Council backs one-year retail coach partnership with EDCs pending references

Apr 9, 2026

Council reviewed a one-year contract to hire a retail coach to help attract small retail and commercial tenants; the cost would be split three ways with each Economic Development Corporation (EDC) paying $5,000. Council asked staff for references from comparable cities before finalizing the contract.

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Staff presented a proposed one-year contract with a retail coach (Green Hill coach) to help market commercial opportunities and connect the city and EDCs with prospective small retail tenants. The proposal would split costs equally among the city and two EDC boards at $5,000 each.

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