City Council Agenda and Packet 2018 07 17

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City Council Meeting Minutes July 3, 2018 Page 10of11 Mayor Pro Tem Lipton left the meeting at 8:57 pm. Director DeJong stated the land swap with Voltage had not been abandoned but they are working on financing for the new building which has been challenging. Councilmember Stolzmann asked if the current building has outstanding building permits and the approximate value of those projects. Director DeJong stated those expenditures are short-term and don't preclude the larger development approved last year. Councilmember Stolzmann asked if there is a time frame for demolition. Director DeJong stated they need to work out the financing prior. Councilmember Maloney stated we always have to be looking at potential for the future. We are talking about $28,500 to provide information on what might be possible in that area. He felt this is an investment in information to help make policy decisions in the future. Mayor Muckle agreed the information is likely to be valuable. Councilmember Stolzmann stated the scope of work #1) states the consultant will meet with the Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC) for site issues. She questioned whether the LRC should be consulted on that and suggested the consultant should meet with staff from Planning and Public Works. Members agreed. Councilmember Stolzmann asked what the scope of work point # 2) meant. Are they asking consultant to make recommendations to make changes to the zoning standards and guidelines for parking for this area. Director DeJong noted it is background information so it complies with the existing rules. Councilmember Stolzmann suggested adding a sentence in the second bullet "and comply with the rules in your proposal". Councilmember Stolzmann stated she hoped the authority given to the LRC was considered throughout this process. Councilmember Loo stated that related to #2 in the scope of work, if the rules are hampering the best way to build on a lot, the consultant should also tell us that. We should ask for an honest analysis from the consultant on what is the optimal design regardless of if it meets the regulations and if changes are needed. Councilmember Leh agreed. Director DeJong stated he felt LRC was looking for that as well. Mayor Muckle noted he does want to make the recommended change to the first scope of work point as suggested for staff consultation. Attorney Light noted Council approval is required for the LRC to enter into this contract. Motion: Councilmember Loo moved to approve the agreement by and between the LRC and Desmond Inc. for consultant services, with the change to #1 in exhibit B the scope of work to have the consultant meet with Public Works and/or Planning staff of the City of Louisville. Councilmember Leh seconded. 37