Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 07 08

Home Browse Search

Revitalization Commission Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Reports of the Commission: Update of City Council Meeting on Core Area Project Term Sheet – Aaron DeJong reported that the Term Sheet is agreeable to Council and everything is moving forward. Aaron thanked Michael for preparing the presentation. Colorado Main Street Presentation – Aaron DeJong reported that the meeting will be Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers and has been coordinated with HPC. Highway 42 Corridor RAMP application – Heather Balser reported that the RAMP application has been accepted and is moving on to the next phase. It is an extremely competitive process and she will continue to get and provide feedback. Business Matters of the Commission – a. South Street Gateway Design Referral Troy Russ gave a presentation of two designs for the South Street Gateway. The goal is that the project will be completed by the end of 2014. 30% of the design has been approved by BNSF. Public Works is accelerating the design effort and hopes to have 100% of the plan approved by the end of 2013. The designs will be presented to City Council on July 16, 2013 for final direction. The design concepts take into account: Historic Architectural Heritage Mining Heritage Steel and Masonry present Contemporary Architecture Options are: Option A – Contemporary Masonry Structure Option B – Interpretive Steel and Masonry Structure Commissioner’s comments: Commissioner Lathrop prefers: Option A with the addition of the arch from Option B Hardscape Option A Plant Material Option (no preference) Commissioner Tofte prefers: Option B Hardscape option (hybrid: organic on the west and more linear on the east) Plant Material Option: less formal with slightly more density then shown