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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Economic Development Committee - 06/02/2022South Burlington Economic Development Committee Room #301 at 180 Market St South Burlington, VT 05403 AGENDA Participation Options In Person: Room #301 – 3rd Floor – 180 Market St Assistive Listening Service Devices Available upon request Electronically: https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/edc-06-02-2022 You can also dial in using your phone United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 472-995-397 Thursday June 2, 2022 5:30 PM 1.Welcome, agenda review and approval 2.Public comments on items not on the agenda 3.***Approve minutes from March 8, 2022 EDC Meeting 4.City Manager Updates 5.*** FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies Annual Report 6.Develop Committee proposal for FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies Consider a process to do key stakeholder interviews that inform the development of the next Comprehensive Plan 7.Economic Data Collection Summary of top indicators identified by committee members Use of CCRPC and/or UVM data services Inhouse data - Housing permit pipeline data 8.Economic Impact Studies Economic Impact of Climate Action Taskforce recommendations Website location to post old studies? Pointers to studies already posted? 9.Branding & Promoting the South Burlington economy Green technology hub discussion after stakeholder interviews 10.Updates a.Airport property rezoning committee activity and input b.I-89 corridor plan from CCRPC c.ARPA 4.5M spending plans (encumbered by 2024, spent by 2026) d.Climate Action Taskforce e.Declaration of Inclusion f.University Mall Redevelopment-Andrew Hayes to join a future meeting g.Comprehensive Plan (due 2024) 11.Adjourn (approx. 7:00 pm) ***Attachments included ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE March 8, 2022 at 5:30 pm In person: Room 301 at 180 Market Street or virtually. DRAFT Minutes Members in attendance: Linda Norris, Tom Bailey, John Burton, Sriram Srinivasan Members Absent: Jacob West Others in attendance: Jessie Baker (City Manager), Ilona Blanchard (Community Development Director), Daylyn Peters, and Melanie Needle (CCRPC) 1.Welcome, agenda review and approval The Meeting was called to order by John Burton, Chair, at 5:30 PM and agenda approved. 2.Public comments on items not on the Agenda None 3.Approve minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting Tom B motioned and Linda seconded. Minutes were approved. 4.City Manager Jessie Baker updates : City mask mandate is discontinued and now " encourages" mask usage in City buildings / premises. UMALL sale finalized to Eastern Real Estate Company. Tom DePietro named head of Dept of Public Works. Also there are two public works positions open for hiring. 5.Criteria and process for economic impact studies Process and LDR economic impact studies discussed. John Stewart example from March 2020 as boilerplate. Is data too stale too post or list on city site? Tom B to keep pulse of this city topic. 6.Redevelopment of commercial properties into residential Due to recent sale. Tabled discussion of UMALL redevelopment into industrial, commercial, residential properties. 7.Economic data collection CCRPC 's Melanie Needle reviewed plethora of data sources at Dept of Labor website. ELMI tool, ECOS system scorecard, etc. Lengthy discussion ensued. Links will be sent to John B and Sriram S. Jessie suggested a review of the 4-5 data inputs we have thus far to consolidate and discuss at APRIL mtg. All members get top 10 data requests and top 2-3 audience preferences to John B and continue to work toward baseline for SB Dashboard. CCRPC looking at dashboard software for VT municipalities. 8.Branding the South Burlington economy John B bounced ideas of an SB "Green" Brand to Roland Groeneveld Founder of Onlogic . He is open to giving feedback to SB as we ask for business input and gather suggestions for South Burlington Branding. May be beneficial to await MARCH 21 CCouncil mtg on approval for surveying SB stakeholders on ARPA funding ideas. Business roundtable potential as tool / forum for both topics? And intro new Mall owner, Eastern Real Estate. Linda and Tom to follow up with Onlogic. 9. Updatesa.Airport property rezoning committee activity and inputb.ARPA 4.5M spending plans (encumbered by 2024, spent by 2026) c.Climate Action Taskforced.Comprehensive Plan (due 2024)e.Declaration of Inclusion ARPA spending--as in #8 above, CC March 21 mtg to discuss community engagement process for ARPA. Much to digest on the guidance and many potential uses discussed like tax credits, affordable housing, storm water for $5.7 M funding ($1.8M already allocated & $1M for affordable housing ). Potential Roundtable for SB Business input pending CC discussion at March 21 meeting. Approx. $3M open for potential projects. Srini briefed that Climate Action Taskforce - Transportation and Thermal Sector committee outputs targeted to June timeframe. Meeting adjourned 7:10pm. (Tom B moved and Linda seconded adjournment motion). ***NEXT MTG—Monday, April 12, 2022 -- 5:30pm Description Implementation Strategy Description Committee Action LDR Updates: *Explore rezoning the land around the airport *Continue revisions to City Center Form Based Code and associated Official Map updates to support successful development of the downtown *Airport Area ReZoning Task Force meeting regularly; have held first of two outreach meetings are considering possible options *Planning Commission has warned a public hearing for 4.12 on an amendment to the Official Map for connections to I- 89 Ped/Ped Bridge EDC, PC *EDC to participate in airport rezoning subcommittee *PC to discuss and adopt all John Burton from the EDC participated in the rezoning task force. The committee voted to decline the zoning change and recommended more airport/neighborhood discussions. EDC Work with staff to review options for buying or developing existing city-owned land Staff updated EDC at Committee meetings. Discussions continue about the possibility of doing a lot line adjustment for development at 575/577 Dorset Street. *Actively plan for public spaces throughout the City, including public open spaces and public art, such that these spaces can be utilized daily and also for special *Establish vibrant streetscapes, civic spaces, public art and public facilities in the Central District and City Center. Affordable and Community Strong Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." City of South Burlington FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies - Report #3 Adopted by Council 11/15/21 Updates in red text Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors. Must Do Update #2 Role of City Committee FY23 Update (June 2022) "This is how our resident committees can inform policy and help implement policy." *Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of City policies, plans, projects, and regulations *Be affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life *Be a recognized leader in public education offerings and outcomes *Ensure transparent and accessible government. *Keep unique features, and maintain or enhance the quality of life of existing neighborhoods *Provide quality public safety, infrastructure, health, wellness, and recreation services Plan for effective use of ARPA funding *Infrastructure (including IT) *Affordable Housing *Economic development and business support *ARPA funds built into the FY23 budget *Council 2/22 discussion; public process discussion 3/21 for 2022 spring/summer community engagement initiatives AHC, EDC Make recommendations to Council on how best to use ARPA funding for housing and economic development Will be part of the ARPA public process over the summer. Description Implementation Strategy Description Committee Action Develop metrics for fiscal and economic development: do we have a tax base goal? What do we need to be financially sustainable? How do we support GL growth that enables this? * EC continues to discuss data EDC Develop and review metrics Committee has discussed metrics and is narrowing the list of indicators to track. This will also be part of the Comp Plan updated. Assess the City's Industrial- Commercial Zoning districts: What uses MUST be away from housing? Should we reserve land for those purposes only while making other "business parks" eligible for a wider range of mixed uses? Not yet begun PC and EDC Provide feedback and review of options Not yet begun Admin EDC Identify staff support for EDC The City Manager is staffing the Committee. Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Must Do Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community. *Prioritize development that occurs within the community into the higher intensity areas identified within this Plan *Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs, employment centers and a supportive educational and research system; support markets for local agricultural and food products. Update #3 (June 2022)Role of City Committee FY23 Update (June 2022) "This is how our resident committees can Must Do Opportunity Oriented Pending Community or Committee interest Consider ballot item on Commercial Cannabis *Not on the TMD ballot *Economic Development Committee will explore for August or November EDC Explore Commercial Cannabis, monitor CCB's efforts and make recommendations to Council In January, EDC recommended bringing this question to the voters to decide. No community interest was expressed until the last minute. State is pushing off fall launch. Description Implementation Strategy Description Committee Action Committee Interest EDC Continue to participate in I89 Corridor conversation Committee has been on the CCRPC calls. Report expected this summer. Description *Climate Change Resolution Implementation Strategy Description Committee Action Committee Interest EDC Explore ways to recruit and retain clean energy businesses Considering best approach to this initiative. "This is how our resident committees can "This is how our resident committees can Green & Clean Emphasizing sustainability for long-term viability of a clean and green South Burlington *Promote conservation of identified important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, arable land and other agricultural resources, historic sites and *Reduce energy consumption city-wide and increase renewable energy production where appropriate. Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Update #3 (June 2022)Role of City Committee FY23 Update (June 2022) "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Walkable Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure. *Develop a safe and efficient transportation system that supports pedestrian, bicycle, and transit options while accommodating the automobile *Establish a city center with pedestrian-oriented design, mixed uses, and public buildings and civic spaces that act as a focal point to the community. Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Update #3 (June 2022)Role of City Committee FY23 Update (June 2022) "This is how we are accomplishing this vision."