The Dalles City Council held a town hall meeting Monday evening on downtown economic development.  The City’s group that has been at the forefront of efforts to bring business to the downtown district spoke to the group, with Economic Development Director Gary Rains saying they have put together deals involving seven buildings in recent months.  Mayor Steve Lawrence noted there are two breweries coming to downtown in the very near future, with both currently in the City planning process.  Lawrence added he feels the City needs to do a better job of telling citizens about the work they are doing downtown, and the success he feels they are beginning to have.