Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2022 12 16

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes November 18, 2022 Page 2 of 4 incident and wondered why it was allowed to continue for so long. He closed his comments with agreement that the format of this year's event worked well. Chair Dickinson suggested that the spring event be held in the morning to allow for additional members of the business community to attend. He wondered whether a morning event should be structured similarly or have a completely different format. Councilmember Fahey agreed that it makes sense to alternate meeting times. Councilmember Most commented that the layout of the event and all of the details were really well done. She continued that there was a high level of professionalism that resonated with the business community and set a standard for events moving forward. She concluded her comments by commending Chair Dickinson on his job as the moderator. Chair Dickinson questioned how a morning event could have a similar professionalism to the evening event. He added that the morning event should also have food and beverage vendors on site as it made the event feel more professional. Public Comment from Mark Oberholzer: Mr. Oberholzer commented that he was surprised by the lack of composting and recycling options available at the event. Councilmember Fahey closed the discussion by thanking everyone that helped make the event happen for their work. 7. Discussion/Direction- Sustainability Incentives: Specialist Brown summarized the previous meeting's discussion around sustainability incentives that are available to Louisville businesses. He introduced Sustainability Coordinator Kayla Betzold. Coordinator Betzold gave a brief overview of PACE and then introduced Elizabeth French with PACE to give a presentation on incentives available to businesses. Ms. French gave a presentation on available electrification incentives available for new and existing businesses at the local, state, and federal levels. PACE's presentation is attached with these minutes. Chair Dickinson asked whether the incentives require action prior to application for the rebate. Ms. French responded that PACE does have a pre -approval process for many of its rebates. Chair Dickinson also asked how tenants who might receive most of the benefits from these incentives can encourage the property owners to take advantage of these rebates. Ms. French agreed that differing motives are an issue, but confirmed that PACE does have outreach materials that are available to both business owners and property owners.