EDC 08-16-00
CityofCupcrtino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
August 16,2000
I.
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:30 a.m., Carol Atwood called the meeting to order in Conference Room A,
Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, Dave Knapp, Steve Piasecki, Dorothy Steenfott,
Bert Viskovich
Chamber: Linda Asbury, Bill Sullivan
City Council: Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal
Absent: Paula Davis, Bill Jones
3.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Cupertino Appreciation Day
Carol Atwood reminded the committee about the game.
B.
Business Recognition Program
It was reported that the sub-committee met and developed several options. The
options included holding a chamber event and building recognition into thc
citizen award; recognize at a city council meeting or hold a recognition breakfast
once a year. Discussion developed regarding how "winners" would be chosen and
it was suggested that there be categories established so that more businesses could
be recognized. The sub-committee will prepare a draft proposal.
4.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Carol Atwood reported that Portal Software was a Fast 50 winner in Cupertino. Linda
Asbury and Sandra James will attend the award dinner on September 21. A gift basket
will also be presented to Portal on behalf of tile Economic Development Committee.
Steve Piasecki reported that there are about 18 projects in progress at this timc.
Andronicos is expected to start construction next Spring.
5.
ADJOURNMENT
The mccting was adjourned at 8:22 a.m.
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