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Revitalization Commission Minutes January 22, 2025 Page 3of8 this document in the packet for the next meeting and recommended the commissioners review it. The Attorney to the LRC commented that the structure with the IGA is pretty unusual as it relates to the relationship; it's not inconsistent but there are a lot more guardrails. Most Urban Renewal Authorities don't need council approval for what they do, but there needs to be some assurance that they are doing what they are statutorily charged to do, which is implementing the plan of Council. Commissioner Tofte asked if it is true that actions need to be initiated by the Urban Renewal Authority, not by the Council. The Attorney to the LRC responded that they don't need to be, but they can be so long as they are consistent with the Plan. Commissioner Tofte responded that he thinks in the history of this LRC they always have been. The Attorney to the LRC commented that it is more city -specific but there is no requirement. The Urban Renewal Plan is the framework for the job of the Urban Renewal Authority. The job is to act independently or in cooperation with City Council so long as it's consistent with the Plan. Councilmember Dickinson commented that often the Urban Renewal Authority will be the council so there is less of a question as to where final approval lies. The Attorney to the LRC responded that in the State of Colorado it's roughly 50/50 in terms of Urban Renewal Authorities that have a separate body versus those where council acts as the Urban Renewal Authority. That relationship has changed somewhat since 2016 because with HB 1348, when there is a substantial modification to an existing plan or the adoption of a new plan, you get four new members — one appointed by the Mayor, one is a representative of the County, one is a representative of a special district within the City, and one is a representative from the school board. If there are new plans or plan amendments, regardless of who serves as the URA it changes pretty dramatically. Staff will include an agenda item at a future meeting to discuss this topic. Public Comment: None. Approval of 2025 Posting Locations for Public Meetings The Economic Vitality (EV) Manager presented the 2024 approved posting locations to the Commission for discussion and direction. Staff recommends approval of the same locations as approved for 2024. Commissioner Tofte made a motion to approve the posting locations recommended by staff. Councilmember Dickinson seconded the motion. Motion passed. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Williams asked if it's okay if other entities such as DBA and Chamber post LRC agendas on their websites, etc. The Economic Vitality Manager responded that yes, LRC agendas can be posted elsewhere, they are just required to be posted in the official posting locations. Public Comments: None. Agenda Packet P. 5