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Municipality

Entity

Salt Lake City

Public Body

Salt Lake City Council

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Notice Title

Salt Lake City Council Meeting

Notice Tags

Employees, Other

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Event Start Date & Time

October 21, 2008 03:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:00 p.m. A.WORK SESSION: 3:00 p.m. Room 326, City & County Building, 451 So. State St. (Items from the following list that Council is unable to complete in Work Session from approximately 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. will be addressed in a Work Session setting following the Consent Agenda.) 1.The Council will hold a fact finding discussion regarding Salt Lake City’s economic future with the following representatives: ? Economist Doug McDonald who will give an overview of the Wasatch Front economy and its potential in 2009 and in five years. ? James Wood, director of the University of Utah’s Bureau of Business Research, who will make a presentation on the Salt Lake City housing market and its potential in the next five years. ? Jeff Edwards and Michael Flynn of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah who will speak about EDCU’s programs to grow local businesses and the performance of Salt Lake City’s industrial sector. ? Vest Pocket Coalition President Ellen Reddick and Vice President Mary Corporon and Local First Utah Board of Directors member Betsy Burton who will discuss the needs of small businesses in the next five years. ? Salt Lake Chamber President Lane Beattie, Chamber Chief Operating Officer Natalie Gochnour, Downtown Alliance Board of Trustees Chair Bruce Bingham, and Chamber Board Chair Chris Redgrave with the Bonneville Radio Group who will discuss potential accomplishments stemming from the Downtown Rising plan in the next five years, and how Salt Lake City may continue to use the Downtown Rising plan as a tool to stimulate the entire city’s economy. ? Mayor Ralph Becker’s economic development team led by Community and Economic Development Director Frank Gray who will make a presentation on the Administration’s plans and goals in the near future and the next five years. 2.Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council information items and announcements. B.OPENING CEREMONY: City Council Member Eric Jergensen will conduct the Formal Council Meetings during the month of October. 1.Pledge of Allegiance. 2.The Council will approve the minutes of October 14, 2008. C.PUBLIC HEARINGS: (None) D.COMMENTS: 1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council. 2.Comments to the City Council. (Comments are taken on any item not scheduled for a public hearing, as well as on any other City business. Comments are limited to two minutes.) E.NEW BUSINESS: (None) F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (None) G.CONSENT: 1.Board Appointment: John Pace, Community Development & Capitol Improvement Programs Advisory Board Consider approving the appointment of John Pace to the Community Development & Capitol Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term extending through June 6, 2009. (I 08-22) Staff Recommendation: Approve. H.ADJOURNMENT: Dated: October 17, 2008

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

Access agendas at http://www.slcgov.com/council/agendas/default.htm. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance of council meetings. We make every effort to honor these requests, and they should be made as early as possible. Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids. The City and County Building is an accessible facility. For questions or additional information, please contact the City Council Office at 535-7600, or TDD 535-6021. Assistive listening devices are available on Channel I; upon four hours advance notice. Please allow 72 hours advance notice for sign language interpreters; large type and #2 Braille agendas. *Final action may be taken and/or adopted concerning any item on this agenda. After 5:00 p.m., please enter the City & County Building through the east entrance. Accessible route is located on the east side of the building. In accordance with State Statute, City Ordinance and Council Policy,

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

One or more Council Members may be connected via speakerphone

Other Information

On the 17th day of October, I personally delivered a copy of the foregoing notice to the Mayor and City Council and posted copies of the same in conspicuous view, at the following times and locations within the City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1. At 5:00 p.m. in the City Recorder’s Office, Room 415; and 2. At 5:00 p.m. in the Newsroom, Room 315.

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

451 South State Street
City Council Chambers, Room 315
Salt Lake City,
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Contact Name

Salt Lake City Council Office

Contact Email

council.comments@slc.gov

Contact Phone

(801)535-7600

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

October 20, 2008 08:35 AM

Notice Last Edited On

October 20, 2008 08:35 AM

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