Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2022 09 16

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes August 19, 2022 Page 4 of 5 speaker and then an in-depth discussion about using this time to invest in the next 10 years. Councilmember Fahey offered "planting a seed" as a theme. She continued that this theme could include an opportunity to highlight things that businesses have done since the fire. There would also be an opportunity for EV staff to discuss revamping the BAP, and a broader conversation about the permitting process. Councilmember Dickinson summarized the conversation and asked whether this was enough feedback to move forward with planning the Business Forum. Specialist Brown confirmed that he would move forward with the details discussed today. Keynote, networking, panel. Ascent Church. VII. Discussion/Direction- Strategic Plan Action #2-9: New Business Welcome Packet: Specialist Brown presented the New Business Welcome Packet for discussion. Councilmember Fahey commented that downtown businesses should also receive contact information for the Louisville Revitalization Commission. Councilmember Dickinson commented on the importance of making sure that new businesses have contact information for appropriate City departments. He added that staff should consider including information on events within the City of Louisville. Councilmember Most made a comment on the format of the website link and asked for clarification on some of the income information included in the packet. Specialist Brown responded that staff will look into how this number was calculated. Public Comment from Mark Oberholzer: Mr. Oberholzer questioned whether the Fagade Improvement Program will continue into 2023. Specialist Brown responded that the program is anticipated to be renewed for 2023. Councilmember Dickinson asked whether there was enough feedback to move forward. Specialist Brown confirmed that he will revise the packet based on the comments received. VIII. Discussion- Economic Vitality Strategic Plan: Councilmember Dickinson asked for feedback regarding the Strategic Plan and items currently planned for the third and fourth quarters of 2022. Specialist Brown responded that the Strategic Plan has largely remained on track through Q2 2022, but there may be some changes in timing starting with Q3. Director Zuccaro commented that staff will isolate the items from the Strategic Plan currently planned for 2022 and report back to the EVC. IX. Staff Updates: Specialist Brown commented that Chase Bank (833 Main Street) closed on July 15. Chase owns the property and is currently evaluating Agenda Packet P. 5