Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 10 28

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Revitalization Commission Minutes September 9, 2020 Page 8 of 9 Commissioner Tofte — yes Motion passes. Discussion/Direction — Participation in Louisville's Recovery and Improvement Program Director Pierce provided a brief update. Council approved the program and it was launched in September. Applications are coming in and Director Pierce is working with applicants on incomplete applications. Applications are reviewed in the order they come in. It is an administrative review, reviewed first by Director Pierce then forwarded to the City Manager for approval. Council provided $150K funding. LRC is not currently participating. Discussion/Direction — 2020 Work Plan Chair Fisher likes the 2020 work plan. Director Pierce had questions about funding on undergrounding at Hwy 42. Assistant City Manager for Communications and Special Events Emily Hogan summarized the undergrounding project, which is part of capital improvements plan. Funding was approved to bury lines along Hwy 42 and Griffith Funding: $500k from the 1 % fund with Xcel and $170K LRC funds. This project was identified as a priority through the Utility Committee as it can improve service reliability. Comcast has agreed to cover budget shortfalls. No additional funding needed, because Comcast is covering the shortfall of $30,000. Xcel provided a final cost estimate which is higher than the original but no additional funds will be needed from LRC. Commissioner Tofte asked when LRC can expect discussion with Council to take place. Assistant City Manager Hogan is meeting with staff this week and there will be additional discussion with Council. Council member Lipton asked about Item G in the work plan related to funding sidewalk improvements for Hwy 42 and whether the LRC could be reimbursed by future development. City Manager Balser said staff would have to look at it. Commissioner Adler asked project area 6.b, which contemplated $50k for recovery fagade improvements. The Commission briefly discussed this was connected to thoughts on economic recovery. Director Pierce was asked to remove this from the plan but to leave in fagade improvement under 3.d. Items for Next Regular Meeting, October 28, 2020 (rescheduled) • Fees for Legal Services — City attorney has provided update on fees. Agreement is separate from City and must be approved by LRC • 2020 Work Plan • 2020 Budget Amendment • 2021 Preliminary Budget • Downtown parking for winter months Agenda Packet P. 10