Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2017 06 12

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Revitalization Commission Minutes May 8, 2017 Page 2of4 Reports of Commission Chair Fisher noticed work on underpass. Economic Development Director DeJong said the project is slated for early July for completion of some apartments. Commercial will be completed around September 1st Commissioner Menaker would like to be sure a plaque is at the gateway. DeJong and Justin McClure will discuss more funding for DELO lofts. They will be ready next month. Business Matters of Commission Parking Analysis RFP DeJong incorporated comments into the RFP from last meeting. DeJong said City Council wants to see the RFP. It is scheduled for the June 13th meeting. LRC members are encouraged to be there. Commissioner Menaker is concerned with anything referencing a train, getting regional funding for regional solutions and if we get funding from DRCOG will it come with strings. Prefers it not go to regional entity for funding. DRCOG funding decision will be made in September or October. RFP will be released in 2nd quarter of 2018. An IGA would then need to be completed. Lots of cars full of little leaguers at sports complex. Parking lot is very busy. This dynamic may or may not change with the completion of the underpass. Randy Caranci is a strong proponent of underpass on Hwy 42. Safety is an issue. Commissioner Gorsevski asked if an underpass could be folded into improvements for Hwy 42. Deputy City Manager Balser said CDOT funding is coming for pedestrian improvements at Short and 42. Commissioner Tofte asked how often CDOT evaluates the speed on Hwy 42. Chair Fisher suggested an update on Hwy 42 at the next meeting. Commissioner Menaker said the time delays related to the RFP are more than people would hope for. Deputy City Manager Balser said to make sure map for scope includes sports complex. Commissioner Gorsevski will provide comments related to DeJong on RFP. DeJong will forward final RFP to Chair Fisher.