HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-10 Ecomomic Development Commission SummaryECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
August 10, 1989 7:00pm
Homer Electric Associaton Conference Room
Vince O'Reilly, Chairman
1. The meeting was not called to order because of the absence
of a quorum A work session and general discussion was held
conducted.
2. ROLL CALL:
Vince O'Reilly--EDC Commission
Mayor John Williams, Ad Hoc Member of the EDC
Bob Summers of the Airport Commission
Barry Eldridge of the Harbor Commission
Marion Nelson
Shirley Wallingford
3. Mayor Williams opened the discussion by giving a general
outline of the EDC and it's mission for the City of Kenai.
Mayor Williams talked about the various projects the EDC
has had input on and the recent resignation of EDC
Commissioner, Darren Bond. The purpose of this work session
was to discuss the need for new direction and new membership
for this commission. A general discussion followed.
4. Bob Summers had another meeting to attend so he spoke first.
He updated everyone on the work of the Airport Commission and
the upcoming opening of the bar, restaurant and gift shop.
Mr Summers appreciated the invitation to come to the EDC
meeting and agreed with the Mayor and Chairman O'Reilly about
the need to keep in touch with other commissions and see what
they are doing. He thought that a quarterly combined meeting
with Harbor, Airport and EDC was a good idea. Ideas for an
open house for the airport were also discussed.
5. A discussion followed with every one present contributing.
Marion explained her ideas/agenda for the EDC if she is
appointed to the Commission. She also suggested an earlier
time in the day for the meeting. Shirley also shared her
views and ideas on the EDC and future development plans for
the City of Kenai.
6. Chairman O'Reilly stated again his intention to resign as
chair when the new members are appointed. He appreciated
everyone coming and sharing their ideas for the the
future direction and goals for the EDC and the City of
Kenai. Thank you all for coming.
The next meeting of the EDC will be held September 21 at
7pm.
Patti Truesdell, Recording Secretary
~or ....... ,the City of Kenai