Revitalization Commission Minutes 2004 08 12

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of the agenda and verbiage that to the extent possible, a preliminary agenda for all Commission meetings be provided to each member at least seven days in advance of such meeting. d. Engagement Letter for Light, Harrington and Dawes for Legal Services - The Commission approved engagement of legal services to be provided by Light Harrington and Dawes and a contract to do the same. e. Budget - Commissioners discussed how the LRC will pay for expenses. At this point the Commission will need to prepare a budget for City Council to review as the LRC generates no revenue. Once a mechanism to generate revenues is in place, staff, legal services, etc., can be covered through such a financing mechanism. The Commission reviewed grant sources the City has obtained such as a $200,000 Brownfields Grant to conduct Pahse 1 and 2 (if necessary) environmental assessments on properties within the Highway 42 Revitalization Area. Additionally, through this grant the City may have as much as $40,000 available to conduct a Conditions Survey and prepare and urban renewal plan for the area. The Commission directed staff to prepare a budget for discussion/action at the next meeting. f. Discussion of Conditions Survey and Urban Renewal Plans - Commissioners requested copies of studies, plans and budgets from other municipalities, potential costs and a draft RFP for services to conduct a Conditions Survey and prepare an Urban Renewal Plan. The Commission also requested a calendar of anticipated events/activities. g. Next Meeting - Agenda Items to include 1) Schedule 2) Discussion on Blight Study and Urban Renewal Plan and 3) RFP for Consulting Services 4) Budget Action VII. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:50 AM.