Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 05 12

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Revitalization Commission Minutes April 14, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Business Matters of Commission: • Discussion/Direction — Work Plan Economic Vitality Director Megan Pierce kicked off an in-depth discussion related to the Work Plan. The high priority items relate to and impact the budget. Discussion of the Work Plan ensued. Commissioner Smith asked if some of the items could be bundled. Director Pierce views them as independent but cost efficiencies can be considered. Commissioner Williams asked if funds can be reallocated from small business grants to improving and purchasing more patios. Director Pierce said the LRC did not budget anything for the grant program so there are not funds left over; that money would be accounted for in a budget amendment. There is funding available and can be captured in a budget amendment for additional projects the LRC wishes to undertake. Chair Adler agrees with Commissioner Williams that the patio program is a valuable investment. Post cards will be mailed in May, encouraging residents to bike and walk in town as a communications campaign. Availability of maps was encouraged by Commissioners to promote safe routes through town. The TMP will set a goal for sustainable practices, including EV charging stations. Council member Leh noted one of Councils highest priorities is sustainability and charging stations are of interest and effort on the part of Council. EV incentives were discussed. Planning and Building Safety Director Zuccaro noted the City does not have a code or policy that compels developers to put in EV charging stations. Director Pierce will note this might be a targeted area and the LRC might like to offer incentives for stations rather than conducting a formal study. Commissioner Tofte asked about the undergrounding of powerlines. The Griffith underground project is advancing but will be added to the Work Plan and represented since it will need an agreement. The downtown alley will also be added. Director Pierce will reformat the Plan to add an area of items that will be considered but are not immediate priorities. Director Zuccaro provided an update on the Hwy 42 corridor planning saying Lafayette and Boulder County are partners in the project. Scope and timeline are being developed and a consultant has been hired. It will be a yearlong planning process. Commissioner Tofte asked everyone to be mindful of the Agenda Packet P. 3