Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 03 10

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Revitalization Commission Nlinutes February 10, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Reports of the Commission: • None. Business Matters of the Commission — a. LRC Bond Representation changing firms: Attorney Light reported that Dee Wisor, Bond Representative, is leaving the firm of Sherman & Howard and has joined Butler Snow effective January 27, 2014. Light recommends LRC direct Sherman Howard to send the file to Butler Snow. The same rates will carry over. Commissioner Menaker made a motion to follow Light's recommendation. Motion carried. b. South Street Gateway Update: Joliette Woodson, Civil Engineer III, reported: The 60% construction plans / 100% structural plans have been submitted to BNSF for review. Comments are expected by the end of the month. Our consultant is optimistic that we can have a contract with BNSF by mid -summer. Woodson is not so optimistic based on the amount of time it has taken the BNSF to review our submittals. City Manager Fleming said he will reach out to BNSF for response. An IGA amendment is needed to push out the approval timelines. c. Quiet Zone Update: o City Manager Fleming reported that the range to have a quiet zone will be $1.4 - $1.6m ($400,000 per crossing). The money is budgeted for in the 2017-2018 budgets. Deputy City Manager Balser will work with DRCOG for funding reimbursement as part of FasTracks. d. Parking Study: Planning and Building Safety Director Troy Russ reported the department conducted a comprehensive parking utilization study for downtown Louisville. This study expanded on the last parking study done in 2009. A Parking Action Committee was formed. The committee consists of 3 members with downtown business/property interests, 3 residential members and 3 members from the City of Louisville staff. Goals include: ■ Keeping downtown vibrant ■ Keeping neighborhoods livable ■ Managing City Resources 0 Commissioner Menaker asked, "What is the number of spaces needed?" 3