Called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chair Williams

Present:

Rick Crane, Mike Hurst, Walt Johnson, Steve Rose, Brian Williams, Robert Zerrenner

Absent:

Scott Dowds, Christine Fighera, Jane Reifer, Mike Ritto

Public:

None

Staff:

Rob Zur Schmiede, Ramona Castaeda, Kay Miller, Rob Ferrier

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING ON JANUARY 20, 2005I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING ON JANUARY 20, 2005

   Motion by Rick Crane, second by Walt Johnson. Approved.

2. ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE DIRECT APPOINTMENTS FOR BENEFIT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT AT JANUARY 20TH MEETING

   Staff and committee members reviewed appointments.

3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING EFFORTS

   Economic Development Manager, Kay Miller gave a presentation to the committee regarding current marketing efforts including advertisements, promotions and related expenditures. Committee members expressed their support in continuing the marketing efforts and increasing the budget for additional advertising.

4. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

   None

5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

   None.

6. OTHER BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENT:

   Executive Director, Zur Schmiede announced the Redevelopment Agencys approval to proceed with preparation of a Strategy for Development of the Greater Downtown and an RFQ/RFP for Planning and Development of the Transportation Center Area at their February 15, 2005 meeting.

7. ADJOURN

   Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. to a regular meeting on March 17, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.