Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2017 08 14

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Revitalization Commission Minutes July 10, 2017 Page 2of4 Reports of Commission None Business Matters of Commission DELO Update Justin McClure provided a brief update of the DELO project. Highway 42 Discussion Transportation Engineer Joliette Woodson gave a presentation of Hwy 42 projects. Commissioner Menaker asked about CDOT contributing financially to the projects. Deputy City Manager Balser said it is unlikely. Concern mentioned about not having at left turn arrow at Pine Street. Randy Caranci asked about an underpass near Miner's Field under Hwy 42. Woodson said the traffic plan is to use underpass at South Street then walk up, use light to cross at Short. City Manager Fleming said the traffic study did not warrant it. Public Works Director Kurt Kowar said to bring it to Council as a capital project. Caranci would like it to be considered. The option has been discussed years ago. Drainage became an issue in previous plans. A bridge was discussed then the topic faded away to a surface crossing which is where we are now. 550 McCaslin Discussion DeJong said this is an open discussion on Urban Renewal area. Commissioner Lathrop is frustrated with progress on project. He would like a discussion on what would people envision in this place. City Manager Fleming said the Small Area Plan confirmed existing zoning. Urban Renewal Legislation Summary City Attorney Sam Light said there were revisions to Senate Bill 17-279 in packet. The original bill triggered requirement to increase size of board. 2015 legislation said does not apply to items prior to 2015. The 2017 language clarifies. Statement that says substantial modification — anything that changes a plan, land area, land use. Downtown Parking Analysis RFP Chair Fisher said Council has no interest in on -street paid parking. Council had two changes; not to analyze revenue from on -street parking, and to analyze a parking structure location at the City owned parcels in the 600 block of Main and Front Streets. Current schedule — revise RFP application, look at DRCOG funding. Randy Caranci said the 600 block for above or below ground is the only thing on the table. He offered underground space for free for 85 spaces. He will discuss this at a Council meeting. Deputy City Manager Balser said this is an analysis, not a final decision.