Economic Development Commission Special Meeting - August 2, 2017

This agenda-based summary covers the Economic Development Commission special meeting. The agenda packet is labeled July 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 10, but the meeting date specified for this record is August 2, 2017 (13:30 UTC). No transcript or approved minutes for this meeting were provided, so discussion outcomes cannot be independently confirmed. The listed commissioners were Chair Jamie Ross, Treasurer Jerry Picaman, Kathryn Gonzalez, Kelley Davis, Natalie Otis, Melissa Johnson, Jessica Asma-Hicks, Secretary Lili Lowery, D'mitry Sergeyev, and Candace Hiles.

Consent Calendar / Approvals

• Agenda item V.A called for a motion to approve the minutes from May 2026; the June 2026 minutes were not recorded because the commission lacked a quorum. No vote result is recorded in the available materials.
• Agenda item IV allowed commission members and the public to request removal, postponement, or sequence changes to agenda items; no such changes are recorded.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments are listed in the agenda for items not on the agenda.

Discussion Items

• City Update and Local Events: Jonathan Wright was scheduled to provide an update.
• Wine, Ale, and Food Festival Sponsorship: The commission was scheduled to discuss bus transportation sponsorship and potential advertisement for the festival.
• Town Hall (August 11): Discussion was planned on topics, agenda development, and marketing.
• Town Hall (October 13): Discussion was planned on nonprofits and community give-back.
• Downtown Arts and Entertainment District: The commission was scheduled to consider a letter of support.

Background Materials in Agenda Packet

• The attached May 12, 2026 draft minutes recorded prior commission actions, including approval of four new members, the nomination of Lili Lowery as Secretary, and a Reel Auburn Experience stipend program.
• The May 2026 minutes noted that the first town hall in February was successful and that upcoming sessions would focus on connecting the business community and identifying gaps.
• The April 11 Town Hall notes included a panel of local business owners and eight panel questions about doing business in Auburn.
• The Reel Auburn Experience review listed 9 applicants.
• The May 2026 minutes reported 1,600 runners on Auburn trails, a July 4th race and festival with a Duck Derby chance to win $2,500, and a $250 stipend for a Reel Auburn video.

Key Outcomes

• No confirmed votes, motions, or directives can be reported for this meeting because the transcript and approved minutes are not available.
• The agenda schedules the next Town Hall for August 11 and a second Town Hall for October 13.