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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 – 5:30 p.m.
A remote regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on August 18, 2020
via Zoom Video Communications. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor David
Haubert.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor David Haubert and Councilmember Melissa Hernandez
ABSENT: None
2. Public Comment
None.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the of June 16, 2020
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Economic
Development Committee regular meeting of June 16, 2020.
4. Update on Small Business Emergency Microloan Program and #DublinEats
Campaign
Economic Development Director Hazel Wetherford provided an update on the Small
Business Emergency Microloan Program and the #DublinEats campaign. The microloan
program received 141 applications and issued 65 microloans, assisting 42 restaurants, 16
personal services/other businesses, and 7 retailers. In total, the microloan program issued
approximately $520,000 in loans. The #DublinEats campaign, supporting local
restaurants, has expanded to include a gift card giveaway. The gift card giveaway
encourages the public to visit 10 Dublin restaurants and post the 10 meals on social media
platforms by tagging the restaurants as well as using the City’s hashtag. Every participant
who meets the criteria will receive a $25 gift card to a Dublin eatery until supplies last.
5. Request to Participate in the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program
Staff presented a request to participate in the Program from Mia Fleury Jenkins, owner of
Mimi’s Chocolates.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee recommended that the City Council should
consider awarding approximately 0.32 dwelling unit equivalent credits needed for Mimi’s
Café at 6601 Dublin Blvd, Suite N.
6. Request for Future Agenda Items (Next Meeting – 10/20/20 at 5:30 p.m.)
There were no requests for agenda items for the Committee’s next regular meeting
scheduled for October 20, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II.
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Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Economic Development Director