Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 10 28

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Revitalization Commission Minutes September 9, 2020 Page 6 of 9 Commissioner Bradfield said Louisville Plaza is doing well and the LRC should pay attention to other things. Council member Lipton discussed attachment #1, which indicates revenues are not far off the mark because of compensating activities occurring. He agrees that Louisville Plaza is doing well and agrees that the LRC should not spend money there. There are other areas like Hwy 42 north which he would be more concerned about. Downtown is of greatest concern with half of the revenue it would have been. Council member Lipton would like more refined data. Commissioner Gambale said restaurants will most likely continue downward trend and are expecting a rough winter. He asked about interest in DeLo given the continued improvements there. He inquired if DeLo was an area for incentives or investments. Commissioner Bradfield referred to page 39 of the packet. Louisville is a destination for restaurants and if we can come up with a way to provide accessibility to restaurants over the winter, perhaps we can retain more of them when the pandemic is over. It was discussed how the City's Recovery & Improvement Matching Grant program could assist restaurants. Commissioner Bradfield suggested perhaps infrastructure improvements through alleyways. Council member Lipton asked if there other types of support in terms of branding and marketing that would benefit the area. Director Pierce said there will be a capacity issue of how many programs she can manage. Marketing is part of the EV strategic plan. Council member Lipton asked if we can provide grant money to Downtown Business Association. City Manager Balser said it depends on expectations and capacity. Commissioner Gorsevski said Superior has allowed staff to use their purchasing card for lunch, supporting local business. He asked what restaurants need most going into winter. Director Pierce said that is where the recovery program came from, was conversations with businesses about their need. Commissioner Bradfield asked Director Pierce and City Manager Balser what else they need. Marketing and promotion can be farmed out. Managing Agenda Packet P. 8