At the meeting this Wednesday afternoon Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. starting with a roll call: David Torgler, Frank Cannella, Larry Dawley, Ken Jaeger, Paul Mueller, Bill Phenicie, Matthew Russell, Karen Schinke and Robin Vos. Excused: Pat Hoffman. Also present, Mike Dawson, representing the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, Jenny Trick of RCEDC and Thomas Kopatich of Polacheck Company.

Approval of Minutes. Motion by Robin Vos, seconded by David Torgler the minutes of the March 21, 2001 EDC meeting were approved.

Old Business.

None.

New Business.

Business Survey Document. Jenny Trick of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation presented a copy of the annual business survey document for review and discussion by the EDC members. Different from prior years, the survey document will have an attached questionnaire sheet specific to the City of Burlington and its business climate.

Suggested questions to include within the survey were provided by the EDC members. Issues relating to the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park (BMOP), loan and grant program knowledge, housing stock, employee attraction/retention issues as well as, transportation uses and barriers were suggested. Additionally, the Committee members wanted to include a general area for comments and questions.

Jenny Trick reported that the survey document would be completed and provided to the identified companies by the end of May, with retrieval by the Committee members by mid-June, 2001. Joanne Allen of the RCEDC will be present at the May EDC meeting to offer suggested language for the Committee members to facilitate dialogue during the document retrieval and tour.

Polacheck Company Marketing Efforts. Thomas Kopatich within the Industrial Properties Group provided a copy of preliminary marketing data relating to the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park, as well as list of companies contacted relative to their potential expansion/relocation opportunities. Mr. Kopatich further offered his thoughts on the value of contacting construction firms within surrounding communities and counties.

Other Matters.

David Torgler informed the EDC regarding the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation meeting scheduled for May 23, 2001 regarding the STH 83 road construction project. Mr. Torgler informed the committee of a potential delay and the resulting impact of the road conditions. He indicated that a sign will be placed on STH 83 to inform the public of the potential delay. Documentation was requested to be provided to the EDC members for their information and provision other interested parties.

Adjourn.

On a motion by Bill Phenicie, seconded by Robin Vos the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

Recording secretary: Jenny Trick, RCEDC