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Revitalization Commission Minutes May 6, 2020 Page 3 of 6 Economic Vitality Director Pierce said edits to the work plan document based on Commissioner feedback have been made. A redline version is included in the packet. Director Pirece noted that Project Area 1f should actually be labeled SW4 to correspond to the Transportation Master Plan, and can also include SW3; both are sidewalk projects related to quiet zone on Hwy 42 and Griffith and Pine. Related to fund balance and what the LRC has the capacity to do, Director Pierce reviewed the work plan document and noted there are 28 actions in the work plan; 13 labeled high priority, 7 medium priority, and 8 labeled low priority. Chair Fisher is very pleased with document. Commissioner Bradfield said in light of the $100,000 the LRC has provided to the City grant program, the LRC should be considering what may happen in the next 6 — 18 months and be prepared to step up with additional money. He likes the idea of curbside pick-up and said it may be a capital project for the LRC. Director Pierce said the LRC can consider several different programs to determine what businesses will need and how they will proceed and stabilize. Commissioner Adler agrees with Commissioner Bradfield and likes the strategies Director Pierce has laid out. She sees business assistance as a high priority in 2020. Commissioner Gambale agrees that the LRC will need to keep our mindset open to what needs will be and be flexible and invest where necessary. Director Pierce said as the reopening period happens, businesses are waiting for the dust to settle. Some businesses may not reopen. There may be a wider variety of needs than what we understand now. We will have to discover what those needs will be. Council member Lipton understands the LRC will want to do more but is concerned about first in / first out affects. Requests will need to be viewed in larger context and should be part of a developed program, not just businesses asking for money. He said the LRC required role is to make sure what money is spent on reduces or eliminates blight and there will need to be a program to ensure that occurs. Commissioner Adler asked if the LRC should go through the work plan to eliminate high priority items based on budget. Director Pierce said it may be good for Commissioners to review this and think about items. Some are high priority but low cost. • Resolution No. 20-02 — A Resolution Approving a Cooperation Agreement Between the Citv of Louisville and the Louisville Revitalization Commission Regarding Funding for an Emergency Solutions Grant Proaram within the Hiahwav 42 Revitalization Area Agenda Packet P. 4