HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 - Economic Advisory Board - Annual Report2023 ANNUAL REPORT
CITY OF FORT COLLINS ·BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
OVERVIEW
The Economic Advisory Board (EAB)advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the economic
health and sustainability of the City.The EAB consists of nine appointed members who represent a
cross-section of the community and have experience in economics,business,or finance;and an interest
in supporting the economic health and sustainability of the community.EAB meets on the third
Wednesday of every month.
The Board was supported by Staff Liaison Jillian Fresa.The Council Liaison was Shirley Peel.
The 2023 board members were Chair Renee Walkup,Vice Chair John Parks,Denny Coleman,Thierry
Dossou,Jeff Havens,Aric Light,Blake Naughton,Mistene Nugent,and Braulio Rojas
The duties and functions of the Board Commission are:
1.To advise City Council on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the city,
including,but not limited to,(a)events and trends occurring outside the Fort Collins community that
may affect the local economy;(b)immediate and long-term threats to the local economy;(c)ways in
which to enhance the City's competitive position in relation to other communities;and (d)possible
partnerships with other public and private entities.
2.To recommend programs and strategies that may enhance the economic health and sustainability of
the city.
3.To be aware of and coordinate with other City boards and commissions whose actions may affect the
economic health and sustainability of the City.
4.To advise Council on existing or proposed policies,practices or regulations of the City that may
affect the local economy.
WORK PLAN.
The EAB’s 2023 Work Plan established the following goals and priories:
Economic Health Strategic Plan
Affordable Housing
Climate Economy
Talent Attraction and Retention
Regionalism &Industry Cluster Study
High Inflation Impact on City’s Economic environment.
Identify opportunities for local businesses.
KEY TOPICS COVERED AND ACTION SUMMARY
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January 2023.Multicultural Business &Entrepreneur Center (MBEC)Report.Presentation –Katie
Geiger,Tommy Meritt,Edgar Ramos
January 2023.Economic Health Strategic Plan with Circular Economy.Presentation –Jillian Fresa
February 2023.Waste Contracting
February 2023.North College Update
March &April 2023.Sustainable Funding.Presentation –Ginny Sawyer
March 2023 &April.Plastic Ordinance Update.Presentation -Holly Pummell.
May 2023.Budget Presentation.Presentation –Lawrence Pollack,Budget Director
June 2023.Historical Context of the Economic Advisory Board,and its future moving forward.
Presentation –SeonAh Kendall.
July 2023.Sustainable Funding.Q&A –Ginny Sawyer,Sr Project Manager.
July 2023.Land Use Code Phase I Update.Presentation -Clay Frickey,Interim Sr Planning Manager
August 2023.New Land Use Code.Presentation -Clay Friskey.
September 2023.Economic Health Strategic Plan.Presentation -SeonAh Kendall,Economic Health
Director;Shannon Hein,Economic,Health Manager;and Jillian Fresa,Economic Health Manager.
September 2023.Land Use Code Phase I.Presentation -Clay Frickey,Interim Sr Planning Manager
October 2023.East Mulberry Plan Update.Presentation -Sylvia Tatman-Burruss,Sr Project Manager.
October 2023.Downtown Parking.Presentation -Drew Brooks,PDT Deputy Director,PDT and Eric
Keselburg,Parking Services Manager.
November 2023.Energy Update,moving to 100%clean.Presentations -Kendall Minor,Utilities
Executive Director;Phillip Amaya,Light &Power Director;John Phelan,Energy Services Senior
Manager.
December 2023.NoCo REDI Annual Meeting.
MEMORANDUMS TO CITY COUNCIL.
✔Boards Reimagined and EAB Commitment reaffirmation.August 2023.
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✔Economic Health Strategic Plan,recommending adoption.November 2023.
✔East Mulberry Corridor Plan,recommending favorable consideration.November 2023.
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