CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
Economic Development Conference Room
Thursday May 10, 2007


A Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board of the 
City of Peoria, Arizona, was convened by Chairman, Joe Hull in open 
and public session at 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, AZ 85345 at 
12:03 p.m.

Members Present: Shelley Bade, Keith Dines, Joe Hull, and Russ Ullinger

Members Absent: David Bentler, Jack Lytle, Curt Smith, and Jay Cross

Municipal Officials Present: Steve Prokopek – Economic Development 
Director,  Debbie Pearson – Executive Assistant, Steve Bleyer – 
Management Analyst, Scott Cooper – Economic Development Coordinator, 
Carl Swenson – Deputy city Manager, John F. Wenderski – Deputy City 
Manager, Susan Thorpe – Deputy City Manager, Stuart Robinson – Public 
Affairs Specialist, Brad Hill – Water Resources Manager, and Cathy 
Carlat – Council member.

Others Present: Chuck Kelly (AZ Republic), Diane Sheighel, and Howard 
Weichsel.

REGULAR AGENDA

Disposition of Absence: Discussion and possible action to excuse absent 
members; David Bentler and Russ Ullinger from the April 12, 2007 meeting. 
Motion was made by Keith Dines, seconded by Shelley Bade to approve the 
absent members. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Minutes: Motion was made by Keith Dines, seconded by Shelley Bade to 
approve the minutes from the April 12, 2007 meeting. Upon vote, the motion 
passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.	Debbie Pearson gave brief update on the 4th Annual Golf Event

NEW BUSINESS:

1.	John Wenderski and Brad Hill gave a presentation regarding The 
Principles of Sound Water Management. 

a.	Changes would be made to Policy #6 regarding land use water 
management. Case study was done on changing certain areas that are medium 
residential to business/commercial. Outcome gave a more favorable revenue 
total.

b.	Proposal will be made to council at the July 10th meeting to change 
criteria in the General Plan. 

c.	Would like support from the EDAB.

2.	Steve Prokopek reviewed any press releases about projects happening 
in Peoria. 

Economic Development Director’s Report: Mercedes project continues to move 
forward.
	
ADJOURNMENT:
	Being no further business to come before the Economic Development 
Advisory Board,  the meeting was duly adjourned at 1:04 p.m.


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Joe Hull, Chairman               



Submitted by:
 

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Debbie Pearson, Executive Assistant