Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2020 11 20

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes October 16, 2020 Page 3of4 should determine the timing that makes sense, unless City Council has a pressing priority that is advanced. Mayor Stolzmann advocated to make retention the number one goal presented in the plan; others agreed. Chair Dickinson added that context will need to be presented to Council, about the definitions and structure of the plan. He suggested the dates could be color coded to help emphasize priority and timing. VIII. Discussion/Direction- COVID-19 Business Impact Follow -Up Survey: Director Pierce shared a draft survey tool, which would serve as a follow-up to the original impact survey the City conducted in March. A similar survey is being conducted by the City of Boulder, so results for Boulder and Louisville can help inform broader discussions on economic recovery at the County level. The Committee suggested the survey was too long and should be refined to key things the City needs to learn or does not already have the data to analyze. Staff was asked to focus on actionable information. The consensus was also to delay issuing the survey immediately and to bring it back for further discussion. Mike Kranzdorf, downtown commercial property owner, suggested that businesses are not out of the woods yet and it may be too early to learn from some of the questions. IX. Staff Updates: Director Pierce provided brief updates on Outdoor Dining, temporary signage allowances, and business closures. Chair Dickinson requested language about the reasons for the Main Street closure, so the Council could appropriate communicate as questions are received. Mayor Stolzmann asked that staff continue advocating with the County to come up with winter outdoor dining support. The Committee discussed the temporary signage allowances, which are scheduled to expire October 31, 2020. Mayor Stolzmann felt there should be an extension of the previously agreed -to date, because businesses will need signage as they return to more curbside services. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney felt some businesses had taken advantage of the allowances. The Committee recommended the allowances be extended and that staff should determine the appropriate timing. Mr. Oberholzer commented that the State is looking for a consolidated approach to outdoor dining solutions. Mayor Stolzmann noted the announcement of Xcel Energy offering restaurant grants; staff agreed to share this information as it becomes available. X. Current Articles: None. Agenda Packet P. 4