Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 05 14

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Revitalization Commission Minutes DATE Page 2 of 3 buildings can be integrated. A general discussion followed regarding LRC's role in the matter. Reports of the Commission — None. Business Matters of the Commission — Update on 42 Gateway Project — Troy Russ provided an update on the project and discussed the crossing under the railroad tracks. BNSF has offered to install a roughly 32' wide by 10' deep culvert under the tracks. Troy described some options being explored with regard to utility conflicts and the entrance to the Gateway from the west. A public meeting will be held at 6:30PM on April 18th at City Hall to present the project to the public and solicit comments. 36 Commuting Solutions — Audrey DeBarros presented an overview about the Louisville -based organization she represents and what 36 Commuting Solutions provides. She discussed the concept of Transportation Management Organization (TMO) for the Louisville corridor. 36 Commuting Solutions advocates for investments in multimodal transportation on Highway 36, continued progress on FasTracks, expansion of transportation services and education of employers about transportation options. The Board asked about the dedicated bike lane that is part of improvements to 36 being made starting this year. Troy provided some description of the initial alignment of the bike path near Louisville. Drainageway A -2 Project Update — David Thompson, the City's Engineer providing oversight for this project, noted that the City is evaluating options for transferring 100 -year flows from the downtown area to Coal Creek, in part by using new culverts located under the railroad tracks. To reach the Creek, the project necessarily involves Boulder County and the City of Lafayette; however Boulder County has indicated it is not willing to fund the work in the jointly owned Open Space lands through which the drainage way may proceed. Consequently, the City is looking at other alignments for the open channel to reach the Creek. The Board asked about the consequences of a 100 -year event and if the 32 ft. culvert envisioned for the Gateway project is being factored into the drainageway plans. It was noted the crest of a 100 -year flood would reach the railroad tracks, and the Engineering department is working with the Planning department relative to the Gateway underpass and its impact on the drainageway project. Livable City Concepts and Opportunities — Mary Ann Heaney of the Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board made a presentation having to do with reshaping the built environment of cities in order to achieve livable city goals, including economic benefits, improved health and social welfare. Some recommended practices for embedding livable city goals include increasing public spaces, offering gardening opportunities and making a city more walkable.