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Revitalization Commission Minutes December 11, 2024 Page3of9 Mayor Leh commented that anything that clarifies terms are helpful, and the additional language doesn't seem to detract from the agreement. Public Comments: Property Owner Nina Williams commented that she has no issues with the requested amendment to the agreement so long as it doesn't delay a motion to approve the agreement. Approval of South Street Underpass Sculpture The Economic Vitality Specialist presented the South Street Underpass Sculpture project to the commission, requesting approval for the installation to move forward. The resolution was included in the meeting packet and staff requests LRC final approval of the First Amendment to the 221 Cooperation Agreement. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve Resolution 24-05 approving an amendment to the cooperation agreement between the City of Louisville and the LRC regarding funding for public art in the South Street gateway. Mayor Leh seconded. Roll Call Vote: unanimously approved. Commissioner Comments: None. Public Comment: None. Discussion and Approval of 2025-2026 Work Plan The Economic Vitality (EV) Manager presented the draft LRC 2025-2026 Work Plan to the Commission for discussion and adoption. Commissioner Comments: Mayor Leh commented that this is his final meeting on the LRC, adding that Mayor Pro Tem Dickinson will likely be appointed to the LRC for 2025. Mayor Leh responded to Jillian Miller's comments regarding closures as part of the Downtown Vision Plan. Chair Adler commented that the LRC needs to provide support to businesses during construction and reminded the Commission that the LRC provided relief grants during the COVID pandemic. The EV Specialist will check the records on how much was provided during the pandemic and report back to the Commission. The EV Manager commented that best practices for ways to support businesses through the project is part of the implementation of the workplan. Commissioner Lipton commented that it seems that what we're trying to do in the Revitalization District has three parts: the Urban Renewal District, the City and what they do in terms of financial support and otherwise, and private businesses. He added that it seems we haven't had a good conversation about the responsibilities of each part, and he suggested the LRC should discuss this as part of the work plan. For example, he mentioned that he is unaware of what, if any, financial support the Economic Vitality Committee (EVC) offers and how the Chamber fits in. The EV Manager responded that part of the retreat included discussions around how all the organizations work together as part of Economic Vitality and how the LRC can leverage other Agenda Packet P. 5