Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 04 09

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Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes March 12, 2012 Page 2 of 3 REPORTS OF COMMISSION — Bob Tofte reported on an Xcel meeting he attended regarding the relocation of a large gas line along Hwy 42. Heather noted that a follow up meeting with City staff has been scheduled. The Mayor reported on the hybrid alternative that RTD is proposing for the NW Corridor of FasTracks (see further discussion below). BUSINESS MATTERS OF COMMISSION — ELECTION OF SECRETARY — Alex Gorsevski consented to serve as secretary until the end of the year. UPDATE ON 42 GATEWAY PROJECT— Gavin McMillen reported that the City will have community stakeholders meeting in April (18th) at manager level to identify criteria and begin to look some initial alternatives; would be able to return alternatives to LRC in May; is also on a future CC study session to look at purpose and need. UPDATE OF FASTRACKS PROPOSAL — Mayor and Heather. The Mayor updated the Committee on the latest RTD proposal, which would bring rail to Church Ranch Road. Mayor gave update on RTD development of alternatives and new hybrid. Heather added that Jared Polis sent a letter and that the RTD staff report was available. She said the short time frame for review was frustrating. She said the required EIS will be a 2-3 year process. The Mayor may be leaning to saying not interested in BRT. Rob Lathrop said this RTD issue should not preclude LRC from moving forward and doing what LRC this is correct. PEDESTRIAN ACTION PLAN — WAYFINDING PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION —Sean McCartney presented staff presentation materials; commented that city has lot of signage but wayfinding signage is not clear, too small and/or lacking in key locations; went through sign ideas; have taken to BRaD nd DBA and there is an interest in changing theme and cohesiveness. The Board commented that we should not ignore Griffith as that is a way into town for a lot of folks; also want to find a way to direct people to bike racks; wayfinding to parking should be clearly recognizable as parking signage; should also get a budget for signage. Bonnie Star asked if there was a way to test sign program with outsiders, not just those of us who know our way around town. 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - CORE VALUES DISCUSSION — Troy presented that the city is reviewing the vision statement in the Comp Plan; want to clarify the plan and make it simpler. ; is a public meeting 3/12 to start the process; process will go until Dec -Jan to return to council; will be five phases: visioning, data collection, plan development, community feedback; process through council.