CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
Lake Pleasant Conference Room
Thursday August 9, 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 12:00 
p.m.

Members Present: Keith Dines, Joe Hull, Jack Lytle, Curt Smith, Jay 
Cross, and Russ Ullinger

Members Absent: David Bentler and Shelley Bade

Municipal Officials Present: Steve Prokopek – Economic Development 
Director,  Steve Bleyer – Management Analyst, Scott Cooper – Economic 
Development Coordinator, Susan Thorpe – Deputy City Manager, Carl 
Swenson – Deputy City Manager, Sherine Zaya – Public Information 
Officder, 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, Russ Ullinger, and 
Curt Smith from the July 12, 2007 meeting. Motion was 
made by Joe Hull, seconded by Keith Dines to approve the 
absent members. Upon vote, the motion passed 
unanimously.

Minutes: Motion was made by Russ Ullinger, seconded by 
Jay Cross to approve the minutes from the July 12, 2007 
meeting. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.	Scott Cooper presented an overview on the B3 
program. He also discussed the new façade 
program that the City is initiating.
2.	Steve Prokopek asked if any board members had 
comments or change suggestions for the Economic 
Development web site. Keith Dines said the web 
site is very functional and easy to access. 
3.	Steve Prokopek reviewed recent press releases on 
the SBA, legislation regarding sales tax, and the 
new City Impact Fees. 

Economic Development Director’s Report: Steve Prokopek 
discussed the land at the NEC 83rd Ave. and Monroe St. that 
the City has a 60 day option to purchase for future 
development.

Chairperson’s Report: Joe Hull has concerns with the 
“branding” of the City. He wants to see something more than 
just Lake Pleasant as the major focal point/topic of discussion.
	
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