Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 04 12

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Revitalization Commission Minutes March 8, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Reports of Commission: Staff updates Meet & greet for Economic Vitality Manager finalists was held on March 1 St and the business community was invited. The position was offered to April Kroner and accepted with a March 27th start date. City Council hear a first reading of the Proposed Gas Station Ordinance yesterday and approved an extension to the second reading to be held on 3/21 to allow more time for community dialogue. This topic is on the agenda for the EVC meeting on March 10. City Council held a Special Meeting on February 28th to discuss long term transportation funding, including future HWY 42 funding potential. The February 28th meeting materials were included in the LRC packet. The City Manager noted that council directed staff to leverage funding against grant money and pursuing the South Street underpass (now called the Burger King underpass), as well as to separately to determine if the Main Street underpass could be funded as well. The Director of Planning and Building Safety noted that there was a discussion about the TIP grant for the HWY 42 underpass at South Street and that there is an indication that The City of Louisville may be in the running for that grant; however, final confirmation has not been received. The grant approval will need to go to DRCOG for vote and approval. Two businesses closed on Main Street: The Empire Lounge closed on February 26th after 15 years in business. The building is avail for lease or purchase. Gastronauts closed in February. Gravity Brewing remains open and is searching for new tenant. Downtown coordinate streetscape plan Staff is working with Public Works on scope with a draft RFP available for review at the April LRC meeting. The current Work Plan was included in the LRC meeting packet. Downtown Business Association Updates — Corrie Williams Corrie wasn't able to make the March DBA meeting. Chair Adler noted that communication and coordination is important with DBA and Louisville Chamber. Communication and Coordination with DBA and Chamber will be discussed at the June 14th LRC meeting. Staff will be meeting with DBA and Louisville Chamber about first Fridays. Chamber of Commerce Updates - none Two new part time staff members have been hired at the Chamber of Commerce. They have begun permitting for Taste of Louisville and are looking for a Friday evening event and a change to the 5K race. More information should be available in April. Commissioner Comments on Items not on the Agenda: Councilmember Leh noted that there is an EVC meeting Friday afternoon to get input from the business community about the pending draft of the gas station ordinance. Staff drafted the ordinance in response to a community -initiated measure to potentially ban additional gas stations in Louisville. The Public Hearing for the ordinance is on March 21St and there is also a Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board meeting to discuss this topic. Agenda Packet P. 4