HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/30/2012 Work SessionJOINT ELECTED OFFICIALS' MEETING AND SOCIAL
Willamalane's Lively Park / Shelter "A"
6100 Thurston Road
Springfield, Oregon
July 30, 2012
The Joint Elected Officials' Meeting and Social was held on July 30, 2012, at Willamalane's Lively
Park, Shelter A, 6100 Thurston Road, Springfield. Present were the Springfield Mayor and City
Councilors, Board Members from Springfield Public Schools, Springfield Utility Board and
Willamalane Park and Recreation District, as well as spouses and staff. Others: Claire
Carpenter- Seguin, NEDCO. Minutes taken by Judy Berra.
6:00 p.m. Welcome
SUB's General Manager, Jeff Nelson, welcomed everyone and invited them to
enjoy the buffet. He noted that there would be a brief meeting at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 P.M. Meeting
Update on Status of Economic Development Initiatives
City Manager Gino Grimaldi gave a brief update on the status of economic
development initiatives that the CAOs have been working on. He then introduced
Claire Carpenter- Seguin, NEDCO's Executive Director, who explained about
NEDCO, the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation that is certified
by the U.S. Department of Treasury, and some information about their programs
for local businesses and other areas where they assist the community of
Springfield,
Plans for Outreach to the Latino Community
Springfield School Superintendent Nancy Golden spoke briefly about TEAM
Springfield's plans to conduct an outreach to Springfield's Latino Community by
inviting some of its members to attend a listening group meeting in September.
She invited Mayor Lundberg and the Board Chairs of Springfield Public Schools,
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Springfield Utility Board and Willamalane to attend and be part of the listening
group.
7:00 p.m. Meeting Adiourned
7 - 8:00 p.m. Social Time
Schedule Information:
CANCELLED: August 15 2012 3 :00 4:30 . GAC)s Only
September 19, 2012, 3:00 -4:30 p.m., CAOs Only —.Host: School District
Contact: Karen Lewis (karen.lewis cDsoringfield.k12.or.us)
October 17, 2012, 3:00 -4:30 p.m., CEOs and CAOs — Host: Willamalane
Contact: Rita Grimes (ritao(a)willamalane.org)
November 21, 2012, 3:00 -4:30 p.m., CAOs Only — Host: SUB
Contact: Judy Berra (iudyb(cbsubutil.com)
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Christine L. Lindberg
Mayor
Attest:
Amy So
City Rec der
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