Board agrees to press council on incentives and marketing; Fowler Street and botanical library set for liaison follow‑up

Board members sought to narrow a long priority list down to two or three items to present at an upcoming council workshop. Staff recommended focusing on incentive/investment design and marketing because those are controllable by city leadership; long‑lead items (Fowler Street/FDOT projects) would be mentioned but might need different treatment.

"What we're here to talk to you about are our two top priorities... the development of incentives slash investments to attract companies and... marketing the city," staff said, urging a concise workshop presentation. Several board members urged that Fowler Street remain on the radar given FDOT dependencies, and the group discussed whether to present Fowler as an informational mention or request a fuller council action.

On the Edison Botanical Library, a board member made a motion to place the concept on a future council agenda and then withdrew the motion after discussion about green‑sheet requirements and the appropriate liaison path; members agreed Jerry would speak to the council liaison (Councilman Burson) to pursue inclusion.

Why it matters: A tight, well‑scoped workshop can drive meaningful council responses; the board prioritized items that are within the city's control while reserving attention for larger FDOT projects.

What happens next: Board members will finalize the two‑item workshop packet and a liaison will follow up with councilmembers to add items to the June council schedule if the liaison agrees.