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Revitalization Commission Minutes November 13, 2017 Page 2 of 4 Council member Loo sent to Chair Fisher a link to an article about Denver South Fire District suing the City of Parker's Urban Renewal Authority, accusing it of diverting taxpayer dollars. Chair Fisher would like an update from Attorney Sam Light at the next meeting. Commissioner Gorsevski asked if people are opposed to what the LRC is doing. Interim City Manager Balser replied that we have a cooperation agreement with Council and the County to ensure cooperation of efforts and funding. Business Matters of Commission Referral — 712 Main Street — Boulder Creek Builders (Mayor Muckle arrived at 7:46 and immediately recused himself from the room for this discussion.) Economic Development Director DeJong said The LRC has been asked to comment on redevelopment at 712-722 Main. DeJong does not know the timing for the meetings to go to Planning Commission and City Council. The current buildings are not older than 1955, which doesn't require an analysis of historic significance for demolition. DeJong believes Boulder Creek is meeting most of the requirements, providing as much on-site parking as they can to avoid paying the parking fee -in -lieu. There was discussion about traffic in and out of the parking area. Commissioner Gorsevski would like to request charging stations even though they are not part of our code. Commissioner Menaker made a motion to authorize a letter of support to be forwarded to Planning Commission and City Council in support of the project. Commissioner Tofte would like DeJong to investigate any way the Urban Renewal Authority can help. Commissioner Lathrop suggested perhaps helping with alley access and make the space a public amenity. He said alley access is unique and agreed that the LRC should find a way to be helpful. Randy Caranci noted it is important to draw retail back to the space. Draft 2018 LRC Budget and TIF Model Mayor Muckle returned to the meeting at 7:50 am. City Council requested the budget be on regular agenda for December 19th. DeJong asked LRC to be present. Heather said Council simply wants to review the budget. She noted she does not know when DRCOG money for parking study will be available — there is a delay and she is waiting to hear from DRCOG. Commissioner Menaker has concerns about working with DRCOG. Regional projects should be someone else's problem. Expansion of scope troubles him. Commissioner Gorsevski asked what is the opposing viewpoint for the parking analysis? The holistic view is to know what could be the future demand for parking. Commissioner Menaker said there is a "if you build it, they will come" view. Infrastructure drives land