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Subcommittee approves draft quarterly economic report and hears progress on 1‑stop shop, CUP streamlining and downtown activation
Summary
The Economic Development Subcommittee approved a draft quarterly report (Aug–Nov 2025) for online publication and received staff updates on the implementation plan, a virtual 1‑stop shop and business‑concierge portal, conditional‑use permit streamlining, Ross Street pilot, Asawa art panels, and downtown activation projects.
The Economic Development Subcommittee voted to approve the December draft of the city’s second quarterly economic development report (covering data from August through November 2025) for publication online, following staff recommendations from Economic Development Program Analyst Rachel Beer.
Rachel Beer told the subcommittee the December draft includes updated data and new sections — a local macroeconomic recap informed by contracted economist Dr. Robert Eiler, the city’s target industries report, and arts/culture and special‑events metrics. She recommended the draft be published online; Chair Greg Reppke and committee members indicated support for approval.
Staff also summarized implementation plan progress across four categories: business growth and…
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