CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
Economic Development Conference Room
Thursday July 12, 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 
12:01 p.m.

Members Present: Shelley Bade, Keith Dines, Joe Hull, Jack Lytle, 
and David Bentler

Members Absent: Russ Ullinger, 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, 
John F. Wenderski – Deputy City Manager, Kelly Corsette – Public 
Affairs Specialist, Brad Hill – Water Resources Manager, Katie 
Gregory – Development Agreement Coordinator, Dawn Boyer – Council 
Assistant, and Cathy Carlat – Council member.

Others Present: Chuck Kelly (AZ Republic) and Howard Weichsel.
REGULAR AGENDA

Disposition of Absence: Discussion and possible action to excuse absent 
members; Jay Cross, Jack Lytle, David Bentler and Curt Smith from the 
May 10, 2007 meeting. Motion was made by Shelley Bade, seconded by Joe 
Hull to approve the absent members. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Minutes: Motion was made by David Bentler, seconded by Jack Lytle to approve 
the minutes from the May 10, 2007 meeting. Upon vote, the motion passed 
unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.	John Wenderski and Brad Hill presented a resolution regarding The 
Principles of Sound Water Management. A motion was made by Shelley 
Bade, seconded by David Bentler to support the resolution.
2.	Debbie Pearson, gave updates on the Small Business Resource Center’s 
success and gave information on the planning of a seminar to be given the 
Economic Development department with the SBA on September 12, 2007.
3.	Steve Prokopek reviewed the department’s web pages with the board. 
This topic will be further reviewed at the next meeting with recommendations 
for additions/changes to the site.
4.	Steve Prokopek reviewed any press releases regarding the Infiniti 
and Mercedes projects. 
5.	Katie Gregory briefly reviewed information regarding the Impact Fee 
Study analysis. Drafts are being worked on that will be presented to 
stakeholders and then to Council this Fall.

Economic Development Director’s Report: Steve Prokopek gave updates on the 
Volkswagen project, the regional healthcare strategy, and the impact fee study.
	
ADJOURNMENT:
	Being no further business to come before the Economic Development 
Advisory Board,  the meeting was duly adjourned at 1:10 p.m.


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Joe Hull, Chairman               


Submitted by:
 

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Debbie Pearson, Executive Assistant