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Revitalization Commission Minutes December 9, 2020 Page 3of5 would like to tie in the piece on the pedestal but lacks funding. If LRC is interested in funding, LCC would coordinate the process and project. Louisville artist Greg Fields discussed the proposed artwork for the underpass and pedestal. Commissioner Bradfield said he thinks it is a great idea. The challenge is how to integrate Delo with downtown and wayfinding. We need to communicate parking and making the underpass a magnetic area. Public art can attract people to the area. Commissioner Gambale thanked Mr. Fields for the presentation and bringing this project forward. Commissioner Gorsevski appreciates the project also and would like to attract people from Hwy 42 to access Louisville through Delo. Commissioner Tofte supports the project. He likes the scale. He thinks there will be more interest in that area. He agrees with Commissioner Bradfield that wayfinding is important. Commissioner Adler said she appreciates the LCC being at the meeting and the time commitment from Mr. Fields. Council member Leh is new to the LRC and will abstain from a vote since the art has not completed its 45 day review period. Commissioner Gambale made a motion to approve funding request. City Attorney Kelly said there are legal issues to research of uses of TIF funding and no motion should be made at this time. Lighting for the artwork has not been discussed; there is electrical access near the proposed installation. The artwork can be cleaned of bird droppings by hose. Pending the outcome of the legal question, the Commissioners are supportive of the project. Director Pierce will provide information about potential next steps in January. • Discussion/Direction- Application for Assistance for Corvus Nidus LLC, The Rose & Raven at 511 East South Boulder Road Director Pierce introduced Corvus Nidus LLC, including Joshua Martinsons and project architect Kelly Siu. They are the applicant team for the project at 511 E. South Boulder Road, and seeking to make public improvements along with the construction of their new building. Director Pierce has been working with the Agenda Packet P. 5