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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
January 14, 1992
Proper legal notice having been given, a special meeting of the Kent
Economic Development Corporation was called to order at 4:00 p.m. at
Kent City Hall .
PRESENT : Boardmembers : 'White , Woods , "J67-inson and Banister
Officers : General Counsel Lubovich, Treasurer McCarthy,
Secretary Jacober
City Officials : City Administrator Chow
Others : Dee Moschel, Steve Burpee, Hugh Leiper, Scott Jackson
Lubovich noted that Boardmembers White and Woods are members of Team
Downtown. He stated that although the appearance of fairness issue is
not a problem, because of conflict of interest , they probably should
not vote if they have been active participants , and that each would
have to decide whether or not to vote.
Lubovich also voiced concern regarding the issue of gifts . He pointed
out that EDC can make disbursements to projects such as Team Downtown
and Tradec , but that the city should receive something in return. He
.- noted that Tradec will provide the city with a report, and that Team
Downtown should also provide a report to the city.
MINUTES : White moved to approve the minutes of the December 17 , 1991
meeting. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
TEAM DOWNTOWN: White and Woods both indicated that they are not comfort-
able voting on this issue . White stated that he would not want to
jeopardize the project by any conflicts , and would prefer that the
issue be discussed at a meeting with full attendance. He asked that a
meeting be set up as soon as possible.
TRADEC : Chow explained that the City's International Trade Committee
has nterviewed Scott Jackson of Tradec regarding development of an
international marketing strategy and action plan. Jackson explained
that their goal would be to work with Dublic entities and industry and
then Droduce an action plan with several alternatives to choose from.
Upon White' s question, Burpee explained that the Chamber is in the pro-
cess of forming an international trade committee , and that they plan to
meet in two weeks to discuss their opportunities and goals . Burpee
noted that interest has been expressed by Kherson and the Orient , and
that he feels the City and the Chamber could work well together . Chow
pointed out that the City has been looking at international marketing
for the past eighteen months and would like to proceed as planned, and
work with the Chamber in addition. Jackson agreed that it is important
that the City not lose its momentum, and that the Chamber go through
their process . He said that Tradec would be happy to work with the
City, the Chamber, the EDC and any other group beginning at any point
in time.
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Woods noted that by beginning on February 1st, there would be time for
the Chamber to conduct several meetings of their committee beforehand.
Burpee indicated that it would be helpful for them to know the City' s
objectives . Jackson said that their goal would be to include the
Chamber process as part of their action elan, and suggested that Tradec
be brought in before the Chamber begins their meetings to work with them
and provide support materials .
Johnson moved for approval of the request for funding for Tradec , for
a period of three months beginning February 1, 1992, with Tradec report-
ing back to the Economic Development Corporation. Woods seconded and
the motion carried.
EDC CHAIRMANSHIP : Lubovich pointed out that the EDC Board now consists
of new members , and that there is no specific process for selection of
a chairman. Johnson moved that White continue as Chairman, Woods
seconded. There were no further nominations and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT : The meeting was adjourned at 4 : 50 p.m.
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