Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 11 10

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Revitalization Commission Minutes October 28, 2020 Page 5 of 6 for LRC to participate in development of 5G infrastructure? He would like to think about a next generation downtown. If we organize thinking along these lines, the LRC will spend money wisely and achieve longer term goals. Council member Lipton agrees with Commissioner Bradfield. People need to be lured into the district, have them spend more time and money there. This can be accomplished with furniture, lighting, wireless capabilities. There are good examples in mountain communities. The City has struggled with signage for a long time. He asked if the signage would be in the Urban Renewal Area (URA) or extend outside the district. Director Pierce said she is proposing starting in the district. Additional signage is envisioned in the plan but she does not know if the URA can use funds outside of the URA. There could be signage issues that could help the URA that will need participation from City Council. Once a phase of signage goes in, it generates more enthusiasm for more signage. Commissioner Tofte agrees with Commissioner Bradfield and would like the mention of public art. Lafayette has public art that makes areas inviting. He would like the art community involved and contribute to art community efforts. He believes public art contributes greatly to the overall feel of an area. Director Pierce said there is art proposed at the underpass and if LRC would like to fund, the Louisville Cultural Council could create a process for an art installation. Director Pierce would be heavily involved with implementation of these types of projects, in conjunction with Planning and Public Works departments. Commissioner Gorsevski said some things on the Work Plan can help more immediately. There are examples of smaller communities beautifying downtowns. Short-term things include Friday/Saturday no parking so people can walk on the street. He believes we should consider doing short-term items now. Another area that needs improvement is an improved entry to downtown from Hwy 42. Commissioner Adler agrees with Commissioner Bradfield: technology should be a focus. She is interested in digital directory kiosks and she agrees with Commissioner Tofte about public art. Mike Kranzdorf would like to work with the City on Pine Street/Hwy 42. Monument signs could have electronic signage to advertise city events and increase connectivity. Agenda Packet P. 6