Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2021 01 15

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CXtyof ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1.878 SUBJECT: STAFF UPDATES DATE: JANUARY 15, 2021 PRESENTED BY: MEGAN E. PIERCE, ECONOMIC VITALITY DIRECTOR SUMMARY: In the following, staff provides updates on recent activity related to core economic vitality functions. Louisville's Outdoor Dining Program: The winter version of the Outdoor Dining program appears to be going well. Staff has received a few complaints about the reduced amount of seating, particularly around sunny and fair weather days. However, the seating areas have functioned as anticipated with traffic and parking and also have not been problematic during the snow events to -date. Keep It Local Louisville Prize Draw: In partnership with the Louisville Chamber of Commerce, the City launched its new marketing campaign on January 1. The City and Chamber are working together to encourage the community to funnel support to those local businesses that have been heavily impacted by capacity restrictions. More information is available on the City's website (https://www.louisvilleco.gov/doing-business/economic-development/support- local/keep-it-local-louisville-prize-draw). The City is working to spread the information to residents through its communication channels and the Chamber is administering the receipt collection and prize draw. The organizations are splitting the cost of prizes. Boulder County Small Business Grant Program: Staff participated on the County team that was tasked with developing the application and process for the grants resulting from SB2013-001. Boulder County has contracted with the Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) to administer the program on its behalf. CEF will be utilizing the application, criteria, and selection that was determined by the County team. Applications for this grant program opened January 8 and will close on January 29. Please recall that this grant program is limited (by statute) to restaurants, bars (including breweries, wineries, and distilleries), caterers, movie theatres, and gyms or recreation centers. All program funding must be dispersed to those approved by February 12, 2021. Business Request Regarding Facial Covering Ordinance: On January 6, one of the owners of My Salon Suite, located at 1075 E. South Boulder Road, contacted staff regarding the ability to conduct facials. Staff has discussed this with the ownership team before, as there are differences between guidance from Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and the City's requirement for facial coverings. For personal service providers, CDPHE advises the Agenda Packet P. 24