Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 07 14

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Revitalization Commission Minutes June 30, 2021 Page 3of6 Commissioner Williams asked if the LRC can provide input on the ballot measure. Staff noted that City Council drives the ballot language, but it is also heavily developed by bond counsel to meet specific requirements of TABOR. Council member Leh said the ballot language is very constrained but that Council will make language as clear as possible. Council will also likely adopt a resolution to explain more about intent than can be put into the actual ballot language. Commissioner Tofte said he is disappointed in how Council has approached this project and feels there has not been enough public process in design. He asked for clarification on 2nd reading of the ballot language on July 27 and what happens if changes are made or an additional meeting is required. City Manager Balser said amendments can be made on 2nd reading, but that Council could also have a special meeting to further review changes as the City's charter outlines the timeline to submit a ballot question to the voters. Commissioner Tofte said the process has been rushed and he disagrees with the current ranking of underpasses. He does not think this should move forward without an underpass under Hwy 42 and would like to see it listed as a higher priority due to safety rather than convenience concerns. City Manager Balser said the ballot language will not list priorities. The LRC can use the Cooperation Agreement to suggest prioritization of underpasses that differs from City Council's list. The LRC can suggest prioritization. Commissioner Tofte said Main Street and South Boulder Road will be built regardless of LRC contribution. Commissioners and staff discussed that additional pledged contributions from LRC could encourage a Hwy 42 underpass to be built. Chair Adler asked if the LRC can have input on the resolution of intent. City Manager Balser said that is Council action but that individual Commissioners could attend a Council meeting to provide input. Commissioner Smith agrees with Commissioner Tofte; there has been a lack of public engagement on the project. He is also surprised with the prioritization. The surface level improvements noted in the Resolution in the URA are disappointing. He asked for input from staff about the correct prioritization of projects. Director Pierce suggested the LRC focus on Main Street and South Boulder Road and Hwy 42 and South Street is sound and are critical crossings and will help eliminate blight. To accomplish its mission, the LRC will have to Agenda Packet P. 11