HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/1996City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 25,1996 - 7:00 p.m.
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resource inventory; pursuit of language in statewide bond measures to benefit SLO City &
County; and a potential funding measure for the November, 1998 ballot.
Economic Development Manager McVey reported on the business retention and expansion
program. She detailed efforts regarding upcoming annexation applications. She encouraged
continued business visitations with the Chamber of Commerce, outlined a training program for
local business on how to apply for grants and explained efforts to address business' concerns
regarding air service into the community. She outlined plans for job creation through a revolving
fund with the CDBG program; business recruitment via a targeted industry study committee;
ongoing work with retailers and the BIA to identify property owners downtown; and continuing
work in the Madonna Road area to proactively let owners and developers know the City is
available to facilitate redevelopment. She reported on an intensive work effort by the Airport
Area annexation team, stating that a recommendation regarding that issue will be brought before
Council on March 11"'.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the
meeting at 9:00 p.m. to Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, 995;
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/18/97
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