Council Minutes: July 15, 2010, reconvene meeting of July 13, 2010

LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 15, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold, Tammy Seirer and Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen
OTHERS PRESENT BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Janae Talbott - Russell County Economic Development Director
CITIZENS: Lyn Leach, Doug Hickman, Rita Sharp, Tresa Finch, Richard Mettlen, Luke Moore, Eric Abraham, Connie Dougherty, and Les Schneider
7:02 PM Mayor David Urban reconvened the July 13, 2010 meeting and introduced the Council Members to Janae Talbott, Russell county Economic Development Director. Janae Talbott spoke to the Council about marketing strategies that could be implemented in selling the Golden Living Property. The United States Department of Agriculture, Kanas Department of Commerce and Pioneer Country Development are sources of low interest loans. The loans are available for businesses that create employment for five or more people and plans that include high efficiency doors and windows. She also suggested that the City re-instate the Neighborhood Revitaliztion Plan to offer tax incentives and determine what other incentives, such as a break on utilities, offering a lease to own plan or carry the note for a credit worthy person that would bring jobs to Lucas if they purchase the property. It was pointed out that Communities that offer incentives impress on a new business that the communtiy wants to work with them. Janae Talbott also said how important it is for the Communtiy to stres what Lucas can offer and amentiies such as fiber optic capabilities, distance from Interstate 70 etc. that are avialable here.
7:19 PM Lynn Schneider arrived at the meeting.
7:44 PM Mayor David Urban thanked Janae Talbott for addressing the Council and asked the City Clerk to put Economic Development questions and incentives on the August 10, 2010 Council Agenda. Trent Leach moved to adjourn. Tammy Seirer seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.