ITEM TITLE:
Report: Update Regarding Commission Questions From the June 7, 2017 Regular Economic Diversification Commission Work Session
SUBMITTED BY: Martha Barberio, Economic Development Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Ms. Barberio will provide a verbal update on the following items during the Commission meeting:
1. RFQ for restoration of the yellow museum annex building.
Dean Day is in the process of writing an RFQ for concept design regarding the future of the yellow museum annex building near the Kelsey Plaza.
Once the RFQ draft is reviewed by the City Manager, Ms. Barberio will provide a copy to the Commission for reference.
2. Local bidder preference
Excerpts from City Code regarding local bidder preference are attached to this agenda item for Commission reference.
3. Buy local
Mr. Brian Carlson has asked to meet with the Commission during the first meeting in July to explain and expand upon the “buy local” memo provided to the Commission during the June 7th meeting.
4. Water to Corbin Creek and Robe River subdivisions
Per the Community Development Department, Robe River subdivision is already on the City water system.
Ms. Barberio will provide a verbal report at the meeting regarding plans for connecting the Corbin Creek subdivision to City water. This verbal report will be based upon information provided by the City Community Development Department.