Revitalization Commission Minutes 2005 02 17

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completion of the Conditions Survey was reviewed, with final presentation to City Council proposed for the April 12, 2005 regularly scheduled City Council meeting. There was uncertainly in the schedule as to when the next public workshop will be: held, as the proposed date of March 17 is a City Council meeting. The Commission directed that alternative dates be identified and that once finalized, those dates be publicized as quickly as possible. Commissioners discussed the importance of the City keeping the public informed on all aspects of the Highway 42 project such as the EIS, FasTracks, etc. b. Pete Jacobson with Dutko Worldwide, Lobbying Services - Pete Jacobson gave a brief overview of his firm's experience on seeking and obtaining federal funds for projects, and specifically those projects related to urban renewal. Potential projects to be funded might include pedestrian underlover passes, additional road capacity or rail improvements necessitated by the Louisville station location. Mr. Jacobson emphasized the importance of sustainable development/smart growth principles in obtaining federal funding. He explained the federal appropriations cycle and suggested Dutko's services might be beneficial to the LRC in late 2005, or early 2006. c. Planning Department Update on Highway 42 Area Activities - Ken Johnstone, Principal Planner is currently in the process of submitting a revised budget for the Conditions Survey to the EP A administrator (Conditions Survey currently funded through the EP A Brownfields Grant) to seek a minor shifting of funds to provide for the increased expense resulting from the expanded boundaries. A decision by the EP A should be known by the next regular meeting of the LRC. d. Initiative 200 Charter Amendments, DiscussionlDirection - LRC Attorney Sam Light discussed the fact that the LRC bylaws were adopted prior to the ballot initiative and that some direction is needed on this issue. He stated his opinion that the charter amendment is not applicable to the LRC as the LRC is a separate legal entity of the City with specific powers, which is organized pursuant to state law. He further stated the LRC, could, if desired, incorporate into its own bylaws acceptable provisions from the charter amendment. The City Manager's office stated that the LRC has been following the notice and posting provisions of charter amendment. The LRC directed Sam Light to provide an overview of the charter amendments and a draft resolultion amending the LRC bylaws in those areas where the charter amendments can be implemented without eliminating those powers necessary to conduct the future business of the Revitalization Commission.