HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Economic Development Committee - 06/14/2022South 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
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Tuesday June 14, 2022 5:30 PM
1.Welcome, agenda review and approval
2.Public comments on items not on the agenda
3. ***Approve minutes from June 2, 2022 EDC Meeting
4.City Manager updates
5.Welcome Andrew Hayes, Director at Eastern Real Estate, on the acquisition ofthe University Mall property
6.*** Finalize FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies recommendations
7.Update on Community Development summer interns
8.Adjourn (approx. 7:00 pm)
***Attachments included
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
June 2, 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)
1.Welcome, agenda review and approval
The Meeting was called to order by John Burton, Chair, at 5:30 PM and the agenda was
approved.
2.Public comments on items not on the Agenda
None
3.Approve minutes from March 8, 2022 meeting
Tom B motioned and Linda seconded. Minutes were approved.
4.City Manager Jessie Baker updates
Mon June 6, City Council (CC) will consider the ARPA survey to put out to community for input
on how to use remaining $3M ---surveys due back Sept. EDC can review survey at next mtg for
inputs / ideas.
UMALL new owner--Andrew Hayes will be guest at upcoming JUNE 14, 5:30pm mtg at City Hall.
5.FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies Annual Report and 6) Develop Committee proposal
for FY23 Policy Priorities and Strategies
FY22 Policy and Annual report reviewed. Much discussion ensued on removing and
adding work items. Jessie made changes to the spreadsheet. Priorities included stakeholder
interviews for the comprehensive plan. Linda will draw up list of company visits v. inhouse
roundtable interviews for information input & sharing on SB Comp Plan and other initiatives SB
would like input on. This will start with the UMALL on June 14.
7.Economic Data Collection
Data services discussion resulted in John Burton finalizing data list to send to UVM and CCRPC
(Melanie Needle from March mtg) to use to develop a dashboard. The committee will prioritize
getting first draft ASAP before adding more data.
8.Economic Impact Studies – Not discussed
9.Branding & Promoting the South Burlington economy
Linda suggested wrapping this into the Stakeholder interviews along with discussion with
businesses on their Green Branding initiatives, the Comp Plan, ARPA survey and potentially
cannabis sales input.
10. Updates
Climate Action Plan Task Force: Sriram updated that the Pathways finished last week. He will
send the link for review. It’s also on the SB website, Planning and Zoning tab.
11.Adjourn – Meeting adjourned at about 7:45 with Tom B motioning and Linda seconding
adjournment motion.
***NEXT MTG— Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM
DescriptionImplementation Strategy DescriptionCommittee ActionLDR Updates: *Explore rezoning the land aroundthe airport*Continue revisions to City CenterForm Based Code and associatedOfficial Map updates to supportsuccessful development of thedowntownEDC, PC *EDC to participate in airportrezoning subcommittee*PC to discuss and adopt allJohn Burton from the EDC participated in the rezoning task force. The committee voted to decline the zoning change and recommended more airport/neighborhood discussions.Participate in the Comp Plan review and update process with a focus on reviewing data points and using this information to inform future prioritiesEDCWork with staff to review options for buying or developing existing city‐owned landStaff 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*Establish vibrant streetscapes, civic spaces, public art and public facilities in the Central District and City Center.Affordable and Community StrongRole of City Manager and Leadership Team"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."City of South BurlingtonFY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies ‐ Report #3Adopted by Council 11/15/21Updates in red textCreating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.Must DoRole of City CommitteeFY22 Update (June 2022)"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and help implement policy."*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 servicesRecommended FY23 Priorities for Committee*Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of City policies, plans,
Plan for effective use of ARPA funding*Infrastructure (including IT)*Affordable Housing*Economic development and business supportAHC, EDC Make recommendations to Council on how best to use ARPA funding for housing and economic developmentWill be part of the ARPA public process over the summer.DescriptionImplementation Strategy DescriptionCommittee ActionDevelop 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? EDC Develop and review metricsCommittee has discussed metrics and is narrowing the list of indicators to track. This will also be part of the Comp Plan updated.Assess needs and gaps of the business communityAssess 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?PC and EDC Provide feedback and review of optionsNot yet begun Review progress at the Umall. Support the development as appropriate.Admin EDC Identify staff support for EDCThe City Manager is staffing the Committee.Role of City Manager and Leadership Team"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."Opportunity OrientedRecommended FY23 Priorities for CommitteeBeing 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.Role of City Committee FY22 Update (June 2022)"This is how our resident committees can Must Do
Pending Community or Committee interestConsider ballot item on Commercial CannabisEDC Explore Commercial Cannabis, monitor CCB's efforts and make recommendations to CouncilIn 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. EDC to review after State launch.DescriptionImplementation Strategy DescriptionCommittee ActionCommittee InterestEDC Continue to participate in I89 Corridor conversationCommittee has been on the CCRPC calls. Report expected this summer.NoneDescription*Climate Change ResolutionImplementation Strategy DescriptionCommittee ActionCommittee InterestEDC Explore ways to recruit and retain clean energy businessesConsidering best approach to this initiative.Hold a series of business meetings and roundtables to assess our business community's green initiatives in progress"This is how our resident committees can "This is how our resident committees can Green & CleanEmphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South *Promote conservation of identified important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, arable land and *Reduce energy consumption city‐wide and increase renewable energy production where appropriate.Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee*Develop a safe and efficient transportation system that supports pedestrian, bicycle, and transit options while *Establish a city center with pedestrian‐oriented design, mixed uses, and public buildings and civic spaces that act as a focal Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee FY22 Update (June 2022)"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."Recommended FY23 Priorities for CommitteeRecommended FY23 Priorities for CommitteeFY22 Update (June 2022)"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."WalkableBicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.
Explore ways to recruit and retain clean energy businesses