Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 02 08

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Revitalization Commission Agenda January 9, 2023 Page 2of2 Commissioner Smith asked to add a new project to bury powerlines to help activate alleyways as part of the alleyway activation project. 2023 PRIORITIZATION The LRC discussed the list of projects and voted on priorities. It was noted that some projects will take time to develop processes to move them forward. The LRC asked for a presentation on the current Historic Preservation program(s) to understand what might be done to support those buildings in addition to current program support. The LRC also requested that the Downtown Business Association (DBA) attend an LRC meeting to discuss synergies and determine possible projects. Director Zuccaro will bring more information to LRC about the HWY 42 corridor project as the plan recently adopted by council and the next phase of construction documents will likely start next year. Staff will schedule a meeting between LRC, Public Works and Engineering to coordinate the Streetscape Plan for downtown. For projects resulting in pedestrian impacts, informing businesses to mitigate negative effects on businesses and customers will need to be well - coordinated and broadly communicated. It was noted that related projects include updating signage, the Bike Network, alleyway activation, and connectivity improvements. Funding a study and coordinated public infrastructure in the city would need Council to agree to do the project. Staff will try to advance the study to help enable projects in 2024. It was noted that LRC should consider potential incentives related to the updated energy code such as grant programs for installation of high efficiency heat pump furnaces and window/door upgrades to improve building energy efficiency. The window/door upgrade incentives could be an addition to the current Fagade Improvement Program. The LRC would like to discuss options for small business retention with the City Attorney with the possibility of rolling a program out in 2024. It was noted that there will be a City-wide market study as part of updating the 10-year comp plan. Staff will reconfigure the work plan to identify priorities and present to LRC at the February meeting, using the Council work plan as a template. Meeting adjourned at 5:58pm. Agenda Packet P. 4