 2005. The subcommittee feels the CESP can serve as a guide to help encourage business growth with the “Corridor” and assist in establishing a formal vision for the area. 44 BUSINESS GROWTH Small Business Growth Zone Items Explored – Based on recommendations from CESP the subcommittee will address the following: Zoning – Current zone is too diverse to promote specific planned development/redevelopment to encourage multi-family lofts, office and commercial retail (corner lot only). Amend current zone to align with CESP Design Standards – Currently there are no design standards in place Develop design standards to help preserve historic properties 45 BUSINESS GROWTH Small Business Growth Zone Next Steps Continue to work with city staff to determine which Central East Side Plan recommendation(s) can provide the highest impact for the corridor Reach out to individuals who provided input for the Central East Side Plan and property owners within the corridor Encourage the City of Jefferson to pursue recommendations from the Central East Side Plan If not, should the city consider hiring a consultant to assist in the process Potential three party financial assistance to help pay for a consultant 46 BUSINESS GROWTH Angel Network – Chair Bill Plank Findings to Date – The subcommittee researched various Angel Networks and their structured, purposed, business targets, screening processes and funding limits. Based on the subcommittee’s findings, a combination of two distinct but separate programs have been identified. 47 BUSINESS GROWTH Angel Network Items Explored – Develop two separate programs to assist business start-ups and existing business expansions. Small Business Bank – Create a not-for-profit which has the ability to seek donations/contributions and in turn provide a contributor with a federal and/or state tax deduction. The Small Business Bank would allow the not-for-profit organization to provide start-up funding in the form of a grant. Additional consideration would be given to businesses locating within the “Corridor” (Capitol Avenue area to be defined) 48 BUSINESS GROWTH Angel Network Items Explored – Develop two separate programs to assist business start-ups and existing business expansions. Angel Network – Form an Angel Network to serve as a primary or secondary funding source for business start- ups and existing businesses. Identify potential local investors Each Angel Network member would work as an individual investor 49 BUSINESS GROWTH Angel Network Items Explored – Develop two separate programs to assist business start-ups and existing business expansions. Prescreening – Develop a partnership with SCORE, University of Missouri Extension Office, Business Plan Competition Committee or a committee made up of local bank officials to prescreen applications Identify the proper location to house the non-profit Non-profit would serve as the program administrator Or recommend a new entity be formed 50 BUSINESS GROWTH Angel Network Next Steps Continue to research the legal aspects of forming a Small Business Bank and Angel Network Secure potential “prescreening” organizations/individuals/committees Solicit prospective Angel Network members Letter/phone call/email notice Lunch meeting Identify proper program administrator 51 MILLBOTTOM REDEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIRS Jason Luebbering Mark Kaiser STAFF FACILITATOR Missy Bonnot Sub-Committees Wears Creek Riverfront and Riverfront Access Adaptive Reuse/Union Pacific Rail Yard And Depot Relocation 52 MILLBOTTOM REDEVELOPMENT Overall Team Progress Participated in city’s Greening America’s Capitals 3 day Charrette Coordinate with GAC and have community presentation of plan mid-May 53 MILLBOTTOM REDEVELOPMENT Sub-Committee Progress ADAPTIVE REUSE/UNION PACIFIC RAIL YARD AND DEPOT RELOCATION-Chair Jeremy Winegar In conjunction with the “Greening Americas Project” prepare a plan to relocate the rail yard and depot functions to another location. Identify potential reuse properties within this area and reassess the existing land uses. 54 MILLBOTTOM REDEVELOPMENT WEARS CREEK - Chair Bruce Dawson Wears Creek offers an opportunity to improve water quality, which supports community water efforts of improvements, access, and benefits. Use the cleanup of Wears Creek as a stepping stone to transform the Millbottom area. Wears Creek Clean Up – Mid August 55 MILLBOTTOM REDEVELOPMENT WEARS CREEK 56 MILLBOTTOM REDEVELOPMENT RIVERFRONT AND RIVERFRONT ACCESS – Chair Jim Crabtree We shall support the Tunnel Access to Adrian’s Island We recommend interpretive panels are installed at Bolivar Street, Capitol and Madison Street overlooks; the Katy Trail bridge bump-outs, and Noren Access to educate and inform visitors of the Missouri River and our river town heritage 57 MILLBOTTOM REDEVELOPMENT RIVERFRONT AND RIVERFRONT ACCESS To promote interest and to educate stakeholders on the value of river access the subcommittee strongly endorsed promoting activities on the Missouri River and Adrian’s Island. The activities may include: Barge tour of the River Barge tour along the city’s riverfront with a stop at Adrian’s Island for a cookout Float trip from Marion to Noren Access Arrange a one-day public access to Adrian’s Island for a teaser event. Parks will develop a loop trail, mow a picnic area and place benches at viewpoints. Hosts will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Local experts would be along the trail to discuss the natural and cultural resources. 58 CO-CHAIRS Ken Hussey Jane Haslag STAFF FACILITATOR Randy Allen SUB-COMMITTEES Education -10 Members Research – 17 Members 59 ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT 60 Existing Building Inventory of Main Hospital Campus ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT 61 Basement Floor ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Area Name 10,596 MAIN - B FACILITIES 4,917 MAIN - B MECH/ELEC NORTH 5,669 MAIN - B MECHANICAL WEST 13,459 MAIN - B SERVICE 12,169 MOB - B 46,810 62 Ground Floor ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Area Name 57,212 MAIN - 0 ALL 4,344 MAIN - G CAT SCAN 6,957 MAIN - G NORTH ADD 12,131 MOB - G 80,644 63 First Floor ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Area Name 6,676 1905 5,237 1932 21,401 1988 24,449 MAIN - 1 ALL 5,462 MAIN - 1 NORTH ADD 12,159 MOB - 1 75,384 64 Second Floor ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Area Name 6,670 1905 5,353 1932 8,844 1964 16,560 1988 12,159 MOB - 2 49,586 65 Third Floor ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Area Name 6,648 1905 5,350 1932 8,844 1964 16,562 1988 37,404 66 Fourth Floor ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Area Name 6,650 1905 5,350 1932 8,845 1964 16,562 1988 - Potential Addition 37,407 REUSE / REPURPOSING OF HOSPITAL FACILITIES Case Study Examples  Banner Mesa Medical Center (Mesa, AZ)  Braddock Hospital (Braddock, PA)  Carillion Roanoke Community Hospital (VA)  Metro General Hospital (Nashville, TN)  Memorial Hospital (Cumberland, MD)  Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital (Buffalo, NY)  Cook County Hospital (Chicago, IL)  Greenpoint Hospital (East Williamsburg, NY)  Saint Elizabeths Hospital (Washington, DC) 67 ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT REUSE / REPURPOSING OF HOSPITAL FACILITIES Braddock Hospital - Pittsburgh 68 ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT 69 ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT Idea Committee Decision Research Assignment Comments Lincoln University Annex Go LU AT Innovation Center Go LU AT/Hussey Wagner Higher Education Center Go Institutions Trolley Depot Hub Go Old Town AT High Tech Center to Serve Community Go Hussey/Wagner Missouri River Regional Library Go Haslag Cole County Health Department Go Hanson Community Meeting Rental Rooms Go Hussey/Wagner Family Entertainment Center Go Bax Residential Living/Recreation Area Go Developer Restaurants Go Developer Concert/Entertainment Center No Go N/A Child Care Facility No Go N/A Junior College Campus No Go N/A Visitor Center No Go N/A Potential ReUse Ideas - St. Mary's Health Center Our goal by May: Finalize the List of Potential Uses Develop Detailed Program Requirements including Cost $ available for Operations and Capital Expense Prepare RFP Concepts Draft Timeline for 1/1/12 to 1/1/15 Schedule Meetings with 2-3 Developers for feedback 70 ST. MARY’S REDEVELOPMENT OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIRS Ron Medin Bob Gilbert STAFF FACILITATOR Mark Mehmert ACTION TEAM ASSIGNMENTS Conference Center Central East End Entertainment District Single Family Rehabilitation Old Town Trolley System 71 OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT 72 OLD TOWN-Conference Center Consensus: DO IT RIGHT Meetings with CVB Garfield Traub Research Critical review of PKF study, both CC proposals MSAE, SGMP surveys in process Next steps Survey results to supplement, update 73 OLD TOWN Central East End Entertainment District 74 OLD TOWN Central East End Entertainment District Charter change: Retail AT liaison Aerial maps reviewed, tentative designation Entertainment Dist. Noise Ordinance Uniformity in signage, lighting Retail is a component of the concept Public input Eastside Business Association 75 OLD TOWN Central East End Entertainment District Research 2 city parking studies Identify potential infill parking sites Parking/transit options Signage issues New parking=Likely surface parking, possibly covered Farmer’s Market, facilitates other events Ties to trolley, Zoning changes—C3? Next Steps Property owner contact, update parking studies Collaboration with Retail AT--incentives 76 OLD TOWN-Single Family Rehabilitation Multi-family to single Vacant to occupied Reduced rates Interest only for a term Lower down-payments Next Steps Finalize incentive structure Link to existing incentives Identify locations to pilot Attempt to lower risk 77 Public input via Forum Lending Consortium Proposed Infusion of Capital OLD TOWN-Trolley 78 OLD TOWN-Trolley Research Connection to public system Not feasible Financial models explored Private vs. Public ownership Budget built Survey of operators Next steps Visits Hermann Hannibal St. Charles 79 Inside placards Outside placards Bus stop advertising Single Ridership Monthly Pass $6,000 $7,200 $7,500 $62,400 $72,000 Estimated Annual Trolley Revenue DOWNTOWN CO-CHAIRS Steve Houser Carrie Carroll STAFF FACILITATOR Mark Mehmert ACTION TEAM ASSIGNMENTS Community Improvement District Organization (CID) Loft Housing Parking Improvements 80 DOWNTOWN-Community Improvement District (CID) 81 DOWNTOWN-Community Improvement District (CID) Used other districts’ petitions as templates Wording being finalized; legal review to follow Issues: Board structure Next steps Marketing Fact sheet touting benefits Obtaining signatures Divide into teams Low-hanging fruit Notary on each team 82 DOWNTOWN-Loft Housing 83 Survey of potential space 3-hour tour Template condo agreement Next steps Outreach in partnership with HCJ Press pre-tour Target: Brokers, developers, realtors Rural Development Potential funding source for water line Lending consortium model Idea from Single Family Rehab DOWNTOWN-Loft Housing 84 DOWNTOWN-Loft Housing 85 DOWNTOWN—Parking 86 City staff very helpful Reviewed past studies 2005 & 2007 studies Inventory & demand 2005=233 space deficit Due Diligence Identified potential locations for a parking garage Sites have been prioritized; pass-through potential Next Steps Informal meeting with property owner(s) Estimating costs of parking garage Consider re-allocation, trolley and Old Town AT efforts 87 DOWNTOWN—Parking RETAIL ATTRACTION CO-CHAIRS Lori Hoelscher Eric Schulte STAFF FACILITATOR Shaun Sappenfield Sub-Committees Retail Start-Up and Existing Business Assistance Marketing Capital Mall 88 RETAIL ATTRACTION 89 Overall Findings Based on discussions with retail brokers and property owners, it has become very apparent that national retailers use local and regional demographic information to determine when and where to locate. Based on this knowledge, the Retail Attraction Action Team has reevaluated their areas of focus to include: Retail Start Up and Existing Business Assistance Marketing Capital Mall RETAIL ATTRACTION 90 2010 Census Population Area 2010 Total Pop 2000 Total Pop Population Change 2000 to 2010 Percent Change 2000 to 2010 Missouri 5,988,927 5,595,211 393,716 7.0% Adair County 25,607 24,977 630 2.5% Andrew County 17,291 16,492 799 4.8% Atchison County 5,685 6,430 -745 -11.6% Audrain County 25,529 25,853 -324 -1.3% Barry County 35,597 34,010 1,587 4.7% Barton County 12,402 12,541 -139 -1.1% Bates County 17,049 16,653 396 2.4% Benton County 19,056 17,180 1,876 10.9% Bollinger County 12,363 12,029 334 2.8% Boone County 162,642 135,454 27,188 20.1% Buchanan County 89,201 85,998 3,203 3.7% Butler County 42,794 40,867 1,927 4.7% Caldwell County 9,424 8,969 455 5.1% Callaway County 44,332 40,766 3,566 8.7% Camden County 44,002 37,051 6,951 18.8% Cape Girardeau County 75,674 68,693 6,981 10.2% Carroll County 9,295 10,285 -990 -9.6% Carter County 6,265 5,941 324 5.5% Cass County 99,478 82,092 17,386 21.2% Cedar County 13,982 13,733 249 1.8% Chariton County 7,831 8,438 -607 -7.2% Christian County 77,422 54,285 23,137 42.6% Clark County 7,139 7,416 -277 -3.7% Clay County 221,939 184,006 37,933 20.6% Clinton County 20,743 18,979 1,764 9.3% Cole County 75,990 71,397 4,593 6.4% RETAIL ATTRACTION 91 Research Efforts Surveys – Developed a retail survey to identify current “leakages” occurring to Mid-Missouri communities. The survey was sent to the Young Professionals Group. In addition, the “Retailers” survey as developed to gauge local retailer’s attitudes regarding retail attraction in Jefferson City. Pull Factor Information – researched Cole County’s “pull factor” in comparison to surrounding Mid-Missouri counties. RETAIL ATTRACTION 92 RETAIL ATTRACTION 93 RETAIL ATTRACTION 94 Retail Start-Ups and Existing Business Assistance Chair – Donna Maxwell Items Explored Small Business Capital Assistance Program – Developing ideas on how to assist new business start- ups and existing business expansions. Grant Funds – Create a fund to assist companies by offering cash to assist with start-up costs or to assist in expansion projects. Loan Program – Create a low or no interest loan program. The program would offer loan funds for a 12-24 month period…no interest with a balloon loan at the end of the term. Eligible areas – Citywide RETAIL ATTRACTION 95 Retail Start-Ups and Existing Business Assistance Next Steps Estimate what amount of capital an average start-up or existing business expansion project may need ($2,000/$5,000/$10,000). Reach out to local banks, RMI and others to acquire this information Research similar programs used in other communities. RETAIL ATTRACTION 96 Marketing Chair – Kayla Wilbers Items Explored The idea to create an “App” (Application Software) for smart phones. The app would be broad in focus and feature multiple venues around Jefferson City. How can we provide additional marketing efforts to groups visiting Jefferson City? (i.e. sporting events, prison tours, general community events, conferences, etc.) RETAIL ATTRACTION 97 Marketing Items Explored Met with representatives from the CVB to better understand their current marketing strategy and future ideas. The committee feels the CVB could act as the conduit to some of the committee’s ideas for marketing. The subcommittee has explored various marketing options focusing primarily on promoting Jefferson City’s shopping venues as a whole or grouping specific retail sectors together (chain-stores, boutique, etc.). A whole host of social networking and discount websites (which provide coupons for specific retailers) have been discussed. RETAIL ATTRACTION 98 Marketing Next Steps Research every aspect of developing a “Jefferson City” App. The CVB is currently working on an app, but the work has slowed due to costs. Partner with the CVB (?) Continue to develop marketing ideas focused on sporting events/tour groups/conference attendees, etc.) to capture sales tax dollars. RETAIL ATTRACTION 99 Capital Mall Chair – Eric Schulte Items Explored The Action Team feels the Capital Mall is a critical retail anchor to the community. Based on that assumption, a subcommittee was created to explore issues/concerns and ideas related to Capital Mall’s current condition and future outlook. Met with Craig Bock, GM of Capital Mall; Rusty Stodtman, Sr. General Manager of Columbia Mall to discuss General Growth Properties (GGP) views on the Capital Mall RETAIL ATTRACTION 100 Capital Mall Items Explored Currently, there is a potential large retailer interested in a lease but the costs associated with necessary renovations exceed the proposed lease rate (per sq. ft.). Potential renovations to the interior and exterior have been discussed RETAIL ATTRACTION 101 Capital Mall Next Steps – The subcommittee has requested additional information from General Growth Properties in regards to: Potential Renovations Both interior and exterior Costs Timing ED ORGANIZATION and FUNDING CO-CHAIRS Chris Wrigley Darryl Winegar STAFF FACILITATOR Missy Bonnot SUB-COMMITTEES None Assigned ACTION TEAM’S PROGRESS Missy gave presentation of History of ED in Jefferson City/Cole County Mike Downing presented ED 101 Many discussions on definition of economic development, economic development activities, return on investment, what does Jefferson City want to be when it grows up and what type of ED vehicle is best for our community. Randy Allen presented Chamber resources and the ED Continuum and group voted on impact of ED Activities. 102 ED ORGANIZATION and FUNDING NEXT STEPS This Action Team will review the findings of the voting and determine what activities have the most impact to our community. We will start the discussion of three different scenarios for funding and activities. 103 Economic Development Activities 104 Community Development Projects 4.36 1 2.48 23 Transportation Initiatives 4.33 2 3.52 1 Economic Development Policy and Planning 4.18 3 2.88 12 Workforce Development 4.15 4 2.70 16 Governmental Relations 4.00 5 2.88 13 Business Retention and Expansion 3.85 6 3.33 4 Business Retention and Expansion Projects 3.82 7 3.39 2 Community Development Support 3.82 8 2.59 19 Regional Economic Development Projects 3.76 9 3.00 10 Small Business Development Services 3.73 10 2.70 15 Economic Development Organization Partnerships 3.73 11 2.64 17 Small Business Programs 3.70 12 2.55 20 Regional Economic Development Partnership 3.70 13 2.52 21 Communications 3.58 14 2.48 22 Economic Development Marketing 3.55 15 3.27 6 Governance 3.45 16 3.06 8 Economic Development Marketing Materials 3.42 17 2.73 14 Business Attraction Projects 3.27 18 3.13 7 Commercial /Industrial / Site Projects 3.00 19 3.33 5 Special Events 2.88 20 2.94 11 Membership Networking Events 2.85 21 2.45 24 Membership Development 2.79 22 3.00 9 Membership Services 2.73 23 2.61 18 Commercial /Industrial/ Site Management 2.55 24 3.36 3 20062011 EDO-BOD - 33 Responses 105 EDO Model 1 106 EDO Model 2 107 EDO Model 3 108 Comments and Questions