Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2025 10 09

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City Council Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes September 25, 2025 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Leh followed up, asking if anyone quantified impacts on affordable housing. Director Zuccaro responded that there are a lot of policy decisions that impact affordable housing. He added that most municipalities will try to find middle ground. H e concluded that Advocacy group was concerned about affordable housing generally and would like to emphasize that. Councilmember Fahey asked if affordable housing units are required to build to the same standards of other non -affordable units in the same building or development. Director Zuccaro confirmed that the City's current inclusionary housing requires that affordable units must be built to the same standards as other units. STAFF UPDATES Manager Zarate gave an overview on staff updates and asked for questions. She noted that Louisville participated in Downtown Colorado Inc.'s Metro Mobile Tour, highlighted the 2025 IEDC annual conference, and gave a brief update on the Business Satisfaction Survey. Councilmember Kern asked how staff is communicating and advertising the survey. Manager Zarate responded that the survey includes a brief justification as to why the survey is important and why businesses should participate. She added that the survey has been sent out in various newsletters and e-blasts, and that she has reached out directly to many Louisville businesses. Public comment from Mike Deborski: Mr. Deborski commented that businesses might be a bit inundated by surveys. Councilmember Kern wondered how staff can reach businesses that may be feeling overwhelmed. Manager Zarate responded that staff encourages businesses to take the survey anyway, emphasizing the importance of feedback and how it can help lead to policy changes. Councilmember Fahey added that the City has received quality feedback from the business community at the monthly Business Beat roundtables. Councilmember Kern emphasized that residents like to understand where policy changes are coming from. Survey results from the business community can help Council facilitate discussions and frame them for residents. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Manager Zarate gave an overview on the development updates. She highlighted Birdie Bar's grand opening and the King Soopers groundbreaking and asked for questions. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS