Committee Votes to Edit Project Package Ahead of August Meeting

The Economic Development Commission of Franklin, Wisconsin, convened for a special meeting on July 17, 2025, to discuss critical updates and strategies for local economic initiatives. The meeting focused on reviewing a significant package of proposals aimed at enhancing economic development in the city.

The commission began by addressing the need for edits to the proposed package before it could be forwarded for approval. Members debated whether to include a smaller package of proposals alongside the larger one, ultimately agreeing that both should be reviewed and edited collectively. A motion was made to postpone the final decision until the next meeting, allowing time for necessary revisions. The motion received unanimous support from the members present.

Following this, the commission set the date for their next meeting, which will take place on August 22, 2025, at 3 PM. During this upcoming session, members are expected to finalize edits and discuss further details regarding the implementation strategy of the proposals.

In addition to the main agenda items, there was a discussion about gathering additional resources and examples from other communities to inform their strategies. Members expressed interest in reviewing various incentive programs and strategic plans from other cities, including Green Bay, to enhance their own proposals.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was also passed unanimously. The commission looks forward to reconvening in August to continue their work on advancing economic development initiatives in Franklin.