Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 01 11

Home Browse Search

Revitalization Commission Minutes December 14, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Chair Adler asked that the commission be given the deadline for new applicants for LRC seat. There was a discussion on what the LRC needs in a new member and Councilmember Leh suggested that commissioners should contact councilmembers to provide input prior to advertising or interviews. Chair Adler asked staff to provide applications to the LRC and encouraged commissioners to review them and contact council members with input. Staff updates The City reposted the Economic Vitality Manager position on December 5t" and is currently accepting applications. Director Zuccaro noted that it's important to find someone who is the right fit for the City. Council and LRC have expressed the desire to have someone who is creative and who wants to initiate projects and programs in a new and different way. There was a discussion about various groups to contact to expand the reach of the advertisement. Commissioners should reach out to staff with any recommendations. The City Attorney noted that Kelly PC will be increasing legal fees to city by 8.2% due to inflation. The City Attorney requested a motion from LRC to approve the firm's fee increases. Chair Adler motioned to approve the new fee schedule for Kelly PC. Councilmember Leh seconded. The new fee schedule was approved. Staff noted that Lash & Co had their grand opening in the DeLo area on December 8t" and the Louisville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting. The Louisville Chamber hired a new Executive Director, Eric Lund, who started November 28t" Staff will send out the final LRC downtown strategy report from DCI after the meeting. Public comment on DCI report: Rick Kron noted that report was well done and that DCI did a fine job. He disagreed with recommendation #2 for the underpasses as the cost is extremely high. He noted that S. Street is not thought through due to drainage and that it would drastically affect parking. Rick suggested South Boulder Road might be a good idea though the price is also very high. He reminded the LRC that voters rejected these underpasses by 70% and the projects have been a contentious topic for the City. With the high cost, Mr. Kron believes there are better things to be done for the City with that amount of funding. Commissioner Comments: Council had their initial work plan discussion Monday and there will be a longer discussion January 17t" at the next work plan meeting. Councilmember Leh encouraged LRC to review the work plan, provide input, and attend the meeting if possible. The issue of the underpasses was added; Council needs to provide direction on these projects. Agenda Packet P. 4