Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 12 08

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Revitalization Commission Minutes November 10, 2021 Page 2of5 Reports of Commission: • Upcoming meeting schedule — Director Pierce asked if all Commissioners will be available for the December 8 and January 12 meetings. Elections for board positions are typically held in January. Chair Adler will not be present at the January meeting so elections will be held on February 9, 2022. • Update on Agreement for Fund Enhancement of Downtown Patio Parklets — Director Pierce said through a cooperation agreement with the City, the LRC agreed to purchase patios and patio canopies as an enhancement to the patio program. This agreement was incorporated into the 2021 budget in the amount of $81,000. She recommended the LRC move forward with purchasing five patios in the amount of $80,000 and not purchasing any patio canopies purchase of canopies. Director Pierce said the intention is to return to the patio program, rather than a Main Street closure, in 2022. There was consensus for Director Pierce to advance the purchase of additional patios. • Commissioner Williams would like to discuss the defeat of Ballot issue 2A. Director Pierce said the item is not on the agenda and cannot be discussed in full today. Since the proposed underpass improvements were not an independent initiative of the LRC, she suggested interaction with City Council would be a next step —after Council has engaged in its own Work Plan. Commissioner Williams is disappointed the ballot item was defeated and that there was not a "pro -argument" statement in the voter guide. Director Pierce said the City cannot submit pro or con statements for the voter guide and no one submitted one in time. Councilmember Leh agrees with Director Pierce that, the item should be discussed by LRC in the future. Mark Cathcart commented on the community's understanding of the funding and believes that supporters did not do enough. Chair Adler suggested this be an agenda item for LRC in early 2022. Business Matters of Commission: Resolution 21-10: Adopting the Louisville Revitalization Commission's Budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 Director Pierce said this item is before the LRC for final adoption today and has been discussed in September and October. City Council approved the proposed LRC budget on November 1, 2021. Chair Adler asked about the implications to the budget if wayfinding does not move forward. Director Pierce stated that it would simply be unspent money in the budget, since the budget only provides the authority not the actual purchase. Councilmember Leh asked about legal services, which were clarified to be included in Support Services. Agenda Packet P. 3