7.1. EDSR 12-17-2018
Request for Action
To Item Number
Economic Development Authority 7.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business December 17, 2018 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
Item Description Reviewed by
Recognize EDA Member Jerry Olsen Amanda Othoudt, EDD
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Recognize Jerry Olsen for his four years of service to the EDA.
Background/Discussion
Staff would like to recognize and thank Jerry Olsen for his four years on the Economic Development
Authority. Jerry was instrumental in growing our local economy, and assisted in establishing several
program and policy initiatives including:
The Beautification Program
The Blighted Property Microloan Program
Business Retention and Expansion program
The community and our staff appreciates Jerry’s contributions to the EDA!
Financial Impact
None
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