HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_02.28.2004MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2004 Members Present: Dr. Ronald Swain, Henry Carr, Joe Pondrom, Kathy Heidemann, Rick Smith, Ed O’Rourke, Tom Crawford, Ralph Nayman, Henry Boecker, Jim Hensley, Joshua McClure Staff Present: Mark Thomas, Tina Dunbar, Paul Brandenburg Guest Present: Mike Tolleson There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m. Chair Carr and ED Director, Mark Thomas, introduced the agenda and the process to be followed during the retreat. Mark Thomas commended the Commission’s efforts during the TASUS project. Mark Thomas reviewed the Economic Development Action Plan and explained his department’s progress in following the plan. Many goals of the plan have been accomplished. Thomas then introduced the meeting facilitator, Mike Tolleson from LCRA, who assumed leadership for the strategy portion of the meeting. The results of the Commission’s strategy discussion are outlined on the attached pages. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.